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1998 Traveler's Guide to Art Museum Exhibitions --This handy guide provides listings of the major exhibitions traveling throughout the world this year. The first three-quarters of the book is devoted to a state-by-state listing of U.S. museums and exhibition schedules. The last part covers major museums in Europe and Canada. Museum addresses, phone numbers, hours and admission fees are included. $12.95

The Best Family Ski Vacations in North America --As active family vacations have grown in popularity, ski resorts have expanded their facilities for both parents and children. Laura Sutherland selects 50 of the best ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada based on criteria that includes day care, quality of the ski instruction and beginner slopes, activities for the non-skiers in the family, budget options, and the availability of package deals. She even tells you what to pack. $14.95

Close-Up USA --National Geographic's cartography division has put together the ultimate vacation planner: a boxed set of 15 plastic-coated fold-out regional maps of the U.S, featuring all the state and national parks, mountains, forests, lakes, wildlife preserves, recreational areas, amusement parks and festivals. A large overview map of the U.S and a 16-page booklet filled with planning tips and contact information are also included. The attractive, sturdy box has a lid that can be secured with a velcro snap. A great portable resource. $39.95

Complete Guide to Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses 1998 --Pamela Lanier has updated her fantastic guide to over 10,000 accommodations in the U.S. and Canada. She includes concise descriptions of each inn or b & b and its amenities, services and nearby attractions, as well as price and reservation information. We have always found her to be extremely reliable. $18.95

Complete Guide to National Park Lodges --David and Kay Scott describe every lodge in the entire U.S. national park system (there are over 100), and rate their facilities, services and ambiance, as well as nearby attractions. All the information you need to book a room is here, and it even does some real good: $1 from the sale of each copy goes to the National Parks Foundation. $16.95

Fodor Family Adventures --Christine Loomis, travel editor of Family Life magazine, directs you to over 200 family adventure vacation options in the U.S., Canada and even a few overseas, including llama trekking, floating on a houseboat and digging for dinosaur bones. Loomis provides complete outfitter information and helpful advice on planning your trip, with chapters arranged by activity and cross-referenced by geographical location. $16.00

Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA --A welcome resource for gay men and women, this new guide covers hotels, restaurants, nightspots, and sightseeing in major cities and resort areas. Andrew Collins rates everything from the "downtown" bar scenes to the hospitable (or not) attitudes of the locals. Newly revised. $19.50

Garden Tourist 1998 --Lois Rosenfeld helps us usher in Spring no matter what time of year with her up-to-the-minute guide to public and private garden events. The calendar of events is arranged by state and city and covers over 1600 garden tours, open houses, flower shows and festivals throughout the country, with descriptions and contact information. She also includes international garden events and a list of tour operators who lead garden tours. A terrific resource. $16.95

Golf Digest's Best Places to Play 1998 --The Zagats of the golf world, this guide consists of ratings of over 4,200 public and resort golf courses throughout the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. The subscribers to Golf Digest magazine have rated the courses for "playability", price, available lodgings, greens, tee times, practice ranges and pros. Everything is cross-referenced. $19.50

Great Family Vacations: West --If you need a little inspiration for that upcoming family getaway, you need look no further. Candyce H. Stapen explores a wide array of options, from National Parks to ghost towns in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona. She provides sightseeing and recreational highlights, as well as hotel and restaurant recommendations for all budgets. The activities she includes range from performing arts to sports to nature. $14.95

Also:
Great Family Vacations: Midwest & Rocky Mountains
Great Family Vacations: Northeast $12.95
Great Family Vacations: South $14.95

Great Vacations For You And Your Dog : USA --This homespun book guides you to a wide variety of accommodations that welcome dogs, from resorts to dude ranches, b&b's to campgrounds. Despite the lack of fancy graphics (or even professional typesetting), this new guide contains lots of useful information, such as how much space is available for your dog to play in and whether leashes are required at all times. $19.95

NEW Healing Centers and Retreats--Just in time for your "end of the millennium" angst, Jenifer Miller offers a review of a wide variety of healing centers and spas in the USA and Canada. Arranged by state, this new book covers everything from down to earth Native American healing centers to modern new age and upscale spas. All of the choices promise to set you free from stress and emotional and/or physical imbalances through a variety of methods including classes, healthy nutrition, outdoor activities (from horseback riding to apple picking), meditation, tai chi and healing ceremonies. Prices range from $12 a day to $1000 a weekend, so whatever your budget there is a getaway here that will take care of your overworked mind, body and spirit. $16.95

Hostels USA --Authors Paul Carr and Evan Halper emphasize that this is an unofficial, opinionated guide to 340 hostels throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada. Listings feature honest descriptions, ratings for cleanliness, safety, hospitality, setting and amenities and guest comments. The lodgings run from bare-bones facilities to comfortable guesthouses, farmhouses and mountain retreats. A welcome guide for budget travellers. $14.95

Kidding Around -If you're tired of hearing "Where are we going?" and "I'm bored", give your kids (six and up) one of these expanded, revised guides and they'll be travel pros in no time. Each includes historical tidbits and sightseeing in and around the city, all tailored to children's interests. Colorful maps, illustrations, puzzles and activities will keep your child involved. The newly re-packaged titles include:

Mobil On the Road With Your Pet --Mobil rates 3,220 lodgings in North America that welcome travellers with dogs and cats. The editors provide descriptions of all the facilities and services at each hotel and motel, with their Mobil one to five-star ratings. They also include a resource section on travelling with pets, including contact information on vets, pet-sitting services, and kennel clubs. A welcome new departure for Mobil. $12.00

Nights to Imagine --If you enjoy spending the night in unique places when you travel, try some of the spots highlighted in this guide by Peter Guttman, a photographer for National Geographic and Life : a romantic room at the top of an old lighthouse in Maine, a re-modeled jail in Minnesota (with your own jacuzzi, in addition to the bars on the doors), or a houseboat on Lake Powell. Guttman leads you to 32 such "magical places" in the U.S., and provides descriptions, room rates and reservation information. Color photographs will whet your appetite for the unusual. $16.00

North America's Greatest Fishing Lodges --The only guide of its kind, this new book describes and rates over 250 angling destinations and lodges in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. John Ross, a contributing editor of Sports Afield, provides an astonishing amount of information including ambiance and local lore, practical necessities such as rates, food, handicapped accessibility, transportation and the specific angling opportunities. He even assesses nearby non-angler activities such as golf and diving. $18.95

On Exhibit: Art Lover's Travel Guide to American Museums 1998 --Patti Sowalsky and Judith Swirsky have compiled listings for over 750 museums nationwide, providing information on their permanent collections, special exhibitions in 1998, admission fees, and even parking. Arranged state-by-state and city-by-city, this guide is an indispensable reference for the business or leisure traveller who need a culture fix on the road. $24.95

Rail Ventures --Jack Swanson provides us with a detailed guide to all the most interesting train routes throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Mapped itineraries, descriptions of all the sights out the window, station information and travel tips give you everything you need to have a great train adventure. Swanson even tells you which side of the car is the best during each leg of a trip, so you can enjoy the view. $14.95

Road Trip USA --A terrific guide to America's scenic two-lane ("blue") highways. Jamie Jensen and Moon Publications have teamed up to produce an 800-page handbook that covers all of the USA with 11 intersecting routes, allowing travelers to create their own flexible cross-country driving itineraries. Filled with entertaining snippets of local lore and history, it guides you to thousands of sights and activities and even tells you where to find the best roadside diners. Detailed maps throughout. A real gem. $22.50

Sanctuaries: USA --This unique guide by Jack and Marcia Kelly leads you to 127 lodgings in monasteries, abbeys and retreats throughout the U.S. A double-page spread is devoted to each spot, with complete descriptions of the accommodation, including its history, religious affiliation (though people of all denominations are welcome at every place listed here), ambiance, facilities and rates. Whether you want a quiet weekend away from the kids or a spiritual retreat, these lodgings may be the perfect antidote to our "end of the millennium" angst. $18.00

The Smithsonian Guides to Historic America --Newly revised and expanded, these guides are back with a great new design and even more information. Each volume covers a different region and provides detailed historical notes and listings of historic and cultural sites, museums and memorials. Chapters on everything from the new Georgia O'Keefe Museum to Graceland have been added. Several hundred illustrations, photographs and historical prints complement the well-written text. Maps help you plan an itinerary and find your way.

Woodall's North American Campground Directory 1998 --This amazing resource lists and describes over 1500 government and privately-run campgrounds through the 50 states, Canada and Mexico. It also highlights the sights, activities and seasonal events in each area. All the campgrounds were actually inspected in person by Woodall's field staff. $19.95

Also, if you only need campground listings in a particular region, try the following slimmer Woodall's volumes:
New York & New England Campgrounds $5.99
Mid-Atlantic Campgrounds $5.99
Southern Campgrounds $5.99
Western Campgrounds $12.95

Zagat U.S. Hotel, Resort and Spa Survey --Reviewing over 1500 hotels, resorts, spas and hotel chains across the country, this guide provides an astonishing amount of information. In addition to state-by-state listings, a cross-referenced index groups the reviewed hotels under such specialty headings as "Beach Setting", "Convention Center Convenience", "European Style", "Sports Facilities" and more. An indispensable guide for any traveller. $19.95