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Some new travel materials you may enjoy!

Thursday, March 27, 2014

100 Greatest Trips

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From Travel + Leisure, the world's leading travel magazine, comes the newest edition of 100 Greatest Trips, an invaluable compendium of the year's most distinctive destinations. Whether your dream is to escape to a thatched-roof safari camp in the heart of a South African game reserve, explore the cobblestoned streets of Paris's hidden neighborhoods, or find the best spot to enjoy a glass of Prosecco along the Tyrrhenian Sea in Capri, Italy, 100 Greatest Trips points the way to the places you'll want to go next with expert reporting on style, culture, food, and design, and stunning photography that captivates and inspires.

Russia ( DK Eyewitness Travel Guides )

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"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Russia," a new title in the award-winning "DK Eyewitness Travel" guidebook series, showcases the best of this diverse country, from the majestic cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg to the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast and from the lush Volga delta to the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Lonely Planet USA's Best Trips

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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips, your passport to the most up-to-date advice on unique experiences that await you along America's highways. This guide features 52 amazing road trips, from two-day escapes to two-week adventures. Drive USA's iconic 'Mother Road', Route 66, venture on a journey through the amazing parks of the Rockies, or follow scenic byways through New England among stunning fall foliage; all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, cue up your driving playlist, and hit the road!

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Germany ( DK Eyewitness Travel Guides )


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Packed with photographs, illustrations, and detailed maps, "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Germany" will lead you straight to the very best of this beautiful country, from its beautiful castles and cathedrals; popular beer halls, festivals, and Christmas markets; to walks and hikes through the countryside.
This fully updated guide includes 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of towns and cities. Comprehensive listings showcase the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, and nightlife in each region for all budgets.

Lonely Planet Southern Italy

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Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of southern Italy and begin your journey now!

Monday, March 24, 2014

A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago: St. Jean, Roncesvalles, Santiago

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Now updated to include newer maps and photos -and lighter in weight to support carefree traveling- this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk the sacred Way of St. James. Overview route planners plus daily stage maps and detailed town plans help sojourners with all the advance preparation they need. The maps feature contour guides to help distinguish the terrain that will be crossed each day, while full information on all pilgrim hostels, as well as details for alternative accommodation, allow travelers to plot adequate nightly stopping points. All reference information is accompanied by helpful spiritual guidelines to support the seeker's inner journey as well as the outer pilgrimage. Otherwise known as the Camino Frances, the main route covered in this volume is the most popular sacred route through Spain, from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Travel + Leisure Where to Eat Around the World

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There's no denying that food is an essential part of travel. Whether you're indulging in the familiar (a just-baked croissant at a boulangerie in Paris) or experiencing a new taste (a tagine in the souks of Marrakesh), the memory of that first bite often lingers long after the last. As part of its editorial mission--to spur readers to explore the globe and equip them with advice they can trust--Travel + Leisure presents Where to Eat Around the World, a collection of stories to aid you on your quest for the next great meal.

Insight Guides Portugal

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With its dramatic coastline, sun-kissed beaches and sublime weather, Portugal has no reason to envy its Spanish neighbor. Golfers wishing to practice their putting skills will be spoilt for choice with top-quality courses, hotels and resorts. Those who prefer cafes, culture and castles will head for the capital Lisbon, a delightful combination of old-world charm, local color and modern amenities - all of this washed down with a glass of fine port. This updated edition shows you how to get the most out of your trip to Portugal. Be inspired by our stunning photographs and Best of Portugal section, which highlights unmissable sights and experiences. A detailed Places section covers the entire country in detail, with full-color maps, showing you where to go and what to do. Our selective listings guide you to the best and most authentic hotel and restaurants.