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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Day Trips New England: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

By Maria Olia
" Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with "Day Trips New England. "This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New England destiations. With full trip-planning information, "Day Trips New England "helps makes the most of a brief getaway."  (Publishers Description)  Check Our Catalog

Londoners: The Days and Nights of London Now--As Told by Those Who Love It, Hate It, Live It, Left It, and Long for It

By Craig Taylor
"Not a travel guide, precisely, but something more fun: a themed account of stories reflecting London. The subjects range from the actress who is the voice of the London Underground to a rickshaw driver. Five years in the making and a big push."  (Library Journal)  Check Our Catalog

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Moon Washington DC

By Patricia Nevins Kime
"Journalist Patricia Nevins Kime welcomes travelers to iconic, history-rich Washington D.C. with this thorough guide, covering everything from the city's vibrant downtown scene to its stately Foggy Bottom district. Kime offers interesting trip ideas for every kind of experience, including Top 10 Off-the-Mall Delights, Fun and Free in D.C., and Washington's Winning Theaters. From experiencing the thrill of the National Mall to catching a ballgame at Nationals Park, "Moon Washington DC" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris

By Rosemary Bailey
"DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.
Each guide is packed with the up-to-date, reliable destination information every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Woodall's North American Campground Directory, 2012

" Campground/RV park listings include facility descriptions, driving directions, camping fees, telephone numbers, pet restrictions, phone/modem hookups at sites, handicap accessibility, county information, park e-mail addresses, and more."  Check Our Catalog

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Moon Thailand

By Suzanne Nam
" Journalist and Bangkok resident Suzanne Nam shares the many ways to experience Thailand, from diving in the clear azure waters off the Andaman coast to exploring 13th-century Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai. Nam offers one-of-a-kind trip strategies--including Touring the Temples and Five Stars at Two-Star Prices--for travelers of all interests and budgets. Complete with expert advice on shopping at Bangkok's vibrant street markets, island-hopping around Koh Samui, and visiting the country's striking national parks, "Moon Thailand" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience."  (Publisher Marketing)  Check Our Catalog