Product Description: Anthony Trollope (1815-82) was a prolific English Victorian writer, famous for work such as the 'Chronicles of Barsetshire', and his satirical masterpiece The Way We Live Now. He wrote forty-seven novels as well as several travel books and numerous short stories...read more

Product Description: "Very useful for transportation, architecture, local, and comprehensive collections. Highly recommended." -- Choice "If you own only one lighthouse book, this is the one to buy." -- Great Laker This comprehensive, full-color encyclopedia features more than 650 lighthouses located on all five of the Great Lakes...read more

Covers booking procedures, schedules, onboard etiquette, rail itineraries, on-train accommodations, and floor plans for coach and sleeping cars

Product Description: DogFriendly.com is used by millions of people annually for pet travel information. This latest version of the winner of ForeWord Magazine's Pet Book of the Year lists over 20,000 pet-friendly places including hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, attractions, outdoor restaurants, shopping centers, beaches and off-leash parks in all of the United States and Canada...read more

Product Description: Each year, more than a million Canadians, affectionately dubbed "Snowbirds," migrate to southern climes to enjoy warm weather and sandy beaches. The strong Canadian dollar is making the trip more affordable and attractive than ever...read more

Product Description: The America of everyone's dreams, the land of fabulous natural treasures and breathtaking landscapes that stretch to the horizon, is illustrated in this book, from the lens and pen of one of the very best contemporary photographers, Galen Rowell.

Product Description: Where to eat, play, and stay in America's scenic and historic Northeast

Product Description: This engaging guide to women's travel is perfect for the growing number of women—young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed—who are hitting the road. The guide covers everything from fabulous birthday getaways to the best places to heal, shop, and bond with friends and family...read more

Product Description: The History of the American West Collection is a unique project that provides opportunities for researchers and new readers to easily access and explore works which have previously only been available on library shelves. The Collection brings to life pr

Product Description: The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best Of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide."The Globetrotter Travel Map of the United States of America" has been specifically designed as guides to both the physical and the political country...read more

Originally published 1845, this is one of the most collectible books about California and the Westward movement. The book is rich with practical information about how to go and what to bring, but it is even richer in describing the sights to be seen along the way. The book was an important reason why many pioneers chose California as a destination. It was also the guidebook used by the Donner Party on their fateful journey! Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pierides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Product Description: Answering the difficult questions that today's adventurous travelers ask-where's the best place for a beach holiday in March? What are my options if June is the only time I can take a holiday? I'm getting married in November, where would be the perfect place for a honeymoon?-this is the perfect book for anyone planning a vacation or a longer adventure...read more

Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series.

Product Description: America’s #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. • More annually updated guides than any other series • 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides • Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries • Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design Frommer's Bermuda 2008 is the only guide you'll need to plan the perfect trip to Bermuda...read more

Product Description: Now Russell Olsen’s best-selling collections featuring Route 66 filling stations, main streets, motor courts, cafés, campgrounds, honky-tonks, truck stops, and barbecue joints as they appeared both in their heyday and today is available in one package...read more

Product Description: Furnishing an intimate look inside some of the most spectacular inns and bed-and-breakfasts in North America, this attractive coffee-table book explores a wide range of fantastic vacation destinations. Capturing the quality establishments through vivid photography and enjoyable editorial, travel enthusiasts will discover the personality and charm of each retreat...read more

This completely updated and expanded guide to tiki culture in North America and abroad lists, describes, and reviews every known tiki bar, Polynesian restaurant, and other site of interest to fans of “Polynesian Pop.” From tiki godfathers such as Edgar Leeteg and Don the Beachcomber to contemporary tiki artists like Shag and Bosko, this resource covers all things tiki in prose that is witty, entertaining, and essential for anyone who has ever stepped up to a bar, glanced up at the pufferfish hanging from the ceiling, and ordered a Singapore Sling. An expanded offering of recipes for classic cocktails, a larger glossary of tiki terms, and more resources for buying tiki goods and artifacts are included in this revised edition. Reminiscences of famous points of interest that have closed are provided for the completist, for historical perspective, and for those seeking information on the current status of a favorite tiki site.

Product Description: With over 40 million visitors a year, New York City is one of America's most popular travel destinations. "The Everything Family Guide to New York City, 3rd Edition" is a one-stop resource to getting around quickly, affordably, and safely...read more

Product Description: This revised and updated comprehensive travel guide examines North America’s most sacred sites for spiritually attuned explorers. Important archaeological, geological, and historical destinations from coast to coast are exhaustively examined, from the weathered pueblos of the American Southwest and the medicine wheels of western Canada to Graceland and the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr...read more

Product Description: Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. While you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination...read more

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Product Description: Chronicling the author’s 10,000-mile “Great Lakes Circle Tour,” this travel memoir seeks to answer a burning question: Is there a Great Lakes culture, and if so, what is it? Largely associated with the Midwest, the Great Lakes region actually has a culture that transcends the border between the United States and Canada...read more