posted by admin on Feb 3
Editorial Reviews
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[A] must for anybody who takes along fly-fishing gear when traveling, or a fly-fisher newly transplanted in the region. — Art Lander Jr., Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY
When Trout Unlimited rated the 100 best trout streams in the United States, nine of its choices were in the southern Appalachians. In this updated second edition, veteran angler and writer Jimmy Jacobs takes you to these famous rivers and to many lesser-known waters in this five-state region. In preparing this guide, which now includes a chapter on the New River system of North Carolina, he drove more than 25,000 miles, hiked hundreds more, and consulted with state fisheries managers and knowledgeable local anglers to bring you the most thorough and reliable inside information available. Features include: 28 chapters on the regions major river systems; clear maps and detailed access information for each river and its productive tributaries; information on hatches and the most effective patterns for each stream; discussion of casting and wading conditions; coverage of adjacent regions, including the Cumberland Plateau of Kentucky and Tennessee and the Carolina foothills.
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posted by admin on Feb 2
Editorial Reviews
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world, Make the Most of Your Time on Earth is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture, white-knuckle adventures, and the world’s best beaches. From Intrepid travel adventures such as trekking to the source of the Ganges, cycling the Karokoram Highway and hiking Corsica’s GR20, to suggestions for the perfect places to stay- have you ever tried sleeping in a yurt in Inner Mongolia or chilled out at the Icehotel in Sweden? For amazing wildlife why not look for lemurs in Madagascar or go platypus-watching in Australia. Don’t forget the world’s most spectacular festivals including Queen’s Day in Amsterdam, Trinidad carnival and the camel fair in Pushkar. Whether you are tempted by living in an African village or tagging dolphins on the Spanish coast, there’s all manner of ethical travel experiences to keep those feet itching!
The very best things to see or do, and not before you die, but now.
About the Author
Hundreds of Rough Guides authors and contributors
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posted by admin on Feb 1
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This ultimate “physician’s desk reference” for travelers addresses the questions, anxieties, concerns, and desire for essential information that are common to seasoned and novice travelers alike. Peter Greenberg, best-selling author, trusted Today show travel editor, and the man that writer Paul Theroux calls “the liberator and defender of the traveling public,” offers an encyclopedic look at every aspect of the travel process, both domestically and internationally, from the true definition of travel terms to in-depth explanations of how things really work. Do you want to know which airline seats are the best and worst? How you can vacation in a lighthouse, a monastery, or even a converted prison? Which countries require you to get visas before you visit? Or won’t let you in even if you have a passport? Which airlines are the worst “bumping” offenders? How you can avoid hidden fees? The Complete Travel Detective Bible offers up answers to these questions and much more. Everything is cross-referenced and each chapter is filled with useful charts, lists, and diagrams, making for an easily accessible format. Greenberg, who has been to more than 146 countries, is an expert without equal at outplaying the travel industry at its own games, securing the best fares, accommodations, and service at the lowest possible prices. He shares every one of these hard-won, ingenious insider secrets in this book, making The Complete Travel Detective Bible the ultimate word on travel today.
About the Author
Peter Greenberg is the travel editor for NBC’s Today show and America Online. Considered the nation’s preeminent expert on travel, he is the author of The Travel Detective, Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective, The Traveler’s Diet, and The Travel Detective Flight Crew Confidential. He is also contributing editor for Men’s Health and Best Life, and his national weekly radio show is syndicated live across the U.S. on 130 stations and XM satellite radio. In those rare moments when he is not traveling, he lives in Los Angeles.
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posted by admin on Jan 28
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This new edition of The RV Handbook is for all types of RV enthusiasts - from a first-time buyer or renter to the most seasoned RV traveler. Packed with valuable information, checklists, photos, and charts, the guide tells you how to: buy an RV; avoid the single most common mistake novice RVers make; select a towing vehicle; avoid RV repair scams; benefit from technical trends in RV manufacturing; correct the bad towing habit that plagues even experienced RVers; and prevent explosive propane situations. With hundreds of proven RV tips, tricks, and techniques, this expanded handbook tells how to buy, maintain, and optimize RVs, saving both money and time.
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posted by admin on Jan 26
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Dominica, though diminutive, is one of the most naturally dramatic and beautiful islands of the Lesser Antilles. Self-proclaimed ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’, its verdant mountains, lush valleys and dense tropical rainforests are a delight for those looking to discover a Caribbean island that can still claim to be off the mass-tourism trail. Aside from nature lovers, this guide is ideal for explorers intent on experiencing the country’s rich culture and heritage, and for scuba-divers who want to discover some dramatic marine life and underwater topography. Dominica’s recent claim to fame includes being the location for the filming of Hollywood blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean.
About the Author
Paul Crask, together with his Dominican wife, have been visiting and exploring the island every year since 1993 and are now permanent residents there.
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posted by admin on Jan 24
Editorial Reviews
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An indispensable resource for getting more luxury for less when you travel. — Richard Woulfe, Cruise Marketing Group
It’s nice to see advice on how to travel inexpensively in style that doesn’t make you feel cheap. — Randy Curwen, Travel Editor, Chicago Tribune
Joel teaches you some of the best secrets to traveling with Travel Tips you can really use. — JohnnyJet.com
This book is a must for any traveler–full of invaluable information and tips. — Charlie Barrett, Travel Editor, Cable Radio Network
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This new edition of The Penny Pincher’s Passport to Luxury Travel provides readers with the secrets and wisdom necessary to travel first class on a tight budget. Engaging and entertaining true-life travel anecdotes demonstrate how the luxury travel experience is not impossible for most travelers, while, in down-to-earth, accessible language, the author tells travelers exactly what to do and not to do to travel in style. “Quick Tips” reinforce the most important information in each chapter, and “Key Points” provide a step-by-step summary at the each chapter’s end. Over 30 pages of appendices provide listings of toll-free numbers, comparison charts of airline, hotel, and car rental frequent-user programs, as well as relevant Internet sites and software programs.
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posted by admin on Jan 20
Editorial Reviews
From the urban hubs of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and excursions through historic war battlefields to hiking through scenic river towns, Moon Handbooks Pennsylvania is the guide to the best the Keystone State has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for casual walks and driving tours in Lake Erie, the Poconos, Gettysburg, and Amish Country, Moon Handbooks Pennsylvania gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
About the Author
Joanne Miller has been on the road since she was a child, traveling with her father to photograph parks for National Geographic Magazine. Living in Pennsylvania, she was permanently smitten with the beauty and history of the Keystone State. Research took 3 years and put 10,000 miles on the odometer. Joanne is the author of Moon Handbooks Chesapeake Bay and Moon Handbooks Maryland & Delaware
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posted by admin on Jan 20
Editorial Reviews
From the urban hubs of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and excursions through historic war battlefields to hiking through scenic river towns, Moon Handbooks Pennsylvania is the guide to the best the Keystone State has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for casual walks and driving tours in Lake Erie, the Poconos, Gettysburg, and Amish Country, Moon Handbooks Pennsylvania gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
About the Author
Joanne Miller has been on the road since she was a child, traveling with her father to photograph parks for National Geographic Magazine. Living in Pennsylvania, she was permanently smitten with the beauty and history of the Keystone State. Research took 3 years and put 10,000 miles on the odometer. Joanne is the author of Moon Handbooks Chesapeake Bay and Moon Handbooks Maryland & Delaware
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posted by admin on Jan 15
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Santella, a freelance writer for the New York Times, the New Yorker and Fly Rod & Reel magazine, offers 50 short takes on the ultimate fly-fishing destinations in this beautifully photographed and nicely packaged volume. Each locale comes recommended by an avid fisher; for example, the founder of Frontiers Travel, Mike Fitzgerald, and his son, also named Mike Fitzgerald, suggest fishing for Atlantic salmon at Laxa I Adaldal in Iceland. Fly-fishing instructor Cathy Beck leads Santella to the thrill of catching snook off Boca Paila in the Yucatan. And Sweetwater Travel founder Jeff Vermillion describes the excitement of fishing on the Ponoi River in Mongolia for taimen (”the world’s largest almonid, capable of reaching 70-plus inches in length and more than 100 pounds”). In Europe, Simon Gawesworth tells Santella about the trick to fishing brown trout on the River Test in Stockbridge, England, where wading is forbidden. The book also highlights more traditional (though no less exciting) trout fishing destinations, such as the Bighorn River in Montana and the Green River in Utah. With its elegant descriptions, gorgeous photos and practical information on accommodations and equipment, this book is a dream travel guide for avid fly-fishers.
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“Santella offers 50 short takes on the ultimate fly-fishing destinations in this beautifully photographed and nicely packaged volume…With its elegant descriptions, gorgeous photos and practical information, this book is a dream travel guide for avid fly-fishers.”-Publishers Weekly
“A lavishly photographed dreambook of the world’s top angling spots.”-Men’s Journal
“Everything dad needs to tackle his next trip.”-Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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posted by admin on Jan 15
Editorial Reviews
Perhaps no one loves trout as much as James Prosek, who by age 20 journeyed thousands of miles and through 49 states to depict in watercolors all 70 subspecies of North American wild trout at least four times for this definitive volume on the subject. He details the diversity and brilliant range of colors in the species with his paintings, which are accompanied by written snippets, including angling anecdotes, historical sketches and personal reminiscences. At the devastating rate that trout are being lost to hybridization, displacement and extinction, we should be thankful that Prosek’s obsession has led to this beautiful document of the species now, before it is too late.
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Who knows, if Prosek’s passion for fish continues unabated, 100 years from now, anglers may be giving charitable donations to the Prosek Society, as bird watchers now do to the Audubon Society. — Outdoor Life
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