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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Monday, April 29, 2013

Michelin Guide Main Cities of Europe 2013

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"MICHELIN Guide Main Cities of Europe 2013 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay with rigorously researched recommendations to 3,600 hotels and restaurants in 44 cities spread throughout 20 European countries. Updated annually, the guide appeals to all tastes and budgets. Anonymous, experienced inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. Travelers can feel confident relying on Michelin since only the best make the cut."  (Publisher Description)

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Moon Handbooks Sarasota & Naples: Including Sanibel Island & the Everglades

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"Travel writer Jason Ferguson gives an inside look at Sarasota, Naples, Sanibel Island, and the Everglades, from the calming waters of Sarasota Bay to the teeming wildlife of the Everglades. Ferguson offers his expert advice on how to make the most out of a trip to the southern parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, providing one-of-a-kind trip strategies--including Art and Architecture and Swamps and Solitude--for travelers of all interests and budgets. With tips on viewing the Naples Museum of Art's impressive collections, hiking in the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, and kayaking through the Glades, "  (Publisher Description)

Moon Puerto Rico

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 "Travel journalist Suzanne Van Atten covers the best of Puerto ico--from its spectacular beaches and classic golf courses to its rich Spanish culture. Van Atten also includes creative travel ideas for a variety of travelers, including Thrillseekers Tour, Romantic Getaway, and Family Fun. With expert advice on exploring the El Yunque rainforest and the underground caves at Cavernas del Rio Camuy, " (Publisher Description)

Discover Honolulu Waikiki & Oahu

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"This full-color guide reveals the island s beaches, sights and off-the-beaten track adventures so you can discover the real Oahu. Realize your dream vacation with insider insights, honest reviews and simple planning tools.
Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences
Itineraries make planning your ultimate vacation simple
Sustainable Travel tips and resources
Easy-to-Use Maps make getting around the island a breeze ." (Publisher Description)

Thursday, April 18, 2013

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston

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""DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston" will lead you straight to the best attractions Boston has to offer. You'll find detailed background information on the best things to do in Boston, from visiting historic Harvard University and taking one of many walking tours to watching a Boston Red Sox game.
This best-selling travel guide is packed with beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all Boston's major sights, as well as 3-D aerial views of its most interesting districts. Features include the itinerary planner, Four Great Days Out in Boston, Street Finder mapping throughout, and a pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information.
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston" is fully updated and expanded, with dozens of reviews for hotels in Boston, recommended restaurants, and tips for shopping, entertainment, and where to go for a beer at the end of the day."  (Publisher Description)

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Moon Spotlight Myrtle Beach

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" "Moon Spotlight Myrtle Beach" is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of one of South Carolina's most popular tourist destinations. Travel writer Jim Morekis offers his firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this recreation-filled beach resort town uncomplicated and enjoyable. "  (Publisher Description)

Moon Handbook Tennessee

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"Nashville resident Margaret Littman gives readers an insider's look at the Volunteer State, from the civil war battlefields of Middle Tennessee to Knoxville's World's Fair Park. To help travelers plan their trip, Littman provides unique trip itinerary suggestions, including Downtown and the Delta, Into the Heartland, and From Bluegrass to the Blues. Complete with tips on where to go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, making the most of the amazing music scenes in Nashville and Memphis, and which of the state's festivals are worth attending, "Moon Tennessee" gives travelers to tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience."  (Publisher Marketing)

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Fodor's Switzerland

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"Switzerland, Europe's mountain playground, is a classic tourist draw that remains consistently popular. Visitors from the world over travel here to ascend the slopes of the Alps, breathe the crisp air, and feel on top of the world. When they come down from the mountains, they find thriving, cosmopolitan cities that are steeped in history and culture.
Expanded Coverage: The guide covers new hotels around the country and has an increased focus on spas and wellness. Fodor's has also expanded our sports coverage in the Berner Oberland region--a mecca for adventure enthusiasts.
Illustrated Features: Photo-rich features cover Switzerland's top experiences. Choose the best scenic drive or train ride with Scenic Journeys; explore the wide range of winter sports options in the birthplace of skiing with Winter Fun; sip your way through lakeside vineyards with our overview of Lavaux vineyards; and pick your peak experience with our special feature on the Bernese Alps. Shorter spotlight features highlight the country's top lakes and culinary flavors.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools Each chapter in the guide has a planning section to help travelers plan their time and get around easily. Train travel times provide an overview of how long it takes to get from point to point in Switzerland. Hotel and restaurant Best Bets in Zurich and Geneva, plus neighborhood comparison charts, help travelers choose the best places to stay and eat for every budget and taste."  (Publisher Description)

Rick Steves' Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol

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"With this guide, you'll explore elegant Vienna--the epicenter of opera, coffee, Art Nouveau, and waltz music. Meander through Habsburg palaces and nibble a Sacher torte in a velvet-lined cafe. In the evening, catch a classical concert, or sip wine with the locals in a traditional "Heuriger" garden. Beyond Vienna, stroll the Baroque street of Salzburg, home to Mozart and "The Sound of Music." For a taste of the Alpine living, head to the snowy peaks and green valleys of Tirol.
Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket."  (Publisher Description)

Moon Living Abroad in Italy

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" When John Moretti left his job as a small-town reporter in Vermont for an extended vacation in Rome, he realized he didn't want to go home--so he relocated to Milan instead, where he remained for four years. In "Moon Living Abroad in Italy, " Moretti offers straightforward, knowledgeable advice so businesspeople, students, teachers, retirees, and professionals can make a smooth transition to living in this charming, culturally rich country.
"Moon Living Abroad in Italy" is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life in Italy, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care--plus practical suggestions for how to rent or buy a home for a variety of needs and budgets, whether it's an apartment in downtown Milan or a villa in the Tuscan countryside. With extensive color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps, "Moon Living Abroad in Italy" is sure to help you find your bearings as you settle into your new home and life abroad."  (Publisher Description)

Moon Acadia National Park

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"Journalist and Maine native Hilary Nangle knows the best ways to enjoy Acadia National Park, from biking through coastal forests and exploring iconic lighthouses to visiting quaint towns with great shopping and seafood. Nangle offers unique strategies that help organize trips around central themes, such as A Studio Tour: Artists and Artisans and The 3-Day Best of Acadia National Park. With details on hiking to ancient sea caves on Mount Desert Island, boarding a catamaran in Bar Harbor to observe whales and puffins, and enjoying fresh lobster at market price on the Schoodic Peninsula, "Moon Acadia National Park" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience." (Publisher Description)

Lonely Planet Discover Paris

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"Experience The Best of Paris ,
The Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower,  We ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real Paris 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 Paris in your pocket. "  (Publisher Description"