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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bali and Lombok
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Bruce Carpenter
Format: Paperback
Publisher: DK Travel (2011, Dec 5th).
Pages: 240
DK Eyewitness Bali & Lombok travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions these beautiful islands have on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and clear maps the guide explores these Indonesian islands in detail; from the noisy, colorful and glamorous bustle of Bali to the quiet and tranquil retreats of Lombok. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs including the best beaches, volcanoes diving and snorkeling destinations and comprehensive listings of the best places to stay in Bali and Lombok from hotels and spa resorts to local homestays. Discover the best restaurants, bars and nightlife in Bali and Lombok for all budgets and unearth where the locals go with tips on everything from where to enjoy the best suckling pig and local beer to how to experience the most memorable culture, customs, crafts, beaches, and ceremonies. more
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Vietnam and Angkor Wat
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Richard Sterling
Format: Paperback
Publisher: DK Travel (2011, Dec 26th).
Pages: 312
Vietnam opened its doors to tourists in the late 80s and, while at first a destination frequented by backpackers and war veterans, its appeal has grown ever since. Blessed with a long coast sprinkled with casuarina-lined beaches, the country now attracts sun-lovers and surfers, with resorts and spas sprouting all along the coast. Part of the award-winning Eyewitness series, this sumptuously illustrated guide leads readers to it all, from the floating markets of the Mekong Delta in the south to the hill towns inhabited by the Hmong minority in the north, and the best beaches to be found in between. A full chapter is dedicated to Angkor in neighboring Cambodia, with the astounding temples illustrated in glorious detail. Whether zipping around old Hanoi in a pedal-powered cyclo or dining on the exquisite local cuisine, the Eyewitness Guide to Vietnam and Angkor Wat is indispensable. more
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Moon Brazil (Moon Handbooks)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Michael Sommers
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Third Edition edition (2011, Nov 22nd).
Pages: 744
Journalist Michael Sommers guides travelers to the best that Brazil has to offer, from surfing, hang gliding, and enjoying the sizzling nightlife in Rio to venturing into the Amazon to witness the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões join to form the world’s mightiest river: the Amazon. Sommers also includes unique trip strategies like A Tale of Two Amazon Cities—which provides details on exploring the rainforest between Manaus and Belém—and Gastronomic Brazil, a mouthwatering tour of Brazil’s cuisine. With expert advice on viewing popular attractions like Iguaçu Falls and Corcovado, as well as escaping the crowds in less frequented places, like Bahia's rustic fishing villages, Moon Brazil gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. more
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Moon Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Bruce Whipperman
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Sixth Edition edition (2011, Oct 11th).
Pages: 536
Seasoned travel writer Bruce Whipperman covers the best of Oaxaca, from bargaining at the Mercado Juárez to exploring the Castillo de Moctezuma Aztec pyramid. Whipperman offers up unique trip strategies, including Best Beaches and Local Festivals & Native Markets, as well as experienced advice on where to go and what to see. Complete with information on visiting craft villages near Ocotlan and enjoying the vistas and fresh seafood of Puerto Ángel, Moon Oaxaca gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. more
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Moon Baja: Including Cabo San Lucas (Moon Handbooks)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Nikki Goth Itoi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Ninth Edition edition (2011, Oct 11th).
Pages: 492
Seasoned writer and Mexico enthusiast Nikki Goth Itoi knows the best way to experience Baja—from exploring Valle de Guadalupe, Baja's wine country, to riding the waves at the region's premiere surfing spots. Itoi offers a variety of suggested travel strategies, including Island Hopping, Around the Cape in Seven Days, and Seaside Romance. Complete with tips on fishing and kayaking in Loreto and information on evening Art Walks in San José del Cabo, Moon Baja gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. more
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Frommer's London 2012 (Frommer's Complete Guides)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Donald Strachan
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (2012, Jan 24th).
Pages: 464
Full color guide with a free fold out color map.Frommer’s London 2012 gives you the insider knowledge on where and what to visit in this inspiring capital city. Packed with detailed, opinionated and honest reviews, this guide gives you the low-down on what’s worth your time and what’s not, providing extensive listings of accommodation, attractions and restaurants in and around London whatever your budget. •Features up-and-coming areas and includes East London with venues near Spitalfields and Brick Lane, Hoxton, Dalston and Stratford. •Discover where to eat the best British pub food or afternoon tea; follow an itinerary that makes the most of your day; details of world-class museums and galleries, historic sights and Royal Palaces. more
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Marco Polo's Silk Road: The Art of the Journey - An Italian at the Court of Kublai Khan (The Art of Wisdom)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: John Masefield
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Watkins (2011, Oct 4th).
Pages: 272
In the late 1290s, an imprisoned Venetian merchant dictated an account of his amazing adventures in China. That book, The Travels of Marco Polo, was an instant success. Though scholars once derided Polo's tale, today's historians accept it as accurate. The original manuscripts are long lost, but now, for the first time, a modernized hybrid edition has been compiled from translations by William Marsden and Henry Yule. Comprising nearly 150 chapters, this superbly illustrated, silk-bound abridgement of this seminal work is a treasure worthy of its subject. more
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Moon Cabo: Including La Paz and Todos Santos (Moon Handbooks)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Nikki Goth Itoi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Eighth Edition edition (2011, Oct 25th).
Pages: 304
Mexico enthusiast Nikki Goth Itoi knows the best ways to experience Cabo—from hiking in the Sierra de la Laguna to visiting the amazing Pulmo Reef, the only coral reef system in the Sea of Cortez. Itoi draws on her extensive knowledge of Cabo to provide themed trip ideas, such as Surf and Dive Spots and Cabo Nightlife, plus in-depth coverage of the many activities available to travelers. With insightful advice on finding secluded beaches, diving shipwrecks, and grabbing a bite in La Paz, Moon Cabo gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. more
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Moon Costa Rica (Moon Handbooks)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Christopher P. Baker
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Eighth Edition edition (2011, Oct 11th).
Pages: 696
Award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker shows travelers the way to the best of Costa Rica—whether it's surfing the beaches of Golfo Dulce, hiking in Corcovado National Park, or dining in the upscale Escazu barrio in San Jose. Along with his in-depth coverage, Baker includes unique trip ideas, including The 21-Day Best of Costa Rica, The Offbeat Experience, and Seven Days for Active Vacationers. Complete with details on the best beaches for surfing and a variety of opportunities to get outdoors, Moon Costa Rica gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. more
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Moon Belize (Moon Handbooks)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Joshua Berman
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Ninth Edition edition (2011, Sep 27th).
Pages: 360
Writer and former Belize resident Joshua Berman knows the best ways to experience Belize—from hiking the waterfall at Lubaantun to riding horseback to El Pilar. Berman offers a range of interesting activities for every traveler, such as visiting Monkey River, bird watching in the wetlands, and reserving a barstool at the Lazy Lizard at sunset—as well as unique trip ideas like Surf and Turf and Diving in Belize. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Belize gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. more
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