Karen Brown's Pacific Northwest 2007


Book Description

The Pacific Northwest, a captivating corner of North America. Endless stretches of windswept sandy beaches, dense expanses of sylvan forests, dramatic river valleys, gently rolling hills and towering snow-capped volcanoes. Travel just north of the border to Victoria, Canada, visit the San Juan Islands, sample the cosmopolitan delights of Portland and Seattle. Experience America's Shakespeare Country--Ashland Oregon. Featuring nearly 100 hand-picked places to stay.




Karen Brown's California


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California, the Golden State, is fascinating with its diverse regions, dramatic scenery, exciting places to visit, and appealing places to stay. There is almost too much--it can be confusing. Not to worry, we have done your homework for you. Five detailed driving itineraries cover everything from beaches to wine tasting. Drive the beautiful California coast, ride a cable car in San Francisco, be awed by the grandeur of Yosemite, visit the sidewalk of stars on Hollywood Boulevard, and taste your way through the wine country while staying in boutique hotels, luxury resorts and lovely inns.




Karen Brown's Portugal


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From the hustle-bustle of New York with its delicatessens and Broadway shows through Washington, the nation's historic capital to the Jersey shore and the Virginias. Explore the antique stores of the Hudson River Valley, visit with the Amish and the Mennonites. Explore the Civil War battlegrounds in the Heritage States. Eleven exciting itineraries and over 150 places to stay.




Karen Brown's Mexico


Book Description

The perfect book for the well-heeled, independent traveler. Everything you need to know to plan a successful trip: drive your car, rent a car, travel by luxury bus. What to see and where to stay. Mexico is a dream destination: beautiful beaches, archaeological treasures, fascinating Colonial towns, colorful markets, breathtaking whale watching, butterfly reserves, fine golf courses, outstanding museums, delicious food, glorious cathedrals, and cosmopolitan cities. Beyond all these attractions Mexico offers a dazzling variety of accommodations from elegant city hotels to thatched-roof cottages on deserted beaches.




Karen Brown's Switzerland


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Travel by train, boat, bus or car visiting spectacular walled towns and dazzling mountain top villages. Rent a cow for the summer, hike beneath rugged mountain peaks, visit Switzerland's famous cheese and chocolate factories. Explore Geneva, Zurich and Lucerne. Places to stay from mountain chalets to elegant city hotels.




Karen Brown's Germany


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Take your pick: from the Black Forest to Berlin, cuckoo clocks to Lederhosen, castles of the Rhine to Dresden Palaces our itineraries guide you through the fascinating country that is Germany. Explore the northern beaches of Sylt, experience Oktoberfest and marvel at mad King Ludwig's castles. Over 135 places to stay including 12th century castles to a simple vintners house on the banks of the Mosel.




Karen Brown's Austria


Book Description

Austrian's warmth of welcome and their love of preserving the best of their heritage produces a wonderful travel experience. Many visitors see only Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck, all wonderful cities but this exquisite small country has much more to offer. This guide provides you with information on attractions both on and off the beaten track. Live like royalty in a hilltop castle, relax on the shores of the emerald-green Weissensee, ride a marvelous narrow-gauge train, slip into an ancient salt mine on a wooden slide, ski world-class slopes or wander over well-marked trails into hidden hamlets.




Karen Brown's Ireland


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Experience Dublin's fair city, kiss the Blarney stone, climb the Giant's Causeway and drive the Dingle Peninsula. Explore the Emerald Isle in all its glory with four detailed driving itineraries, and a walking tour of Dublin. Take time to stop at pubs, visit weavers, sample the best Irish whiskey, admire the skills of crystal cutters and traditional potters. Stay is a wide range of accommodation from traditional cottages to grand castles.




Karen Brown's Spain


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Exceptional places to stay & itineraries 2007.




Karen Brown's France Hotels


Book Description

Eat, sleep, and drink France-enjoying lovely scenery and unusual sights. Eleven itineraries from touring the chateaux of the Loire to exploring the hilltowns of Provence-we've got an itinerary for you. Over 200 magnificent places to stay: elegant chateaux, cozy inns, refined manors and elegant small hotels. Take full advantage of this opportunity to live France every minute, twenty-four hours a day.