Fodor's Bahamas: Plus Turks & Caicos (28TH ed.)

By Molly Moker
"Engaging magazine-style articles offer a glimpse of local culture, while stunning full-color photos and maps, along with vibrant graphic tools, make planning easy. Tips and photos from experienced travelers round out the comprehensive historical and cultural information."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's New Orleans (2012)

"Full-color guide - Make your trip to New Orleans unforgettable with illustrated features, 25 maps, and tk color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences & attractions - Lodging comparison charts - Easy-to-read color neighborhood maps
Explore the French Quarter, the Garden District, 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 Mardi Gras, Southern cuisine, and New Orleans music - Best cocktails, jazz clubs, cemeteries, galleries, festivals, museums, souvenir shops, and activities for kids, penny pinchers, and local wannabes
Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's New Orleans-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information
Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor's expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

1,000 Places to See Before You Die, the Second Edition: Completely Revised and Updated with Over 200 New Entries

By Patricia Schultz
"The original has formed the bucket list for hordes of eager travelers, and this updated guide will do exactly the same (but better). Schultz has added 200 new entries, hundreds of color photographs, and a great deal of new material that will whet readers' appetites for trips all over the globe. She does a decent job of striking a balance between offering high-end as well as budget travel options, and she covers destinations in creative ways, such as splitting the famed Irish capital into "Edible Dublin" and "Literary Dublin." For those with tight schedules, thoughtful delineations like these can transform a hectic day of sightseeing into a veritable curated tour. While the guide is unsurprisingly European and American focused (Europe gets more than 350 pages; Africa barely gets 70), Shultz covers familiar and obscure attractions with equal enthusiasm. The guide is not meant to be a photo album, but this new edition's photographs (though small) will surely get readers excited about new destinations. Supplemental online resources admirably compensate for the book's biggest flaw (no index) by providing travelers looking to tailor their trips with several themed indexes such as "Sacred Places" and "Gorgeous Beaches and Getaway Islands." This is a great resource for readers in the midst of packing their bags as well as those still waiting to feel the wanderlust."  (Publishers Weekly)  Check Our Catalog

100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean (9TH ed.)

By Kay Showker
"Get a real feel for the experience of each carefully selected resort, whether your idea of a Caribbean getaway is an ultra-posh resort and spa on Anguilla, a casual hotel with superior scuba diving on Bonaire, a mega-hotel and casino on Grand Cayman Island, or a family-friendly inn on an out-of-the-way island in the Bahamas. Look inside for detailed descriptions of accommodations and amenities; full contact info, including websites; payment, reservation, and minimum stay requirements; and airport transfer options, including distances from airports and major cities."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Frommer's France Day by Day [With Fold-Out Map]

By Anna E. Brooke
" Map your adventure.
Plan a trip that suits your interests. Follow our recommended itineraries or mix & match to create your own. Explore a region in depth or hit the highlights. With "Frommer's Day by Day" guides, the choice is yours.
105 self-guided tours with maps that show how to get from place to place
Hundreds of photos, plus engaging insights on history and culture
Detailed reviews of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Explorer's Guide: Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples: A Great Destination

By Chelle Koster-Walton
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Enjoy an insider'svantage point on Charlotte Harbor's wild shores, the coast's sandy barrier islands, Naples's polished allure, and Sarasota-Bradenton's "sweet" history.


Contributor Bio:  Koster-Walton, Chelle
Chelle Koster Walton, author of the award-winning Caribbean Ways: A Cultural Guide, haspenned more than a hundred articles on the region for publications ranging from the Miami Herald to Caribbean Travel & Life. A diver and boater, she also has won the Bahamas' Cacique Award for international travel writing.
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Frommer's Walt Disney World and Orlando 2012 (8TH ed.)

By Laura Lea Miller
"Free full-color, foldout map.
Completely updated every year.
Insider advice on all the major theme parks in Orlando, from Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventures. Our author, a longtime theme park aficionado and the mother of five, has done it all.
Where to find the best rides at all of the theme parks, smaller attractions when you don't want to face the usual crowds, Orlando's best shopping, and great places to stay without busting your budget.
Insightful commentary on hitting all of the theme parks efficiently while keeping the fun factor high.
Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, specialty attraction ratings tailored to a number of age groups, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

The New York Times 36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada

By Barbara Ireland
""The ""New York Times" has been offering up dream weekends with practical itineraries in its popular weekly "36 Hours" column since 2002. The many expert contributors, experienced travelers, and accomplished writers all have brought careful research, insider's knowledge, and a sense of fun to hundreds of cities and destinations, always with an eye to getting the most out of a short trip. Want to read what Sam Sifton suggests in his beloved borough of Brooklyn, or David Carr advises in Minneapolis, Mark Bittman in Death Valley, or Ariel Kaminer in Lower Manhattan? Here is where to do it, with full-color photographs to entice you and handy maps to guide you.
In this book, the "Times" and TASCHEN bring together updated and new versions of "36 Hours" columns in 150 U.S. and Canadian locations, from the great urban centers on everyone's travel list to surprising locales with undiscovered character and charm. The paths lead to fashionable clubs in Manhattan, blues joints in the Mississippi Delta, architectural treasures tucked in the Pennsylvania hills, the French America of Quebec, the seaside cliffs and Hollywood cool of California, and well beyond. For a taste of adventure and a veritable journey throughout the continent, explore 36 Hours in America. "  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Ultimate Food Journeys: The World's Best Dishes & Where to Eat Them

By Julie Oughton

"  Want to know what the best things to eat and drink in the world are and where you can find them? "Ultimate Food Journeys" takes travelers on a gastronomic tour of the globe to find truly world-class culinary experiences. Whether it is the most delicious street food in Southeast Asia, or the best clam chowder in New England, this beautifully illustrated book includes every must-try treat in some of the world's best destinations, and places them in their cultural and geographical context. Structured by continent, the most delicious or interesting things to eat in each area are chosen by expert authors. Be it bouillabaisse in Marseille or dim sum in Hong Kong, they recommend the best places to eat the dish, both in its place of origin and beyond. The restaurants recommended are chosen for the quality of the cooking as well as for the experience of dining there. "Ultimate Food Journeys" is an ideal planner for travelers who want to experience authentic food in its original setting, offering an exciting way to get up close and personal with the most unique and memorable regions, towns, and cities in the world--through their food."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

CultureShock! France: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

By Sally Adamson Taylor
"With over three million copies in print, CultureShock! is a bestselling series of culture and etiquette guides covering countless destinations around the world. For anyone at risk of culture shock, whether a tourist or a longterm resident, CultureShock! provides a sympathetic and fun-filled crash course on the dos and donts in foreign cultures. Fully updated and sporting a fresh new look, the revised editions of these books enlighten and inform through such topics as language, food and entertaining, social customs, festivals, relationships, and business tips. CultureShock! books are packed with useful details on transportation, taxes, finances, accommodation, health, food and drink, clothes, shopping, festivals, and much, much more." (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Great Journeys: Travel the World's Most Spectacular Routes (Lonely Planet)

"Lonely Planet’s brand new book Great Journeys presents more than 70 of the world’s most spectacular routes, from Marco Polo’s Silk Road to Route 66.

Bound in a lush, hardcover edition, Great Journeys organizes the expeditions by theme including classic overland routes (Cairo to Cape Town), famous literary journeys (Che Guevara’s Motorcycle Diaries through South America), great walks (The Great Wall of China), classic rail journeys (Trans-Siberian Railway) and more.
The expert content gives you a glimpse into what it is like to experience each trip yourself, interwoven with beautiful images and practical information for planning, essential experiences, shortcuts, detours, and recommended reading for those who want to learn more."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's South Florida (2012)

By Stephanie Butler

"Make your trip to South Florida unforgettable with illustrated features, 24 maps, and color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences & attractions - Lodging comparison charts - Easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore Miami, the Everglades, Key West, 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 Miami's ethnic neighborhoods, the flora and fauna of the Everglades, and snorkeling and diving in the Florida Keys - Best fishing, beachcombing, and nightlife
Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's Florida-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information
Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor's expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation: 2012 Edition

By Steven Stern
""One of the most noticeable (and useful) things about the Stern guide is that it publishes at least one menu and one daily program for each major cruise line in order to give a taste of the experience and what goes on aboard ship."-Cybercruises.com"It is well worth adding to your cruise book collection. Steve has sailed on more than 750 ships, so you can be sure he knows what he's talking about."-World of Cruising"People who've never cruised before-or those who have, but find themselves faced with a confusing onslaught of new ships-need to know a great deal, and this book goes a long way in providing it."-Chicago Tribune"With descriptions of every major cruise ship and every major port of call in the world, this book is indispensable if you are considering your first cruise and equally helpful for the experienced cruise traveler."-Passport NewsletterSteven B. Stern is the ultimate authority on luxury travel, especially cruise vacations. Whether readers are sailing the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the South Seas, Alaska, Southeast Asia, or the waterways of Europe, this is the most comprehensive guide available, with details on all aspects of cruise-ship travel.Updated annually, this edition lists descriptive information for all major cruise ships, including each vessel's history, vital statistics, appearance, itineraries, price range, and sport, dining, and medical facilities. Stern evaluates every detail by bestowing overall Star Awards as well as ratings in eleven specific categories. More than two hundred photographs of ships, decks, and interiors are included, along with actual shipboard menus and daily activity programs for each featured cruise line.This valuable guide assists you in selecting the ship best suited to your taste, advises you on how to prepare for your cruise, and explains what to expect once you are onboard. Stern discusses every major port of call worldwide, listing details on attractions, beaches, hotels, restaurants, shopping, sports, and other recreation. He also includes guidelines on how to make the most of an eight-hour stay in port."  (Publisher Marketing)  Check Our Catalog

Lonely Planet Europe ( Lonely Planet Europe on a Shoestring )

" Europe is a patchwork of more than 40 compulsively individualistic countries and is a dazzling and spectacular place to explore. Jump in almost anywhere and join the party. Inspirational photos plus clear, easy-to-use maps and in-depth background information round out the handy guide."  (Publishers Description)  Check Our Catalog

Central Europe ( Lonely Planet )

"Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovak, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia..: Like a sharp-eyed great uncle, Central Europe tells a gripping story one of east meets west, imperial grandeur, menacing fortresses and forest-cloaked peaks it 's a tale you ll never forget. You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.
Inside This Book :
8 passionate authors
105 maps
348 days of vibrant festivals
841km of the mighty Danube
Inspirational photos
Comprehensive planning tools
In-depth background
Easy-to-read layout
Clear, easy-to-use maps
At-a-glance practical info"  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

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Zagat New York City Restaurants 2012

"2012 New York City Restaurants covers over 2,050 restaurants in all five boroughs. This handy guide contains Zagats trusted Ratings & Reviews for New York City restaurants based on the opinions of 38,000 avid diners like you. The trademark reviews and corresponding ratings for Food, Decor, Service and Cost are organized alphabetically in a user-friendly format. Use the indexes arranged by cuisine, neighborhood and special features, such as Winning Wine Lists, Celebrity Chef or Romantic Places, to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

The Best American Travel Writing 2011

Edited By Sloane Crosley
"Crosley, in her introduction to this year's edition of the popular series, notes that the new obstacle of travel in the age of informationand thus, uberpreparednessis the extinction of the unexpected. Crosley sets the hopeful traveler's tone with Andr' Aciman's serendipity-filled adventure to hunt down the ghost of a Monet subjecta villa on the Italian Riviera. Emily Witt's short-attention-span-friendly Miami Party Boom earns points for most creative format, each interlude chronicling a social event and its characters. There's much affection for contributors' subjects to be found herefrom Mischa Berlinski's Haiti, and the young man he befriends there, to T'a Obreht's Serbia, where she reveals a decidedly unique take on American vampire mania. Readers, beware: few may feel courageous enough to attempt their own bird-watching journal after a flight in the tender grip of Annie Proulx's enchanting diary of an aviary Wyoming year. Crosley reminds readers that the nature of the world is that it will provide that valuable introductory course only once, and her selections succeed in piquing the armchair traveler's wanderlust."  (Booklist)  Check Our Catalog

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: India (American REV)

"This lavishly illustrated guide is the perfect accompaniment for your trip to India, with regional coverage stretching from the Great Himalayas of the north to the tropical peninsular of the south. Packed with 3D aerial views, cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights, and now with even more full-color maps of towns and regions, you can get a great visual appetizer wherever you go. Find out all you need to know about sights, beaches, markets and festivals, listed town by town and expert information on India's dizzying variety of highlights from the most magnificent palaces to where to find the best authentic Indian cuisine. And with absorbing sections on temples, shrines and places of worship, walks, scenic routes, thematic tours and an introduction to trekking in the Himalayas, this comprehensive guide is completely indispensable.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights 3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues Specially devised walking tours."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Arctic Obsession: The Lure of the Far North

By Alexis Troubetzkov
"A boisterous survey of those answering the Siren call of the North Pole.
Troubetzkoy (A Brief History of the Crimean War, 2006, etc.) proceeds roughly chronologically as he follows dozens of explorers making their way to the Arctic in search of fame, fortune, discovery, adventure or territory. He starts with the Greek Pytheas, who claimed to have gazed upon Ultima Thule in 325 BCE, though the only account burned with the Library of Alexandria. The author tenders much cultural, historical, political and geographical detail, but not at the expense of drama, romance and manliness. Of the Vikings: "Drink, women, and song were embraced with the same fervor as war, pillage, and slaughter." Of Dutch navigator William Barents: "One wonders at the mould from which these early Arctic intrepids were formed—exceptional people they were." Then there was Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen sleeping off the Arctic night: "We carried this art to a high pitch of perfection...sometimes as much as 20 hours' sleep in 24." Troubetzkoy makes excellent use of diaries and notebooks to convey period flavor and a sense of immediacy, as well as to showcase some dazzling writing, of which George Kennan's description of the aurora borealis is a real gem. But the author wisely lets the extraordinary adventures speak for themselves, ushering along Sebastian Cabot seeking a northeast trade route to Cathay and Martin Frobisher looking to the northwest. There are the great tragedies of Henry Hudson, John Franklin, Jens Munk and a worshipful company of others, as well as the endless, ruinous attempts to discover a Northwest Passage. Troubetzkoy also intelligently discusses the effects of global warming on the fauna and flora, as well as modernization on the indigenous peoples. Bickering over mineral and oil rights is now standard fare at international conferences.
Colorful enthusiasm draped over a thorough treatment of Arctic exploration."  (Kirkus Reviews)  Check Our Catalog

Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (2012)

By Douglas Ward

"Part 1 combines authoritative text and evocative color photography to define the cruising experience, helping readers decide on which type of cruise, which cruise line and which size of ship is best for them. There is lively background information on the burgeoning cruise industry and what makes it so enjoyable and popular with travelers, along with things the cruise lines won't always tell you, and plenty of snippets of fascinating information gleaned from Douglas Ward's many years of cruising. Part 2 consists of comprehensive reviews of every major cruise vessel, from large to small, from unabashed luxury and exclusivity to ships for the budget-minded and youth-oriented. Details include precise specifications on size and facilities, number of cabins, etc, as well as an overview of what to expect on board and useful information for families. Part 3 provides practical information on booking, budgeting, cruise etiquette and safety at sea, plus website contacts for every major cruise line."  Check Our Catalog

Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks

By Ken Jennings
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Map geek and celebrated Jeopardy! winner Jennings (Ken Jennings's Trivia Almanac: 8,888 Questions in 365 Days, 2008, etc.) tells the engaging story of maps and the people who love them.
At age 7, while friends obsessed over He-Man and Knight Rider, the author succumbed to the names and shapes of remote places and began collecting atlases. "You see that first map, and your mind is rewired, probably forever," he writes. Determined to better understand his cartophilia, he offers a wide-ranging history of maps (which predate writing) and visits many present-day "mapheads" who make, use, collect, buy and sell or steal maps. Most Americans remain ignorant of geography, he writes. Once deemed a pillar of a good education, the subject has vanished from most U.S. schools, and few of even the best colleges now have a geography department. Still, Jennings discovered a thriving community of map freaks—many "gifted spatially"—who spend much of their time around visual representations of places. Among the Library of Congress' 5.5 million maps, he found several that played key roles in the D-Day invasion and the moon landing. At the annual London Map Fair, he observed insular collectors of antique maps. Map collecting began in the Renaissance, he writes, and soaring prices have made it a hobby for the affluent. Thefts have increased dramatically, as thieves armed with X-Acto knives easily pilfer treasures from libraries. Today's map geeks often pursue such hobbies as traveling abroad with checklists in hand to "collect" countries; riding U.S. roads to "clinch" routes; and using GPS or other navigational devices to hide and seek containers ("geocaches") around the world. Paper maps are losing ground in the digital map revolution, but the lure of place continues to beckon through Google Earth and other digital technologies.
Fun and informative."  (Kirkus Reviews)  Check Our Catalog

Gerry Frank's Where to Find It, Buy It, Eat It in New York (2012-2013)

By Gerry Frank

"Newly revised, updated 17th edition of Gerry Frank's Where to Find it, Buy it, Eat it in New York. Comprehensive guide for the first-time visitor as well as native New Yorker. Hundreds of new businesses -- restaurants, stores, food shops, hotels, museums, and services. A one-stop source for everything the title suggest: where to find it, buy it, eat it in this remarkably diverse city. The wealth of information includes: getting around the city, tipping, safety, where to go -- with kids, for tickets, for restrooms, and even for free. Hundreds of interesting trivia and travel tips as well."  "Frank is uniquely qualified to write the best-selling guide to New York. As a fourth-generation member of one of the nation's leading retailing families, he spent several decades in the merchandising field, As a graduate of Cambridge University in England, and as Chief of Staff to United States Senator Mark Hatfield, he has visited over 150 countries, dined with commoners, kings and princes, and has experienced the best (and worst) dining, service, and shoppping in every major city in the world. And as a proprietor of a famous Konditorei in the Pacific Northwest, he knows the food and restaurant business from grocery shelves to dining rooms. He has spent over a quarter century researching every corner of Manhattan."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's New York City 2012

By Rachel Klein
"Full-color guide - Make your trip to New York City unforgettable with 60 maps, illustrated features, and 265 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences and attractions - Practical advice for getting around - Easy-to-read color neighborhood maps
Explore Chinatown, SoHo, Midtown, 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 the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Ground Zero
Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's New York City-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information
Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor's expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback."  (Publisher Description)   Check Our Catalog

Australia ( Insight Guide ) (6TH ed.)

By Jerry Dennis
"nsight Guide Australia is a indispensable guide to one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Our inspirational Best of Australia section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the planning information you need for your trip Down Under. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character.
Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the country's aboriginal culture, flora and fauna, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and surfing culture.
With more historical background than any of its competitors, this book provides a real insight into the people and culture of Australia, which will make your trip a more enriching experience. Whether you're surfing off the Gold Coast, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or hiking through the Blue Mountains, Insight Guides will help you make the most of your visit. The informative text, written by local experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography and full-color maps.:nsight Guide Australia is a indispensable guide to one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Our inspirational Best of Australia section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the planning information you need for your trip Down Under. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character.
Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the country's aboriginal culture, flora and fauna, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and surfing culture.
With more historical background than any of its competitors, this book provides a real insight into the people and culture of Australia, which will make your trip a more enriching experience. Whether you're surfing off the Gold Coast, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or hiking through the Blue Mountains, Insight Guides will help you make the most of your visit. The informative text, written by local experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography and full-color maps."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2012 (7TH ed.)

By Bob Sehlinger      "Exhaustively researched and packed with insider advice that will save you both time and moneyTried and tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single dayTips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own wordsAlmost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for familiesA complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the WorldEvery attraction rated and ranked for each age group. Coverage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter including best times to beat the crowds, the best places to buy Butterbeer, and the scoop on all the shops in the village of Hogsmeade.Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was rated by Forbes Traveler as one of the Best U.S. Food and Wine Festivals.In 2011, Disney not only launched its new cruise ship, the "Disney Dream," it also announced plans of a complete overhaul of Pleasure Island set to begin construction and reopen as Hyperion Wharf."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Backroads & Byways of New England: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions

By Karen Hammond        "Share an insider s knowledge of New England s roads less traveled and explore all its hidden corners with this guide. Journey to bucolic countryside, dramatic and rocky coastlines, pristine lakes and mountains, picturesque covered bridges, retro clam shacksand fishing villages New England s beauty exceeds all expectations.About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend orlonger, want to explore your home state or makeplans for free time in an area you don t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book.You ll discover the most interesting places to visiton and off the beaten path. Destinations will appealto foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers in short, everyone.With itineraries appropriate for visits of differingdurations and in different seasons, tips for comfortableaccommodations, great food, and good shoppingtoo, look to Backroads & Byways for the mostinteresting and diverse short trips available."  (Publisher Marketing)  Check Our Catalog

Greece Athens & the Mainland [With Pull-Out Map] ( DK Eyewitness Travel Guides )

By Marc Dubin
""DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens and the Mainland" will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps and beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all unparalleled sites, this guide highlights the best things to do in Greece, Athens, and the Mainland, such as exploring the archaeological monuments of the Acropolis, visiting the monasteries of Meteora, relaxing on a beach, and taking a scenic walk to discover some of Europe's most inspiring scenery.
Fully updated and expanded, the "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland" includes all the essential insider information every traveler needs, including dozens of reviews for hotels, listings of recommended restaurants, and tips for shopping, entertainment, and excursions, for any budget."  (Publisher Marketing)  Check Our Catalog

Pathways To The Presidency; A Guide To The Lives, Homes, and Museums Of The U.S. Presidents

By Gerald Gutek
"For serious historians and casual tourists alike, Pathways to the Presidency is an ideal travel guide to touring presidential homes and museums. Gerald and Patricia Gutek invite American history enthusiasts to journey through the private lives of our presidents--from George Washington to George W. Bush--by visiting the family homes of our former chief executives as well as the libraries and museums honoring their presidencies. Aided by the Guteks' extensive research and concise biographies of each of their subjects, readers of this handy guidebook can deepen their knowledge of these central figures in American history.Presidential birthplaces, boyhood homes, and adult residences have been preserved, restored, or re-created by a local, state, and national historical agencies. Among the sites described in the Guteks' guide are Jefferson's Virginia plantations; the only home ever owned by Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois; the Truman home in Independence, Missouri; and the first home of Clinton in Hope, Arkansas. Beyond residential buildings, the guide also highlights all of the presidential libraries and museums, such as Kennedy's on the Boston waterfront, Carter's in downtown Atlanta, and Reagan's in Simi Valley.
The section on each president begins with a biographical sketch followed by site descriptions of their homes and libraries that are open to the public. The information needed to locate and tour each of these sites, as well as important details on admissions, operations, and contacts, is also provided. Pathways to the Presidency offers a comprehensive introduction to historical preservation and tourism connected to America's highest office and an invitation to learn more about the U.S. presidents as distinct individuals with lives rooted in the larger American experience."  (Publisher Marketing)   (Check Our Catalog)

100 Places to Go Before They Disappear

By Ranjedra Pachauri
"Although the title may prepare readers for stunning photographs with a gloomy message, they are unlikely to anticipate either the vast variety of scenes or the many arms of climate change and human impact depicted and described within this book. From busy urban centers, such as Tokyo and Chicago, where the average temperatures have risen significantly, or London and Venice, both addressing the threat of flooding to the isolated places that appear to be far from the reach of human impact, such as the North Pole or Rio de la Plato, Uruguay, each destination is accompanied by a brief description including the effects of climate change on the environment and the people. With landscapes, cityscapes, aerial views, portraits and even underwater shots, the variety of awe-inspiring photographs will remind readers help to reinforce that the earth is a place to be cherished and explored. The book maintains a balance as part armchair travelogue with an environmentalist agenda and will likely please both demographics. 100 color photos"  (Publishers Weekly)  Check Our Catalog

Frommer's 23 Great Drives in New England (8TH ed.)

By Kathy Arnold
"23 practical driving tours with full color photos and maps for the independent travelerdivided into 6 states each with its own city and driving tourseasy to use map at the beginning of each tourhighlights to special events, crafts and customs as well as distance and driving timesspecial tips for scenic routes, traveling with children, history buffs, and recommended walks"  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Rick Steves' Best of Europe (2012)

By Rick Steves
"You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you "really" need to know when planning a Grand Tour of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.
You'll find a healthy mix of big cities, small towns, and exciting regions, including:
London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague, and BarcelonaRothenberg, Siena, Toledo, Hallstatt, and GimmelwaldProvence, the French Riviera, the Romantic Road, the Berner Oberland, and the Cinque Terre
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 crepe in Paris, and which museums and sights are worth your time and money." (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's Boston (2012)

By Stephanie Butler
"Full-color guide - Make your trip to Boston unforgettable with maps, illustrated features, and color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences & attractions - Lodging comparison charts - Easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore Boston, 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 the Freedom Trail and Whale-Watching - Best bets for dining and lodging, ideas for making the most of your time, shopping blitz tours, family activities, and museums.
Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's Boston-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information
Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Eyewitness: Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country

By Richard Varr
""...will lead you straight to the best attractions these regions have to offer. Packed with detailed maps, including a new pullout map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information, this guide explores every facet of these historic areas.
Also included are beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all the major sites and suggestions for the best places to visit, from the Old City known as "America's most historic square mile," encompassing Independence Hall and the iconic Liberty Bell, to the outstanding museums, which include the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide" provides all the insider tips every visitor to these destinations needs, with dozens of reviews of hotels, recommendations for restaurants and entertainment, and tips for shopping in Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch.Country."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Explorer's Guide: Maine Coast and Islands: Key to a Great Destination ( Great Destinations)

By Christina Tree
"From landmarks like Acadia National Park to the quaint fishing towns and lobster pounds up and down the coastline, Christina Tree and Nancy English will guide you to the best of the best. ...Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered. Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's See It Italy

By Sheila Hawkins   " Fodor’s see it Italy is perfect for travelers who want to understand Italian history and culture before they arrive, and experience the country like a native Italian while they’re there.

Overflowing with brilliant color photography, this is the only illustrated guide that provides the practical information that you need while traveling–complete restaurant and hotel reviews with exact prices for lodging and dining (not ranges), plus time-saving tips and how to avoid crowds, exact admission prices to key sights, great photo stops, and special notes on “kid-friendly” attractions throughout."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

The Berkshire Hills & Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts ( Explorer's Guide ) (3RD ed.)

By Christina Tree

"Seasoned travel writers Christina Tree and William Davis tell you everything you need to know about this naturally beautiful and culturally rich region. As they lead you across the Mohawk Trail and along scenic drives, you ll visit must-see performing arts festivals, museums, wineries, antiques shops, nature preserves, and the best places to stay and to eat, from 4-star restaurants to classic diners."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

An Explorer's Guide Yosemite & the Southern Sierra Nevada ( Great Destinations ) (2ND ed.)

By David Page
"The only complete guide to California s southern Sierra Nevada some of the most stunning wilderness in North America is better than ever in this revised, updated edition. Detailed reviews of lodging, dining, and recreation, plus outfitters, campsites, trails, and points of historic and cultural interest."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Caribbean ( DK Eyewitness Travel Guides )

By Aruna Ghose
" Packed with photographs, illustrations, and detailed mapping of 130 Caribbean islands, the guide explores every facet of the irresistible islands, from Harrison's Caves in Barbados to Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua, as well as the best beaches of the Dominican Republic and the best Caribbean islands for history and architecture and hiking.
The ideal companion for those on a Caribbean cruise or those traveling independently, the guide provides all the insider tips a visitor needs, such as the best places to dive, snorkel, sail, and play golf. Also included are extensive information about unforgettable nature reserves and comprehensive listings of the best hotels, villas, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife in the Caribbean for all budgets.
You'll find 3D cutaways and floor plans of all the major sites, plus features on Caribbean music, cuisine, sports, and even getting married in the Caribbean. With tour routes of the Blue Mountains, Jamaican Rum Distilleries, and Rainforests on Martinique-and all the sights, beaches, and resorts listed town by town-"DK Eyewitness Travel: The Caribbean" is an indispensable guide to the islands."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Explorer's Guide the Finger Lakes: A Great Destination (4TH ed.)

 By Katharine Dyson
"The author spent over a year driving around each lake, stopping for countless interviews with residents and businesspeople. The guide, now in full color, contains more than 100 photos, detailed maps, and info on attractions, events, shopping, history, recreation, and more. Includes lake-by-lake chapters, a section on gateway cities, transportation, important phone numbers, and services."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Zagat New York City Shopping (2012)

By Randi Golin
"Whether you're a shopaholic or a bargain-hunter, you'll find Zagat's 2012 New York City Shopping guide indispensable. Covering over 2,000 stores in 50+ categories ranging from handbags to home goods, shoes to software, toys to toiletries it's all here. Rated by thousands of enthusiastic NYC shoppers, this guide is sure to be the one you won't leave home without."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Turbocharged (4TH ed.)

By Drew Knowles
"Fully revised and expanded, this guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66 includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat attractions, fascinating artifacts and icons, and kitschy tourist traps that dot this famous stretch of road. Now featuring dozens of city maps that pinpoint locations of interest, this painstakingly researched handbook provides information on how to locate the multiple paths of Route 66, including unmarked portions of the old highway; contact information for Route 66 associations and local visitor bureaus; an index of all Route 66 towns; and anecdotes, trivia, attractions, and suggested side trips."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Frommer's Scandinavia (24TH ed.)

By Darwin Porter
"Up-to-date coverage of Europe's most scenic and unspoiled region. You'll find the very best of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, from city sightseeing to wilderness adventures, fjord cruises, and great small towns.
Loaded with detailed maps and smart tips that help you plan your trip more easily, our guide features accommodations, attractions and restaurants for every taste and budget. We'll take you to Renaissance castles and Viking ruins; as well as show you where to enjoy the best outdoor activities from dogsledding and reindeer safaris to fishing and hiking in the Land of the Midnight Sun."    (Publisher Description)  Check our Catalog

Rick Steves' Mediterranean Cruise Ports

"In this guide, Rick Steves focuses on some of the grandest sights in Europe. As always, he has a plan to help you have a meaningful cultural experience while you're there--even with just a few hours in port.
Inside you'll find one-day itineraries for sightseeing at or near the major Mediterranean ports of call, including:
Barcelona, Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and MonacoFlorence, Rome, Naples, and VeniceDubrovnik, Split, Athens, Mykonos, and SantoriniIstanbul and Ephesus
"Rick Steves' Mediterranean Cruise Ports" explains how to get into town from the cruise terminal, shares sightseeing tips, and includes self-guided walks and tours. You'll learn which destinations are best for an excursion--and which you can confidently visit on your own. You'll also get tips on booking a cruise, plus hints for saving time and money on the ship and in port."  (Publisher Description)   Check Our Catalog

AAA Essential Barbados (5TH ed.)

By Karen Lee Stow
"AAA Essential Barbados is ideal for travelers who want all of the essentials in a single guidebook. Written by a travel expert, it packs a wealth of insight on traveling to and around Barbados -- all in a convenient size for travelers on the go. With top 10 sights, easy-to-use maps, and the inside scoop on shopping, dining, nightlife, walks and tours, and children's activities, this guide delivers the necessities for a successful, enjoyable trip."  (Publisher Description)  

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Explorer's Guide Virginia

By Candyce H. Stapen
"Virginia is for lovers lovers of history, the outdoors, sport, and fine food! Hike and kayak at Belle Isle State Park; soak up Revolutionary history in Colonial Williamsburg; sample Piedmont wines and Eastern Shore crab cakes; or visit Arlington National Cemetery. From ocean to mountains, wildlife sanctuaries to caves, Virginia s joys are endless."   (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's Essential USA: Spectacular Cities, Natural Wonders, and Great American Road Trips (2ND ed.)

By Matthew Lombardi
"Explore the Maine coast, the beaches of Southern California, and scores of great All-American destinations in between - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - "Word of Mouth" tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Regional itineraries - Best national monuments, city neighborhoods, amusement parks, and outdoor adventures
Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's locally based writers reveal their favorite haunts -"  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Footprint: Western Canada Handbook (4TH ed.)

By Matthew Gardner
"Mountain ranges, rolling plains, lush rainforest, and moonscape Badlands: Get back to nature with Footprint's fully revised and updated guide to Western Canada. Now in its fourth edition, this guide gives you everything you need to get the most from the great outdoors, whether you want to strike out on your own or go with an adventure tour operator. Detailed listings include ranches and wilderness lodges, B&Bs and bush camps, plus the best places to eat and, crucially, how to get around--whether by car, bus, train, or snowmobile!"  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Civil War Road Trip, Volume 1: A Guide to Northern Virginia, Maryland & Pennsylvania: First Manassas to Gettysburg

By Michael Weeks
"Although the Civil War was fought across America, the most captivating events for history buff s seem to be those that occurred in the relatively small region surrounding the two wartime capitals, Washington, DC, and Richmond, Virginia. In The Civil War Road Trip: A Guide to Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, author Michael Weeks takes you on complete tours of every major military campaign in the region during the first two years of the war, from First Manassas in 1861 to Gettysburg in 1863. Weeks has visited every site included here, learning their vibrant stories and driving thousands of miles to bring readers the most accurate information. Detailed directions and maps for your own road trip, along with a blow-by-blow history of each campaign, will guide you to and through some of the war s most critical battlegrounds, including Fredericksburg, Antietam, and the Shenandoah Valley. Travel tips, historic lodging places, and further sources of information are also included. Fully up to date and thoroughly researched, this guidebook is indispensable for travelers interested in America."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Wild Coast: Travels on South America's Untamed Edge

By John Gimlette
"Keen-eyed travel writer Gimlette garnered acclaim for depicting sojourns in Newfoundland (Theatre of Fish, 2005) and Paraguay (At the Tomb of the Inflatable Pig, 2008). A similar reception well may greet this observant chronicle of his latest adventure, a tour through Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Blending depictions of their present-day appearances and recursions into the history of these former English, Dutch, and French colonies, Gimlette seasons the account with his signature element of pithy portraiture of his hosts, guides, and inhabitants. Most people in these lands between the deltas of the Orinoco and Amazon Rivers live in the coastal strip, but there ends the generality among the three places. Gimlette sorts through a succession of recent events, languages, and ethnicities in discussions that tend to spring from the region's seventeenth-century origins as sugar plantations worked by enslaved Africans, and various slave revolts echo in Gimlette's considerations of, for example, violent strife in 1980s Suriname. Displaying open-minded curiosity, Gimlette's marvelous depiction of the tropics ranges far from the tourist track."( Booklist) Check Our Catalog