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