Forty in-depth reviews of travel series, spanning hikes in national parks to a perfect day in Positano. To help manage selection, we provide full bibliographic data for 533 individual titles that make up this series review, along with a downloadable spreadsheet of every title sortable by BISAC.
Forty in-depth reviews of travel series, spanning hikes in national parks to a perfect day in Positano. To help manage selection, we provide full bibliographic data for 533 individual titles that make up this series review, along with a downloadable spreadsheet of every title sortable by BISAC.
This driving guide series, published by Countryman, is perhaps best used by readers who live in or adjacent to the states covered by each title, as the road trips detailed here are lengthy and require significant driving to reach start locations. Out-of-state travelers planning a trip will still find useful information and will be able to identify a loop or a shorter trip if they want to spend some of their time driving across the landscape. The books begin with a map detailing each of the numerous trips and their locations before devoting several pages to the details of each suggested drive. Practical information, such as estimated length, estimated time, and key highlights, is provided at the top of each drive. Then follow narrative descriptions with commentary on the landscape, history, surroundings, food and lodgings, and the authors’ experience of the trip itself. Frequent use of first- and second-person perspective and memoiristic accounts from the authors driving each tour give the series a decidedly personal, casual tone. Following each tour are a few suggestions for places to eat, stay, and visit. VERDICT A good choice for local collections or for regional interest, but libraries with limited budgets can skip buying the series in full.
Lohmann, Bill. Backroads & Byways of Virginia: Drives, Day Trips, & Weekend Excursions. 3rd ed. (Backroads & Byways). Countryman. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781682688670. 288p. $22.99. Travel
This series is arguably the best option for travelers eager to dive deep into the details of a destination’s history, architecture, and art. Published by Blue Guides Limited of London and focused on one city per year, the guides each start with a time line of the city’s history. For example, this year’s offering about London begins in 55–54 BC, when Julius Caesar invaded the area, and ends with 2023, when King Charles III was crowned. Each section notes three highlights of the featured area, but the core of the book is its straightforward text about the city’s past, present, and future. Key players are profiled too. There is a lot of text, but it’s structured to give readers bite-size chunks of information, and the writing style makes for easy reading. Color photos, illustrations, an extensive index, and even some floor plans are the costars of this resource, along with pointer boxes that take readers to the back of the book, where they will find easy-to-navigate color maps. While the historical context of each destination is the real feature of the series, a short section called “Practical Information” also gives basic guidance on how to get around the city and where to eat. VERDICT With more text than most travel series, this resource can be studied before and during readers’ trips. It is ideal for self-guided explorations.
Barber, Emily & others. Blue Guide London. 19th ed. (Blue Guides). Blue Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781916568013. pbk. 640p. $29.95. Travel
What’s different about this series is that it covers destinations that other guides ignore. The books begin with background about the travel spot and practical information for a wide variety of trip-takers, from people with disabilities to people traveling with children. As with other travel guides, these books spend considerable time noting sights to see, the area’s cultural observances and traditions, activities, best places to stay, eat, and drink, suggested itineraries, historical aspects, common wildlife and plants, and much more. Notable highlights of this series are its color pictures featured at the beginning and sprinkled throughout, and the “Don’t Miss” and “Work and Study” sections, which are filled with highly readable and useful information. VERDICT This is the series to give to readers who want to go to places that many travelers skip. As overtourism continues to make news, these guides are perfectly on point.
Bird, Angela & Murray Stewart. The Vendee: With Nantes & Pornic, plus La Rochelle and the Ile de Re. 2nd ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781804692219. 264p. $24.99. Travel
Briggs, Phillip & Janice Booth. Rwanda: With Eastern Congo. 8th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781804690161. 336p. $28.99. Travel
Brummell, Paul. Latvia. 6th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781804690406. 298p. $28.99. Travel
Burford, Tim & Nancy Chuang. Georgia. 7th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781804690710. 376p. $28.99. Travel
Campbell, Gill & Alistair Campbell. Greenland. 1st ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781784770617. 224p. $29.99. Travel
Connolly, Sean & Phillip Briggs. The Gambia. 3rd ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781804690611. 288p. $26.99. Travel
Crask, Paul. Dominica. 4th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781804691021. 248p. $27.99. Travel
Davey, Jo. Okinawa and Japan’s Southwest Islands. 1st ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781784776824. 352p. $28.99. Travel
Edwards, Grace. Saudi Arabia. 1st ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781784779337. 424p. $29.99. Travel
Evans, Mary Anne & Alistair McKenzie. D-Day Landings: A Travel Guide to Normandy’s Beaches and Battlegrounds Sites, Museums, Memorials. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781804691700. 152p. $14.99. Travel
Fay, Tom. Hokkaido. 1st ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781804690994. 320p. $26.99. Travel
Foster, Jane & Piers Letcher. Croatia: Dalmatian Coast: Dubrovnik, Split, the Islands. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781804692349. 256p. $26.99. Travel
Mallows, Lucy & Paul Brummell. Romania: Transylvania. 4th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781784777241. 352p. $28.99. Travel
Pentelow, Mike & Peter Arkell. Freedom Pass London: 25 Special Days Out In and Around the Capital. 2nd ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781804692271. 256p. $19.99. Travel
Phillips, Laurence. Lille. 5th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781804691014. 240p. $19.99. Travel
Proctor, James. Faroe Islands. 6th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781804691373. 192p. $28. Travel
Rowe, Mark. Orkney. 2nd ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781804690963. 328p. $26.99. Travel
Skelton, Tim. Luxembourg. 5th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781804691526. 256p. $28.99. Travel
Thomson, Emma & John Ruler. World War I Battlefields: A Travel Guide to the Western Front: Sites, Museums, Memorials. 3rd ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781804691366. 120p. $12.99. Travel
Whitehouse, Rosie. Liguria. 4th ed. (Bradt Travel Guides). Bradt Travel Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781804691489. 312p. $28.99. Travel
This series from Kuperard focuses on providing travelers with insight to navigate the cultural, political, social, and religious aspects of a nation. Divided into chapters that address topics such as land and people, values and attitudes, customs and traditions, making friends, private and family life, time off, business, communication, and travel, health, and safety, these books explore subjects like approaches to friendship, prevailing philosophical thought, social structures, recreational activities, business practicalities, tolerance and prejudice, drinking, eating, sports, attitudes toward visitors, hospitality, and manners. The largest audience for these books will be foreign exchange students and businesspeople planning to be in a new country for an extended period. More casual visitors, such as those on a cruise ship day trip, can best use these books as background reading as they orient themselves to the countries they visit. The information is written in a straightforward manner from the perspectives of residents of each nation, with limited commentary. VERDICT They needn’t be part of a core collection, but readers who need this information will be happy to find it in these well-organized, in-depth guides.
Brewer, Nicole. Oman - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. 2nd ed. (Culture Smart). Kuperard. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787023512. pbk. 200p. $14.99. Travel
Morris, Isabella. Egypt - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. 3rd ed. (Culture Smart). Kuperard. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787023451. pbk. 200p. $14.99. Travel
Obal, Cheryl. Saudi Arabia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. 2nd ed. (Culture Smart). Kuperard. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787023543. pbk. 200p. $14.99. Travel
Riches, Sarah. Britain - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. 3rd ed. (Culture Smart). Kuperard. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787023574. pbk. 200p. $14.99. Travel
What this series lacks in imagery (there are no photos), it makes up for with insider information that would be hard to find in many other kinds of guides. The feeling the books give off is that of a having a glass of wine with a friend who just got back from a trip and is sharing the best tips and secret finds. It’s hip and insider-y, but also practical, useful, and deeply engaging. Tours begin with a seasonal overview of highlights before quickly detailing key information to know, such as when restaurants begin serving, when bars open and close, and specifics of local culture such as smoking policies, bike riding routes, and more. Brief tours of the neighborhoods that make up each city with details of who lives there and what might be seen is offered next. The rest of the guide is dedicated to one of six subjects: eating, drinking, shopping, arts and culture, the outdoors, and nightlife. Maps are provided and keyed to the same six topics. Each subject is subdivided into relevant areas for the locale, such as brunch spots, coffee houses, vintage stores, performing arts, nightclubs, and parks. VERDICT Travelers who like to feel as if they are in the know and are looking for less touristy spots will find this a perfect concluding read as they plan their next trip.
Brenner, Elysia & others. Amsterdam Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home. (Like a Local). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241680162. 192p. $18.99. Travel
Jacobshagen, Marlen & others. Berlin Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home. (Like a Local). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241680179. 192p. $18.99. Travel
Marland, Kenza. Austin Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home. (Like a Local). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241686799. 192p. $18.99. Travel
Marland, Kenza. Edinburgh Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home. (Like a Local). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241680193. 192p. $18.99. Travel
Marland, Kenza. Nashville Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home. (Like a Local). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241686829. 192p. $18.99. Travel
Steffensen, Monica & Allan Mutuku Kortbaek. Copenhagen Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home. (Like a Local). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241680186. 192p. $18.99. Travel
Aptly named, this series contains a top 10 list on nearly every page. It opens with an overview of each featured city and includes notes on the top 10 experiences experts recommended for a day trip, a weekend outing, or a week-long visit. Each top site is then followed with its own top 10 list, which can beget another. Thus, each location gains a deep dive, and readers can select aspects that interest them from a range of lists that span churches, museums, galleries, filming locations, festivals, villas, shopping areas, palaces, squares and fountains, green spaces, lesser-known spots, family attractions, cultural dishes, nightlife venues, and restaurants. Itineraries and maps are provided, including a pullout. VERDICT For visitors short on time and in search of a travel guide that gets both to the point and supports browsing.
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Andalucia and the Costa del Sol. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241663080. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241668214. pbk. 160p. $13.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Bangkok. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9780241679036. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Barcelona. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241675663. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Berlin. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676240. pbk. 192p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241675786. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241670828. pbk. 144p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Chicago. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241462812. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cornwall and Devon. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241663622. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Crete. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241669648. pbk. 144p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cuba. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9780241679043. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9780241664957. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Greek Islands. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241664797. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Hong Kong. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241678589. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Iceland. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241676134. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Las Vegas. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241669662. pbk. 144p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676165. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 London. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676301. pbk. 192p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Los Angeles. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241664803. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Marrakech. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jan. 2025. ISBN 9780241677070. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Montreal and Quebec City. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241671825. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 New England. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9780241664964. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 New Orleans. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9780241662670. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 New York City. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676318. pbk. 192p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241670491. pbk. 144p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Orlando. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jan. 2025. ISBN 9780241677094. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Paris. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676585. pbk. 192p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Prague. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241676714. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rome. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676851. pbk. 192p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 San Diego. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241671849. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seattle. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241668221. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seoul. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241678602. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Sicily. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9780241664971. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Singapore. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241678992. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Sydney. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9780241679050. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Valencia. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241663684. pbk. 144p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241668566. pbk. 128p. $14.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Venice. (Pocket Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241676868. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
If readers want to fully immerse themselves into a culture, this is the series to help. Filled with plenty of color photos, the books offer so much detail that readers may not only want to travel to each country in the series, but live, work, or study there one day too. The guides cover the area’s geography, entertainment, wildlife, seasonal climates and weather, festivals and traditions, must-see sites, art offerings, nightlife, its food scene, historical details, and other aspects that readers expect from a travel guide. What’s distinctive here is that the guides also inform readers of the proper etiquette for the area and culture; what daily life there is like; symbolism for the area; common spiritual beliefs; fashion; the literature, sports, and films it’s known for; the best ways to stay healthy, and more. VERDICT Part travel guide, part reference book, this is also ideal for armchair travelers.
DK Eyewitness. Be More Japan. (DK Travel Guide: Specific Destination). DK Eyewitness. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9780744095081. 224p. $25. Travel
DK Eyewitness. ¡Viva Mexico!. (DK Travel Guide: Specific Destination). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780593841334. 224p. $25. Travel
This deeply agreeable travel guide series is most notable for its abundant images and beautiful design. It offers much information and value to travelers starting to get a sense of a location as well as armchair voyagers. Several elements make the series stand out, including detailed drawings of key buildings, with cutaway views; photos of landscapes, monuments, food, and art; and inviting drawings of special areas to explore. Readers starting to build their own itineraries will enjoy the country grand tour and the smaller-city suggestions, which skim through major sites. However, the series does not offer sufficient detailed, on-the-ground information for practical travel plans. For example, it does not list a rich range of hotels (it offers only a few choices), recommended restaurants (suggesting instead a small handful), or methods for booking tickets to key sites. VERDICT Supporting sink-into-the-pages-and-dream desires, this series will please any reader who’s starting to think about a trip at the 10,000-foot level. It showcases the best design and use of images of any travel guide; sure to be in demand.
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Alaska. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241669440. pbk. 272p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Australia. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241677124. pbk. 512p. $29.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241662892. pbk. 224p. $21.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Brittany. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241473962. pbk. 256p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Budapest. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241670798. pbk. 224p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness California. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241663783. pbk. 544p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Cambodia and Laos. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241677216. pbk. 248p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Canada. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241664827. pbk. 400p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Caribbean. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9780241679005. pbk. 480p. $25.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Cuba. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9780241679029. pbk. 288p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Egypt. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241671924. pbk. 320p. $25.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness France. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241672976. pbk. 576p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Great Britain. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241662908. pbk. 592p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Greece, Athens and the Mainland. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241664285. pbk. 272p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Iceland. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241682142. pbk. 288p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Ireland. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241672990. pbk. 320p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Italian Riviera. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241470848. pbk. 192p. $19.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Italy. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241673164. pbk. 560p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Japan. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241673195. pbk. 352p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Krakow. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241664834. pbk. 224p. $25. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Loire Valley. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241470862. pbk. 224p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness London. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241673232. pbk. 352p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Madrid. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241668184. pbk. 224p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Mexico. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241669464. pbk. 336p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Milan and the Lakes. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241461976. pbk. 208p. $19.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Morocco. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9780241677056. pbk. 336p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Naples and the Amalfi Coast. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241664841. pbk. 224p. $23.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness National Parks of the USA. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241682104. pbk. 384p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness New Orleans. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9780241662632. pbk. 224p. $19.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness New York City. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241673249. pbk. 328p. $21.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness New Zealand. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241675083. pbk. 304p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Northern Spain. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241668191. pbk. 256p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Norway. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241670804. pbk. 272p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Paris. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241675090. pbk. 328p. $21.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Portugal. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241675533. pbk. 400p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Prague. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9780241672198. pbk. 224p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Road Trips France. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241538647. pbk. 264p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Great Britain. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241670514. pbk. 264p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Ireland. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241670538. pbk. 264p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Italy. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241538661. pbk. 264p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Rome. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241675571. pbk. 352p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241662991. pbk. 272p. $21.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Scotland. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241675601. pbk. 288p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Seville and Andalucia. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241663028. pbk. 256p. $22.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Sicily. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241664322. pbk. 256p. $22.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Spain. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241664513. pbk. 608p. $27.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Sweden. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9780241663073. pbk. 336p. $25. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Switzerland. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9780241664520. 288p. $24.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness The Netherlands. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241664902. 416p. $26. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Umbria. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9780241670729. 192p. $19.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness USA. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780241670811. 768p. $29.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Venice and the Veneto. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. May 2024. ISBN 9780241664926. 272p. $19.99. Travel
DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness Vienna. (Travel Guide). DK Eyewitness. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9780241672228. 240p. $21.99. Travel
These excellent guides are organized in a straightforward manner that helps hikers get on the trail as fast as possible. They do not all begin the same way, nor are they all organized in like fashion, but they all offer the same high level of information and cover a multitude of hikes of different types. The level of detail in this series is impressive, with mileage cues, GPS coordinates for trailheads, hikes for all kinds of adventurers (plus adventurous kids and dogs), photos, and loads of tips. Each hike listing includes information about the terrain, distance, time, difficulty, accessibility, land-use status, nearest town, and points of interest, plus trail name changes, available maps, and more (depending on the hike and what the series’ experienced authors think is important). Even dining and accommodations are considered, and there’s information on weather and flora and fauna, plus contact details for parks and organizations. VERDICT Libraries should consider these essential if they are located within the region of any title in the series and may want to buy titles covering popular areas farther afield.
Adkison, Ben. Hiking Wyoming’s Wind River Range: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 4th ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781493068357. pbk. 304p. $24.95. Travel
Brooks, Seth. Hiking Iowa: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 2nd ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781493036523. pbk. 240p. $24.95. Travel
Brooks, Seth. Hiking Kansas: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 1st ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493077724. pbk. 256p. $24.95. Travel
Burnham, Bill & Mary Burnham. Hiking Virginia: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 5th ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781493075652. pbk. 280p. $24.95. Travel
Gillman, Andrew Dash. Hiking Utah’s High Uintas: A Guide to the Region’s Greatest Hikes. 3rd ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493075690. 280p. $24.95. Travel
Heerdt, Marcus. Hiking South Dakota: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 1st ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781493068616. pbk. 272p. $24.95. Travel
Kratz, Luke. Hiking Idaho: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 4th ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493067640. pbk. 518p. $24.95. Travel
McDarris, Alisha. Hiking Texas Hill Country: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 1st ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781493072743. 256p. $24.95. Travel
Minetor, Randi. Hiking New York: A Guide to the State’s Best Hiking Adventures. 5th ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781493077342. pbk. 312p. $24.95. Travel
Molvar, Erik. Hiking Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. 2nd ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781493074365. pbk. 400p. $22.95. Travel
O’Keefe, M. Timothy. Hiking Central Florida: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 2nd ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781493080045. pbk. 190p. $21.95. Travel
Schneider, Bill. Hiking the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: A Guide to 63 Great Wilderness Hikes. 4th ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781493063277. pbk. 320p. $24.95. Travel
Skjelset, Mary & Heidi Radlinski. Hiking Mount Rainier National Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures. 5th ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781493077526. pbk. 328p. $26.95. Travel
Westrich, Greg. Hiking Maine’s Baxter State Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures Including Mount Katahdin. 2nd ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781493075171. pbk. 240p. $24.95. Travel
Zaharek, Jonathan. Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. 1st ed. (Falcon Guides Hiking). Falcon Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781493070084. pbk. 256p. $24.95. Travel
This beloved series, long considered one of the essential guides to refer to when trip-planning (along with guides by Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, and Rick Steves) invites first-time visitors to experience a city by ensuring they are pointed to top spots that make the most of their time and help them experience a place in full. A particularly engaging aspect of this series is its attention to detail about neighborhoods of the featured city. It also guides readers to less-touristy places that can be easily reached from the featured city for a day of exploring. Sprinkled throughout these excellent resources are full-color photos of the city’s sights and attractions and sidebars offering “Top Reasons To Go.” These books also offer a selection of clear maps. VERDICT This is a reliable, efficient, well-organized series for readers who have always wanted to visit a particular city. Libraries should consider these guides a key purchase.
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781640977099. pbk. 336p. $21.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s American Spirits: Exploring the Best Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries in the USA. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977341. pbk. 464p. $22.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Amsterdam: With the Best of the Netherlands. 6th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781640976849. pbk. 304p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Barcelona: with Highlights of Catalonia. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781640977082. pbk. 320p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Black Hills of South Dakota: With Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. 2nd ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781640976962. pbk. 272p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Carolinas & Georgia. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977044. pbk. 608p. $22.95. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Costa Rica. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781640976924. pbk. 528p. $25.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Europe: The Best of 26 Exceptional Countries. 4th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781640972629. pbk. 1,008p. $28.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Hawaii. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977372. pbk. 592p. $25.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Ireland 2025. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781640977051. pbk. 672p. $25.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Italy 2025. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781640977426. pbk. 896p. $27.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Peru: With Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781640977396. pbk. 432p. $25.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Scotland. 4th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781640976931. pbk. 496p. $23.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Essential Switzerland. 3rd ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781640976979. pbk. 560p. $23.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Florence & Tuscany: with Assisi & the Best of Umbria. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977068. pbk. 368p. $22.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s InFocus Lisbon. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977365. pbk. 288p. $14.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s InFocus Savannah: With Hilton Head and the Lowcountry. 7th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781640976955. pbk. 240p. $14.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Kauai. 10th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781640976894. pbk. 224p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s London 2025. 38th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781640977037. pbk. 384p. $21.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Los Cabos: with Todos Santos, la Paz and Valle de Guadalupe. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781640977402. pbk. 240p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Mexico City. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781640976993. pbk. 368p. $21.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Montana & Wyoming: with Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier National Parks. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781640977020. pbk. 464p. $22.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Montreal & Quebec City. 32nd ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781640976863. pbk. 304p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s New Orleans. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977389. pbk. 304p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s New York City 2025. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781640977358. pbk. 512p. $21.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Oahu: with Honolulu, Waikiki & the North Shore. 10th ed. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781640976900. pbk. 272p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Paris 2025. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781640977075. pbk. 400p. $21.99. Travel
Fodor’s TravelGuides. Fodor’s Rome 2025. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781640977105. pbk. 320p. $22.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Venice. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781640977013. pbk. 288p. $20.99. Travel
Fodor’s Travel Guides. Fodor’s Walt Disney World: with Universal and the Best of Orlando. (Full-color Travel Guide). Fodor’s. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781640976986. pbk. 416p. $21.99. Travel
These reliable guides are part of the long-depended-upon quartet that readers typically turn to when planning a trip. The 2024 editions contain useful updates for travel in the COVID era and new rules that European countries have made in response to an overwhelming influx of tourism. The books begin with a quick overview of highlights, including key experiences, hotels, restaurants, family activities, landscapes, museums, and architecture. Suggested itineraries for one and two weeks, for families, and for highlights showcasing particulars of each country are also offered. Next is a section devoted to history, and then chapters addressing cities and regions. These chapters include a list of things not to miss and detailed travel and orientation information, a narrative map of the city explaining its neighborhoods, and brief summations of a panoply of sites to visit. All sites are ranked in a three-star system to showcase places not to miss. Particular highlights include information on the best views and special tours and experiences. Serviceable hotel and restaurant recommendations follow the same three-star rating system. VERDICT Comprehensive, useful, and written in an authoritative yet companionable tone, these are go-to guides for planning a trip.
Brantley, Ashley. Frommer’s Nashville and Memphis. 2nd ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781628875935. 368p. $21.95. Travel
Brian, Kevin. Frommer’s Main Coast. 7th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781628876215. 378p. $22.95. Travel
Brokaw, Leslie & others. Frommer’s New England. 17th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781628875775. pbk. 826p. $26.95. Travel
Brooke, Anna E. & Lily Heise. Frommer's France. 25th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. May 2024. ISBN 9781628875911. 856p. $28.95. Travel
Brooke, Anna. Frommer’s Paris 2025. 10th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781628876116. pbk. 368p. $22.95. Travel
Cochran, Jason. Frommer’s Disney World, Universal, and Orlando. 9th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781628875751. 320p. $21.95. Travel
Cochran, Jason. Frommer’s London. 9th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781628876239. 394p. $21.95. Travel
Cooper, Jeanne & Natalie Schack. Frommer’s Hawaii 2025. 17th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781628876079. 634p. $27.95. Travel
Frommer, Pauline. Frommer’s New York City 2025. 10th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781628876130. pbk. 410p. $22.95. Travel
Gordon, Yvonne. Frommer’s Ireland 2025. 30th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781628876031. 602p. $27.95. Travel
Heath, Elizabeth & Donald Strachan. Frommer’s Italy 2025. 17th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781628876055. 858p. $27.99. Travel
Heath, Elizabeth & others. Frommer’s Rome, Florence and Venice 2025. 10th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781628876093. pbk. 378p. $22.95. Travel
Pratt, Meredith. Frommer’s Washington D.C. 10th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781628876154. pbk. 378p. $22.95. Travel
Spalding, Lavinia & Tami Fairweather. Frommer’s New Orleans. 9th ed. (Complete Guide). Frommer’s. Dec. 2023. ISBN 9781628875799. pbk. 320p. $21.95. Travel
This actionable series offers plans and itineraries to see the most in the most efficient way. Guides highlight the best places to visit, stay, or experience if visitors have only one, two, or three days to explore, whether by car, bus, taxi, public transit, or on foot. Information is precise about how long it will take readers to get to each site, the best time to go, what to do and see there, whether there is an admission price, and even recommended stops to make along the way. Color photographs and maps accompany the entries. The guides begin with “15 Favorite Moments” with tips from an insider, such as the best place to have an authentic drink with locals. Big sites are on the lists too, but the authors make recommendations for viewing them in the most atmospheric ways. VERDICT This is the series to grab when time is limited but seeing and experiencing everything is essential. Consider these small gems a key purchase.
Frommer, Pauline. Frommer’s New York City Day by Day. 7th ed. (Frommer’s Day by Day). Frommer’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781628876314. pbk. 194p. $17.95. Travel
Heath, Elizabeth. Frommer’s Rome Day by Day. 6th ed. (Frommer’s Day by Day). Frommer’s. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781628875973. pbk. 194p. $17.95. Travel
Pratt, Meredith. Frommer’s Washington D.C. Day by Day. 5th ed. (Frommer’s Day by Day). Frommer’s. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781628876253. pbk. 194p. $17.95. Travel
Strachan, Donald. Frommer’s London Day by Day. 6th ed. (Frommer’s Day by Day). Frommer’s. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781628875959. pbk. 204p. $16.95. Travel
This road-trip series shows that sometimes the best getaways are the shortest ones, with trips ranging from 30 minutes to three hours; some cover more distant points of interests or places readers may wish to spend a week or a weekend. Every location entry includes a map of the interstate route, but the books recommend that readers use either GPS or paper maps. There’s also advice about high traffic times, where to go when travelers arrive, which parks and activities are available in the area, where to eat, and where to stay if readers want to turn their one-day excursion into a longer trip. Since these titles highlight a range of areas, there are also tips such as how to dress for the weather, what wildlife to watch out for, and where the most scenic sites can be found. A series highlight is the “Festivals and Celebrations” section. VERDICT For budget-conscious travelers who want a quick getaway.
Anderson, Anne. Day Trips® from Tampa Bay: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler. 2nd ed. (Day Trips Series). Globe Pequot. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781493084050. pbk. 272p. $22.95. Travel
McClintick, Lisa Meyers. Day Trips® from the Twin Cities: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler. 2nd ed. (Day Trips Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493075812. pbk. 250p. $22.95. Travel
Written by people who’ve spent considerable time in each location, this excellent series is for travelers who want to avoid tourist traps. The books spotlight options unknown to most visitors: areas found beyond dead-end streets, scenic sites accessible only by foot, and the like. The authors take great care to emphasize that visitors must respect the culture and preserve the natural habitats they encounter. The series starts with a glossary of terms used by locals. Every section includes a map, sidebars with facts and trivia about the area, geographical and historical details, and a list of places to stay and eat. The core of the series contains precise, folksy directions—turn left here, make a right there, go a half-mile, for instance—that will make readers want to take this guide with them. VERDICT This is the perfect series for travelers who want to avoid doing touristy things.
Bouziden, Deborah. Oklahoma Off the Beaten Path®. 9th ed. (Off the Beaten Path Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493078141. pbk. 214p. $19.95. Travel
DeLano, Patti. Missouri Off the Beaten Path®. 12nd ed. (Off the Beaten Path Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493078226. pbk. 240p. $19.95. Travel
Erickson, Lori. Iowa Off the Beaten Path®. 11st ed. (Off the Beaten Path Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493078165. pbk. 186p. $19.95. Travel
Finch, Jackie Sheckler. Ohio Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun. 15th ed. (Off the Beaten Path Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493077571. pbk. 252p. $19.95. Travel
Pager, Sean & Catherine Caldwell. Hawai’i Off the Beaten Path®. 11st ed. (Off the Beaten Path Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493078202. pbk. 290p. $19.95. Travel
Weinberger, Mark R. Minnesota Off the Beaten Path®. 11st ed. (Off the Beaten Path Series). Globe Pequot. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781493078189. pbk. 204p. $19.95. Travel
The vibrant color photographs on nearly every page are what make this series one to ooh and ah over. Aptly named, the books urge readers to get in their vehicles and go on journeys designed to be either weekend outings or day trips. Each volume offers multiple drives that guide people to state parks, national forests, and other natural environments, but readers are encouraged to meander and explore other routes. A delightful touch is the “Photo Spots” sidebar in each section, which shows readers the best places for capturing their own photographic memories. There are also simple maps in color, but the series tells readers these are rough guides, and they are urged to bring along an atlas or map for outlying areas. The “Before You Go” sections and the indexes are especially helpful. VERDICT An inviting series that will compel armchair travelers to get in their cars and take the scenic route.
Davies, Phil. Scenic Driving Minnesota. 2nd ed. (Scenic Driving). Globe Pequot. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781493072668. 232p. $26.95. Travel
Parent, Laurence. Scenic Driving North Carolina. 3rd ed. (Scenic Driving). Globe Pequot. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781493072682. 264p. $26.95. Travel
Pierce, Patricia. Scenic Driving South Carolina. 3rd ed. (Scenic Driving). Globe Pequot. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781493070565. 336p. $27.95. Travel
These lovely books offer travelers great reading and viewing. An introduction covers reasons to visit each locale, top attractions, the best places to go, as selected by series editors (including parks, museums, and festivals), and much more, all in a welcoming and exciting tone. An expansive history lesson is supplied via a time line, short keynotes, and longer essays about cultures, important advancements, and events. This lengthy overview offers more detail than many other guides and should please readers seeking context in their vacation-planning. Incorporated into these history lessons are listings of modern-day activities and experiences connected to the culture, again offering a rich connection to the locale for travelers who want more than a topline summary. (Examples include art, dance, sports, food, and wine.) Subsequent chapters address places to visit in similar detail. These chapters nicely suggest a sense of getting lost in the city and local life while also checking off key tourist attractions. VERDICT Full of color photos and offering rich insight and history, these guides hit a sweet spot. They are not as on-the-ground practical as the Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, or Rick Steves publications, but they provide far more insight and context, and patrons will enjoy reading them. Libraries that can afford multiple books on popular destinations should add them to the collection.
Insight Guides & Nicholas Inman. Insight Guides Great Railway Journeys of Europe: Travel Guide with eBook. 3rd ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Mar. 2025. ISBN 9781839053917. pbk. 400p. $29.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Argentina: Travel Guide with eBook. 8th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781839053887. pbk. 328p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Australia: Travel Guide with eBook. 10th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781839053894. pbk. 344p. $27.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Central America: Travel Guide with eBook. 2nd ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839050626. pbk. 384p. $28.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Chile & Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Travel Guide with eBook. 9th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781839054075. pbk. 320p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Colorado: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781839053795. 320p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Croatia: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781839053924. 288p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2025: Cruise Guide with Free eBook. 30th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781839054006. 376p. $27.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Ecuador & Galápagos: Travel Guide with eBook. 8th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839053825. pbk. 328p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781835290552. 376p. $25.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Japan: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 8th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781839053931. 400p. $28.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides New Zealand: Travel Guide with eBook. 13rd ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781839053818. pbk. 352p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Oregon: Travel Guide with eBook. 1st ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839053504. pbk. 224p. $25.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Southeast Asia: Travel Guide with eBook. 6th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781839053856. pbk. 464p. $27.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Southern Spain, Andalucia & Costa del Sol: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 6th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839053221. 256p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides South Korea: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 13rd ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781839053986. 304p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Texas: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781839053801. 336p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides The Greek Islands: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781839053849. 344p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides The Silk Road: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 4th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781839054280. 424p. $27.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides Tuscany: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 8th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839053863. 280p. $26.99. Travel
Insight Guides. Insight Guides USA Southwest: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Insight Guides). Insight Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781839053870. 368p. $26.99. Travel
An outstanding series for hikers that expertly addresses everything they need to know before, during, and after exploring trails. This well-organized series has numerous highlights. Its “Our Picks” sections—found on nearly every page—spotlight trails that are the best for seclusion, swimming, or to see wildlife, scenic views, sunsets, and more. The series’ “Top Tips” sidebar covers everything from what to do if readers have achy knees to whether a permit is needed to fly a drone. The series also offers itineraries for 10 specific walks and trails that indicate the level of difficulty, the terrain, the distance, expected duration, and where the path starts and ends and what one will likely see along the way. There are also recommendations for accommodations, ideal seasons of the year to go, proper clothing and other preparation details, and words and phrases from the local language that are useful to hikers. VERDICT An excellent, photo-filled series for travelers who want to spend their entire vacation hiking and grounding themselves in the great outdoors.
McLachlan, Craig & others. Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes Japan. 2nd ed. (Hiking Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781838692063. pbk. 224p. $27.99. Travel
Parsons, Ashley. Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes France. 2nd ed. (Hiking Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838696856. 224p. $27.99. Travel
West, Josh. Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes Australia. 2nd ed. (Best Day Hikes). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781838692131. 240p. $27.99. Travel
This is the perfect series for readers who want to travel to a national park but can’t decide where to go. Addressing national parks in all regions of the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, these books are filled with full-color photos, itineraries, and maps. These guides are also designed for readers hoping to tailor their excursions based on their interests. If they want to watch wildlife, take scenic drives, have road-trip experiences, hike trails, or find amazing landscapes, geological wonders, or water or wintry locales, these books will point them in the right direction. If less-traveled areas of the parks are the direction readers are heading, there’s something in this series for that too. Practical information, such as where to eat and sleep, is provided along with details about safety, the area’s history, geology, wildlife, and plants. VERDICT If traveling to national parks is the goal, this series offers the best one-stop overview on the market and will help readers decide which parks to visit.
Balfour, Amy & Gregor Clark. Lonely Planet Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 3rd ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838697921. pbk. 200p. $22.99. Travel
Harrell, Ashley & Anita Isalska. Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. 7th ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838699833. pbk. 232p. $22.99. Travel
Keith, Lauren. Lonely Planet Utah’s National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands & Capitol Reef. 6th ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838699857. pbk. 232p. $22.99. Travel
Pitts, Christopher. Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park. 7th ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838697877. pbk. 216p. $22.99. Travel
Sainsbury, Brendan & Jade Bremner. Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks. 7th ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838696757. pbk. 272p. $22.99. Travel
St. Louis, Regis & Amy C Balfour. Lonely Planet USA’s National Parks. 4th ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838699758. pbk. 456p. $27.99. Travel
St. Louis, Regis. Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks. 7th ed. (National Parks Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838699819. pbk. 264p. $22.99. Travel
Packed with practical information, this city-based series focuses on exploring locales in a time-efficient manner. Highly organized, the books showcase key options, such as best activities for kids and the top things to do that are free or budget-friendly. There are even activities mentioned for rainy days. Each excursion is designed to be completed during time spans ranging from a small break to a few days. Walking tours are mentioned in every chapter, but the series also provides tips for getting around in vehicles or public transportation. There are recommendations for food, drinks, entertainment, shopping, and outings in parks and gardens. The most engaging section of this series is its list of surprises that each city has to offer. Several maps, full-color photographs, and a practical toolkit for all sorts of travelers, including entries for family and LGBTQIA+ travelers, round out the details. Map pullouts are included. VERDICT A pocket-sized offering packed with plenty of information to easily navigate a city in a short amount of time.
Bonetto, Cristian & Andrew Bender. Lonely Planet Pocket Los Angeles. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838691325. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Bujan, Bianca. Lonely Planet Pocket Vancouver. 5th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838699253. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
de Jong, Ria. Lonely Planet Pocket Singapore. 8th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838693671. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Di Duca, Marc. Lonely Planet Pocket Cabo Verde. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781837582327. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Enright, Becki. Lonely Planet Pocket Vienna. 5th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838699284. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Garwood, Duncan & Virginia DiGaetano. Lonely Planet Pocket Rome. 9th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781837582365. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Graham, Gemma. Lonely Planet Pocket Oslo. 2nd ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787017481. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Harrell, Ashley & Alison Bing. Lonely Planet Pocket San Francisco. 9th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838694135. pbk. 208p. $14.99. Travel
Hui, Angela & Thomas O’Malley. Lonely Planet Pocket Hong Kong. 9th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838693664. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Kaminski, Anna. Lonely Planet Pocket Krakow. 5th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698935. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Le Nevez, Catherine. Lonely Planet Pocket Amsterdam. 9th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698676. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet & Jade Bremner. Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai. 5th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781786573841. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Azores. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781837582310. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing. 5th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781786573834. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Florence & Tuscany. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781837582334. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781786577993. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket London. 9th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781837582341. pbk. 224p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket New York City. 10th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781837582358. pbk. 256p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Phuket. 6th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781788684378. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Reykjavik & Southwest Iceland. 5th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781838693640. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Sydney. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781838699208. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Pocket Venice. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781837582389. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Maxwell, Virginia & Justin Meneguzzi. Lonely Planet Pocket Melbourne. 6th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838691912. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
McClatchie, Chrissie. Lonely Planet Pocket Nice & Monaco. 3rd ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838699093. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Milner, Rebecca & Winnie Tan. Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo. 10th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838699222. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Monaco, Mélissa & Helena Smith. Lonely Planet Pocket Bruges & Brussels. 6th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698775. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Noble, Isabella. Lonely Planet Pocket Tenerife. 4th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781837582372. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
O’Malley, Thomas & others. Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto & Osaka. 4th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838693732. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
Richmond, Simon & Ann Babe. Lonely Planet Pocket Seoul. 3rd ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781788680387. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Sainsbury, Brendan. Lonely Planet Pocket Havana. 2nd ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781787013759. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Skirka, Hayley. Lonely Planet Pocket Dubai. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838698836. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
St Louis, Regis & Steve Fallon. Lonely Planet Pocket Montreal & Quebec City. 3rd ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838699048. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Ver Berkmoes, Ryan. Lonely Planet Pocket Bali. 8th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781838693695. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Williams, Nicola. Lonely Planet Pocket Bordeaux. 3rd ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838699888. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Wilson, Neil. Lonely Planet Pocket Dublin. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838698850. pbk. 160p. $14.99. Travel
Woolsey, Barbara. Lonely Planet Pocket Bangkok. 7th ed. (Pocket Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781787016156. pbk. 192p. $14.99. Travel
This fully illustrated and highly engaging series begins with an inviting welcome and key picks for featured destinations, divided by themes particular to each area. Advice is given on when to take the drives and how to prepare for expected (and unexpected) weather conditions, what to pack and wear, and big local events that might change traffic and accommodation availability. Reading and listening suggestions are included too. The main body of the series is devoted to iconic and regional drives. Each includes a header detailing duration, distance, highlights, and the best times to go. Then comes advice on ways to link one tour to another, a brief introduction, a map keyed to the suggested stops, and short paragraphs relating to each suggestion on the itinerary. As is common in road trip books, the driving directions are not sufficient on their own and will need to be supplemented by GPS or a good print map. However, unique to this publisher, the driving directions are worth reading as they add information and local color. Good places to take photos, worthwhile detours, and local suggestions are also provided. VERDICT Consider these books part of a core collection if they cover the library’s geographic area and buy the rest of the series as budget allows.
Bender, Andrew. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips California. 5th ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838691615. 200p. $25.99. Travel
Davenport, Fionn. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Ireland. 4th ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781788688345. 240p. $27.99. Travel
Garwood, Duncan. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Europe. 3rd ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838697396. 352p. $27.99. Travel
Ham, Anthony. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Australia. 4th ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838696719. 272p. $27.99. Travel
Ham, Anthony. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Southwest USA. 5th ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781837581924. 224p. $25.99. Travel
Lee, John. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Canada. 3rd ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838697082. 240p. $27.99. Travel
Ohlsen, Becky. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Pacific Northwest. 6th ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838698584. 224p. $25.99. Travel
Waby, Tasmin. Lonely Planet Best Road Trips France. 4th ed. (Road Trips Guide). Lonely Planet. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781838697815. 272p. $27.99. Travel
This classic is the tell-all of travel series. Contributors make recommendations and reveal everything about the destination country: trip-preparation tips, common and important words and phrases to know in the local language, outdoor and indoor adventures at both popular and lesser-known attractions, family activities, annual festivals, cultural and historical references and details, the weather and the impact climate change has had on the country, transportation options, the food, music, and nightlife scenes, and much more. Two things set these books apart from other hefty guides: they note in detail what women and LGBTQIA+ people might need to consider when they travel, and they show how travelers can connect their experiences from one stop to another. VERDICT Classic. Comprehensive. Crucial. This series is as important as the Fodor’s, Frommer’s, and Rick Steves guides. It is a must for travelers who thrive on recommendations and who want to know everything they can do and see in a given country.
Abraham, Rudolf. Lonely Planet Austria. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838696733. 352p. $24.99. Travel
Albiston, Isabel. Lonely Planet Argentina. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. May 2024. ISBN 9781838696689. 528p. $28.99. Travel
Albiston, Isabel. Lonely Planet Experience Ireland. 2nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838697549. 258p. $24.99. Travel
Albiston, Isabel. Lonely Planet Ireland. 16th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781838698058. 616p. $29.99. Travel
Averbuck, Alexis. Lonely Planet Paris. 14th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781838691981. 328p. $24.99. Travel
Baker, Mark. Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781787016354. 416p. $24.99. Travel
Bartlett, Ray. Lonely Planet Experience Japan. 2nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781838697570. 258p. $26.99. Travel
Bigg, Margot & Bianca Bujan. Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest. 9th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781788684613. 392p. $25.99. Travel
Bindloss, Joe. Lonely Planet India. 20th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781838698003. 896p. $28.99. Travel
Bloom, Greg. Lonely Planet Philippines. 15th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698652. 432p. $25.99. Travel
Bremner, Jade. Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island. 6th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781838691585. 240p. $24.99. Travel
Bremner, Jade. Lonely Planet London. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781838691844. 424p. $24.99. Travel
Bujan, Bianca. Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. May 2024. ISBN 9781838697013. 272p. $24.99. Travel
de Jong, Ria. Lonely Planet Singapore. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781838699420. 216p. $24.99. Travel
Di Duca, Marc. Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698362. 256p. $24.99. Travel
Di Duca, Marc. Lonely Planet Poland. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781788688734. 360p. $24.99. Travel
Difo, Harmony. Lonely Planet Panama. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781838698607. 256p. $24.99. Travel
Dragicevich, Peter. Lonely Planet Montenegro. 5th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838698331. 192p. $26.99. Travel
Eimer, David & Amy Bensema. Lonely Planet Thailand. 19th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781788688888. 600p. $29.99. Travel
Eimer, David. Lonely Planet Indonesia. 14th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698027. 640p. $26.99. Travel
Eimer, David. Lonely Planet Thailand’s Islands & Beaches. 12nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787017825. 352p. $24.99. Travel
Elliott, Mark. Lonely Planet Belgium & Luxembourg. 9th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838696771. 264p. $24.99. Travel
Fay, Tom. Lonely Planet Kyoto. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781787017030. 224p. $24.99. Travel
Graham, Gemma. Lonely Planet Norway. 9th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781838698539. 360p. $26.99. Travel
Ham, Anthony & Trent Holden. Lonely Planet West Coast Australia. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781788683968. 304p. $25.99. Travel
Hanrahan-Lawrence, Caoimhe. Lonely Planet Experience Australia. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838697419. 354p. $24.99. Travel
Harrell, Ashley. Lonely Planet Kauai. 5th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838691592. 208p. $24.99. Travel
Healy, Brian. Lonely Planet New York City. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781838691707. 336p. $24.99. Travel
Kaminski, Anna. Lonely Planet Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838697365. 360p. $24.99. Travel
Kirkland, Erin. Lonely Planet Alaska. 14th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838696658. 384p. $24.99. Travel
Lee, Jessica. Lonely Planet Egypt. 15th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781838697334. 416p. $28.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Africa. 15th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781787015173. 896p. $28.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2025. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781837582990. 224p. $19.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781787016729. 256p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Experience Tokyo. 2nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781838697709. 218p. $26.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Hong Kong. 20th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781838693657. 240p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Honolulu Waikiki & Oahu. 7th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781838691608. 236p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Japan. 18th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781838693725. 768p. $29.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Jordan. 12nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781838698171. 288p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Korea. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781838698218. 320p. $25.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Maui. 6th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838691578. 240p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Middle East. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781787017184. 448p. $26.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra. 7th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781788683869. 256p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Slovenia. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838699444. 256p. $26.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781838699468. 520p. $26.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet South India & Kerala. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781788683883. 448p. $24.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Sri Lanka. 16th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781838691806. 288p. $26.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet The World. 3rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781788687492. 992p. $32.99. Travel
Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet Turkiye. 17th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781788688925. 512p. $28.99. Travel
Mahapatra, Anirban. Lonely Planet Bangkok. 14th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781787015265. 240p. $21.99. Travel
Maric, Vesna & Mark Baker. Lonely Planet Western Balkans. 4th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781788683920. 392p. $29.99. Travel
Masters, Tom. Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838697839. 296p. $24.99. Travel
Mayhew, Bradley. Lonely Planet Bhutan. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781788687850. 248p. $24.99. Travel
McClatchie, Chrissie. Lonely Planet Provence & the Cote d’Azur. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838699345. 288p. $24.99. Travel
Mutic, Anja. Lonely Planet Croatia. 12nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781838693510. 296p. $26.99. Travel
Mutic, Anja. Lonely Planet Experience Croatia. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781837581931. 258p. $24.99. Travel
Noble, Isabella. Lonely Planet Canary Islands. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781788687881. 272p. $24.99. Travel
Nualkhair, Chawadee. Lonely Planet Experience Thailand. 2nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838697686. 258p. $24.99. Travel
Nyabola, Nanjala. Lonely Planet Kenya. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781787015890. 352p. $28.99. Travel
Reid, Sarah. Lonely Planet Australia. 22nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838693909. 928p. $29.99. Travel
Reid, Sarah. Lonely Planet East Coast Australia. 8th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838691950. 480p. $25.99. Travel
Rhyno, Darcy. Lonely Planet Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island & Newfoundland & Labrador. 7th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. May 2024. ISBN 9781838698553. 256p. $24.99. Travel
Sainsbury, Brendan. Lonely Planet Canada. 16th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838697068. 704p. $29.99. Travel
Sainsbury, Brendan. Lonely Planet Cuba. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781788688017. 336p. $28.99. Travel
Schulte-Peevers, Andrea. Lonely Planet Germany. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838697853. 664p. $26.99. Travel
Skirka, Hayley. Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781838697280. 240p. $24.99. Travel
Tan, Winnie & Ray Bartlett. Lonely Planet Tokyo. 14th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. May 2024. ISBN 9781838693756. 232p. $24.99. Travel
Tan, Winnie. Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. 16th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838698256. 560p. $25.99. Travel
Thiruvengadam, Meena. Lonely Planet Iceland. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781838693619. 352p. $29.99. Travel
Ver Berkmoes, Ryan. Lonely Planet Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara. 19th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838693688. 360p. $24.99. Travel
Waters, Steve. Lonely Planet Tasmania. 10th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781838699642. 288p. $25.99. Travel
Williams, Nicola. Lonely Planet France. 15th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. May 2024. ISBN 9781838693534. 832p. $29.99. Travel
Williams, Nicola. Lonely Planet Switzerland. 11st ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838699598. 288p. $24.99. Travel
Winston Nicklin, Mary. Lonely Planet Experience France. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838694883. 258p. $24.99. Travel
Winston Nicklin, Mary. Lonely Planet Experience Paris. 2nd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781838697624. 226p. $24.99. Travel
Woolsey, Barbara & Abigail Blasi. Lonely Planet The Netherlands. 9th ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838699680. 296p. $24.99. Travel
Yanagihara, Wendy. Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands. 13rd ed. (Travel Guide). Lonely Planet. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781838697327. 368p. $24.99. Travel
Beautifully organized, these colorful, handy, pocket-size guides make it easy to plan a trip to featured countries. They cover the expected travel considerations: lodging, eating, drinking, getting around, sightseeing, shopping, exploring, experiencing the nightlife scene, and more. They also take into account budgets, traveling with children, holidays, festivals, and the weather. What’s different about this series is its offerings that relate to a specific country’s cultural traditions and beliefs. For example, the books contain “true or false” sidebars that dispel myths and make readers aware of things to avoid saying or doing that might be offensive to locals. There’s even a fun multiple-choice quiz at the end of each book to help readers retain the volume’s most essential information and tips. Librarians should be aware that these guides contain pull-out maps. VERDICT This delightful series is jam-packed with highlights of a country’s must-sees and must-do’s. It also encourages respect for local people and cultures.
Marco Polo. Amsterdam Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781914515200. 148p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Barcelona Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781914515538. 152p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Berlin Marco Polo Pocket Guide. 5th ed. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781914515545. 148p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Budapest Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515606. 144p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Cologne Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781914515828. 136p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Costa Blanca Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781914515439. 136p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Croatia Coast Marco Polo Pocket Guide: Including Dalmatia, Dubrovnik and Split. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781914515422. 148p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Florence Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515811. 148p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Ibiza Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515798. 144p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Madeira Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781914515217. 144p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Mauritius Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515804. 136p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Montenegro Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515743. 144p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. New York Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781914515231. 168p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. New Zealand Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781914515194. 156p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. North Spain Coast Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515392. 144p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Paris Marco Polo Pocket Guide. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781914515590. 168p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Sicily Marco Polo Pocket Guide. 4th ed. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781914515569. 148p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Vienna Marco Polo Pocket Guide. 3rd ed. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781914515552. 136p. $14.99. Travel
Marco Polo. Zakynthos Marco Polo Pocket Guide. 2nd ed. (Marco Polo Pocket Guides). Marco Polo. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781914515576. 132p. $14.99. Travel
This is another yearly series that focuses on just one country; this year, publisher Gestalten has selected France. The highlight of the series is its full-color photographs. With a focus on food, hotels, design, and fashion, this series takes readers outside to covered porches, inside to exquisite inns, through ancient farmhouses, around villas, along scenic views of the Alps, up the staircases of 19th-century buildings, and beyond. The pictures of food found at the buzziest restaurants or markets or in fields of fresh produce will make readers crave it all. The fashion sections introduce readers to innovative local designers and to the best places to shop for clothes, hats, and shoes. There’s even a section that focuses on artisans and their boutiques. By the time readers have finished browsing and are raring to hit the road, they’ll appreciate that the guides also offer a “Where To Live” section. VERDICT This premium series from the team behind Monocle magazine will create daydreamers. Don’t miss these; they is a treasure.
Brûlé, Tyler & Andrew Tuck. France: The Monocle Handbook. (The Monocle Series). Thames & Hudson. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9780500978696. 224p. $45. Travel
This series concentrates on just one national park and the best things it has to offer. Contents include the national park’s top hikes, views, scenic driving routes, waterfalls, activities, and much more. The guides also offer recommendations for lodging, food, camping, and the park itself. Standout elements of this series include its attention to the history and to the Indigenous peoples who first inhabited the land. The series also educates travelers about things to do in national parks that may make it rank as one of their best vacations. VERDICT A solid series for travelers focused on visiting a specific national park.
Brown, Ann Marie & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Best of Yosemite: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Park. 2nd ed. (Moon Best of Travel Guide). Moon. May 2024. ISBN 9798886470369. pbk. 240p. $19.99. Travel
Silver, Maya & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Best of Zion & Bryce: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks. 2nd ed. (Moon Best of Travel Guide). Moon. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9798886470321. pbk. 160p. $17.99. Travel
Many travelers find hidden gems when they explore spaces accessible by foot. This series builds on that concept by presenting six walks throughout a city. Each featured self-paced walk starts with an overview and a guide to the neighborhoods that it rambles through. Based on how much time walkers have, the series notes the best sites—local hot spots, museums, galleries, and more—to see during each outing. It also mentions the best places to stop for food, drinks, or shopping. There’s even a section that discusses top Sunday activities and highlights where films and TV shows have been shot in the area. The series provides a map of the walk and neighborhood (with extremely precise directions), so readers will likely feel confident that they won’t get lost. VERDICT The ultimate travel series for walkers, but it mentions biking, public transportation, and other ways of getting around too.
Moon Travel Guides. Moon London Walks: See the City Like a Local. 3rd ed. (Moon City Walks Travel Guide). Moon. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9798886470888. pbk. 152p. $14.99. Travel
Moon Travel Guides. Moon New York City Walks: See the City Like a Local. 3rd ed. (Moon City Walks Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9798886470246. pbk. 152p. $14.99. Travel
Moon Travel Guides. Moon Paris Walks: See the City Like a Local. 3rd ed. (Moon City Walks Travel Guide). Moon. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9798886470222. pbk. 152p. $14.99. Travel
The strength of these guides lies in their focus on itineraries, which are engaging, dynamic, and in-depth. Also worth noting are the curated lists of suggestions for dining, shopping, and accommodations, which have the feel of highly considered choices that will steer readers in rewarding directions. With this series in hand, travelers can make a grand start on planning a trip. The arrangement of chapters is easy to follow, and the inserted highlights of various activities are useful and nicely placed. If one of these books exists for a traveler’s destination, it would be a mistake not to read the title before finalizing plans, or indeed getting too far ahead in the planning process at all. The itineraries and suggestions of what to see and do are wonderful, even if some readers will crave more detail in the maps and directions. VERDICT Travelers will want to read these books several times—at the point of just deciding what to do and where to go and as they build their wish list of what to do. Itinerary-rich and with a lovely sensibility, these are books that should be central to travel planning.
Barrett, Michael. Moon Copenhagen & Beyond: Day Trips, Local Spots, Tips to Avoid Crowds. 2nd ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9798886470758. pbk. 336p. $19.99. Travel
Bratley, Carrie-Marie. Moon Azores: Best Beaches, Diving & Kayaking, Natural Wonders. 2nd ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781640499942. pbk. 392p. $21.99. Travel
Bratley, Carrie-Marie & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Lisbon & Beyond: Day Trips, Local Spots, Tips to Avoid Crowds. 2nd ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9798886470741. pbk. 312p. $19.99. Travel
Cohen, Alexei J. Moon Rome, Florence & Venice: Italy’s Top Cities with the Best Day Trips. 4th ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9798886470109. pbk. 448p. $21.99. Travel
Peters, Lucas. Moon Grand European Journeys: 40 Unforgettable Trips by Road, Rail, Sea & More. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781640497542. pbk. 744p. $27.99. Travel
Peters, Lucas. Moon Seville, Granada & Andalusia: With Cordoba, Malaga & Tangier: The Alhambra, Wine & Tapas, Coastal Getaways. 1st ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9798886470642. pbk. 384p. $21.99. Travel
Sarris, Linda. Moon Sicily: Best Beaches, Local Food, Ancient Sites. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9798886470000. pbk. 344p. $19.99. Travel
Thayer, Laura & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Amalfi Coast: With Naples, Capri & Pompeii: Best Beaches, Timeless Villages, Local Flavors. 3rd ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470482. pbk. 440p. $21.99. Travel
Walker, Jennifer D. & Auburn Scallon. Moon Prague, Vienna & Budapest: Palaces & Castles, Art & Music, Coffeehouses & Beer Gardens. 3rd ed. (Moon Europe Travel Guide). Moon. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9798886470703. pbk. 552p. $24.99. Travel
These full-color guides start with top experiences, providing detailed guidance for creating uniquely curated trips based on visitor interest. Arranged geographically by area, the series offers a deep dive into sights, culture, history, and more. The series also includes a solid introduction to the landscapes of each subject locale, suggesting ways of getting oriented and deciding where to visit, keyed to an overview map. General itineraries are provided for travelers who have a week, 10 days, two weeks, or longer, and there’s one specific itinerary for a two-week stay. Suggestions are also provided for different kinds of vacations, such as ecoadventures, travels with children, culinary trips, and sports outings. The bulk of the content is devoted to specific places, addressing sights, recreation, entertainment, shopping, dining, accommodations, and how to plan one’s time. Included as well is basic travel guidance for arrival and getting around, plus resources such as a glossary, phrasebook, and further reading. VERDICT These outstanding books deserve to be ranked among the crucial Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, and Rick Steves guides. Consider them part of a core travel collection.
Meade, Julie & Moon Travel Guides. Moon San Miguel de Allende: With Guanajuato & Queretaro: Art & Architecture, Local Flavors & Festivals, Day Trips. 4th ed. (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470628. pbk. 288p. $19.99. Travel
Pitts, Bethany & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands: Outdoor Adventure, Indigenous Culture, Sustainable Travel. 8th ed. (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470307. pbk. 568p. $24.99. Travel
Prado, Liza & Gary Chandler. Moon Yucatán Peninsula: With Cancún, Cozumel & Tulum: Beaches & Cenotes, Temples & Pyramids, Diving & Snorkeling. 14th ed. (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470062. pbk. 504p. $24.99. Travel
Scenery is one of the main reasons people choose national parks for their travel destination. This series plays up on that by offering full-color pictures on most of its pages and clear maps throughout. Big on details, the books give readers advice for trip planning, including park fees, passes, visitor centers, and top 10 experiences. The guides tell travelers when to go, best options to get there, and where to go hiking, bicycling, backpacking, horseback riding, waterfall sightseeing, and more. This series also notes less-crowded alternatives to popular parts of the parks, and it details best practices for traveling with children, pets, or older family members. One of the series’ strengths is its practical aspects coverage, such as where to find accessible campgrounds, gas, Wi-Fi, ATMs, laundry facilities, and showers, along with advice about what to do for altitude sickness or if lightning strikes while one is out in the wild. VERDICT A thorough, comprehensive series for those who favor vacationing in national parks. Among the Moon park series offerings, if libraries can only buy one, this is it.
Blough, Jenna & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Death Valley National Park: Hiking, Scenic Drives, Desert Springs. 4th ed. (Moon National Parks Travel Guide). Moon. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9798886470406. pbk. 248p. $19.99. Travel
Brown, Ann Marie & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon: Hiking, Camping, Waterfalls & Big Trees. 10th ed. (Moon National Parks Travel Guide). Moon. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9798886470345. pbk. 384p. $21.99. Travel
Burlingame, Jeff. Moon Olympic Peninsula: With Olympic National Park: Coastal Getaways, Rainforests & Waterfalls, Hiking & Camping. 5th ed. (Moon National Parks Travel Guide). Moon. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781640499980. pbk. 264p. $19.99. Travel
Lomax, Becky & Andrew Hempstead. Moon Best of Glacier, Banff & Jasper: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks. (Moon National Parks Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9798886470260. pbk. 312p. $19.99. Travel
These well-designed guides begin with an overview welcome to each area and a brief tour through its top experiences, all designed to get readers excited and started on their must-do lists. To back up that work, information on how to plan the trip, including when to go, driving tips, and more is also provided, topped off by a suggested full itinerary and recommendations focused on experiences not to miss. The main part of the guide is devoted to each region, city, or area of coverage and includes advice on planning one’s time, getting around, and going to sites, events, shops, sporting events, and more along with suggestions on dining and accommodations. Details are thorough and smartly organized as are the suggested short guides to making the most of it all. There are fewer road-trip details than one might expect and more site-by-site coverage, but that information is excellent and will please travelers going to any featured site or stringing a series of locales together. VERDICT Moon sets a high standard for travel series, and these books are no exception. Buy the series in whole to help create a rich collection.
Dunham, Jessica. Moon Route 66 Road Trip: Drive the Classic Route from Chicago to Los Angeles. 4th ed. (Moon Road Trip Travel Guide). Moon. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781640499812. pbk. 368p. $21.99. Travel
Howard, Miles & Moon Travel Guides. Moon New England Road Trip: Seaside Spots, Majestic Mountains, Fall Foliage, Cozy Getaways. 3rd ed. (Moon Road Trip Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470604. pbk. 448p. $24.99. Travel
Jensen, Jamie. Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America’s Two-Lane Highways. 10th ed. (Moon Road Trip Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9798886470185. pbk. 968p. $29.99. Travel
Malcolm, Timothy & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Baseball Road Trips: The Complete Guide to All the Ballparks, with Beer, Bites, and Sights Nearby. 2nd ed. (Moon Road Trip Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470208. pbk. 704p. $27.99. Travel
This series focuses on a state’s most scenic places, including national parks, and the top 10 experiences travelers may end up having while there. The series gives tips for making travel plans; taking the best scenic drives; finding the best nightlife spots, bars, and food; and choosing the best accommodations, family and individual activities, shopping venues, breweries and distilleries if available, bars, food, and more. Filled with itineraries, maps, and safety tips, these guides are for planners who want recommendations from insiders. The series does an outstanding job detailing and paying tribute to the culture, people, and historical sites of the area. It also addresses the concerns of senior citizens, budget-conscious travelers, people with disabilities, and more. The series’ full-color photos and maps enhance the reading experience. VERDICT Ideal for travelers who want to explore an entire state. Libraries in each given state covered should purchase.
Berman, Joshua. Moon Colorado Hiking: Best Hikes Plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781640499621. pbk. 368p. $21.99. Travel
Brown, Ann Marie & Felicia Kemp. Moon Northern California Hiking: Best Hikes Plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781640499683. pbk. 680p. $27.99. Travel
Collazo, Julie Schwietert. Moon New York State: Getaway Ideas, Road Trips, Local Spots. 9th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781640499850. pbk. 456p. $24.99. Travel
Hill, Craig & Matt Wastradowski. Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking: Best Hikes Plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby. 2nd ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9798886470680. pbk. 632p. $24.99. Travel
Horak, Steven & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque: Pueblos, Art & Culture, Hiking & Biking. 7th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. May 2024. ISBN 9798886470383. pbk. 304p. $19.99. Travel
Hull, Tim & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon: Road Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Local Flavors. 17th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9798886470284. pbk. 496p. $24.99. Travel
Kinser, Joshua Lawrence & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Florida Gulf Coast: Best Beaches, Wildlife, Everglades Adventures. 8th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9798886470444. pbk. 432p. $23.99. Travel
Nangle, Hilary. Moon Maine: Acadia National Park, Lobster & Lighthouses, Outdoor Adventures. 9th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781640499874. pbk. 672p. $24.99. Travel
Pitcher, Don. Moon San Juan Islands: Best Hikes, Local Spots, Weekend Getaways. 7th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9798886470048. pbk. 328p. $21.99. Travel
Silver, Maya & Moon Travel Guides. Moon Utah: With Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef & Canyonlands National Parks. 15th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9798886470147. pbk. 504p. $24.99. Travel
Vachon, Paul. Moon Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Scenic Drives, Waterfalls, Lakeside Getaways. 6th ed. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781640499966. pbk. 352p. $19.99. Travel
Wastradowski, Matt. Moon Coastal Oregon: With Portland: Scenic Drives, Marine Wildlife, Historic Towns. (Moon U.S. Travel Guide). Moon. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9798886470468. pbk. 232p. $17.99. Travel
Maps—more than 100 of them in each book—are what make this travel series far different from others. Full-color, full-page, clear, and highly detailed, these maps serve as a street index. Readers of the series can utilize this resource to visit almost any place in the featured cities. That includes restaurants, shopping areas, landmarks, museums, parks, theaters, and hidden gems across dozens and dozens of neighborhoods. Amazingly, while these rich resources are long reads, they’re easy to sort through, and their indexes are especially helpful. VERDICT This is the perfect series for people who want to explore an entire city without ever having to stop and ask for directions. They are as easily helpful to locals as to tourists, and they especially spotlight locales and resources that other guides overlook.
Not For Tourists. Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2025. (Not For Tourists). Not For Tourists. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781510781115. pbk. 272p. $19.99. Travel
Not For Tourists. Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2025. (Not For Tourists). Not For Tourists. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781510781054. pbk. 336p. $24.99. Travel
Not For Tourists. Not For Tourists Guide to London 2025. (Not For Tourists). Not For Tourists. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781510781092. pbk. 640p. $19.99. Travel
Not For Tourists. Not For Tourists Guide to Los Angeles 2025. (Not For Tourists). Not For Tourists. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781510781078. pbk. 384p. $24.99. Travel
Not For Tourists. Not for Tourists Guide to New York City 2025. (Not For Tourists). Not For Tourists. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781510781030. pbk. 400p. $19.99. Travel
Famous for his TV shows, Rick Steves might be the most recognizable figure in the travel book industry and offers several different tour books. These are a midway point between his in-depth examinations of various countries and his works covering briefer stays. They are focused on major sites, without going into every region or detail. They also include color photos. The books begin with a location overview and Steves’s take on smart travel before diving into the big sites in key regions of a country. Designed for people who have less time to spend on their vacation or perhaps only have a few days on the edge of a conference to do some sightseeing, highlights include provided itineraries, city guides, a listing of key sites, and walking tours. Information on each site is sufficient to get a sense of why one might have stopped to visit, but true history, architecture, or art fans will want to have deeper information. Steves provides inside details about hotels and his many TV fans will probably rely on these more than any other guide. Also provided are restaurant suggestions and shopping tips, although foodies will want to consult a different source, as will shopaholics. VERDICT Libraries with limited funds should stick to Steves’s more expansive guides, but these practical, detailed, feel-in-control titles are excellent resources for general travelers.
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Best of England: With Edinburgh. 4th ed. (Rick Steves Best Of). Rick Steves. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781641715812. pbk. 424p. $24.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Best of Europe. 4th ed. (Rick Steves Best Of). Rick Steves. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781641715836. pbk. 992p. $29.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Best of Germany: With Salzburg. 4th ed. (Rick Steves Best Of). Rick Steves. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781641714051. pbk. 408p. $24.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Best of Scotland. 3rd ed. (Rick Steves Best Of). Rick Steves. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781641715799. pbk. 320p. $21.99. Travel
Steves spotlights a handful of walks that show off the best sites and offerings for memorable experiences in these slim, pocket-sized guides to European cities. The series begins with a “City at a Glance” section that provides details about the city itself, must-sees, and more. For each walk, there’s a map of the route and an itinerary with many details. Readers are told how to travel smartly, when to go, how long the walk is, what they’ll see along the way, and more. Color photographs of some of the city’s landmarks are sprinkled throughout. Steves also provides historical and cultural details about the city, along with useful phrases in the city’s official language. One of the highlights of this series is a page with a packing checklist. Librarians should be aware that the book includes a detachable map. VERDICT A series that’s easy to carry but packed with travel advice for people who want to take urban walking explorations.
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Pocket Amsterdam. 4th ed. (Rick Steves Pocket). Rick Steves. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781641715898. pbk. 208p. $14.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Pocket Athens. 4th ed. (Rick Steves Pocket). Rick Steves. May 2024. ISBN 9781641716215. pbk. 216p. $14.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg. 3rd ed. (Rick Steves Pocket). Rick Steves. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781641715874. pbk. 200p. $14.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Pocket Prague. 3rd ed. (Rick Steves Pocket). Rick Steves. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781641716253. pbk. 200p. $14.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Pocket Vienna. 4th ed. (Rick Steves Pocket). Rick Steves. May 2024. ISBN 9781641716239. pbk. 216p. $14.99. Travel
These reliable guides each begin with a full-color, photo-rich introduction to the country, including a neighborhood overview with an illustrated map. Planning and basic budget guidance follow, with a useful day-by-day itinerary highlighting top sites for five-day trips and additional site suggestions for longer journeys. After the introduction, the guide switches to black-and-white photos and begins with standard Steves fare (a pronunciation guide, a daily reminder of what will be open or closed, personality-filled advice, transportation overviews, and a look at possible tours). Next is a chapter devoted to sightseeing strategies and key places to visit, as well as a few cultural highlights and a list of the best views. A strong point of the guides is their focus on walks that string together must-see sights, with good maps, useful narrative directions, and some history and context. Tours for key destinations are then supplied in long, chapter-length detail. This makes up the bulk of each guide, along with important side trips. Also included is basic travel information: short history and culture lessons, practicalities, reminders of essential travel documents, and information on hotels, restaurants, shopping, transportation, and entertainment. Like all Steves guides, the books in this series reflect his strong point of view: minimize souvenir-shopping, splash out for experiences, do a lot, book direct, pack light. VERDICT Thanks to his long-running TV series, Steves is likely the best-known figure in the travel world, and his books are perpetually in demand. Consider them core titles for all collections.
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Barcelona. 7th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. May 2024. ISBN 9781641716055. pbk. 336p. $21.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves England. 11st ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781641716116. pbk. 968p. $27.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves France. 21st ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781641716031. pbk. 1,168p. $29.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Great Britain. 25th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781641716130. pbk. 1,140p. $29.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Istanbul: With Ephesus & Cappadocia. 9th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781641716192. pbk. 432p. $22.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Paris. 25th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781641715775. pbk. 736p. $23.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Scandinavia. 17th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781641716079. pbk. 888p. $29.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Scotland. 5th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781641715591. pbk. 576p. $24.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Spain. 19th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781641716093. pbk. 1,056p. $29.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door. 40th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781641715645. pbk. 824p. $29.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Iceland. 3rd ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781641715850. pbk. 544p. $24.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Ireland. 22nd ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781641715614. pbk. 720p. $27.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves London. 25th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781641715546. pbk. 600p. $22.99. Travel
Steves, Rick. Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera. 16th ed. (Rick Steves Travel Guide). Rick Steves. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781641715911. pbk. 584p. $24.99. Travel
Thorough and thoughtful, this series showcases the particular regions of a country. It informs readers about what they’ll see, when to go, key attractions, and more. Travelers will especially appreciate the series’ “15 Things Not To Miss” sections. The books also include full-page, full-color photographs, maps, itineraries for a weekend or several days, tips for sustainable travel and minimizing one’s footprint, details about lesser-known spots to visit, information about annual festivals, and historical and cultural aspects. One surprising section has information about what the typical media coverage entails. Another great series feature is the attention to top picks for things to do and see and places to stay and eat. There are also basic tips, such as entry requirements for each country and essential language phrases. The series presents advice for solo travelers, people with disabilities, those with children, and more. VERDICT A comprehensive series with plenty of insider recommendations about cities and extended regions. Travelers will benefit from making these key reads.
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Barcelona: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 13rd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059933. 280p. $25.99.Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 4th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059841. 328p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 8th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290453. 360p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Berlin: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 12nd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781789194753. 312p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Brazil: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 10th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781839059902. 664p. $28.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Budapest: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 8th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781789196887. 248p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781789196115. 296p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Colombia: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 3rd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059964. 392p. $26.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Devon & Cornwall: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 8th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781839059940. 336p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290170. 288p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Dubai: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781835290460. 224p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan. 1st ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781835291610. 376p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Germany: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781835290538. 880p. $27.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Great Britain: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 11st ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290415. 984p. $28.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to India: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 12nd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839058691. 1,208p. $35.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Japan: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781839059797. 848p. $29.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Kent, Sussex & Surrey: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 4th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781835290088. 320p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Kenya: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 12nd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781789195941. 600p. $28.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Morocco: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 13rd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781839059889. 560p. $26.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Namibia with Victoria Falls: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 3rd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839059711. 376p. $25.99.Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to New York City: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 17th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781789196894. 408p. $26.99.Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to New Zealand: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 11st ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781839058677. 720p. $29.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Oman: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 3rd ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290439. 272p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Peru: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 11st ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059988. 520p. $27.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Prague: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 11st ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059865. 272p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Romania: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781835290187. 400p. $26.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 10th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839058639. 424p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 10th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059780. 664p. $28.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 6th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835291603. 864p. $28.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Southwest USA: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781839059896. 512p. $27.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Sweden: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781839059957. 392p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Taiwan: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290156. 432p. $26.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Tanzania & Zanzibar: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9780241308790. 520p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839059728. 256p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to the Lake District: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9781839058684. 280p. $24.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to the Netherlands: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839059735. 344p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to the USA: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 14th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059872. 1,032p. $29.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Tokyo: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 9th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059926. 272p. $25.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Wales: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 11st ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059971. 472p. $26.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 6th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781835290101. 960p. $29.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 7th ed. (Rough Guide Main Series). Rough Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781839059773. 448p. $26.99. Travel
This delightful full-color series begins with a list of 10 places not to miss, keyed to chapters where each site is discussed in greater detail. Unique to travel guides, it describes a perfect day, starting with breakfast and moving through an ideal itinerary for tourists, which includes cultural lessons, food, drinks, shopping, as well as visits to top sites and experiences. Contents are arranged by areas and type of site followed by a list of experiences covering shopping, entertainment, nightlife, sports, and more. There are pages devoted to food and drink, travel essentials, and accommodations. An in-depth overview of the locale is provided, diving into history and culture and the contemporary policies and outlooks. A guide to key attractions, organized by geography or kind of site, makes up the bulk of the work and includes overview explanations of why one would want to visit and what to do once there. Expansive coverage of shopping, dining, and entertainment are also included. VERDICT These books might fly under the radar but are great additions to all collections, offering readers useful help when planning and a strong sense of place.
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Athens: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781785731808. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Bruges & Ghent: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781839057663. pbk. 136p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Bucharest: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781835290071. pbk. 128p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Cuba: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290446. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Gran Canaria: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 2nd ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781835290019. pbk. 152p. $9.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Helsinki: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839059674. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Mauritius & Rodrigues: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839059667. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Oslo: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781835290132. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Scotland: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781835290194. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
Rough Guides. The Mini Rough Guide to Singapore: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Mini Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9781835290002. pbk. 144p. $12.99. Travel
This pocket-sized guide curates a list of contributors’ recommendations for short stays in a city. The series provides practical information such as how to get around and contains maps, including a pullout. The guides also offer insider tips for where to stay, shop, eat, drink, go out, and more. Travelers will especially appreciate the series’ “15 Things Not To Miss,” a best-budget tour offering, and a guide to the secrets of the city. VERDICT These easily portable guides take travelers’ time, budgets, and quest to find hidden gems into account. If a library can only afford one pocket series, consider this one first, as the books are full of insider tips and presented in an easy-to-follow format.
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks Edinburgh: Travel Guide with eBook. 3rd ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839058714. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839059742. 168p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Seville: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781839059803. 144p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Stockholm: Travel Guide with eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059834. pbk. 136p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Tenerife & La Gomera: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 3rd ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781835291559. 152p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Venice: Travel Guide with eBook. 4th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781789195880. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Barcelona: Travel Guide with eBook. 6th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059759. pbk. 184p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Bruges & Ghent: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 2nd ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781789196023. 160p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Copenhagen: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781839059827. 136p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Dubai: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 4th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839059681. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Florence: Travel Guide with eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059698. pbk. 152p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong & Macau: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290392. 160p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839059742. 168p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Las Vegas: Travel Guide with eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9781839058707. pbk. 136p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide London: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 6th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9781835290491. 192p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Madrid: Travel Guide with eBook. 5th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9781789194722. pbk. 160p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Paris: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 6th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839059650. 192p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Porto (Travel Guide with Free eBook). 2nd ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781789194739. pbk. 144p. $13.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavík: Travel Guide with eBook. 3rd ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781789195859. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Rome: Travel Guide with eBook. 6th ed. (Pocket Rough Guides). Rough Guides. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9781835290095. pbk. 192p. $15.99. Travel
These guides focusing on walks, drives, and other excursions place readers into the thriving heart of a destination. The opening information offers a concise history and general orientation to each country before dipping into a range of points of interest and key experiences travelers should not miss. The information provided is brief and general, just enough to give travelers ideas of what they might want to do. Next come the itineraries, organized in a logical order that allows for a full country tour or a shorter sojourn, even day trips out of city hubs. The bulk of the books are devoted to the tours, each of which includes solid directions and a good insert map, along with specifics as to length of time and distance, start and end points, and extras such as ferry information or site pass details. There are pages devoted to accommodations, restaurants, and nightlife. Also included are travel tips and essentials and a list of books and films to help immerse travelers in a place before they leave home. VERDICT With suggestions of tours based on special interests and plenty of choices, these excellent, expertly organized guides will help travelers plan a wide range of adventures and activities.
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours Ireland: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours). Rough Guides. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9781839059704. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours Italian Lakes: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours). Rough Guides. Mar. 2024. ISBN 9781839059766. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours Krakow: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290125. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours Naples & the Amalfi Coast: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059995. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours Warsaw: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours). Rough Guides. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9781835290422. pbk. 144p. $15.99. Travel
These planners open with key sites not to miss, which are invitingly arrayed through color photos and short captions outlining the reasons they are iconic. The introduction offers an overview of the locale, including its history, location and topography, climate, economy, environment, and more. Lastly is a focus on food and drink, highlighting specialties. The main body of the series is focused on walks and tours. Each includes a list of highlights, an explanation of the route, its length, ideal duration, an inviting narrative introduction to the trip, and occasional sidenotes about the area’s cultural or artistic elements. The information on every stop is enough to suggest why readers might want to go, but once there, readers will have to rely on local information and guides to gain context. Directions between stops are brief, and drivers new to an area will have to rely on GPS or more detailed print maps. VERDICT Filled with images and smartly organized, these guides offer great days out for locals and intriguing travel planning for more adventurous sightseers. These will be welcome by anyone planning a trip to the places covered.
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Weekender Belfast: Travel Guide with eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides Weekender). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839058387. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Weekender Jersey: Travel Guide with eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides Weekender). Rough Guides. Jul. 2024. ISBN 9781839059919. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Weekender Norfolk & Suffolk: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides Weekender). Rough Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781835290545. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Weekender Oxford: Travel Guide with Free eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides Weekender). Rough Guides. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9781835291511. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Rough Guides. Pocket Rough Guide Weekender Snowdonia & North Wales: Travel Guide with eBook. 1st ed. (Pocket Rough Guides Weekender). Rough Guides. May 2024. ISBN 9781839059810. pbk. 128p. $15.99. Travel
Designed for those who live in or near each locale, this series from Jonglez offers an endless list of suggestions for rainy afternoons, enlivening one’s commute, or entertaining family from out of town, leading readers to discover interesting, delightful hidden treasures. The books all begin with a table of contents that lists each site, arranged by broad geographic location. Then follow short entries on each location, accompanied by a color photo and directions. The entries explain the history, appeal, and scope of the suggested site, explaining how it fits into a wider context and making a case for why one should stop by. Unlike other travel books, this series is not focused on building an itinerary or making the most of limited days in a city. Instead, it is content to offer ways to sample the gems in one’s own backyard, from a largely unknown hotel bar to a historic sign hanging overhead on the route to the office or a particularly notable brick in the street. Historical markers, statues, and underappreciated public art are also included, as are libraries, gardens, and small museums. VERDICT An essential purchase when a library’s community is featured, and a nice addition to round out travel collections more broadly.
Akerman, Isobel. Secret York: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Oct. 2024. ISBN 9782361957674. 224p. $21.95. Travel
Capart, Natalie & Isabelle de Pange. Secret Brussels. 6th ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9782361957162. 368p. $21.95. Travel
Cassan, Felicien & Darrow Carson. Secret Los Angeles: A Guide to the Unusual and Unfamiliar. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9782361956738. 256p. $19.95. Travel
Champagne, Chris. Secret Louisiana: A Guide to the Unusual and Unfamiliar. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Jun. 2024. ISBN 9782361956752. 256p. $19.95. Travel
Curran, Kathy & Lorenza Bacino. Secret Belfast: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9782361957131. 224p. $21.95. Travel
Fatt, Lam Seng. Secret Kuala Lumpur: An Unusal Guide. 1st ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Dec. 2024. ISBN 9782361957919. 288p. $21.95. Travel
Howard, Rachel & Hannah Robinson. Secret London: Unusual Bars & Restaurants. 3rd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. May 2024. ISBN 9782361956561. 256p. $21.95. Travel
Keating, Mike. Secret Liverpool: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9782361957216. 272p. $21.95. Travel
Lindinger, Michaela. Secret Vienna: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. May 2024. ISBN 9782361956165. 480p. $21.95. Travel
Mustiere, Pierre & Yoko Kera. Secret Tokyo: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Jan. 2024. ISBN 9782361954185. 256p. $21.95. Travel
Otkem, Emre. Secret Istanbul: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Apr. 2024. ISBN 9782361957186. 288p. $21.95. Travel
Roy, Manuel. Secret Potsdam: An Unusual Guide. 1st ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Feb. 2024. ISBN 9782361955984. 256p. $21.95. Travel
Schmitt, Kiernan. Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide. 2nd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Aug. 2024. ISBN 9782361957179. 288p. $19.95. Travel
Seymour, Ellie. Secret Brighton: An Unusual Guide. 3rd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Nov. 2024. ISBN 9782361957841. 320p. $21.95. Travel
Steenstrup, Johanne & Klaus Dahl. Secret Copenhagen: An Unusual Guide. 3rd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. May 2025. ISBN 9782361954192. 224p. $21.95. Travel
Warren, Karen. Secret Bath: An Unusual Guide. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. May 2024. ISBN 9782361957285. 288p. $21.95. Travel
Young, Michelle & Laura Itzkowitz. Secret New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants. 3rd ed. (‘Secret’ guides). Jonglez. Sep. 2024. ISBN 9782361957582. 192p. $19.95. Travel
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