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