Around the World Travel

100 Best Romantic Resorts of the World --Formerly 100 Best Honeymoon Resorts, this new edition guides you to the world's best resorts, hotels and inns for newlyweds or anyone else in search of a romantic getaway. Katherine D. Dyson leads you to English castles, Caribbean hideaways and jungle lodges in Central America, with entries for every budget and taste. Detailed descriptions and ratings make it easy to plan, so you can concentrate on the romance. $18.95

NEW Cadogan Special Honeymoon Hotels 1998--Arranged by region, this new book by Carole Hamilton and Vicki Ingle guides you to honeymoon destinations around the world. Geared toward those not on a tight budget, the book covers famous hotels and resorts, such as the Pierre in New York, the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas, and the Lake Palace in Udaipur, as well as luxurious tours, safaris and cruises. The authors include full color photographs, maps and detailed contact information throughout. This is a good resource for anyone planning a honeymoon or the romantic trip of a lifetime. $9.95

CDC's Complete Guide to Healthy Travel --No more long frustrating calls to the Centers for Disease Control hot-line since all of their authoritative advice is now available in a new book. Arranged by geographical region, each chapter discusses local diseases, how they are transmitted and treated, and the risk of infection to travellers. The guide provides complete information on preventative action, immunizations, and government requirements, making it easy to be prepared. $14.95

Cybercafes: A Worldwide Guide for Travellers --Just what every "connected" traveller needs: a guide to the nearest cybercafe whether in Paris, Sydney or New York. Author Kath Stanton (aka cyberkath@traveltales.com) lists 500 cybercafes worldwide, providing addresses, directions and hours of operation. If you would rather email your friends and family back home than send a postcard by "snail mail", this book is for you. $9.95

Courvoisier's Book of the Best --Featuring the opinions of an international panel of judges that includes Claus Von Bulow, Michael Musto, Mohamed al Fayed, Jeffrey Archer, Carla Fendi, Sir Terence Conran and Drusilla Gucci, the real fun of this book is in its extremely idiosyncratic choices. From New York to Morocco, Paris to Jakarta, the judges guide you to the "best" (and despite protestations otherwise usually the most expensive) hotels, restaurants, nightspots, museums and shops in each spot. Articles on the best safaris, the best places to spend New Year's Eve and Dublin's best pubs, among others, round out this new edition that is bound to infuriate as well as entice. $22.95

Eurail & Train Travel Guide to the World --Covering Europe, the U.K., the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and North, Central and South America, this is the only comprehensive guide to train travel worldwide. It provides full descriptions of trains, routes, rail pass options, costs, and even suggested itineraries. An amazing resource, now in its 27th edition. $18.95

The Frugal Globetrotter: Your Guide to World Adventure Bargains --Bruce T. Northam guides you through the mire of travel consolidators, charters, air couriers, around-the-world ticket brokers, and adventure tour companies to prove that thrift and travel are not mutually exclusive. He explains the benefits and pitfalls of each option and provides a wealth of budgeting tips and resource information. $16.95

The Good Honeymoon Guide --Lucy Hone could help even the most indecisive couple choose the perfect honeymoon (or romantic getaway). She gives expert advice on how to pick a destination, making sure the couple takes into consideration their interests, the time of year of the trip and even the post-wedding exhaustion that is sure to set in. She proceeds with a detailed discussion of all the options, with an enormous section devoted to island getaways (from the Caribbean to French Polynesia to the Seychelles), and a round-the-world, country by country description of top attractions and activities, the best hotels and best times to go. The color photographs will whet your appetite for romance. $17.95

NEW Grand Hotels--Elaine Denby has written a lavishly illustrated history of the world’s grand old hotels. Equal parts social history, architectural guide and coffee table book, it offers a detailed look at the origin of these lavishly appointed hotels, from the onset of rail travel in Europe and North America in the mid-1800’s to steamship travel in the Orient, from the creation of seaside resorts to mountain spas. Denby covers it all, even including a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the people who made the hotels run and the people who made them famous. Gorgeous interior and exterior shots in color and black and white accompany the truly fascinating text. $65.00

Great Vacations For You and Your Dog Abroad --If you are one of the increasing number of people who want your dog with you wherever you go, this new book is for you. It covers Canada, Europe, islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific, and Mexico, and provides pet-friendly hotel recommendations in all price ranges and (most importantly) government entry requirements. Don't let the homespun packaging fool you--this book contains a lot of useful information that was previously hard to find. $19.95

NEW Grownup’s Guide to Running Away From Home--Did those two weeks in Tuscany just leave you longing for more? Rosanne Knorr’s well-organized, accessible book will inspire you with information you can really use: from how to choose a destination to how to pay for your escape without draining your retirement fund; from how to store your belongings and set up a foreign bank account to how to transfer your skills overseas. It also lists helpful websites for both travellers and expatriates. So whether you want to move to France for a couple of months or start a new life on the beaches of Bora Bora, the Grownup’s Guide will show you how to get it done. $11.95

Insiders' Guide to Relocation --Whether you are moving to another city, another coast or another country, Beverly Roman tells you everything you need to know to have a successful move. Detailed chapters cover real estate agents, pre-move organization (with checklists), choosing a moving company, insurance guidelines, banking and legal considerations, and settling into your new surroundings (including finding schools, medical service and more). The extensive information on overseas relocation is especially helpful. $14.95

Let's Go Map Guides --This brilliant new series from Let's Go consists of pocket-sized laminated pamphlets with up to 40 pages of text and four-color maps that fold out from both the front and back covers. The text describes inexpensive to moderate hotels, restaurants and nightspots, as well as top sights, and the maps are fully indexed. So far the series includes:
Each $7.95

The Packing Book --Whether you are planning a business trip, a weekend getaway, or an extended family vacation, follow the expert advice Judith Gilford provides in her handy new book and never feel like a pack mule again. Tips on packing light (with comprehensive checklists), packing for children, security issues and advice on luggage are all covered in detail. She even includes diagrams on how to fold and pack clothes so they will emerge truly wrinkle-free! $8.95

The Practical Nomad--Experienced, intrepid travel agent Edward Hasbrouck has specialized in around-the-world and extended travel for years, and here he shares his inside information on everything you need to know to explore the world. Extensive chapters discuss transportation choices, airline regulations and airfare deals, budgeting, choosing your destinations, travel documents and red tape, health and safety, and even the best types of luggage to use. Hasbrouck also provides an impressive appendix of travel resources so you can translate your wanderlust into action. $17.95

NEW Rough Guide to The Millennium--Reservations for parties at the best hotels in the world have been sold out for years, but there are still lots of other options for New Year’s Eve 1999. This new book guides you to a wide array of celebrations worldwide, including one at the Eiffel Tower in Paris involving a Millennium "egg"; a party billed as the largest in the world at the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt; and feasts and festivals in Kiribati (or Christmas island), which is situated along the International Date Line and therefore will be the first place to experience the millennium, as well as in other runner-up islands in the South Pacific. Contact information is provided for these and other events, as are facts about the millennium and the angst that goes along with it. The perfect stocking stuffer for the procrastinating party animal. $8.95

NEW Total Traveler Guide to Worldwide Cruising--Previously titled Total Traveler By Ship, this new edition by Ethel Blum is still the most comprehensive guide around. She describes and rates shipping companies and the ships themselves, and offers an overview of ports of call in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Indian oceans, among others. She has also expanded coverage of alternative cruise options such as travel by freighter and cargo ship, adventure cruises and river cruising. The "how to choose your cruise" chapter and extensive tips on the best deals make this guide a must for cruise passengers. $24.95

Transitions Abroad Alternative Travel Directory 1998 --This is the most up-to-date directory of resources for people interested in living, studying or extended travel abroad. More than a simple directory of organizations, Clayton Hubbs has compiled an encyclopedia of essential information on topics such as teaching abroad, volunteer vacations and special opportunities for seniors. This is one you will actually use. $19.95

Also:
Work Abroad: The Complete Guide To Finding a Job Overseas by the Editors of Transitions Abroad $15.95

Travel Writing-- Part of the highly regarded Writer's Digest series, this guide will teach you how to take notes during your travels and organize them into articles, how to develop an "angle", how to structure your article (and edit out the boring stuff), and how to market your work. Author L. Peat O'Neil includes numerous writing exercises and an appendix of information sources. A great gift for the would-be travel writer in the family. $18.99

Traveler's Tool Kit: How to Travel Absolutely Anywhere--Rob Sangster includes a tremendous amount of helpful information in his book, geared especially to those who have not travelled extensively or who are somewhat intimidated by language barriers or limited travel budgets. Having said that, even jaded world travellers will find lots of useful tips here. Sangster covers basics such as applying for visas, health precautions, how to plan a trip, getting the best airfare, and how to choose luggage. He also explores issues of etiquette, security, insurance and even journal-keeping. Pithy quotes from famous travel writers underscore many of the author's points. $15.95

Traveler's Weather Guide--Is April in Paris Rainy? Is November the best month to be trekking in Kathmandu? Meteorologist Tom Loffman provides details on precipitation, average high and low temperatures, humidity, snowfall and more for 175 cities around the world. A bonus safety section gives handy advice about travel in sub-zero weather and during hurricanes, tornadoes and other meteorological mishaps. $8.95

The Ultimate Hotel Guide --A deliciously discerning guide to the best hotels and resorts in the world, by the creators of the Gallivanter's Guide newsletter in London. The only up-to-date book of its kind, it is arranged by country, and includes full descriptions of each property and its amenities, as well as rates. $27.00

Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over 50--Joan Rattner Heilman lets her readers in on a little known secret: people over 50 can qualify for a wide array of travel discounts, special offers and free services. She outlines all the benefits here, from discounted lift tickets and free golf to discounted hotel stays, lifetime admission to national parks, and low-cost adventure travel and educational tours. $10.95

The Vegetarian Traveler --The only current guide to international vacation spots that are sensitive to the needs of vegetarians and vegans. Jed and Susan Civic describe over 200 hotels, b&b's, inns, spas, resorts and adventure tours, and include information on nearby restaurants and activities, and the availability of organic and restricted diet meals. $15.95

NEW Your Child’s Health Abroad--The first up-to-date guide to protecting the health of your children while travelling offers expert advice from two doctors, Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth and Dr. Matthew Ellis, and the people at Bradt Guides. Arranged by subject, this new book offers chapters on packing; food preparation; how to detect and treat signs of various illnesses in newborns, toddlers and older kids; how to deal with accidents and emergencies; and the hazards of nature in different parts of the world, from bugs to heatstroke to altitude sickness. It is filled with essential information for adventurous parents, and should carried in every suitcase (or diaper bag). $12.95