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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

DK Eyewitness Travel Back Roads Germany

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""DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Germany" driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming German villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Local travel writers have carefully crafted each driving itinerary in the guide based on first-hand knowledge creating tours full of original ideas for activities, off-the-beaten-track stops, and the best-value, most authentic hotels and restaurants along the way.
Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to six days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences in Germany that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to castles, palaces, wine tours, biking trips, river rafting, and children's attractions.
This fully updated guidebook includes color photography throughout, a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours, and zip code information for use with GPS."   (Publisher Description)

Frommer's Easyguide to Walt Disney World and Orlando 2014

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"Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination: the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick to read, light to carry," it is called an "EasyGuide," and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice." (Publisher Description)

Scenic Routes & Byways California's Pacific Coast, 7th

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"The best way to enjoy California's spectacular coastline is to drive it! Packed with information about charming seaside communities and featuring all new photographs, this beautiful four-color guide explores the rugged coast following US 101 and CA 1, from Santa Barbara to the Oregon border. These drives showcase the wonders and mystery of California's fabled shoreline." (Publisher Description)

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Fodor's Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo (2014)

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"As Brazil's global stature continues to rise, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have transformed into the region's most vibrant and colorful cities. Whether you want to soak in the sun on Rio's glamorous Copacabana Beach, shop in Sao Paulo's cutting-edge fashion boutiques, or indulge in Latin American's most innovative cuisine, Fodor's Rio and Sao Paulo is the guidebook that ensures travelers get the most out of these two up-and-coming cities.
Expanded Coverage: An 8-page color section highlights Top Experiences for travelers. This edition has a new Experience chapter with in-depth information on visiting Rio and Sao Paulo, including the best beaches in the region and insider tips on attending Carnival. It also works as an expert trip planner, with features on great itineraries and when to go. The guide has expanded coverage on numerous side trips to national parks and resort towns in the surrounding areas, such as the pristine beaches at the ever-popular Buzios.
Special Features: This edition features fresh restaurant and hotel picks, along with extensive information on side trips for travelers looking to unwind from the frenetic pace of Rio or Sao Paulo.  (Publisher Description)

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Frommer's Easyguide to New Orleans [With Map] (2014)

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"Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination: the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick to read, light to carry," it is called an "EasyGuide," and reflects Arthur Frommer's lifetime of experience in presenting clear and concise travel advice.
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36 Hours: Asia & Oceania

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"Stylishly written and carefully researched, this updated and expanded collection of the popular "New York Times" 36 Hours feature offers you 60 well-crafted itineraries for quick but memorable trips, accompanied by hundreds of color photographs to fire your imagination. From the expected (skyscrapers in Hong Kong, beaches in Phuket, sushi inJapan, or surfing in Sydney) to the unexpected (views of Vientiane from a Laotian-style Arc de Triomphe, a mangrove swamp in Brisbane, the mythic beauty of the Li River in Guilin, or amusement park-like public baths inSeoul)--from gleaming metropolises and ancient temples to bustling streetscapes and dense jungles--it's all covered in this handsomely designed and illustrated book."  (Publisher Description)

The Rough Guide to Southwest USA

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"The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Southwest USA has to offer. Discover the spectacular extremes of landscape; from scenic national parks, ancient sites of New Mexico and Arizonas Grand Canyon and Apache trail, to unique cities like Santa Fe, vintage Americana, Wild West towns and the lively nightlife of Las Vegas. Packed with reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in the Southwest region of the USA, recommended restaurants and bars in Southwest USA and tips on the best shopping and festivals in Southwest USA for all budgets. Comprehensive coverage of the whole of New Mexico & Arizona, all of Utahs fabulous national parks, Las Vegas in Nevada and much of Southwest Colorado make this guide the perfect companion to one of the best road trip destinations in America. Features historical descriptions of the abandoned ruins of the Ancestral Puebloans, todays Native Americans, Southwest movie locations, and adobe architecture plus expert tips for hikes and other outdoor activities. Explore all corners of Southwest USA with the clearest maps of any guide."  (Publisher Description)

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Fodor's Florida [With Map] (2014)

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"From Disney World and the Space Coast to white sandy beaches and hip Miami nightlife, Florida's attractions, along with balmy weather and beautiful people, lure over 80 million visitors to the state every year. In full color throughout, Fodor's Florida 2014 takes a smart insider's look at the state, with helpful planning advice at the start of each chapter.
New Coverage: From top to bottom, this edition of Fodor's Florida has been completely revised, with more nightlife in Key West, improved coverage of Naples and Tampa, improved coverage in Jacksonville, and better hotel and restaurant selections throughout the state.
Illustrated Features: Special features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive features of Florida. Shelling, Kennedy Space Center, the Daytona Speedway, Art Deco Miami, Spring Training, the Everglades Ecosystems, Fishing in Florida, among others, give travelers an unparalleled sense of Florida.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: An "Experience Florida" chapter covering what's new in the state, great itineraries, helpful tips on getting there and around, and much more helps readers choose their perfect Florida trip. Each chapter opens with a map, "Top Reasons to Go" and other essential information to help visitors plan time and vacation details effectively." (Publisher Description)

Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book & Dictionary (7TH ed.)

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" "Buon giorno!" From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling, an English-Italian and Italian-English dictionary, the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel. Informative, concise, and practical, "Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book and Dictionary" is an essential item for any traveler's "zainetto.""  (Publisher Description)

Time Out Las Vegas

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"The eighth edition of "Time Out Las Vegas" proves that there is more to Sin City than just sequins and slots. The dramatic expansion in hotel accommodations, fine dining and shopping is attracting tourists from every economic strata, not just those with gambling as their sole agenda.The book contains a detailed explanation of what games are available in the casinos, as well as tips on how to play them. There is also a chapter on suggested side trips to Hoover Dam, as well as other sights in Nevada and Arizona. As with all "Time Out" Guides, the interesting history of the city is also explored, as well as suggested books and movies to enhance your knowledge." (Publisher Description)