Books:
Travel:
Antigua
The Travel Book
by Roz Hopkins
List Price: $50.00
Available from Amazon
$31.50
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
From Booklist
*Starred Review* Even the most avid readers of travel guides and travel literature will not have encountered a book quite like this one. It is huge and heavy but reasonably priced, and it is vastly informative, which is its calling card. All the writers who contribute to the Lonely Planet travel guide series have put heads, knowledge, and experience together and come up with an A-Z series of capsule profiles of every country in the world, 230 in number. Each country gets a two-page spread, on which are placed, like luscious dishes set before one at a feast, illustrations that are typical of Lonely Planet's unique, non-picture-postcard brand of shots. The accompanying text presents a cogent rundown of the best experiences for gaining the essence of the place; books to read beforehand; music to listen to before you go; food and drink to consume once you are there; and a few brief but pungent closing comments on the trademark things to do and buy and see and what, ultimately, is the best surprise awaiting the tourist. For borrowers in the travel section to sit down, look at, and make notes from, without taking off the premises. Brad Hooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Book Description
The world is a breathtakingly big place, and in this big book we have undertaken the big task of detailing as much of it as we can - every single country, many of the larger dependencies and other, smaller destinations. With the traveler's experience at its heart, this book shows a slice of life in every corner of the globe, and all points in between, engaging the reader's senses in an adventure which conjures up the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and feel of our amazing world.
|
Destinations: A Travel Journal
by Chronicle Books LLC Staff
List Price: $19.95
Available from Amazon
$13.57
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
Book Description
Modeled after an exquisite travel journal from the turn of the century, Destinations has the look and feel of a beautifully crafted vintage diary. This portable and supple leather-bound journal features antique color illustrations as well as indispensable travel facts and modern-day information. Along with plenty of pages for recording adventures abroad, there is a roomy pocket for mementos, making this a beautifully distinctive keepsake book for travelers.
|
Moon Handbooks Cancún and Cozumel: Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya (Moon Handbooks : Cancun)
by Gary Prado Chandler and Liza Prado Chandler
List Price: $16.95
Available from Amazon
$11.02
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
Book Description
From snorkeling off of Isla Cozumel, the second longest reef in the world, and partying in the trendiest clubs and bars in town to exploring the Mayan ruins of Chichèn Itzà, San Gervasio, Tulum, and Cobà, Moon Handbooks Cancún is the guide to the best the city has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details on shopping for traditional textiles and handicrafts, staying in beachside bungalows or luxury hotels, and golfing on a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, Moon Handbooks Cancún gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
|
The Best American Travel Writing 2005 (The Best American Series (TM))
by Jamaica Kincaid and Jason Wilson
List Price: $14.00
Available from Amazon
$10.78
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
From Booklist
Great travel writing feeds our hunger for armchair journeys while somehow making the armchair less comfortable. Series editor Wilson searched for the rare pieces that weren't "aggressively positive"; Kincaid chose finalists that she says "underline my sense of my displacement." True enough, whether discussing suburban Florida or the bullet-riddled border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, these essays and articles show us the overlooked and never-seen with curiosity, insight, engagement, and humility; none of these writers brags about being at home in the world. Standouts are many: in "Into the Land of bin Laden," Robert Young Pelton finds a soldier who says, "I have no idea who we are fighting"; in "Tight-Assed River," John McPhee sails with the men who pilot aircraft carrier-length barges down Illinois' narrow waterways; and in "Trying Really Hard to Like India," Seth Stevenson serves a stern rebuke to travelers who return with praise for a country simply because they made it there and back. Readers may try to sample this, but they'll end up devouring it all. Keir Graff
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Book Description
Edited by the renowned novelist and travel writer Jamaica Kincaid, this year's collection reflects the wandering spirit and ever-present quest for adventure of the seasonedand not so seasonedtraveler. Contributors include Tom Bissell, Ian Frazier, Simon Winchester, Murad Kalam, and others.
|
Lonely Planet Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan (Lonely Planet Belize, Guatemala and Yucatan)
by Conner Gorry, Danny Palmerlee, and Lucas Vidgen
List Price: $21.99
Available from Amazon
$14.95
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
Book Description
Composed of Guatemala, Belize and a handful of Mexican states, La Ruta Maya inspires wanderlust with its traditional customs, phenominal Mayan sites, hedonistic beaches, superb diving and amazing wildlife. Whether you crave jungle-shrouded pyramids, adrenaline-pumping river trips or spectacular caves dripping with stalactites, our authoritative guide takes you deep into the heart of this exciting region. • UNRAVEL THE PAST - written by an expert in the field, our chapter on ancient Mayan culture tells all • STAY ON TRACK - 128 user-friendly maps plus themed itineraries to help you plan the perfect journey • RELAX IN STYLE - from palapas to jungle ecolodges, accommodations to suit every budget and taste • TALK THE TALK - earn smiles from the locals with our handy Spanish and Mayan language chapter • GO BEYOND - in-depth coverage of the outstanding ruins of Copán in Honduras
|
Moon Handbooks Cabo
by Joe Cummings
List Price: $16.95
Available from Amazon
$11.02
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
Book Description
Whether they're after beaches in Todos Santos, nightlife in Cabo San Lucas, or historical landmarks in La Paz, travelers will find what they're looking for in this guidebook to the verdant region of Baja California. Moon Handbooks Cabo provides the essentials on a range of dining, transportation, and accommodation options, as well as useful cultural insights and sidebar topics on subjects such as island-hopping, cooking, religion, and bar lingo. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and extensive information on outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, boating, sea kayaking, windsurfing, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving, Moon Handbooks Cabo is the traveler's guide to a memorable and uniquely personal trip.
|
Moon Handbooks Honduras
by Chris Humphrey
List Price: $17.95
Available from Amazon
$11.67
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
Product Review
Where else but in Honduras can you find a seamless blend of powdery soft, palm-lined beaches, untouched coral reefs, Mayan ruins, cobblestone colonial villages, dense jungle, monkey-filled forests, and the nicest people this side of paradise? Honduras's appeal is gaining tourist attention, but it's a slow process. You can still wander small villages and be treated with kind hospitality, without the dollar frenzy of more tourism-dependent nations. Honduras Handbook has extensive coverage of hiking, backpacking, scuba diving, snorkeling, and boating; Reviews of hundreds of restaurants and hotels; 35 detailed maps; a Spanish glossary with Honduran slang; plus articles on the ruins of Copán, the Bay Islands, and the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve. It's a good time to go to Honduras, and Chris Humphrey's Handbook is an excellent guide.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Honduras is an adventure traveler's paradise whether they're looking to relax on the beaches of Tela on the Caribbean north coast, comb the Mayan ruins of Copan, trek in the mountain forests near Gracias, or scuba dive on the Bay Islands of Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja. Completely revised and updated, the third edition of Moon Handbooks Honduras is packed with the most current information on sightseeing options, recreation, accommodations, restaurants, as well as color photographs, custom maps, insightful sidebars, a Spanish phrasebook, and a complete coverage of the country's culture, history, and social issues. Independent travelers will appreciate Chris Humphrey's firsthand tips on all aspects of travel in this unspoiled Central American destination.
|
Moon Handbooks Yucatán Peninsula (Moon Handbooks : Yucatan Peninsula)
by Liza Prado Chandler and Gary Prado Chandler
List Price: $19.95
Available from Amazon
$13.96
On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page
Book Description
From exploring Mayan ruins and lounging on Caribbean beaches to going on an eco-tourism adventure, Moon Handbooks Yucatán Peninsula is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for traveling through hot spots like Mérida, Cancún, and Playa del Carmen, as well as lesser-known locales like Campeche City, Isla Holbox, and Xcalak, Moon Handbooks Yucatán Peninsula gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Inside This Book
(learn more)
First Sentence:
On the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is a place called Uaymitun, where swampy coastal wetlands reach almost to the ocean. Read the first page
Capitalized Phrases (CAPs):
(learn more)
Zona Hotelera, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, United States, Riviera Maya, Mexico City, Puerto Morelos, Rafael Melgar, San Miguel, Chiapa de Corzo, Isla Cozumel, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Sur Poniente, Playa Norte, Punta Allen, San Felipe, Sian Ka'an, Destination Price Duration Schedule, Gulf of Mexico, Parque Las Palapas, Punta Sur, Avenida Tulum, Calle Poniente, Calle Oriente
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
What do customers ultimately buy after viewing items like this?
|
Customers tagged this product with
|
|
Search Products Tagged with
|
|
|
Additional Pages: 1 2
© Adapt, Inc. 1998-2006
|
Other Shops:
American States,
Atlases,
Art,
Art Techniques,
Audio Books,
Authors,
Biographies,
Business,
Celebrities,
Children's,
Cities,
Computers,
Cookbooks,
Countries,
Dictionaries,
En Español,
Encyclopedias,
History,
Horror,
Large Print,
Law,
Medical,
Mystery,
Photographers,
Photography Techniques,
Powell's Selections,
Presidents,
Research,
Romance,
Sci-Fi,
Study Guides,
Subjects,
Techical,
Teenagers,
Textbooks,
Travel
Books
Resources
Most Watched Book Auctions
Antigua at Sduf
Book Review Directory
Reviewed Authors
Reviewed Titles
Review List
Site Map
|
based on 3 Reviews. (Write a Review.)
