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