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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
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
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
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
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Moscow--Arranged by neighborhood, this new volume is one of the few up-to-date guides available to Moscow. Filled with colorful graphics, well-written text and lots of maps, it covers all the sights in detail, with good historical background. Whether you have a few days or a few weeks to explore, it will guide you to the Kremlin, the Hermitage and all the smaller sights you may never have heard of. An excellent section in the back of the book offers reviews of hundreds of hotels, restaurants, nightspots and shops. $22.95
Also new to the series:
Eyewitness Travel Guide to St. Petersburg $22.95
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Australia $29.95
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Istanbul $24.95
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Naples & Campania $22.95
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Sardinia $22.95
Food Lover’s Companion to Tuscany-Carla Capalbo has given us an insider’s guide to one of the most popular--and delectable--destinations in Italy. From family-run wineries to where to find the best fresh ricotta, the Food Lover’s Companion is filled with local restaurant favorites and undiscovered markets. It is also packed with practicalities such as contact information, directions, whether or not English is spoken, and descriptions of specialties of the house. For anyone who wants to get off the tourist track and sample the glories of Tuscan food, this is a tantalizing guide. $14.95
Knopf Guide Seville and Andalusia-- This extraordinary volume contains more than 1,000 color illustrations that bring the rural villages, Roman ruins, Moorish castles, and spectacular countryside to life. Walking tours, chapters on food and wine, and detailed historical, art and architectural background make this guide a must for those who want to immerse their senses in Andalusian life and culture. $27.50
Michelin Green Guide to the French Alps-A new addition to Michelin’s English-language guides to the regions of France, this volume offers detailed historical and cultural background and an A to Z discussion of towns and sights throughout the area. Covering the Alps from Evian-les-Bains in the North to Chamonix, Grenoble and Digne-les-Bains in the South, chapters include outdoor activities from hiking to skiing, and tips on transportation, driving and accommodations. Michelin’s trademark excellent maps throughout. $20.00
Also new (and in English) from Michelin:
Michelin Green Guide to Sicily
Michelin Green Guide to Alsace, Vosges and Champagne (due 12/98) Each $20.00
Paris Shopping Companion-The only up-to-date guide to shopping in Paris, this book reveals a select choice of upscale Parisian boutiques, department stores, couture shops, perfumeries, antique shops and flea markets. Susan Swire Winkler has tracked down all the favorite long-standing haunts of Parisian shoppers, and provides merchandise descriptions, directions, hours of operation, and sale information. Everything is arranged by area (Le Marais, Rive Gauche) and Winkler even offers local sightseeing tips and thumbnail descriptions of each neighborhood. A terrific resource. $12.95
Rivages Guide to the Wines and Vineyards of Character and Charm in France-A new venture for the Rivages Guides, which usually cover accommodations, this paperback volume introduces each region of France with notes on its history, major sights, local specialties, and hotel and restaurant recommendations. It offers detailed information on each vineyard and the wines grown there, along with photographs, contact information, and directions. Excellent maps, with the vineyards pinpointed on them for easy reference, are also included. $27.50
A River in Spain-Robert White takes us on a tour of the historical and cultural riches of the Duero River Valley in Castille, a region that for centuries was the arena for battles between Muslims and Christians. The author provides historical background and describes in detail the sights that make the region so fascinating and beautiful. White’s affinity for Spain, and this area in particular, is demonstrated by his careful research and enthusiasm for the subject, and his interest is contagious. He supplements the text with color photographs, maps and good directions, making it easy to follow in his footsteps. $17.95
Rough Guide Hotels and Restos of France 1998-99-The famous French Guide du Routard is finally available in English, thanks to the Rough Guides. Arranged alphabetically by region, with clear maps of the regions and the major cities, this guide offers a broad array of hotels and restaurants selected for their personality, high quality and budget prices. From country inns and rural stops to city-center hotels and youth hostels, the accommodations are perfect for someone touring France by car, train or even bike. The restaurants recommended here emphasize cooking quality, value and local food and wine specialties. A terrific resource with inside information long relied upon by the French, now available to American travellers at last. $19.95
Turn Left at the Pub-After many years of being out of print, this classic guide by George W. Oakes is finally available once more, updated and expanded by Anton Powell, author of Londonwalks, another favorite of ours. This edition leads you on 20 walking tours through the British countryside, including Bath, Cambridge, Chichester, Oxford, Salisbury, Wells and York. Each walk is accompanied by descriptions of all the sights, historic, natural and cultural, and mapped itineraries. As the title implies, no walk is complete without a visit to the local pub, with favorite stops kindly recommended by the authors. $14.95
Zagat Paris 1998-99-This latest offering from Zagat Survey is a handy practical guide to the restaurants of one of the world’s most delicious cities. Written by Parisians, this guide has all the convenience and ease of use you’ve come to expect from Zagat, arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced by arrondissement. It has been getting rave reviews from our customers, so if you are heading to the City of Light, pick one up-after all, you’ve got to eat somewhere… $11.95
Bhutan Odyssey Passport Guide-This informative book is one of only a handful on this small Himalayan kingdom and well-kept secret. Francoise Pommaret introduces you to its long history, rich culture and the deep fear of foreign intrusion that prevents it from going the way of its increasingly commercial neighbors. Color photographs and literary excerpts help provide a glimpse of life in Bhutan, a Buddhist culture carefully preserved and a land magical in its beauty. The author guides you to sacred sights and natural wonders, and good maps lead the way toward enlightenment. $19.95
Cadogan Southern Africa on the Wild Side-If the thought of Africa brings to mind only safaris, this new venture from Cadogan will expand your horizons. It offers an introduction to the nature and wildlife of Southern Africa, and leads you to outdoor adventures in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. Arranged by country and region, each chapter outlines activities ranging from traditional safaris to hiking in the bush, elephant treks, dolphin-watching, skydiving and white-water rafting. Whether you wish explore on your own or with a tour group, author Rupert Isaacson shows you the way, with good maps and inspiring photos. $21.95
Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya: A Climbing and Trekking Guide-The only updated guide available, it offers general climbing information for both novice and expert, details on weather, health and safety, and an introduction to the history of these two mountains. Most importantly, it gives descriptions of a multitude of routes (sometimes even several ways to go one particular route), with information on altitude and level of difficulty, and excellent maps. The author, Cameron Burns, is a longtime mountaineer and obviously knows and loves his subject. You will have swollen feet and sore knees just reading this guide, but you would be hard pressed to find a better trekking partner. $18.95
Lonely Planet China-This is the only up-to-date guide to the entire country, with everything you need to know to plan your trip, such as visas, red tape, what to pack, and health and safety. The comprehensive sections on each region of China contain details on getting around, lodgings, food and, of course, sightseeing. Unlike most guides, this one covers more than just the top sights in the top cities. It actually goes into the countryside and to off-the-beaten path parts of cities and towns to show you China in all its complicated glory. The authors lead you to outdoor activities such as day hikes along the Great Wall and boating on the Yangzi, and cultural sights of all kinds, providing good historical context. This new edition also expands its coverage of the more remote regions of Inner Mongolia and Northwestern China. $29.95
Lonely Planet Indonesia’s Eastern Islands-Peter Turner guides you to Indonesia’s less travelled islands, from Lombok to Timor, where you can explore coral reefs, volcanoes, lush rainforests, white sand beaches and the famous Komodo dragon without the crush of tourists that characterize other parts of the archipelago. He covers everything you need to know to travel around the islands, including island-hopping, language tips and lodgings ranging from beach huts to villas. Sections on outdoor adventures, health and safety, and flora and fauna are also included, as are excellent maps (a Lonely Planet trademark). $17.95
Maverick Guide to Thailand-- Geared toward the independent traveller, Len Rutledge’s newly updated guide is filled with essential information and honest advice. Arranged by region, it covers everything from beaches in Phuket to trekking in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. It includes hotel, restaurant and transportation recommendations for all budgets, and a wealth of outdoor activities. Rutledge even offers driving directions, off-road options for motorcycles and riverboat excursions. $15.95
Traveler’s Companion to Malaysia & Singapore-This new series has impressed us greatly with their overview of all the top sights, good historical background, lavish color photographs, and excellent Kummerly-Frey maps. They also include helpful planning information on transportation, accommodations and restaurants. This volume covers major cities like Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, as well as remote beach resorts, mountain retreats and outdoor adventures of all kinds. This is a good place to start planning your trip. $22.95
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Hawaii-- Arranged by island, this new guide is filled with colorful graphics, photographs and maps that bring the topography and magnificent landscape of Hawaii into focus. It covers all the sights in detail, including festivals and special events, and provides good historical background. An excellent section in the back of the book offers reviews of hundreds of hotels, restaurants, nightspots and shops. The perfect book to help you make those tough decisions about which islands to go to, and which to skip. $22.95
Fun Places to Go with Children in New England- Diane Blair and Pamela Wright cover over 350 places, activities and seasonal events in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The authors offer suggestions ranging from the Wells Auto Museum to the Mark Twain House, kayaking workshops to a Clydesdale horse stable to panning for gold, along with the usual skiing, biking and water sports. Nearby family friendly lodgings and restaurants for all budgets are also provided. Particularly useful is an index that cross references all the listings by age group, and maps that pinpoint all the activities. $11.95
Also:
Fun Places to Go with Children in Washington DC $11.95
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
Michelin Green Guide to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania-Michelin continues their increasing coverage of the U.S. with this new guide to all the most important sights in these three states. Arranged alphabetically by town/region within each state, the guide covers outdoor excursions to the Pine Barrons and Adirondack State Park, historic towns such as Seneca Falls and Gettysburg, and a range of sights from Fallingwater to the Amish Country. It also takes you to New York and Philadelphia, and offers good directions, excellent maps and tips on outdoor sports and transportation. $20.00
Michelin Maps of the USA-In addition to new U.S. guides, Michelin has also produced some great new fold-out maps to regions of the U.S. Each map shows topography as well as all the roads, and is clear, colorful and easy to use.
Middle Atlantic & the Allegheny Highlands (1:500,000 scale) $4.95
Southern New England & the Hudson Valley (1:500,000 scale) $4.95
Northeastern USA & Eastern Canada with index (1:2,400,000 scale) $6.95
Southeastern USA with index (1:2,400,000 scale) $6.95
Western USA & Western Canada with index (1:2,400,00 scale) $6.95
The Sarasota, Sanibel Island and Naples Book-Part of the well-respected Great Destinations series and previously titled The Gulf Coast of Florida Book, this new edition takes you from Sarasota to Fort Myers, Naples to the Everglades, and everywhere in between.. Chelle Koster Walton offers great recommendations on inns, b&b’s and hotels, restaurants, sights and outdoor activities, and includes a new section of top spots for people with a limited amount of time to explore. Perfect for a weekend getaway, nature retreat, or a week at the beach. $17.95
Belize Handbook-The new edition of this guide covers everything you need to know about travel in this tropical paradise, from its history, geography and wildlife to accommodations, water sports and transportation. Authors Chicki Mallan and Patti Lange pay particular attention to Belize’s natural wilderness areas and the outdoor activities available, making it easy to enjoy the beauty and authenticity of the land. An excellent overall guide, with good maps and well-written text. $15.95
Caribbean Vacations: How to Create Your Own Tropical Adventure-Whether you want to embark on an adventurous, romantic or more conventional vacation, this new guide by Moon Publications offers lots of ideas and ways to enact them. It covers all of the Caribbean islands, from Anegada and Barbados to St. Lucia and Virgin Gorda, and leads you to a multitude of outdoor activities and historic sights. Coverage of a wide array of accommodations, including hotels, hideaway resorts, and campgrounds, as well as transportation, food and nightlife is provided. Moon’s trademark in-depth reporting and honest advice are abundant thoughout, as are good maps. $18.95
Ecuador Handbook-Julian Smith and Moon Publications bring you an extremely thorough guide for the independent traveller in Ecuador. The detailed coverage includes history, special events, and natural and man-made sights, as well as accommodations and eating. Smith offers an extraordinary array of practical advice on travel through every region of the country, including Quito, the Galapagos Islands, the Northern Sierras, and Guayaquil and the Southern coast. Special attention is paid to outdoor activities of all kinds, with good maps. $16.95
Mexico: Adventures in Nature-Perfect for those in need of an outdoor adventure, this book takes you on a journey to Mexico’s rich countryside, from Baja to Oaxaca to the Yucatan. Author Ron Mader leads you to a Monarch butterfly sanctuary and a turtle reserve, and on river rafting, fishing and hiking trips, among others. He also offers practical advice on hotels, camping, restaurants, transportation, and health and safety. Experience the beauty of Mexico first-hand, away from all the tourists. $18.95
Also:
Honduras: Adventures in Nature $17.95
South American Footprint Handbook 1999--This is the 75th anniversary edition of this extraordinary guide, so although we’ve been selling it for years we just had to give it a proper "hurrah". Its flexible clothbound cover ensures it will survive the trip, while the enormous array of practical travel information inside, as well as essays on local history, culture and politics, ensure you won’t miss a thing. Geared toward independent travellers from the Darién gap to Tierra del Fuego and literally everywhere in between, it includes: great maps, health and safety information, transportation to and within countries, sightseeing, outdoor adventures, hotels, restaurants, shopping, tour operators...and much, much more. Congratulations on three-quarters of a century of travel! $39.95
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