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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Where to go when Italy

 Foreword by Frances Mayes, author of the bestselling travel memoir Under the Tuscan Sun Where To Go When: Italyis the essential vacation planner, unearthing the best of every region of Italy, month by month. Whether you're looking for a fun family getaway, a cultural weekend in the city, or a countryside retreat, Where To Go When: Italysuggests a multitude of appealing destinations and the best month of the year to visit each one. Written by knowledgeable travel writers with a passion for Italy, this book combines informative and inspirational narrative with truly sumptuous photography that brings each destination to life. Organized by theme-Festivals and Culture, Unforgettable Journeys, Natural Wonders, Luxury and Romance, Active Adventures, and Family Getaways-the book delivers something for everybody. Whether you want to visit the Venice Carnival in February or enjoy a relaxing week in Sardinia in June, the practical advice on local transportation, hotel and restaurant options, and the best activities and sights make finding your ideal vacation simple and fun.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Frommer's Istanbul

 Product Description from Frommers: Let Frommer's Istanbul take you beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Our expert author shares her insights and opnions on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, visiting a hamam, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and avoiding time-honored scams. Our walking tours introduce you to the city's many faces, from the back streets of ancient neighborhoods to the underground world of Byzantine ruins. Frommer's Istanbul includes suggested itineraries for seeing the city on a tight time-budget; side trips to get you out of the city and exploring a different perspective on Turkish life; an in-depth discussion of the city's complex history and culture; and a beginner's Turkish glossary, to help you greet your Turkish counterparts in their own language.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Fodor's Rome

By Robert C. Fisher
"Full-color guide • Make your trip to Rome unforgettable with spectacular
illustrated features, 43 maps, and 200 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Convenient overview of each neighborhood and its highlights • Practical advice for getting around • Easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish Steps, and beyond • Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor's travelers • Illustrated features on Bernini's masterpieces, the Roman Forum, and the Sistine Chapel • Tips for beating the euro
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor's Rome-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information
“Fodor's has emerged this year as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know…” -Miami Herald
“Hipped up…with colorful maps and graphics, plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky.” -Outside Magazine   (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

  
 

Moon Handbooks Guatemala

By Al Argueta
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Part-time Guatemala resident Al Argueta provides travelers with an insider's view of Guatemala's best, from idyllic surf spots to popular volcanoes. Argueta offers in-depth coverage of Lake Atitlan and La Antigua, as well as Guatemala City's diverse selection of museums. With expert advice on where to eat, sleep, relax, and explore, Moon Guatemala gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience." (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catlalog

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Eyewitness Travel Top Ten Budapest

By Craig Turp
"Building on the successful Eyewitness Travel Guides series, this new series offers a quick and easy approach to travel that uses expert insights to list the top luxury hotels, economical places to stay or eat, best travel deals, favorite family activities and destinations, popular nightspots, the best things to see and do, local activities, and other insider tips, as well as a handy pull-out map."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Rick Steves Best Of Europe 2011

By Rick Steves
"Rick Steves tells travelers what they really need to know when planning a Grand Tour of Europe, covering the best of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. He includes a healthy mix of big cities, small towns, and exciting regions, such as Barcelona, London, Prague, Rothenberg, Gimmelwald, Toledo, the Romantic Road, the Berner Oberland, and the French Riviera. Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You’ll learn how to find the right bus in Rome, an inexpensive crêpe in Paris, and which museums and sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket."   (Publisher Description)  Check  Our Catalog
 

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World 2011

By Bob Sehlinger
" Providing a sensible, objective, consumer's guide to travel, these easy-to-use travel handbooks provide useful evaluations of local hotels, attractions and restaurants in all price ranges; honest advice on local attractions that are worth the time and money; detailed maps; tips on special events and festivals; and extensive information on local shopping, sports, nightlife and other activities."  (Publisher Content)  Check Our Catalog

Europe With Kids (Footprint)

By Willam Gray
"While one needn’t forgo the beaches and the sun, a family holiday in Europe can of course be about much, much more. How about taking the little darlings around the Louvre in Paris, or the Uffizi Gallery in Florence? Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, scale an Alp or two, or even watch Mount Etna erupt? Yes, it can be done. Footprint’s new guide to savoring mainland Europe with children shows how to put the fun back into foreign holidays with a cornucopia of family-friendly places to see and things to do, plus recipes, games, and great ideas on how to get the kids as excited about being in the Old World as you are. "  (Publisher Content)
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Frommer's Bahamas 2011

By Darwin Porter
"If you’ve decided that The Bahamas sounds like the perfect
place to relax, feel free to start unwinding right now,
because we’ve done all the legwork for you.      .......you’ll
find our carefully compiled lists of the best that The Bahamas
has to offer, from beaches and dive sites to resorts,
restaurants, and sightseeing—and nearly everything else
you’ll want to see and do."  (Book Content)
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