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posted by admin on Jan 24

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Today show travel editor Greenberg (The Travel Detective) is determined to get travelers the best hotel rooms and perks for the least amount of money, whether they’re staying at a Holiday Inn or a Ritz-Carlton. His advice covers everything from how to tip, snag a nice room and make friends with the concierge to ordering room service and childproofing a room. His advice is a choppy mix of the valuable (e.g., a hotel’s Web site isn’t always the best place to find the lowest rate), the commonsensical (e.g., beware the charges that may be incurred for merely opening a mini bar), the gutsy (e.g., ask if there’s a handicapped-accessible room available when arriving at a hotel—even if you’re not handicapped—since those rooms are larger), the far-fetched (e.g., if room service won’t bring a specific dish, call the hotel dining room and ask them to deliver what you want via room service) and the paranoid (e.g., hotels that have in-room safes aren’t trustworthy). All the same, Greenberg’s chatty humor and use of detailed anecdotes will be appreciated by both jet-setters and those just beginning their travels
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Indispensable information for away-from-home lodging, from the author of the New York Times bestseller The Travel Detective

In Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective, America’s best-known and most trusted travel authority reveals the insider knowledge that can make every hotel stay as comfortable as (and sometimes even more cost-efficient than) home. With his incomparable access and nose for news, Peter Greenberg shares the secrets that people who know hotels—managers, maids, reservation clerks, bellhops, chefs, and maintenance guys—don’t want you to know about value, service, safety, security, and cleanliness. Tips include:

• How to tell if your room is really clean
• What never to order from room service
• The real way to prevent hotel crime
• How to beat excessive hotel phone charges
• The exact rooms where headline-making events took place

Drawn from the author’s experiences as both an investigative reporter and a constant traveler, Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective is an essential guide to everything from luxury resorts to motels, from airport hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to outrageous (and often secret) alternatives to hotels.

Order Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective: Insider Tips on Getting the Best Value, Service, and Security in Accommodations from Bed-and-Breakfasts to Five-Star Resorts: Peter Greenberg form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 23

Editorial Reviews

Text approaches geography from a travel industry perspective. Focuses on matching visitors to services and destinations, and makes reading about destinations fun. Uses two-color highlighting, lists, headings, subheadings, graphs, tables, photos, and application activities to clarify and reinforce information. For travel students. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover. DLC: Tourism.

About the Author
Marc Mancini is a Professor of Travel with the West Los Angeles College. He is the author of Selling Destinations, Conducting Tours and Cruising a guide to the Cruise Line Industry. All three texts are market leaders in their respective fields. Marc Mancini has been awarded Educator of the Year by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators. He publishes regularly in Travel weekly and Travelage West and is a well known and regular speaker at Travel Trade conferences.

Order Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional: Marc Mancini form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 23

Editorial Reviews

Text approaches geography from a travel industry perspective. Focuses on matching visitors to services and destinations, and makes reading about destinations fun. Uses two-color highlighting, lists, headings, subheadings, graphs, tables, photos, and application activities to clarify and reinforce information. For travel students. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover. DLC: Tourism.

About the Author
Marc Mancini is a Professor of Travel with the West Los Angeles College. He is the author of Selling Destinations, Conducting Tours and Cruising a guide to the Cruise Line Industry. All three texts are market leaders in their respective fields. Marc Mancini has been awarded Educator of the Year by the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators. He publishes regularly in Travel weekly and Travelage West and is a well known and regular speaker at Travel Trade conferences.

Order Selling Destinations: Geography for the Travel Professional: Marc Mancini form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 21

Editorial Reviews

Review

2006 Lowell Thomas Award, “Best Travel Guidebook of the Year”
In bestowing its Gold award, the Society of American Travel Writers said the Caribbean book was “… astoundingly organized. (It) will answer virtually any question about the Caribbean that a traveler might ask. The contents as well as the sections called What’s Where, Island Finder, If You Like and If You Want help readers get oriented. The island sections are consistently organized so that they can be scanned for information or enjoyably read. A lot of great information is packed into this book.”

Preparing for your trip to the Caribbean is all about choices: Which island is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, family-friendly vacation, or sizzling late-night parties? What are the top all-inclusive resorts, local inns, or luxury villas? Where can you take a night kayaking tour through a bioluminiscent bay?

LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2008 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.

Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:

Island Finder:
A straight-forward, concise overview of every major island, including comparative ratings in terms of cost (high and low seasons), best beaches, dining, shopping, night-life, golf, casinos, diving & snorkeling, eco-tourism, and family-fun.

“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2009 edition!

Hotel/Resort Chart:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenitites, and the distinctive character of lodging on every island.

Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!

Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Caribbean guide is updated EVERY year–it’s the most accurate book available!

Order Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 (Fodor’s Gold Guides): Fodor’s form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 21

Editorial Reviews

Review

2006 Lowell Thomas Award, “Best Travel Guidebook of the Year”
In bestowing its Gold award, the Society of American Travel Writers said the Caribbean book was “… astoundingly organized. (It) will answer virtually any question about the Caribbean that a traveler might ask. The contents as well as the sections called What’s Where, Island Finder, If You Like and If You Want help readers get oriented. The island sections are consistently organized so that they can be scanned for information or enjoyably read. A lot of great information is packed into this book.”

Preparing for your trip to the Caribbean is all about choices: Which island is ideal for a romantic honeymoon, family-friendly vacation, or sizzling late-night parties? What are the top all-inclusive resorts, local inns, or luxury villas? Where can you take a night kayaking tour through a bioluminiscent bay?

LOOK INSIDE FOR AN INNOVATIVE, NEW TRAVEL GUIDE!

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to use, Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 remains the best resource for organizing your trip to these rich and varied islands. Our 2008 edition also flaunts exclusive, new features including indispensable, customized tools for planning a tropical vacation, in addition to rich photography that illustrates the distinctive culture of each island. Plus, not only will you read the expert advice of our professional travel writers, but you’ll also review recommendations from everyday travelers like yourself, in our new “Word of Mouth” features throughout the book. Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 is designed so that you spend less time researching and more time relishing what lies ahead on your dream vacation.

Plan a perfect island getaway, with these new features:

Island Finder:
A straight-forward, concise overview of every major island, including comparative ratings in terms of cost (high and low seasons), best beaches, dining, shopping, night-life, golf, casinos, diving & snorkeling, eco-tourism, and family-fun.

“Word of Mouth” from Fodors.com:
Read what fellow travelers are saying about their favorite places to explore and unwind, featured throughout the book. Then, when you return from your trip, share your opinions on Fodors.com and they may get published in our 2009 edition!

Hotel/Resort Chart:
Simple charts summarize prices, amenitites, and the distinctive character of lodging on every island.

Photos and Maps:
Unique photos throughout illustrate the history and local activities, while brand-new topographical maps designate sights, beaches, dive sites, restaurants, island-to-island ferries, and more!

Always Up-to-date:
Fodor’s Caribbean guide is updated EVERY year–it’s the most accurate book available!

Order Fodor’s Caribbean 2008 (Fodor’s Gold Guides): Fodor’s form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 19

Editorial Reviews

Moon Tahoe provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can’t miss sights, attractions, and restaurants in and around Tahoe, while including the best lesser-known and local hotspots. With firsthand experience and honest insight, author Ann Marie Brown provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Check out Ann Marie’s fun and creative travel suggestions to help plan your perfect trip including, Best of Lake Tahoe, Non-Skier’s Winter Wonderland, The Peak Bagger, Summertime Family Fun, and Adrenaline Junkie.
Find out about skiing at Squaw Valley, staying at South Shore, dining in Tahoe City, hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, and golfing by the lake. Moon Tahoe gives you the tools for an entirely uncommon, more personal, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.

Order Moon Tahoe (Moon Handbooks): Ann Marie Brown form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 19

Editorial Reviews

Moon Tahoe provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can’t miss sights, attractions, and restaurants in and around Tahoe, while including the best lesser-known and local hotspots. With firsthand experience and honest insight, author Ann Marie Brown provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Check out Ann Marie’s fun and creative travel suggestions to help plan your perfect trip including, Best of Lake Tahoe, Non-Skier’s Winter Wonderland, The Peak Bagger, Summertime Family Fun, and Adrenaline Junkie.
Find out about skiing at Squaw Valley, staying at South Shore, dining in Tahoe City, hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, and golfing by the lake. Moon Tahoe gives you the tools for an entirely uncommon, more personal, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.

Order Moon Tahoe (Moon Handbooks): Ann Marie Brown form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

Forty million licensed fishermen in the U.S. can’t be wrong: fishing is a national pastime! Fishing for fish and fishing for men have many parallels which are explored in this gift book aimed at anglers. And they can even read it . . . while fishing!

Order Hooked For Life: Jimmy Houston form Amazon.

posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
You’re quietly working that favorite stream that you thought was your secret place when suddenly a fellow fisherman walks up noisily out of nowhere, accompanied by his large dog cavorting in the water. The movement unsettles the stream and the noise spooks the fish you were stalking. Does your anger end in rod rage? Has the stranger violated unwritten rules of etiquette that govern the sport? Master instructor Topping addresses such questions in this witty and wise collection about rules of the rod. Covering topics ranging from fishing salt-water flats to rules regarding boats, guides and international etiquette, she emphasizes that throughout history, civility and common sense have ruled the rod. Thus, in 1496 Dame Juliana Berners admonished anglers not to “fish in any poor man’s private waters without his permission and his goodwill,” while Topping’s own dos and don’ts include “wade quietly and slowly in company” and “don’t whoop and carry on when you hook a fish.” Though somewhat repetitive (because the rules all boil down to courtesy), Topping’s collection should serve as helpful, informative reading for avid anglers. Photos.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The do’s and don’t’s of angling etiquette.

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posted by admin on Jan 14

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Using a new line with the old formula of the trout fishing-road trip memoir, DiBenedetto, an editor at Field & Stream magazine, creates an original debut about striped bass fishing. Following the fall migration from Maine to North Carolina, the author captures the fish’s rich history, which has seen it go from being one of America’s premiere game fish to near extinction, and its present state as the prime example of how a fish population can rebound thanks to the joint efforts of fishermen, conservationists and politicians. The combination of history and science fleshes out the fishing scenes and makes the book more than a young man’s romp down the coast. Adding to the local flavor at each stop is the cast of characters, some salty and some sweet, who accompany and guide DiBenedetto on his journey. Eschewing trite euphemisms for fresh interpretations of the natural world (”this wad of baitfish spinning like a disco ball”), DiBenedetto is both informative and entertaining. The imaginative language combined with forays into the uncharted waters of atypical sports like spearfishing, underwater videography and skishing (think ocean fishing without the boat) brings an adventuresome, open-minded attitude that much fishing literature lacks. Written during the fall of 2001, the book’s high point is DiBenedetto and his young nephew’s trip to New York Harbor when “a cloud still emanated” from ground zero. Fun and refreshing, DiBenedetto’s book will hook fishermen and may even net its share of landlubbers as well. Illus., map.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
A story of the road, rod, and reel, this chronicle covers the author’s fishing trip in 2001, which took him from Maine to North Carolina. DiBenedetto sought the striped bass on its autumnal migration southward, seeking not only the fish but also the subculture it inspires. He persuaded guides of local renown to show him around their fishing haunts. Ocean bass fishing turns out to be many things: obsessive, competitive, and equipped with etiquette one breaches at one’s peril–cross a surf caster’s line and you’re dead. At one point, the author expresses concern that he might not survive a night of “skishing,” in which one swims away from shore to fish the striper. He enters the Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby on Martha’s Vineyard; tours the clubhouse of the Cuttyhunk Fishing Association, a Gilded Age hangout for wealthy devotees of the striped bass; and soaks up the urban ambience of fly-fishing. With background on the fish’s environmental ups and downs, DiBenedetto’s account will be of most interest to anglers. Gilbert Taylor
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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