Author : Christopher P. Baker
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2011-01-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581579446
A comprehensive guide with all the resources you need to explore, relax and soak in the rich experiences to be had in this storied land. Christopher P. Baker provides an exciting overview where other guidebooks natural and social history in a comprehensive new guide that also covers recreational opportunities region by region. With this book in hand, you’ll have all the resources you need to explore and enjoy the rich experiences to be had in this hot new destination.
Author : Paige R. Penland
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,37 MB
Release : 2008-11-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581579896
"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered... Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture and history."—National Geographic Traveler Covers all of Costa Rica's hotspots, from erupting volcanoes and white-sand beaches to the cool cloud forests and bustling tropical metropolises. Includes easy day or weekend trips across the border to Granada, Isla Ometepe, San Juan del Sur, Solentiname, the Río San Juan in Nicaragua and Boquete in Panama. As in every Explorer's Great Destinations title, you’ll find helpful information for lodging, dining, shopping, transportation, recreational activities, and special events. The focused and very helpful "If Time Is Short" advice, historical notes, and many maps and photographs make this an indispensable guide. Use it to help you discover all the region has to offer. Includes: history, lodging, dining, culture, recreation, shopping, transportation and more!
Author : Evelyn Spence
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 19,31 MB
Release : 2007-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 158157990X
Colorado's spectacular ski towns—like Aspen, Vail, Telluride, and Crested Butte—offer far more than just skiing: they offer some of the best hiking, mountain biking, fishing, shopping, dining, and lodging in the world, and all year round to boot. Author Evelyn Spence, a former editor at Skiing magazine and avid outdoorswoman, has turned the state's classic mountain towns upside down to find quirky annual festivals, superb Rocky Mountain cuisine, historic B&Bs, trout-filled streams, powder-choked runs, Manhattan-worthy shopping, and jaw-dropping drives, and combine them in this unique travel guide. Whether you want to sleep under the stars or inside a toasty wilderness lodge, this guide will help you plan the ultimate Colorado mountain experience.
Author : Christopher P. Baker
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 19,16 MB
Release : 2009-12-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581579071
A comprehensive guide from an expert on the region includes hundreds of lodging, dining, recreational, and cultural recommendations. With the same unerring compass that has come to define the Great Destinations guides, Baker reveals why the Dominican Republic is far and away the most popular destination in the Caribbean. From brilliant green mountains to pristine white-sand beaches, extraordinary restaurants to luxury resorts, the Dominican Republic is full of surprises. For instance, no other Caribbean isle can compare when it comes to bird- and wildlife-watching: the Dominican Republic teems with exotic birds and reptiles, many of which live nowhere else in the world. With this guide in hand you’ll learn where to book the best wildlife tours; where to go to explore the island’s ancient history; how to navigate rustic trails and Colonial city streets; where to find the best golfing, water sports, and nightlife—and so much more. As in all Great Destinations guides, there are more than 100 photographs and detailed maps—everything you need to make the most of your visit.
Author : Sandra Friend
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 39,7 MB
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581577915
This guide covers all of North Florida and the Panhandle south through Gainesville, including Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. Whether you’re looking for a vacation spot on the Gulf Coast, a wild river to paddle, a dramatic waterfall, or a historic homestead to visit, seasoned travel writers Friend and Wolf show you the best of everything in the region. Coverage includes Gainesville, Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, with hundreds of authoritative and dependable lodging and dining recommendations for the entire area.
Author : Ray Chatelin
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 31,69 MB
Release : 2005-06-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1581570279
This book reveals the differences between Seattle and Vancouver as well as the similarities of the two cities, and it serves as an exuberant and insightful guide to discovering and enjoying their unique offerings. Included is contact information for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational activities plus a calendar of events, photos, and maps.
Author : Sandra Friend
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 20,97 MB
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1682681351
The most comprehensive guide to the Sunshine State's northwest region Welcome to the quieter side of Florida. The northwest has it all—prime Gulf Coast vacation spots, powdery quartz beaches, unexpected waterfalls, and historic downtown areas across the Panhandle. Florida's history runs deepest here, from prehistoric settlements at Cedar Key and along the Aucilla River to the Spanish colonies at Pensacola and St. Augustine. Sandra Friend and John Keatley show readers the best of their state's natural wonders and historic sights, the seafood restaurants most worth your time, the most unique lodgings, and a beach for everyone, whether you're seeking serenity or a busy social scene. As with every Explorer's Guide, you'll get the latest, most thoroughly researched recommendations for everything from eating, sleeping, exploring, local festivals, transportation options, and much more. Full color photographs bring the destination alive, while color maps and clear, concise directions guide you in your travels. Now in its third edition, this guide is indispensable for any vacationer hoping to enjoy the region to its fullest.
Author : Kenneth Pletcher Senior Editor, Geography and History
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 2009-12-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615300287
Chronicles the history of human exploration, from the Silk Road travels and early exploration of the Atlantic Coastline to the age of discovery, the colonial exploration eras, and modern expeditions to the North and South Poles.
Author : Deborah Kohl Kremer
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 27,41 MB
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 158157908X
This comprehensive guide to the Bluegrass state offers hundreds of lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation recommendations, and includes coverage of Civil War battlefields, equine culture, and cultural gems. Unbridled majesty awaits you in the state of Kentucky! Celebrate native son Abraham Lincoln’s birthday; attend one of Kentucky’s signature equestrian events; or enjoy outdoor adventures like caving, hiking, and wildlife watching in this lush landscape. Tour the Bluegrass State with this comprehensive book in hand, letting lifelong resident Deborah Kremer be your guide.
Author : Frederick Albion Ober
Publisher :
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 30,77 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Bermuda Islands
ISBN :
