Passport's Illustrated Guide to Vancouver & British Columbia

Travel

BAKER, CHRISTOPHER P.

Barker, Carol

Canada

Passport Books

Offers descriptions and travel tips to such natural environments as the Himalayan Mountains, Ngoronongoro Crater, and Tasmanian wilderness, and provides information on conservation and ecological issues.

World Travel: A Guide to International Ecojourneys (Nature Company Guides)

Science & Math

Holing, Dwight

Davidson, Ben

Jackman, Brian

Nature & Ecology

Time-Life Education

Today's on-the-move, independent travelers like the way these guides quickly capture the essence of a city, a country, or a region. Each guide features: Easy-to-read, two-page spreads A-Z information on places of interest Over 200 full-color photographs; full-color maps Walks, strolls, and car and bike tours Information on shopping, eating out, and night life Children's activities, budget tips Recommended attractions and hotels "Getting Away from it All"--off-the- beaten-track pleasures.

Passport's Illustrated Guide to Jamaica (Passport's Illustrated Guides)

Caribbean

Lonely Planet's guide to Jamaica details the island's lesser-known destinations along the southern and eastern coasts and the mountainous central highlands. Invaluable information on outdoor activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and climbing are covered. A wide range of accommodation options is provided, from resorts to village guest houses to hotels. of color photos. 30 maps.

Lonely Planet Jamaica (Serial)

Lonely Planet Publications

Lonely Planet Jamaica (Lonely Planet Jamaica, 2nd ed)

Lonely Planet

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 of Panama City, you move on to the Canal Zone and the central Caribbean, with world-class birding and rafting; Kuna Yala, administrated anonomously by indigenous Kuna people; the Darien, a biological Eden; and Central Panama, blessed with fine beaches, mountains, pre-Columbia sites, and important colonial architecture. Among the guide's special features are mapped walking and driving tours--including a walk around Panama City's Casco Antiguo and a drive across the Continental Divide; and special two-page entries on topics such as the Panama Canal and parrots and macaws. National Geographic and local experts provide insider tips on favorite or little known sites and events, and dozens of sidebars highlight experiences that show you how to truly get the most from your trip, including how to assist archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at Panama Viejo and white-water rafting in the Highlands. This comprehensive guide includes essential background information and the author's pick of hotels and restaurants. Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source, National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.

National Geographic Traveler: Panama, 3rd Edition

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Outdoor Cooking

National Geographic

From the storied capital of Bogotá to Medelín to the Amazon Basin, this guide to Colombia, South America, offers readers practical advice on planning your trip and explains the country in the context of its history, culture, cuisine, landscape, and flora and fauna. Acclaimed travel writer Christopher Baker explores the Eastern Highlands, the Caribbean Lowlands, the Western and Southern Highlands, the Pacific &amp; San Andrés, and Los Llanos &amp; the Amazon Basin. Contemporary editorial features and experiential sidebars highlight every aspect of life and every activity under the Colombian sun: how emeralds are mined and marketed, the history of pirates off Colombia’s shores, parrots and macaws, volcanoes, whale watching, and poison dart frogs. Gorgeous National Geographic photography and useful maps help you navigate your way around Colombia and its many landscapes: Take a walk through Bogotá’s historic Candelaria district, take a drive through coffee country, follow in the footsteps of Gabriel García Márquez, or enjoy a drive around San Andrés.

National Geographic Traveler: Colombia, 2nd Edition

Reference

This guide covers all the main towns and cities of the Dominican Republic, helping travelers negotiate one of the region's lesser-known destinations. Travel information tips for Santo Domingo, La Península de Samaná, and Cordillera Central are all updated for this latest edition. The book also includes detailed city walks and regional drives, complete with maps, booking information, and features on colonial architecture, shipwrecks, reefs, whale-watching, cave art, and cigar making. The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the ever growing trend toward experiential travel, providing inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. The guides provide information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online.

National Geographic Traveler: Dominican Republic, 3rd Edition

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

This unique homage to Cuba's astonishing wealth of antique cars is also a paean to the extraordinary people who keep their weary cacharros running with resourcefulness, ingenuity and great good humor. Full color.

Cuba Classics: A Celebration of Vintage American Automobiles

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

INTERLINK+BOOKS

An in-depth guide to both a country and a culture offers intelligent essays, sports information, lists of accomodations, shopping tips and much more, providing a thorough picture of an increasingly popular vacation destination. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Costa Rica Handbook (Moon Handbooks)

Central America

Moon Travel Handbooks

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