Explorer's Great Destinations – serie
Visar alla böcker i serien Explorer's Great Destinations. Handla med fri frakt och snabb leverans.
38 produkter
38 produkter
Explorer's Guide The Shenandoah Valley & Mountains of the Virginias
Includes Virginia's Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains & West Virginia's Alleghenies & New River Region
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
379 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
With visitation levels that rival Orlando and New York City, the southern Appalachians draw a huge array of weekenders, adventurers, and long-term visitors. This book offers historical insight, outdoor adventure, and all the information most travelers need to plan and enjoy their journey. This guide also serves as an insider's handbook to the nine national parks, offering active travelers the best access points and trailheads for kayaking, biking, and hiking excursions. In addition, this comprehensive guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cabins; hundreds of dining reviews, from barbecue to four-star cuisine; up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, places of special value, and lodgings that accept pets.
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
West Texas is where deep blue mesas at the Big Bend and the plunging, layered walls of Palo Duro Canyon inspire awe; where off-the-beaten-path towns serve fine cuisine; where you can find a Picasso original hanging in a jailhouse museum; where views go on forever and millions of stars come out at night. Nowhere else has quite the allure that these cities, plains, and ranchlands have; this book is your guide to it all.Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.
321 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The island's name means "the land far out to sea." The guide means discovering Nantucket's seaswept charms. Written by a longtime visitor to this classic summer destination off the coast of New England, Explorer's Guide Nantucket: A Great Destination brings to life an extraordinary range of activities and events in this summer playground. Author Betty Lowry details the best places to enjoy Nantucket's renowned beach life, fantastic food, whaling museum, charming inns, and much more. A chapter on the island's fascinating history outlines its transformation from whaling capital of the world to a premier vacation mecca. With complete information on everything the traveler needs to know, Explorer's Guide Nantucket: A Great Destination is the perfect companion for day trippers, weekenders, and seasonal residents alike.
292 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A rich cultural landscape has grown from the natural splendor of the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, making it a favorite place for travelers of all types. This all-new edition of the original guide to the Berkshires includes information on history, transportation, accommodations, dining, arts, spa retreats, outdoor recreation, and shopping. It covers every corner of the Berkshires, from Great Barrington and Sheffield in the South to the northern towns of Williamstown and North Adamshome of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.Stay at the legendary Red Lion Inn and enjoy an evening of classical music at Tanglewood. Spend a night at a reasonably-priced B&B after a day of hiking the trails of Mt. Greylock. Experience a weekend retreat at the world-famous Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. With helpful maps and lodging and dining indexes to aid you, you won't find a more complete guide to the Berkshires.
Explorer's Guide Colorado's Classic Mountain Towns: A Great Destination
Aspen, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Vail & Winter Park
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
321 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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.
Explorer's Guide Galveston, South Padre Island & the Texas Gulf Coast: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
292 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include:Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more!A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundry mats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information.Maps of regions and locales.From the sea border with Mexico to the Louisiana shore, the coast of Texas is rich in history, recreation, and natural and architectural beauty and is a major destination for both Texans and non-Texans alike.
187 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
This book leaves no stone unturned. A complete guide that includes many wonderful sights not included in other travel books. The long history of celebrity association in Palm Springs is regaled in detail (including some juicy gossip)!Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect gateway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include these helpful features: chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; and maps of regions and locales.
184 kr
Tillfälligt slut
The attractions are varied enough to appeal to all ages and interests. Art galleries, museums, historic sites (colonial era through the Civil War), antiques, theaters, artisans at work, historic homes, hunting and fishing grounds, golf, white-water rafting, wineries, down-home cooking, Shawnee culture, and Mennonite traditions are just some of things that bring hordes of tourists and second-homeowners to this region each year. 100 black & white photos and maps, general, lodging, and restaurant indexes.
Explorer's Guide Big Sur, Monterey Bay & Gold Coast Wine Country: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
187 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The Central Coast is internationally recognized as one of the natural treasures of the West, offering craggy cliffs, ancient redwoods, and endless beaches to explore. This book, written by fourth- and fifth-generation Californians, takes travelers to some of the most sought-after destinations, including shops, inns, restaurants, and wineries known only to the locals until now. With a down-to-earth appreciation for their own stomping grounds, the authors write as enthusiastic guides, eager to share what they know and love about the region. Rich in detail, covering everything from the autumnal monarch butterfly migration to opera festivals, the best honky-tonk blues joints to fine dining steeped in tradition and elegance, this book homes in on an eclectic selection of what makes this strip of coastline one of the most desired destinations in the world.
Explorer's Guide Lake Tahoe & Reno
Includes California Gold Country & the Northern Sierra Nevada: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
307 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Also covering California Gold Country and the Northern Sierra Nevada, this savvy guide for upscale travels covers world-class ski resorts, casinos, and sought-after destinations and adventurous activities.
Explorer's Guide The Four Corners Region
Where Colorado, Utah, Arizona & New Mexico Meet: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
343 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
This Explorer's Great Destinations guidebook focuses on the Four Corners Region of the American Southwest, including parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah.
176 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Utilizing this complete guide will feel like you are getting a tour around the island from an old friend! Author Michele Bigley urges travelers to understand the impact of their footprint on this sacred and beautiful land.As with all Explorer's Great Destinations, the author provides unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews about lodging, food, attractions, culture, and recreation. With up-to-date maps and photos throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
187 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."—National Geographic Traveler. "A crisp and critical approach for travelers who want to live like locals."—USA Today. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include:Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more!A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundry mats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information.Maps of regions and locales.A thorough and expansive travel guide to the diverse activities, lodgings, and eateries that "Hotlanta" has to offer—a popular hub destination that receives more than 20 million visitors each year.
184 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Montreal & Quebec City is a user-friendly and lighthearted travel guide that offers local flavor on where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Includes more than 400 listings—travel essentials like tips on crossing the border and suggested walking tours.Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include:Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more!A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information.Maps of regions and locales.
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Includes information, activities, and hundreds of lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational recommendations organized by town. English also includes details on border and ferry crossings and general travel logistics.
292 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
With a strong focus on modern-day arts and music enclaves, as well as the storied sites where the blues got their start; hundreds of top-notch dining, lodging, and recreational recommendations; over one hundred illuminating photos and maps; and travel logistics, this is the most comprehensive guide to the region to-date.
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Guatemala delivers what adventurous travelers dream of: exotic birds and wildlife, world-class caving, whitewater rafting, zip-lining through the jungle, fascinating Mayan ruins, vibrant cities, and riotous indigenous festivals and markets. Like Guatemala itself, this guide combines the best in adventure, nature, and culture to create indelible travel memories.Author Conner Gorry is a solo woman traveler, and that translates into insightful text that keeps an eye on travel safety issues. Detailed itineraries offer invaluable, road-tested advice, while comprehensive history and information on Mayan culture imbue your trip with context and meaning. Gorry covers the top tourist destinations with the knowledge only experience can bring; she also emphasizes sustainable travel options that support local communities and minimize environmental impact. Including sections on health, language, and traveling with children—everything you need to have a fun, adventurous, safe, and authentic travel experience is right here.More than 100 photographs and detailed maps round out the information, providing everything you need to make the most of your visit.
Explorer's Guide Virginia Beach, Richmond and Tidewater Virginia
Includes Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Jamestown: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
289 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Explore this vital region—Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War battlefields, maritime history, Hampton Roads’ quadricentennial, and bird-watching opportunities in the region.
Explorer's Guide Santa Barbara & California's Central Coast: A Great Destination
Includes the Santa Ynez Valley
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
From the region’s laid-back beach towns to the jumble of Monterey’s Cannery Row, California’s Central Coast offers the most spectacular triptych of landscapes—surf, forests, and picturesque small towns—in the West. Includes coverage of the region’s vineyards, culinary gems, and coastal hideaways.
Explorer's Guide Myrtle Beach & South Carolina's Grand Strand: A Great Destination
Includes Wilmington and the North Carolina Low Country
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
308 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
This new guide covers both Myrtle Beach and its neighbors over the North Carolina border, including the fascinating seaports of Wilmington and Southport, a compact area that takes under three hours to drive from end to end but offers a wealth of different vacation options and activities.Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.
Explorer's Guide Baltimore, Annapolis & The Chesapeake Bay: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
416 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Once again, travel writer and longtime maryland resident Allison Blake surveys the Chesapeake Bay area and its distinctive lodgings, aquatic adventures, and tucked-away towns. In Explorer's Guide Baltimore, Annapolis & The Chesapeake Bay: A Great Destination, the new version of her well-loved guidebook The Chesapeake Bay Book, Blake has also thoroughly explored from Baltimore (the colorful old port city that anchors the northern end of the Bay), to Maryland's 300-year old capital, Annapolis (known as America's Sailing Capital), south to the Potomac River and the Eastern Shore and onto the Virginia border. This is Maryland's Chesapeake Bay plus iconic Tangier Island, located in Virginia. This expansive guide will give visitors and residents alike all the information they need to fully explore and enjoy the thousands of miles of shoreline, the towns and cities, and the adjoining countryside of this lovely and historically significant area.Whether you're interested in urban or outdoors adventures, oysters in a chic bistro of famous Maryland blue crabs on a paper-covered picnic table, pursuits like hiking, biking, boating, museum-hopping, or relaxing on a beach, Maryland's Chesapeake Bay has everything you're looking for.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 Chesapeake region has to offer. Includes: history, lodging, dining, culture, recreation, shopping, transportation and more! Previous editions of this guide were published under the title The Chesapeake Bay Book.
Explorer's Guide Granada, San Juan del Sur & Southwest Nicaragua: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Relax on broad Pacificbeaches surrounding thesurf town of San Juan delSur. Dine amidst Spanish Colonial Granada’selegant architecture.Explore dramatic Ometepe Island.This comprehensive guide covers it all,from nightlife in sultryManagua, Nicaragua’sunderrated capital, tonational parks protectingpristine crater lakes, fuming volcanoes, cool cloudforests, and sea turtlenesting grounds.
Explorer's Guide Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
379 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Imagine all the adventuresyou’ll have in Arizona—touring the mountainsand red deserts, seeingone spectacular naturalwonder after another: theGrand Canyon, OrganPipe Cactus NationalMonument...Discoverthe art galleries, museums,resorts, and cuisine thathelp make Phoenix andScottsdale such hot destinations.
Explorer's Guide Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach & Florida's Space Coast: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
343 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Visitors and residentsalike will enjoy exploringBrevard County, arecreational paradisewhere the high-tech spaceprogram exists alongsideamazing natural areas likethe Indian River Lagoonestuary—the most diversemarine estuary in the U.S.Comprehensive listingsmake this your mostinformative and entertaining vacation-planning tool.
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Discover historic missions, enjoy world-classdeep-sea fishing, gogolfing on courses withbeautiful ocean vistas, orsimply relax in a beachresort on the exotic Seaof Cortez—all within 1,000 miles of the United States. In this fully revised second edition, Kevin Delgado gives you all the information you need to enjoy your holiday in this wondrous destination!
197 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Honoluluresident Stacy Pope guidesyou to the best of Oahu’scafe´s and hotels, shoppinghotspots and hip nightclubs, museums and archaeological sites, and, ofcourse, its most stunningbeaches and hidden trails.To live like a local (evenfor a week!) and to fullyappreciate Hawaii’s uniqueculture, make this book your ultimate island companion.
Explorer's Guide Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo & Utah's High Country Resorts: A Great Destination
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
In this definitiveguide to Utah’s WasatchRegion, entertainmentabounds, from the ski slopesof Park City to the theatersof Salt Lake. Set against thestunning backdrop of theRockies’ impressive peaks,this region offers the perfectpairing of outdoor escapesand urban options—withconvenience, accessibility, and affordability.
197 kr
Tillfälligt slut
Unlike other guides, this book covers the entire Metroplex—some 110 communities across 10 counties. There’s so much to choose from, but Heymann and Prochnow help you find the best of the best. This imaginative guide provides a mix of high-end and budget choices to fit all travelers’ needs.
257 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
More than a million people visit Vancouver Island by air and sea each year, three quarters of them from outside Canada. Besides detailed coverage of Victoria, Eric Lucas gives wide-ranging context to the island’s culture, cuisine, and arts. There’s also a wealth of practical information to help you plan your stay in this land of natural wonders.
321 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
This guidebrings travelers up to date on the dizzying diversity of this tinyterritory. Packed with practical advice and inspiration, this new guide facilitates free-spirited journeys from reef to rainforest, waterfall to winding jungle trails.