Tours and Travel Books

What a wonderful idea! The tours in this book are really entertaining and even better, they are free. This is the kind of book that gets you off the couch. My kids might not have been too excited when they saw the plain black and white pages, but we went on some tours, and now they love looking through it and picking the next weekend trip. I appreciate how well Jodi describes the tours, so I know exactly what to expect. I'm definately looking forward to taking free tours in other states when I've finished with Colorado.

This book is the most comprehensive guide to exhibitions and is, therefore, a must have for the traveler. The most important aspect of the book is its listings of the various touring exhibitions, both by state and by country. The book contains useful information including: addresses (both street and web site), telephone numbers, hours of operation, and cost of admissions. I buy a copy for myself every year, as well as, give a few as Christmas presents to my art-loving friends. What other travel book can you buy and be able to use it EVERYWHERE? Just this one!

"A Traveler's Guide To Caribbean History" should accompany every visitor to the islands and waters of the West Indies. Don and Dene Dachner have produced an essential guide for all who are interested in understanding the history of their Caribbean destinations. Following an overview of the history of the entire region, the Dachners provide informative capsule reviews of the history of each Caribbean destination from Amerindian times through the colonial period - be it Spanish, British, French, Dutch or American - to the present day. The book includes maps, photographs and such useful information as local tourist contacts. The Dachners' "A Traveler's Guide To Caribbean History" should be in every Caribbean traveler's bag and every Caribbean cruise ship's library and gift shop.

Bensen offers a wonderful guide to the Pony Express enthusiast. Paralleling the original trail and stations, the Guide gives an east-to-west account for finding the (Pony and non-Pony) sites, museums, and curiosities along the historical trail. Bensen has been particularly thorough in reporting where sites of interest are on private property. I found this book to have many helpful features including an accurate assessment of whether or not an obscure site was worth getting to, what types of vehicles--from all-terrain to RV's--are appropriate for particular stretches of the route, alternate routes for those pressed for time, and great Pony By-ways. This guide also includes interesting historical anecdotes inserted at appropriate intervals to the surrounding text. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to follow the trail of the Pony Express.

This book, along with the other traveler's guides, give a good description of the lighthouses, plus accurate driving directions, including turn-by-turn directions and a map. This book is a must for anyone going on a lighthouse vacation.

I travel quite a bit, so when I was given a copy of "Traveling her Her" by Amber Israelsen, I thought "why do I need this?." Well, I was pleasantly surprised to find very valuable and useful information even for the experienced traveler.

Her "Introduction" first captured my interest by explaining her reason for writing the book. I especially enjoyed all of the inspirational stories that she has painstakingly collected from friends and colleagues.

Amber's book is a great tool for anyone thinking about a vacation. She provides tips on places to stay; modes of transportation; booking your trip, and my personal favorite, "finding your destination".

I highly recommend this book for those experienced and inexperienced in traveling.

Well written, thought provoking book aimed at women of all ages. If you're female and have the itch to travel but were afraid to go alone, this book shows that you have nothing to fear. Many insights, ideas and great links to assist women in their quest to see the world, be it alone or with friends. A must have planning guide.

This is a "must" companion piece for anyone who drives the Natchez Trace, whether for 4 miles or 400. Without the book's detailed information about the Trace's history, the towns it runs through, and the many recreational opportunities along the way, the Trace would be just another road. The Summerlin's book and their subject remind us that life is indeed a journey, not a destination

Travelling Historian's Guide To France is more than just another route map of 'must sees', though this is one of its foundations: Robin Neillands supplements maps and tour information with a bibliography of books to read before you go, and plenty of cultural and historical background information on unique French features. Small villages, towns which discourage cars, and byways make for a pleasing emphasis on France's lesser-discovered routes, and memorable tours based on historical events.

A wonderful collection of recipes assembled by Betty Hicks during her golf career. The recipes were contributed by golf pros, movie stars and other celebrities. Along with great meals you will find humorous stories involving the recipe and the chef that created it.

"Treasures of the National Air and Space Museum" beautifully capture the best this vibrant museum has to offer. The 300 illustrations are an homage to aviation history: the famous aircraft, experimental vehicles and the obscure vessels. The illustrations include the Spirit of St. Louis, the Wright Flyer, Mercury and Apollo backup spacecraft, representative cutting edge aircraft for their time, and a host of other wonderful photographs.

The museum also owns an impressive collection of aviation-related art which this book also includes.

You can spend days in the actual museum and not get to see all it offers, but this book will give you a head start and an appreciation for the breadth of the museum's collection.