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Quiet Places Of Massacusetts: Country Rambles, Secuded Beaches, Backroad Excursions, Romantic Retreats [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Michael J. Tougias
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The author takes you through old-growth forests, across bubbling brooks, into dark, narrow chasms, and in search of the best village greens. Focusing on unspoiled places, he covers the state from the northern Berkshires and towns along the Housatonic River to the trails near spectacular Quabbin Reservoir and the rocky cost of Cape Ann. Each of the 16 trips details what you will see along the way, fascinating details of local history and where to find the cosiest B&Bs. (Published: 2003)
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A Traveler's Greece: Exploring the History and Culture of Mainland Greece [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by William J. Bonville
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This is not just another travel book. Nor is it your standard history book. It is a literary adventure that takes you exploring the history and culture that made Greece what it was and is. Call it history on the hoof, your personal discovery of a whole new kind of travel experience. Sit with Agamemnon in the palace chamber where he gathered his chiefs to plan the expedition against Troy. Stand on the knoll at Thermopylae where remnants of the Spartan three hundred were cut down by a storm of Per... more info>> (Published: 2005)
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A Traveler's Highway to Heaven: Exploring the History and Culture of Northern Spain on El Camino de Santiago [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by William J. Bonville
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This book is for travelers with a taste for history and an interest in how things they see got to be the way they are. What it is about is an exploration of what long tradition calls the Highway to Heaven, El Camino de Santiago--a motor-walking junket guided by that highway across Northern Spain. The history in this book focuses on the famed pilgrimage road, El Camino de Santiago, the Way of St. James. It is an ancient route that courses through rugged mountains and across often-desolate plains ... more info>> (Published: 2005)
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Alaska Highway Adventure Guide 4th edition [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Ed Readicker-Henderson
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The far north was once a land feared by many, traveled by few. Now it's the kind of place people travel hundreds of miles to visit. This quiet sanctuary of quiet rivers and lakes that come in all shades of blue and green, is also home to some of the most unusual wildlife in the Americas--caribou, bison, whales, musk oxen. This is the most detailed guide to traveling the Alaska Highway, a road that is a feat of engineering in itself. The authors detail all the major towns along the way from Briti... more info>> (Published: 2006)
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Autumn Rambles in New England [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Michael J. Tougias
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From Connecticut's "Quiet Corner" to the Berkshires of Massachusetts, from the Green Mountains of Vermont to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Hidden side-roads, hiking trails, shops, historic sites, festivals, quaint villages, cool streams, slect accommodations. (Published: 2000)
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Cruising the Eastern Caribbean: A Guide to the Ships & Ports of Call [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Diane Rapp
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A guide that is about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. The book offers an ideal mix of practical travel info along with activities. And the fun is for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information--history, culture, geography and climate--gives you a solid knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites a... more info>> (Published: 2005)
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Cruising the Mexican Riviera & Baja: A Guide to the Ships & Ports of Call [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Larry H. Ludmer
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The author tells how to find bargain rates, when to book and makes you aware of considerations for disabled travellers, solo cruisers and being aboard with young children. And it's not just the big boats. Walking tours at each port of call are supplemented by detailed port maps Ports of call include: Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Catalina Island, Ensenada, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, La Paz, Loreto, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Santa Rosalia. Embarkation cities (such as San Francisco, Monterey, ... more info>> (Published: 2005)
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Cruising the Southern & Western Caribbean: A Guide to the Ships & Ports of Call [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Larry H. Ludmer
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A companion guide to "Cruising the Eastern Caribbean", this book offers comprehensive coverage of vessels in the region and what they offer--service, cabin details, amenities, passenger/crew ratio, dining options and itineraries. The guide covers: Aruba, The Bahamas (Freeport, Nassau), Belize, Bonaire, Grand Cayman, Colombia, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica (Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Kingston), Mexico (Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Costa del Maya, Progreso/Merida), Trini... more info>> (Published: 2006)
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Diving the Virgin Islands [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Lynn Seldon
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Aimed at the dive traveler, this book takes you to the best places the islands have to offer, both above and under the water. There are vivid descriptions of the dive sites and each one profiled is chosen for its visual appeal, marine life or the challenge it offers. The depth, strength of currents, accessibility, marine life you will encounter, level of experience required and special points of interest are covered. A special section covers medical and travel insurance for divers. (Published: 2003)
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Hawaii: A Walker's Guide [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Rod Smith
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A practical guide to the most scenic walks on the Hawaiian islands. Walks range from easy strolls of a few hours to multi-day excursions where blankets and sleeping bags are needed. Each hike is graded for difficulty and most are suitable for families. All sights along the way are described, including historical building and natural features. (Published: 2005)
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Hawaii: Extreme Adventures [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Brad Olsen
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Feel the heat as you trek over active volcanoes in Volcanoes National Park. Get back to nature on a secluded fern grotto swimming trip. Explore the rainforest on your way to hidden lagoons where you can bathe sans clothing. Scuba dive in undiscovered caves. Kayak your way around deserted offshore islands. Paraglide from Popoli State Park, at 6,400 feet, down to the beaches. You can do it, and Brad Olsen shows you how. Includes extreme mountain biking, trekking, snowboarding, surfing, hang-glidin... more info>> (Published: 2000)
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Lucky Dog: The True Story of a Little Mexican Street Dog Who Goes International [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Christie Shary
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The humorous, heart-warming and adventurous true story of love, friendship and survival, as only an endearing little Mexico City street dog named Lucky could tell it. A yellow mutt with more stamps in his passport than most Americans, he's considered winner of the 'doggie lotto' by all who meet him. (Published: 2009)
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The Great American Wilderness: Touring America's National Parks [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by Larry H. Ludmer
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Fifty of the nation's most spectacular parks covered in staggering detail. From Acadia to Yellowstone, these parks have been selected as the most scenic in the US. And Larry Ludmer tells you everything you need to know about them. Candid evaluations steer you to the best sections of each park, including those hidden sections rarely visited by the mass of people in summer. Ludmer offers valuable tips on how to avoid the crowds (by visiting early in the morning, mid-week), where to take lunch (des... more info>> (Published: 2006)
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Traveler's Two Sicilies: Exploring the History and Culture of Southern Italy and Sicily [Kindle Compatible (MOBI)]
by William J. Bonville
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Travel at its best meets culture and its history first hand at street level on shoeleather. These Sicilian walks meet that criterion. Take this book in hand. Use it to enjoy a unique travel experience. Let it guide you through a region that for millennia lent primary impulses to world history while sorting out a destiny of its own. The Two Sicilies even today are a world apart in mood. Europe seems left behind. The feel of the place is that different. Imagine a cultural recipe that blends the fl... more info>> (Published: 2005)
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