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Explorer's Guide New Mexico

Sharon Niederman · Countryman Press; Second Edition edition
Format: Paperback

An illuminating, in-depth guide that ventures beyond the major destinations and interstates to the real, living New Mexico and its small towns, two-lane roads, hometown cafés, ghost towns, sacred sites, historic structures, and spectacular natural landscapes. New Mexico author Sharon Niederman...
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Rick Steves' Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

Rick Steves · Avalon Travel Publishing; Third Edition edition
Format: Paperback

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Greece.Following the self-guided tours in this book, you’ll explore Athens' most popular sights, including the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and the National Archaeological Museum. Experience the culture...
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National Geographic Traveler: Hawaii, 4th Edition

Rita Ariyoshi · National Geographic; 4 edition
Format: Paperback

Active travelers trust National Geographic to deliver what they want in a guidebook: expert advice, insider tips, and the cultural feel of each destination not easily found online. These guides are pitch-perfect for today's experiential travel enthusiasts who want an authentic, enriching...
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Hope Runs: An American Tourist, a Kenyan Boy, a Journey of Redemption

Claire Diaz-Ortiz · Revell,
Pages: 204
Format: Print book

Sammy Ikua Gachagua had lost his father to illness, his mother to abandonment, and his home to poverty. By age ten, he was living in a shack with seven other children and very little food. He entered an orphanage seeing it as a miracle with three meals a day, a bed to sleep in, and clothes...
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Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2013: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis

Fodor's · Fodor's; Pap/Map edition
Format: Paperback

Explores the monuments and museums and offers information on Washington's history, attractions, parks, and gardens as well as practical tips on accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.
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Marco Polo: The Journey that Changed the World

John Man · William Morrow Paperbacks; First Edition edition
Format: Print book

"I have read everything written on Marco Polo, and John Man's book is, by far, my favorite work on the subject. It's not only an over-due and important historical study, it's an entertaining ride every step of the way." - John Fusco, Creator of the Netflix original...
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National Geographic Traveler: Panama, 3rd Edition

Christopher Baker · National Geographic; 3 edition
Format: Book

A small-scale country on the surface, Panama is a Central American giant and gem just awakening to its vast potential. Esteemed travel writer Christopher Baker takes the reader on a journey of this fascinating place in his fully updated edition. Beginning in the cosmopolitan, steamy capital...
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Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2014

Birnbaum Travel Guides · Disney Editions
Format: Paperback

This updated edition of Birnbaum’s Disneyland Resort, the most respected and well-known name in Disney guides, takes readers through Walt Disney’s first theme park with ease and flair. Since our guide is the only guide that’s official, this book includes the most...
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Fodor's New York City 2013

Fodor's · Fodor's
Format: Book

Expanded Coverage:  Fodor’s New York 2013 features dozens of new restaurant and hotel recommendations and deeper Brooklyn coverage from happening Williamsburg to leafy Fort Greene. Illustrated Features: Multiple illustrated full-color features are throughout the guide including...
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Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America

John Waters · Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover

A cross-country hitchhiking journey with America's most beloved weirdoJohn Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads "I'm Not Psycho," he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving...
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Rick Steves Best of Ireland

Rick Steves · Avalon Travel
Pages: 381
Format: Print book

Experience the best of the best with Rick Steves Best of Ireland.

Rick Steves Best of Ireland puts the very best of Ireland in your hands, with Rick's straightforward, time-tested advice in an easily scannable format so you can quickly find what you need on the go. With...
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Fodor's Caribbean 2014

Fodor's · Fodor's
Format: Paperback

In amazing full color, Fodor's Caribbean 2014 covers almost 50 destinations in the Caribbean, from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago, to Turks & Caicos and even Montserrat. The guide reviews the best each island has to offer, including activities, resorts, restaurants,...
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Fodor's China

Fodor's · Fodor's; 8 edition
Format: Paperback

Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of China, including Beijing's Forbidden City, Hong Kong's harbor views, the Silk Road’s walled towns, and Yunnan's forests and gorges. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether...
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Lonely Planet Discover Caribbean Islands

Ryan Ver Berkmoes · Lonely Planet; 1 edition
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover Caribbean Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Swim below the waters with darting fish, wander along the sand and stop...
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Frommer's EasyGuide to Disney World, Universal and Orlando 2015

Jason Cochran · FrommerMedia; Second Edition edition
Format: Print book

Home to the several, highly-exciting theme parks of Walt Disney World, Universal and Sea World, Orlando is one of the three most heavily-visited touristic locations in North America, which means that it receives tens of millions of visitors each year. Our author of this Easy Guide, Jason...
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