Fodor's Travel Intelligence: Chicago (2013)

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""Fodor's Chicago 2013" is the perfect companion for your trip to this quintessential American city. With colorful features and the most updated information, "Fodor's Chicago 2013" will help you get straight to the best of what this city has to offer, everything from art to architecture, to shopping, baseball, jazz, and the very best deep-dish pizza. Our in-depth coverage also includes top reasons to visit the culturally and historically rich suburbs of Chicago, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park home studio, the Mallott Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Brookfield Zoo.
Expanded Coverage: Includes new hotel and restaurant reviews throughout Chicago's many exciting neighborhoods.
Illustrated Features: An in-depth illustrated feature on the Art Institute of Chicago will help you plan your time and make the most of your visit to this magnificent museum, while a feature on the history of the skyscraper will help you appreciate the city's iconic architecture. A color-rich feature about Frank Lloyd Wright and his life and work acts as a guide to appreciating the architect's work in Oak Park, just outside Chicago. Neighborhood food and shopping spotlights, as well as features on Chicago chefs and blues music will help readers make the most of their time in this vibrant city.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools Neighborhood planners with colorful maps, an easy to access Dining and Lodging atlas, a Lodging Chart to help you pick the best neighborhood to stay in, and Best Bets for restaurants and hotels makes planning your trip a dream.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Chicago offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
On-the-Go Map: A handy take-along companion map of Chicago gives travelers essential information about top attractions, walking tours, and nearby dining so they can travel with confidence."  (Publisher Description)

Lonely Planet Canary Islands

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" Looming volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, lava fields and trails of camels loping into the sunset Those who love the Canary Islands know there is a captivating flip side to those seafront resorts......
Inside This Book:
2 authors,7 enchanting islands,231 places to eat and drink, Hundreds of ways to unwind, Inspirational photos, Clear, easy-to-use maps, In-depth background, At-a-glance practical info, Comprehensive planning tools,
Easy-to-read layout" (Publisher Marketing)

Not for Tourists Guide to New York City 2013

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"The Not For Tourists Guide to New York City is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy New Yorkers, commuters, business travelers, and yes, tourists too. Each map is marked with user-friendly icons identifying our favorite picks around town, from essentials to entertainment, and includes an invaluable neighborhood description written by locals, highlighting the most important features of each area.
This book includes everything from restaurants, bars, shopping, and theater to information on hotels, airports, banks, transportation, and landmarks. Need to find the best pizza places around? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the top vintage clothing stores in the city? They've got that, too. The nearest movie theater, hardware store, or coffee shop: whatever you need, NFT puts it at your fingertips. This pocket-sized book features over 100 maps, including a foldout map for subways and buses, as well as details on Parks & Places, Sports, Transit, and Arts & Entertainment"  (Publisher Description)

Moon South Carolina

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" Writer, editor, and past South Carolina resident, Jim Morekis covers the best of the Palmetto State--from the shores of Myrtle Beach to the undeniable charm of Charleston. Morekis includes fun and unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, including Carolina for Kids, Historical Highlights, and Top Ten Golf Courses in this helpful guide. Whether you're looking for an extended vacation or a weekend getaway, "Moon South Carolina" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience." (Publisher Description)

Fodor's Alaska [With Map] (2013)

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"Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bear, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word remote all in the same trip.
Expanded Coverage: More regional itineraries to help first-time visitors plan their perfect trip.
Illustrated Features: Rich full-color features help travelers make the most of top experiences, from whale watching and bear sighting to shopping for Alaska Native crafts and learning about the Klondike Gold Rush. The Alaska Wilderness chapter highlights the different ecozones found in the state--rain forests, interior forests, tundra, ice, mountains, and sea--and how best to experience them, including top guide recommendations.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Alaska's top attractions and experiences are broken down at a glance, as are the top itineraries. Each region has a convenient overview with highlights and practical advice for getting around. The pull-out map comes complete with an outdoor activity finder.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Alaska offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights."  (Publisher Marketing)

Moon Atlanta

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" Skilled writer-journalist Tray Butler offers up his best advice on Atlanta--from the bustling financial Downtown district to the historical draw of Sweet Auburn and the fabulous food and arts of Decatur. Butler includes unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, such as The Two-Day Best of Atlanta and Food to Please the Soul. Including expert coverage of Centennial Olympic Park, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the World of Coca-Cola, and Zoo Atlanta, "Moon Atlanta" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience."  (Publisher Description)

Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality

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"Those who want a hotel up-grade, who must make a same-day room cancellation without getting charged, or wonder why hotel water sometimes tastes like lemon Pledge need look no further than Tomsky's memoir, a collection of stories, memories, and secrets about the hospitality business. Bouncing around various hotel jobs bellman, housekeeping manager, front desk attendant for more than a 10 years, he's got the skinny that would make most travel sites blush. Follow his advice and you'll be drinking from the mini-bar and watching in-room movies for free. But this is more than a collection of trade secrets; it's a colorful tale filled with vibrant characters from crazy bellman to even crazier guests. Tomsky is a solid storyteller who is able to intricately detail all the insanity surrounding him. "  (Publishers Weekly)

Branson: A Guide to America's Live Music Show Capital

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"Explore Branson, Missouri and the Ozarks with Tourist Town Guides. This completely independent guide will help you plan the perfect vacation, with information about:
- the best shows in towns
-where to shop, dine and stay
- attractions in the Lakes Area
Learn why many call Branson "America's favorite hometown." Travel prepared-Tourist Town Guides helps you make the best decisions on how to spend your time in Branson."  (Publisher Marketing)

Among the Islands: Adventures in the Pacific

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"Australian field zoologist and conservationist Flannery (Here on Earth, 2011) cements his reputation as a true descendant of the great nineteenth-century naturalists and explorers with this look back at his expeditions to southwest Pacific islands. Over a 10-year period, with a varying group of intrepid companions, he traveled in the footsteps of earlier adventurers, grasping for modern-day evidence of their long-ago recorded discoveries while searching for rare mammals. Bats, rats, and many other interesting species are caught and studied as Flannery and his cohorts steadfastly work their way from one island to another, in and out of hysterical and worrying escapades as they create an updated file on the animals in the region. Flannery's prose is electric, aptly combining history, politics, and wide-eyed excitement as he recalls these experiences. He offers plenty of discussion about cannibalism, colonialism, and the ongoing struggles to balance tradition and modernization as he describes places few readers will have heard of, let alone visited. Among the Islands exemplifies the sort of writing that once was commonplace, when adventure meant contributing to our knowledge of the world. Absolutely fantastic in every sense of the word."  (Booklist)

Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2013

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"Travelers continue to flock to Arizona to explore the outdoors and the state's three national parks, visit the outstanding museums and galleries, play golf, relax at world-class spa resorts, learn about Navajo and Hopi culture, eat Mexican food, and sample the tequila.
Expanded Coverage: The 2013 edition features expanded coverage on spas and golf courses, highlighting features and amenities at these properties. There is also coverage of new restaurants and hotels in Phoenix and Tucson.
Illustrated Features: Illustrated anchor features advise travelers how to experience some of Arizona's top outdoor activities, from star-gazing to exploring canyons, deserts, mountains, flora, and fauna to the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure: rafting the Colorado River. Top Attractions and Top Experiences help you choose activities based on your interests. Spotlights highlight spas, Phoenix-area golf and cuisine, Scottsdale shopping, visiting Native American reservations, the Wild West, Route 66, Tucson "south of the border" cuisine, and shopping in Tucson and Southern AZ.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: This book has a pull-out map that covers the whole state as well as Phoenix and the Grand Canyon in more detail. Restaurant and Hotel Best Bets sections plus Dining and Lodging atlases in Phoenix and Tucson make locating your hotel or next meal simple. A "Top Picks" chart for Grand Canyon hiking trails helps you choose a hike based on length, grade, trail conditions, time of year, and level of difficulty.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Arizona stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut."  (Publisher's Description)

The New York Times, 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe

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"Culture, history, natural beauty, fine cuisine, artistic masterpieces, cutting-edge architecture and style--Europe overflows with so many riches that a lifetime seems too short to appreciate them. But with the right guidance, you can go far in a single weekend. Stylishly written and carefully researched, this updated and expanded collection of the popular "New York Times" 36 Hours feature offers you 125 well-crafted itineraries for quick but memorable European trips, accompanied by hundreds of color photographs to fire your imagination. Explore the expected the Renaissance in Florence, surfing in Biarritz, flamenco in Seville. And discover the unexpected Sicilian mummies dressed in their Sunday best, a dry-land toboggan ride on Madeira, a hotel in Tallinn with a KGB spies' nest on the penthouse floor. World capitals, ancient nations that once ruled wide domains, tiny countries with big personalities--it's all Europe, and all fun to read about (whether you actually go or not) in this handsomely designed and illustrated book."  (Publisher Description)

Discover New York City ( Lonely Planet Discover New York City )

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"Experience the Best of New York City,
Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the High Line. We ve selected the most iconic sights and the top experiences so you can enjoy the real NYC with the minimum of fuss.
Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences;
City Walks let you discover the city on foot;
Local Experts recommend what not to miss'
Pull-Out Map puts the streets of New York City in your pocket
Our Promise
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 so you can rely on us to tell it like it is."

World's Best Travel Experiences: 400 Extraordinary Places

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""National Geographic" addresses the popular and subjective topic of the best places to visit around the world. Andrew McCarthy (editor-at-large, "National Geographic Traveler") writes the foreword to this compilation of destination descriptions, and "National Geographic" photographers provide many of the numerous illustrations. Organized broadly by category (i.e., "Wild Places," "Urban Spaces," "Paradise Found," "Country Unbound," "World Wonders"), locations are depicted by a photograph accompanied by a few rhapsodic paragraphs and a couple of useful websites. Some places, such as New York City and Tuscany, receive lengthier coverage. Throughout the book there are side features: "In the Know" touches on a relevant topic, such as Sydney slang or dogsledding in Greenland; "Best of the Best" details particular sites, such as Mount Krakatoa in Indonesia and the mosques of Timbuktu (now known as Tombouctou); various luminaries, including Gore Vidal and Anna Quindlen, share short personal experiences in "Places That Changed Me"; and "Best of the World" highlights the requisite top-ten lists, covering diverse subjects like volunteer animal rescue and unusual scuba-diving sites. VERDICT Readers will dip into this book for inspiration for future travel as well as for fuel for beautiful daydreams"  (Library Journal)

Fodor's Rome: With the Best City Walks and Scenic Day Trips

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"Rome is one of Europe's most resplendent cities, so it is no wonder Fodor's selected it for full-color treatment. Our "In-Focus" magazine-style illustrated features take in everything from archaeological sites to the Vatican to the coolest neighborhoods. The guide showcases the ancient city in "Rome Was Not Built in a Day," then skips to the city's hippest scene-arena in "Life is a Piazza." For Rome at its High-Renaissance best, and insights on how the 17th--century city of spectacle was created, toggle from the section "Agony and Ecstasy: The Sistine Ceiling" to "Baroque and Desperate: The Tragic Rivalry of Bernini and Borromini." A first for Fodor's: our photo-rich chapter, "Roamin' Holiday," has theme walks that immerse the reader in three especially evocative stretches of the city.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools "Fodor's Rome" consummately fits the bill on both a practical and cultural basis. Detail-packed "Getting Oriented" sections, with plenty of hands-on coaching, introduce all nine sightseeing neighborhoods. The "Experience Rome" chapter is loaded with valuable advice, such as tips on how to explore Rome like the locals do, and "Beating the Euro." With neighborhood hotel charts, eight photo-spotlit dining districts, and more restaurant and hotel reviews than Frommer's, "Fodor's Rome" handily trumps the competition."  (Publisher Description)

Explorer's Guide Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains

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"In a new, updated edition, this comprehensive guide offers full coverage of both sides of the Tennessee North Carolina divide. Spend some time in the woods in two of the most popular national parks in the country Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. You ll find the best scenic drives, boating, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, skiing, and golf, and great local produce, crafts, music, historic homes, and museums in brick-fronted downtowns and bucolic artists colonies."  (Publisher Description)

Insiders' Guide to Florida Keys & Key West, 16th

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"Insiders' Guide to Florida Keys & Key West" is the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals alike to this tropical American paradise. Written by a local, and true insider, "Insiders' Guide to Florida Keys & Key West "offers a personal and practical perspective of the Keys, Key West, and its surrounding environs that makes it a must-have guide for travelers as well as residents looking to rediscover their hometown. Features a full-color insert."  (Publisher Description)

Lost Antarctica: Adventures in a Disappearing Land

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"The bitter cold and three months a year without sunlight make Antarctica virtually uninhabitable for humans. Yet a world of extraordinary wildlife persists in these harsh conditions, including leopard seals, giant squid, 50-foot algae, sea spiders, coral, multicolored sea stars, and giant predatory worms. Now, as temperatures rise, this fragile ecosystem is under attack. In this closely observed account, one of the world's foremost experts on Antarctica gives us a highly original and distinctive look at a world that we're losing."  (Publisher Description)

Fodor's Cancun and the Riviera Maya: With Cozumel and the Best of the Yucatan (2013)

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"As the gateway to the Riviera Maya, Cancun is a thriving beach community and Mexico's most popular tourist destination. In stunning full color, Fodor's Cancun and the Riviera Maya illustrates the best beaches, resorts, restaurants, and activities in the region, including Cozumel and the Yucatan.
Expanded Coverage: Curated content for the Yucatan Peninsula as well as the best new hotels and restaurants have been added. This new edition also features expanded beach coverage, with "Best For" rankings that help travelers choose the perfect beach.
Illustrated Features: Magazine-style, full-color features bring the astounding architectural ruins of Chichen Itza to life. Enjoy some of the region's more indulgent pleasures as you expand your Tequila and Mezcal vocabulary or peruse the menus of the area's best spas. and dive into a scuba and snorkeling feature that reveals waters so clear you can see puffy white clouds in the sky even when you're submerged 20 feet under.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's Top Experiences and Great Itineraries sections; Best Beaches lists; maps that locate Cancun's hottest nightclubs; and tips for families, weddings, and honeymoons..
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Cancun and the Riviera Maya offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
Tripadvisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from Tripadvisor. Travelers can book their stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut"  (Publisher Description)

Niagara Falls: 1850-2000 ( Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) )

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" Since their creation thousands of years ago, the Niagara Falls have captured the hearts and imaginations of all those who witness their endless power and strength. As settlers arrived and began to harness the falls as a resource, the population climbed. Small hamlets, including Bellevue, Clarksville, Schlosser, and Manchester, grew to become the villages of Suspension Bridge and Niagara Falls, which were incorporated in March 1892 into the current city of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls: 1850-2000 depicts the natural beauty of the falls, the emergence of the booming tourism trade, and the advances of electrical technology that have relied on the mighty falls' power. Many hands have crafted and bent steel to span the Niagara Gorge while many others fought to keep industry from turning nature into asphalt. Culled from the archives of the Niagara Falls Public Library's Local History Department, these images represent the people, from those stepping close to the brink in amazement and awe to those who live and work within the roar of Niagara Falls, and places that make up the landscape that is Niagara's past."  (Publisher Description)

Frommer's South Florida: With the Best of Miami and the Keys

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"Insider advice on exploring some of South Florida's greatest gems, from South Beach in Miami to the Everglades, and from the crystal-clear waters of the Treasure Coast to the laid-back Florida Keys. Plus tips for navigating the region's best travel routes, like the oceanfront Florida A1A, which runs from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. Where to find the absolute best seafood, the most authentic Cuban food, the best people-watching sites, and the hottest nightlife spots in Miami. Insider tips on how to find South Florida's best beaches, from quiet Matheson Hammock Park Beach to family-friendly Crandon Park Beach. Plus suggestions for the best snorkeling and diving spots and the best spots to connect with nature, like the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon Key and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne. 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, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences."  (Publisher Description)

Food Lovers' Guide to Vermont & New Hampshire: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings

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" The ultimate guide to Vermont and New Hampshire's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers' markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions."  (Publisher Description)

Rick Steves' Florence & Tuscany (2013)

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" You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you "really" need to know when traveling through Florence and Tuscany.
With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll discover the geographic heart of Italy. Take the Renaissance Walk and tour the Uffizi Gallery to learn how Florence taught civilized living to the rest of Europe. Wander through the medieval city of Siena and find out what Pisa has to offer beyond the Leaning Tower. Relax in sunny Tuscan hill towns where you'll enjoy full-bodied wine, the world's best gelato, and the company of friendly locals.
Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to get around by train, bus, or rental car and get up-to-date advice on what's worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket."   (Publisher Description)

Explorer's Guide Eastern Pennsylvania: Includes Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Amish Country & the Pocono Mountains

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"From natural areas and historic areas in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster County; from historic battlefields at Valley Forge and Gettysburg to the antiques shops of Bucks County and the leisure resorts and quiet nature trails of the Pocono Mountains, this guide offers great guidance for this fascinating region. Areas covered are all within easy driving distance of most East Coast states."  (Publisher Marketing)

Food Lovers' Guide to Boston: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings

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"The ultimate guide to Boston's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers' markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions"  (Publisher Description)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon

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"DK Eyewitness Arizona and the Grand Canyon travel guide will lead you through the best attractions the state has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from the Grand Canyon to the haunting beauty of the Colorado Plateau. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring the ghost towns and historic recreations like Ottoman and Tombstone, or visiting modern cities like Phoenix and Tucson. Plus, you'll find reliable, practical information on getting around Arizona; whether by bus, plane, train or car. The guide is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets, plus photographs and illustrations. It explores the culture and history of the state, covering the native civilisations that have lived there for thousands of years."  (Publisher Description)

The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World (2013

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"Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day
Detailed tips and secrets on Universal's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter(TM), from Butterbeer to broomsticks
More than 200 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families
A complete dining guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World.
Attractions rated and ranked for each age group; extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks
Completely independent critical appraisals. If a restaurant serves lackluster food or an attraction isn't worth the wait, we'll tell you."  (Publisher Description)

Explorer's Guide Adirondacks: A Great Destination: Including Saratoga Springs (7TH ed.)

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"Completely updated, now in full color, this guide provides details of Adirondack Park s history and geography as well as the cultural, lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities that abound here and in its gateway cities (including Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls). Full of unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews from an author who is immersed in the region; up-to-date, detailed maps; and gorgeous photos throughout this is an invaluable guide for your next trip."  (Publisher Description)

Scenic Routes & Byways New England ( Scenic Driving New England )

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"Pack up the car and enjoy gorgeous drives through some of the most spectacular scenery the area has to offer. This series of indispensable highway companions maps out short trips for exploring scenic byways and back roads. Whether you embark on an adventure that winds along mountainsides, cuts through open fields, or shows off the shoreline, the road trips in our Scenic Driving guides will transform your passenger seat into a front row seat to experience natural beauty at its finest. This spring, discover four newly-updated guides: "Scenic Driving Montana, Scenic Driving New England, Scenic Oregon, " and "Scenic Driving""Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks."

Walking the Amazon: 860 Days. One Step at a Time.

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"A memoir of an astonishing trip walking "nine million-odd steps" for more than two years along the Amazon River's course from Peruvian headwaters to Brazilian mouth. In this book about becoming the first person to perambulate the Amazon's entire length, Stafford chronicles the countless obstacles he faced, including canoes of armed indigenous peoples, dehydration, sickness, lack of sleep (his insomnia caused "the hopeless despair of seeing the sun rise when I had still not managed to stop my brain racing") and overwhelming swarms of insects. In addition to the stories of his impressive adventures, the author explores his friendship with the longest lasting of his many walking companions, Gadiel "Cho" Sanchez Rivera. Along the way, Stafford wonders if trying to break a record is "selfish," and he acknowledges that those with lofty goals occasionally occupy an "insular bubble of blinkered determination." Not this author, however; faraway events and nightly reading impacted him as much as immediate concerns of hunger. Stafford's writing is lyrical and mostly engaging, and he offers numerous anecdotes about how to survive in the wild. On the verge of starvation, he and Cho found a tortoise, and the author's recounting of its preparation is as engrossing as the meat was nourishing. Though boredom threatened Stafford's appreciation of the unfamiliar, he was always able to recapture the joy of discovery. For him, "everything is relative and, when you've been walking for 639 days, a ten-day leg through unknown jungle that no one in the village could remember being walked in living history seemed nothing." A gripping celebration of physical and mental endurance."( Kirkus Reviews)

Rick Steves' Mediterranean Cruise Ports

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"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.
"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.
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you "really" need to know when cruising the Mediterranean. 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."

The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys, Volume II: Great Writers on Great Places

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"Timed to coincide with Conde Naste Traveler magazineas 25th anniversary, this stellar collection of 35 essays compiled from the magazineas archives will delight nomads of all dispositions. This satisfying compendium, written by anovelists, poets, playwrights, art critics, political reporters, screenwriters, essayists and naturalists, a offers a cornucopia of insights gathered from around the globe. Arranged alphabetically by destination rather than chronologically, the collection begins in Australia with an essay titled aThe aLiberation of Sydneya by art critic and native Australian Robert Hughes, and closes with a piece devoted to understanding the paradoxes and contradictions of Uganda by author and eighth-generation Afrikaner Rian Malan. Contemporary piecesa the latest was published in 2011a are sprinkled among the older gems. Julia Reedas 2009 essay, aA Street Named Sazeraca reveals the many pleasures, liquid and otherwise, abounding in New Orleans. During the same year Christina Nehring delves into the French art of living well, offering an explanation of why publically funded daycare contributes to French womenas reputation of asexiness, coolness and confidence, a while Calvin Trillin explores the food and environs of the cultural capital and quite walkable city of Cuenca, of Ecuador. Packed with keen observations about history, culture, art and culinary delights, this thoughtful compilation will delight experienced travelers and inspire armchair dreamers"  (Publishers Weekly)

Explorer's Guide Vermont (13TH ed.)

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"Christina Tree and new coauthor Rachel Carter have more lovingly than ever updated the Explorer's Guide to Vermont, especially since floods in August 2011 caused by Tropical Storm Irene devastated so many of the communities, businesses, iconic covered bridges, and scenic backroads in the state. As these towns and storefronts rebuild, so have Tree and Carter This 13th edition of Explorer's Guide Vermont reviews hundreds of dining and lodging options from the remote reaches of the Northeast Kingdom to quaint Manchester and bustling Burlington. The authors offer great recommendations for the most rewarding spots to visit--artists' studios, farmers' markets, historic sites, and more--and highlight the best biking, hiking, swimming, winter sports, horseback riding, fishing, and paddling. Enjoy four seasons of events and activities; whether you're a visitor or a resident, you've got to get this guide!"  (Publisher Description)

> Forever Paris: 25 Walks in the Footsteps of Chanel, Hemingway, Picasso, and More

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" Take a stroll through dith Piaf's Belleville, dine at Napol on's favorite restaurant, and explore the late-night haunts of Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and Pablo Picasso. From the author of the best-selling City Walks: Paris deck, this lively collection of walking adventures follows in the footsteps of more than 25 of the city's iconic former residents. Throughout, Paris is seen from the intimate vantage point of those who loved it best, from the bars where authors penned classic works to the markets and patisseries where food lovers indulged. Including photos and full-color maps throughout, each walk in this book guides visitors and locals through the city that inspired some of the world's most famous artists, writers, chefs, musicians, politicians, and more."   (Publisher Description)

Rick Steves' Switzerland

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"You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you "really" need to know when visiting Switzerland.
This book guides you through bustling Zurich and charming Luzern, colorful with flower-bedecked bridges. Crisscross the mountains on cable cars, trains, and hiking paths. Find an alpine retreat in the cliff-hanging village of Gimmelwald. Marvel at the Matterhorn, relax in Lugano, and take an unforgettable swim in Bern. Cruise Lake Geneva and savor the cozy small-town atmosphere of Appenzell. After a day of sightseeing and hiking the Alps, treat yourself to a glass of local wine, cheese fondue, and delicious Swiss chocolate.
Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants in cities, villages, and resort towns. You'll learn how to plan scenic rail journeys, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket."  (Publisher Description)

Yankee Come Home: On the Road from San Juan Hill to Guantanamo

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"Freelance journalist Craig (liberal arts, River Valley Community Coll.) has a story to tell. After years of hearing that his great-grandfather fought with Teddy Roosevelt on San Juan Hill, he sought to connect with the past and retrace his ancestor's steps; this book is the result. His adventures in Cuba ultimately involve a dubious Nigerian missionary, a New England feminist choir, and a family secret. Though his travels don't work out as planned, Craig forges on. As they say on the island: ""Estamos en Cuba"." Readers experience Afro-Cuban religious ceremonies, brush-ups with the ever-present secret police, plenty of rum, and several hours on terrible Cuban transportation. VERDICT This memoir could have disintegrated into a slapstick account of a Nigerian scam artist, inflexible Cuban bureaucrats, and the woes of a crumbling Cuban infrastructure. Instead, Craig has crafted a nuanced, coherent account of the Spanish-American War (remember the "Maine"?) interspersed with recent Cuban history and the current reality; the book is also a family memoir and quirky travelog. Recommended for anyone interested in Cuba or the Spanish-American War.-"  (Library Journal)

Moon Big Island of Hawai'i: Including Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (7TH ed.)

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"Hawai'i resident Bree Kessler covers the best sights and adventures that the Big Island has to offer, from soaking up the sun on Kona's iconic white sand beaches to sampling local delicacies at Hilo's popular farmer's market. Kessler also offers one-of-a-kind trip ideas, including Eat Your Way Around the Island, Big Island on a Budget, and Just Leave Me at the Beach--an itinerary for travelers who want to spend their entire vacation relaxing on the sand. Brimming with details on checking out the sea turtles at Punalu'u Beach County Park, tidepooling in Pahoa, and venturing up Saddle Road for the spectacular views at the Mauna Kea observatory, "Moon Big Island of Hawai'i" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience."  (Publisher Marketing)

Frommer's Exploring America by RV

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"In the seventh edition of this perennial favorite guide, renowned travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater offers updates on their favorite RV trips around the U.S., including scenic routes along Virginia's Skyline Drive and the New England coast, plus jaunts through the Heart of the Heartlands (Indiana, Iowa and Illinois) and to Alaska via Canada.
On each trip you'll get all the famous, infamous, and off-the-wall attractions; campgrounds along each route, from luxurious private RV parks with heated swimming pools and golf courses to quiet, forested campgrounds in state and national parks; tips for making life on the road easier and more comfortable; and a complete guide to buying or renting an RV, with tips on how to decide which type is right for you.
All this, plus information on wildlife watching and scenic views, the best parks and beaches, quick-and-easy recipes, packing suggestions, info on road etiquette and safety, and more. Head off the beaten path with Frommer's, to discover the real life lurking around the bend."  (Publishers Weekly)

Fodor's Puerto Rico

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"New restaurants and hotels in and around San Juan, delicious food kiosks in Luquillo by top chefs, and exclusive mountain paradores are just a few of the dining and lodging highlights we've added in this edition. Also look for an updated, full-color pull out map.
Illustrated Features: Full-color spotlights provide in-depth information on the wondrous Bioluminescent Bay in Vieques, tips for the best places to Salsa dance, and the best beaches for both novice and expert surfers. Discover the best of El Yunque National Forest and learn about the traditional art of mask-making.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools We offer itineraries that will have you strolling the highlights of Old San Juan, beach-hopping from coast to coast, and driving straight through the island's beautiful remote interior.Quickly find the sights you want to see with practical advice on getting around and our lists of top attractions and experiences.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor's Puerto Rico offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. "Word of Mouth" quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts' hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Puerto Rico stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut. "

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida

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"With its theme parks and fabulous beaches, The Sunshine State deserves its reputation as the perfect family vacation spot. But Florida offers much more to those who venture away from their beach towels. This is the perfect guide to exploring all that the state has to offer, including the extraordinary diversity of wildlife at Everglades and the Keys, and the rich mix of Caribbean, north and south American culture. With over 1000 photographs and illustrations, plus top recommendations on where to stay, shop and eat."

Europe ( DK Eyewitness Travel Guides )

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"Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides are the only things you'll need to pack."

Moon California Road Trip: San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles & the Pacific Coast

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"The top destinations in the West are within a day's drive of one another. See them all with "Moon California Road Trip" as your guide.
Detailed driving instructions tell you how far you'll have to drive, how long it will take, and which highways you'll need to follow--including information on alternate routes and the best places to stop along the way.
Day-by-day itinerary suggestions tell you the best ways to spend your time:
The 14-Day Best of the West
Three Days in San Francisco
Three Days in Los Angeles
Three Days in Las Vegas
One Day in Yosemite
One Day in the Grand Canyon
Day Trips to Wine Country
And 36 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented along the way."

Visit Sunny Chernobyl: And Other Adventures in the World's Most Polluted Places

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"Chernobyl, the Chinese city of Linfen and the Yamuna river in India aren't must-see destinations for most of us. So why would journalist and filmmaker Andrew Blackwell spend his vacations in polluted places like this? Visit Sunny Chernobyl is hard to categorize--part travelogue, part memoir, part environmental expose--but it is not hard to praise. It's wonderfully engaging, extremely readable and, yes, remarkably informative.
Blackwell purposely vacations in some of the world's most polluted places, informing readers of the relevant environmental issues as he reflects on his travels. In each of the disaster areas he visits, Blackwell immerses himself in the befouled environment (though he wisely chooses to avoid a bath in the sewage-filled Yamuna river), yet always manages, with a slightly irreverent wit, to find something worthy of his appreciation. As Blackwell notes while tracking giant floating masses of garbage at sea, "instead of finding degraded ecosystems that I could treat as though they were beautiful, I was just finding beauty. The world had gotten there first. I went looking for a radioactive wasteland and found a radioactive garden. I went looking for the Pacific Garbage Patch and found the Pacific Ocean.""  (Shelf Awareness)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand

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"This colorful and thoughtfully arranged guide provides easy access to Thai history and culture, religion and politics, music, sports, and festivals. From Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Phuket to Ko Samui, the many pleasures, diversions, sites, and activities are detailed in a conveniently usable format. Orchid parks and elephant training centers, wats and Buddhas, beaches, treks, museums, and rainforests--it's all there to peruse and choose. With lists of hotels and restaurants, information on shopping, whitewater rafting, golf, diving, Thai massage, and lots of maps and pictures, Dorling-Kindersley has put together a guide that's both practical and beautiful."  (Publisher Marketing)

Insight Guide: Morocco (New, Updated)

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"Insight Guide Morocco is your comprehensive guide book to one of the world's most exciting destinations. Full-color photos throughout combine with lively, narrative text to help you discover this intense and rewarding country. Our inspirational Best of Morocco section outlines top attractions and activities not to miss - Marrakech, the capital of the south, the medieval city of Fes, the snow-capped Atlas mountains, the fortified coastal town of Essaouira, the dunes of the Sahara. We share our recommendations for the finest festivals, the prettiest towns, the best adventures - from trekking up Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, to skiing (yes, you can ski in Africa), rafting, kayaking and dune boarding. We advise you where to go for the best souks (markets) and share our tips on how to haggle.
Our detailed History and Culture chapters cover Morocco's past and present in engaging and accessible essays, reflecting a country transformed by colonization and tourism, yet still rooted in its ancient traditions. Features by our local writer cover a whole range of subjects, including Moroccan architecture, music, food and adventure activities.
Our Places chapters cover the entire country, from Chefchaouen in the north, with its beautiful blue-painted houses, to the resort of Agadir in the south, from the popular coastal town of Essaouira on the Mediterranean coast to the smallest villages of the Atlas mountains. All major sites are cross-referenced with the detailed maps to help you get around, and the travel tips cover all the planning information you'll need, such as how to get around and how much to budget for your trip. Selective listings hand-picked by our local writer give you our independent recommendations for where to stay and where to eat."  (Publisher Marketing)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: California (American REV)

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"From the Santa Rosa wine country to the tip of San Diego Eyewitness Travel to California has anything and everything you would want or need to see. Let this guide help you to savor the local flavors and classic dishes all down the coast. Take the scenic routes and thematic tours and trust Eyewitness Travel to California to show you through the land of breath-taking extremes."  (Publisher Marketing)

Frommer's the Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri and Pompeii (4TH ed.)

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"Hundreds of photos,
Easy-to-read maps throughout,
Exact prices, directions, opening hours, and other practical information,
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants, plus sights, shopping, and nightlife,
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning idea,
Insider tips from local expert authors"

New England ( (9TH ed.)

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Insight Guide New England is a comprehensive guidebook to one of North America's most exciting regions. Full-color photos throughout combine with the lively text to help you discover the best of this historic region. The natural beauty and lively cities of Massachusetts, the ski slopes and mountain trails or Vermont and New Hampshire, and the coastal waters of Maine are all covered. Our inspirational "Insight recommends" section outlines top attractions and activities not to miss, while features by local writers cover a whole range of subjects - including how to spot the best of the fall foliage; crossing the historic covered bridges; exploring Boston's Freedom Trail; spending a day luxuriating in the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island; and the best tips for viewing New England's wildlife. Eleven Places chapters cover the entire region, with full-color maps that are cross-referenced to the text for ease of use. Evocative accounts of the history and culture combine with lively descriptions of the main towns and cities, all illustrated with full color photographs. The extensive Travel Tips provide all the planning information you'll need, such as how to get around, how much to budget for your trip, and selective listings on where to stay and where to eat.

Frommer's Northern Italy: With Venice, Milan and the Lakes (6TH ed.)

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Hundreds of photos
Free pocket map inside, plus easy-to-read maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours, and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants, plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors

Day Trips from New Jersey: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

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"Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with this fun and friendly guide. For local travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards as well as for vacationers looking to experience all the excitement the area has to offer, each Day Trips(R) guide offers hundreds of activities to do, sights to see, and secrets to discover within a two- to three-hour drive and a route map for each itinerary. Complete with full trip-planning information including where to go, what to see, where to eat, where to shop as well as where to stay options for those who want to extend their Day Trip into a weekend."  (Publisher Description)