The ultimate travel guide to the USA and Canada To travel in North America is to face a delicious quandary: over these vast spaces, with so many riches from glittering cities to eccentric small towns and heart-stoppingly beautiful mountains and plains, how to experience as much as possible in limited time? One answer is the quick hit, a jam-packed adventure that delivers a full sense of a single place’s opportunities and personalities over a well-plotted two-night stay. The New York Times has been offering up dream weekends with practical itineraries in its popular weekly "36 Hours" column since 2002. The many expert contributors, experienced travelers, and accomplished writers all have brought careful research, insider's knowledge, and a sense of fun to hundreds of cities and destinations, always with an eye to getting the most out of a short trip. Want to read what Sam Sifton suggests in his beloved borough of Brooklyn, or David Carr advises in Minneapolis, Mark Bittman in Death Valley, or Ariel Kaminer in Lower Manhattan? Here is where to do it, with full-color photographs to entice you and handy maps to guide you. In this book, the Times and TASCHEN bring together updated and new versions of "36 Hours" columns in 150 U.S. and Canadian locations, from the great urban centers on everyone’s travel list to surprising locales with undiscovered character and charm. The paths lead to fashionable clubs in Manhattan, blues joints in the Mississippi Delta, architectural treasures tucked in the Pennsylvania hills, the French America of Quebec, the seaside cliffs and Hollywood cool of California, and well beyond. For a taste of adventure and a veritable journey throughout the continent, explore 36 Hours in America. * 150 North American destinations, from metropolitan hot spots to unexpected hideaways * Practical recommendations for over 600 restaurants and 450 hotels * Color-coded tabs and ribbons bookmark your favorite cities in each region * Nearly 1,000 photos, most of them from The New York Times archive * Small enough to throw in your suitcase, big enough to enjoy from your favorite reading chair * All stories have been updated and adapted for this volume by Barbara Ireland, a veteran Times travel editor * New illustrations by Times illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli of Milan, Italy * Easy-to-reference indexes * Detailed city-by-city maps pinpoint every stop on your itinerary 

The 1,000 Places to See books are pleasurable, inspiring, wondrous, a best-selling phenomenon and, yes, practical: Announcing the updated edition of 1,000 Places to See in the USA&Canada Before You Die, The New York Times No. 1 bestseller. Because USA&Canada is not only a wish book but also a guide, this information, including phone numbers, Web addresses, and more, is now completely revised and updated. For travel season, for long summer weekends, for whenever the mood strikes to pack up the car and set out to discover a new piece of America (and Canada!), 1,000 Places to See in the USA&Canada is a map to all the unique and wonderful places just around the corner: Sail the Maine Windjammers out of Camden. Explore the gold-mining trails in Alaska’s Denali wilderness. Collect exotic shells on the beaches of Captiva. Play tennis the way it was meant to be—on grass—at the lavish Victorian Newport Casino. Take a barbecue tour of Kansas City—Arthur Bryant’s to Gates to Snead’s. There’s the ice hotel in Quebec, the stalacpipe organ in Virginia, out-of-the-way Civil War battlefields, dude ranches and cowboy poetry readings, and what to do in Louisville after the Derby’s over.More than 150 places are highlighted as family-friendly, and indices in the back organize the book by subject—wilderness, dining, beaches, world-class museums, sports, festivals, and more.

Since 1949, The Bible of North Country Travel! Delivering more information for traveling in Alaska and Northwest Canada than any other source. Updated annually, don't hit the road without it!

The 2012 Woodall’s North American Campground Directory has been completely updated from the 2011 edition, with over 300,000 changes and updates. The 2012 Edition includes complete listing information for over 14,000 locations including both public and privately owned campgrounds and RV parks.  Plus, new for 2012, Woodall’s notes parks that take the AAA discount, as Woodall’s is the exclusive provider of campground information to 52 million AAA members.  Each 2012 cover notes that Woodall’s is the official Directory of NASCAR as well. Woodall’s 2012 edition includes parks that meet our strict “green” criteria and now includes full color state and provincial maps for every state and province. Here’s what’s inside the 2012 edition:·       At-a-glance charts which tell if a campground welcomes big-rigs, is Internet-friendly (including wi-fi info) and allows pets         Complete Green RVing information for campgrounds and RV parks·        GPS coordinates and physical addresses for many campgrounds·        Full color maps for every state and province·        Over 14,000 locations·        Exclusive Woodall’s “One-Tank Trips” editorial which features over 70 all-new RV trips for campers to enjoy across North America·       ·        Privately-owned campgrounds are rated and inspected with Woodall’s strict 5W-5W rating system·        Rules of the Road for every state and province, plus special information for RVers crossing into Canada·        Over 2000 pages cover the U.S., Mexico and Canada Campground and RV park listings include facility and recreation descriptions, including driving directions, camping fees, seasonality, full campground contact information, pet restrictions, discounts, site RV capacity, handicap accessibility, internet access at sites, and much more. Woodall’s is the Campground Directory most commonly sold in Bookstores and camping retailers around the United States and Canada.

Packed with more color photographs (380) and detailed, color maps (80) than any other parks guidebook on the market, this handy, practical, guide, completely updated for the 2012 edition, offers comprehensive information on the crown jewels of the national park system--the 58 scenic national parks that conserve and protect the flora and fauna in some of our nation's last wilderness areas. This guide helps travelers design custom trips, depending on the time and interests they have.   The parks are grouped region by region so that vacationers can plan trips to one or more central location. Each chapter is introduced by a map and a geographical profile, followed by the parks in alphabetical order. Individual parks start with a portrait of the natural wonders available, their history, and the ecological setting and stresses they face. A practical "How to Get There" follows with suggestions on when best to visit and a "How to Visit" section with advice on which activities to engage in, how much time to provide for each, and how to savor the beauty of the place. After the descriptions, each park has an "Information&Activities" page with detailed visitor information, including the location of the visitor centers, the fees, pet guidance, special advisories, camping, and lodging details. Suggested brief, nearby excursions are provided to encourage the traveler to explore beyond the park boundaries.   This update includes the lastest information on the 2009 Tsunami which devistated America Samoa National Park, information on road changes that resulted from the recent flooding in Olympic National Park, and changes in Arches National Park, including the collapse of Wall Arch in late 2008. The new edition also has 200 new photos by noted nature photographer Phil Schermeister. These pictures, many of which have never been published before, reflect the beauty and grandeur of our national treasures, while the accompanying text, written by experienced National Geographic writers who have traveled the parks, is full of personal, useful, and practical information.

Meticulously researched and beautifully written by a South African native, Frommer's South Africa, 5th Edition, should be the discerning reader's only guide to a memorable trip to southern Africa. The book includes coverage of the lion-rich reserves of Botswana and the wonders of Victoria Falls. It offers complete information on safaris, from what to wear to the top game lodges to  tips from professional trackers. But there's so much more: An exploration of Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, surrounded by mountains and sea, and the nearby picturesque Winelands country;Whale-watching and eating seafood on the Western Cape;Walking through carpets of flowers in Namaqualand plains after the first spring rains;Rafting or surfing the churning waters of the Zambezi River.Frommer's South Africa, 5th Edition, gives you all that and much more, from the best places to stay and eat to expert advice on getting there, getting around, and having the trip of a lifetime!

Banff and the Canadian Rockies are one of the country's most popular destinations, drawing more visitors each year. Filled with inspiring sight-seeing opportunities and recreational activities, this destination offers something for everyone. Pamper yourself at a luxury or day spa, soak in the hot springs, and breathe the fresh alpine air. Looking for adventure? Try whitewater rafting, walking on a glacier, dog sledding, or climbing a Rocky Mountain peak. Discover one of Banff's western saloons, or enjoy a live performance at the Banff Centre. Shop at designer boutiques and discover the history of the region at one of several museums or historical landmarks.Frommer's Banff&the Canadian Rockies Day by Day will guide readers through their multitude of choices quickly and with an insider's knowledge of the one-of-a-kind experiences that abound. With hundreds of color photos, dozens of annotated maps and walking tours, hiking guides, thematic tours for every taste and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, camp, shop, and have fun, this book is a must have for any visit to the Rockies.

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