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Atlas
of the World
by National
Geographic Society
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National
Geographic retains its reputation as one of the finest
mapmakers of the world with the seventh edition of
their atlas of the world. The maps look the same as
the sixth edition, but a fully updated section of
urban area maps has been included. |
$105.00 |
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Australia
by Denis O'Byrne, John Murray
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Whether you want to walk the Larapinta
Trail or dive on Ningaloo, wine and dine in
multicultural Melbourne or gaze at the stars in the
awesome Outback - you'll find this guide to the
continent of extremes indispensable. |
$19.96 |
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China (Lonely Planet)
by Caroline Liou, Marie Cambon and others
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Once in China the book is awesome on
where to go, the background and history of where you
are, and how to get there. The maps and train times
are so important. .China is a great and challenging
trip. To do it right you need to be ready for it
before and while there. Simply put, the LP book is the
best way to get ready for a big trip to China. 1088
pages of sheer delight. |
$23.99 |
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Europe Through the Back Door
by Rick Steves
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Along with tried-and-true tips on
packing, transport, sleeping and eating well on a
budget, and meeting the locals, Steves reveals more
than 30 "back doors" found throughout
Europe, from a tiny lake town in Austria to the
narrowest gorge in the world, which winds through
Crete. If Europe is your destination, this book is
more important than your luggage. |
$17.56 |
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France
(Fodor's 2001 France)
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Fodor's Gold Guides are ideal for
travelers who want to experience the flavors, sights,
and sounds of their destination. Short, medium, and
long itineraries advise readers on what to see in the
time they have. A-to-Z listings of important contacts
and travel tips, detailed maps with bullets
pinpointing hotels and restaurants, background essays,
and a comprehensive index make the perfect travel
package. |
$16.00 |
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Gateway to Japan
by June Kinoshita, Nicholas Palesvsky
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The best guidebook. It is unbelievably
detailed and informative. You can learn a tremendous
amount about the culture, history, and people of Japan
before you even step off the plane. |
$19.20 |
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Germany (Lonely Planet)
by Andrea Schulter-Peevers, Jeremy Gray
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Smack in the middle of Europe, Germany's
got the Bavarian Alps, windswept North Sea islands,
the Black Forest and the castle-dotted Rhine. And
there's Berlin, a city where you could easily spend
all your vacation and not see a tenth of what it has
to offer. Germany has history aplenty, an enormous
variety of museums, cosmopolitan sophistication and
rural quaintitude, camping, beer gardens, and music of
all kinds. In short, Germany is the kind of place
where a guidebook makes all the difference. |
$17.56 |
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Hawaii
(Lonely Planet)
by Glenda Bendure, Ned Friari
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This practical guide is all you need to
plan a perfect adventure on the planet's most isolated
archipelago, the Hawaiian Islands. Offering full
coverage of both the major and outlying islands - from
golden-sand beaches and festive resorts to matchless
wildlife sightings and world-class activities - this
guide contains reliable information for independent
travelers of every age and interest. |
$15.96 |
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India
Unveiled
by Robert Arnett
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Robert
Arnett's India Unveiled is obviously a labor of love -
a love for the people, the cities, and the traditions
of a country that is as fascinating as it is
mysterious. This book will prepare you for the
discovery of India. The photographs are marvellous, a
visual delight.
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$36.00 |
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Italy
by various authors
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This is one of the best guides for Italy
available on the market. It is perfect if you are
planning to go to a few cities in a limited time or
for more in depth information when planning a longer
trip. Everyone agrees it is top of the line.
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$23.96 |
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On and Off the Beaten Path
The Bahamas
by Stephen J. Pavlidis
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The
Central and Southern Bahamas Guide : From South
Florida to the Turks and Caicos
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$34.95 |
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Polar Tourism
by Margaret E. Johnston, Colin M. Hall
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This book provides the first
comprehensive overview of tourism in the polar regions
and addresses not only the impacts of tourism in these
fragile regions, but also the mechanisms by which
tourism in environmentally sensitive and culturally
unique areas can become sustainable. |
$150.00 |
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Russia, Ukraine & Belarus
(Lonely Planet)
by Richard Nebesky, John Noble, George Wesley
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It is undoubtedly hard to write a good
guidebook on countries like Russia, Ukraine and
Belarus, where the situation has been changing daily
for the last 12 years, in almost every aspect of life.
Hotels, restaurants and other outlets change. Styles
of life change, as do security and the uninspiring
state bureaucracy. Yet, Lonely Planet has successfully
overcome this challenge, and produced an excellent
guidebook. |
$22.36 |
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Scandinavia
by Rick Steves
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The book includes the best local sights
and activities, friendly places to eat and sleep,
suggested day plans and itineraries that mix the
famous and not-so-famous, and clear transportation
instructions that make it easy to get anywhere by car,
train, or foot. |
$14.36 |
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South America on a Shoestring
by James Lyon, Andrew Draffen, Conner Gorry
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Covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, The Guianas, Paraguay, Peru,
Uruguay, Venezuela and the Falkland Islands. Take it
off for Carnaval in Rio or bundle up tight for a trek
through the Andean highlands. From ancient Machu
Picchu to happening Bueno Aires, dense Amazon jungles
to balmy Brazilian beaches, this guidebook covers
every corner of this diverse and vibrant continent. |
$23.96 |
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The Travel Detective
by Peter
Greenberg
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Americans now travel more than ever
before. Yet as our traveling has increased, the
service we receive from airlines, hotels, cruises and
other agencies has deteriorated dramatically. Industry
surveys reveal what you already feel: growing
dissatisfaction among travelers of every age, income,
and education level. We've been abused by the travel
experience. Peter Greenberg is here to help. |
$12.76 |
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Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook
Travel
by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht
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Just in time for summer travel, the
hyperimaginative and slightly paranoid authors of The
Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, 1999's favorite
gift book, deliver what will no doubt become popular
airport reading for stranded passengers in 2001.
Starting with the cheery statistic that "more
than 50 percent of all travelers run into
problems," and the basic advisory to "always
be ready for the worst," the book presents
concise and extremely knowledgeable "how-to"
assistance |
$8.97 |
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