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    They won the first soccer World Cup. There's a lot of beef raised on the pampa. That's all most people know about Uruguay. Bradt's Uruguay, the only dedicated English-language guide to this country that’s small yet bursting with character, shows that the adventurous tourist can uncover much more. It provides in-depth coverage of the capital Montevideo, where the colonial Old City is being restored. There’s also detailed information on the coastal city of Colonia (which is on UNESCO's World Heritage List) as well as Punta del Este, to whose beaches the Buenos Aires beautiful crowd flocks each summer. There’s advice, too, for active travelers who can rattle their whips on cattle-ranching estancias and spin their sticks in a game of polo [More..]

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    Nobody knows Argentina like Lonely Planet. Whether you want to tango though the night in Buenos Aires, climb glaciers in Patagonia, gallop with gauchos across the Pampas, sample Malbec in Mendoza or savor the world’s best steak, our unbeatable 7th edition will show you how – and make your journey unforgettable.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide:Inspiring color highlights section introduces the best of Argentina Stylish city coverage with the best eating, shopping and nightlife Full-color outdoors chapter w [More..]

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    DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Rio de Janeiro will lead you straight to the very best this much celebrated city has to offer. Whether you're looking to visit the iconic Cristo Redentor, experience the carnival parade at Sambodromo or soak up the atmosphere on the famous Copacabana beach; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists—from the Top 10 carnival parades, parties, liveliest bars and nightclubs to the Top 10 fascinating tours and excursions; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, covering all the city's highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner o [More..]

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    Brand new for 2011 summer travel, Michelin’s Large Format North America Road Atlas with its easy-read mapping helps travelers find their way.  Michelin increased its midsize pages by 36% to create this Large Format atlas, giving readers bigger maps and larger lettering for towns and sites.  The Driving Tours section, taken from Michelin’s Green Guide series, provides great road trips ideas.  Maps flow from page to page in this tiled atlas, providing context and continuity when planning a trip or driving the highways.  Rely on Michelin to get you there. [More..]

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    What’s weird around here? That’s a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have asked themselves for years. And it’s exactly their offbeat sense of curiosity that led the duo to create the phenomenal Weird N.J. and the successful series that followed. What’s NOT shockingly odd here: every Weird book has become a bestseller in its region.Now the weirdness is finally in paperback for the first time! Six titles—including Weird U.S., which covers all 50 states—will reach a fresh audience eager to get these cool collections at a more popular price and smaller size. Plus, there’s an exciting brand-new volume, covering the wonderfully weird state of Louisiana.  [More..]

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    “Packed & Ready" Volume 6 is an intimate travelogue of our twenty-six day journey to South America and cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula. We sailed out of Buenos Aires on the Star Princess, made landfall in the Falkland Islands, then continued south to the vast, desolate wilderness of the frozen continent. The ship carried its wide-eyed cargo on an astonishing voyage to Antarctica and through Iceberg Alley, then returned to “the world” and junketed to remote towns on the southern tip of South America and up the west coast. The cruise ended at Valparaiso, Chile, and we continued on to the capital city, Santiago, to spend a few days there. You'll share our adventures day-by-day, and with more than 100 photographs, you’ll see the gr [More..]

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    "The Rough Guide First-Time Latin America" tells you everything you need to know before you go to Latin America, from visas and vaccinations to budgets and packing. It will help you plan the best possible trip, with advice on when to go and what not to miss, and how to avoid trouble on the road. You'll find insightful information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy and save money in Latin America. "The Rough Guide First-Time Latin America" includes insightful overviews of each Latin American country highlighting the best places to visit with country-specific websites, clear maps, suggested reading and budget information. Be inspired by the full-colour 'things not to miss' section whilst useful contact [More..]

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    Use the 3-D models and cutaways to party your way around Rio and explore colonial architecture in the Northeast cities of Salvador, Sao Luis and Olinda and party.Clue-up on the basics, from the capital of the Amazonas- Manaus to incomparable natural wonders including the inland semi-arid area of the sertao and the huge swampland of the Pantanal, full of alligators, birds and the occasional anaconda. And don't forget a visit to the futuristic city of Brasilia, a marvel of 1950s design.Enjoy the diverse flavors of Brazil with scenic walks and thematic festivals, with sights, beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town. This guide includes a comprehensive selection of hotels and restaurants and full-color detailed maps that will ensure [More..]

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    Travel-wise North Americans know that many of the world's great tourist destinations are relatively close to home. This handsome photo-filled and information-packed book describes 50 exceptional North American sites both on and off the beaten track. From Canada's majestic Banff National Park to Louisiana's atmospheric Bayou Country, readers will find evocative descriptions, practical vacation-planning advice, and breathtaking color photos that capture the distinctive ambiance of each place. Just a few of the 50 travel sites covered are-- Old Quebec City Mt. McKinley and Denali National Park, Alaska, by plane Giant Redwoods of Northern California Newfoundland and Labrador Niagara Falls in Ontario and New York State Yosemite National [More..]

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    This engaging, information-packed guide presents ten categories of Best Places for women to go. The wide-ranging chapters have something for everyone. "Best City Getaways for Girls Who Just Wanna Have Fun" focuses on San Francisco, Miami, Quebec, New York City, and New Orleans. "Where to Celebrate Big Birthdays" suggests Las Vegas, Northern California wine country, and Savannah. "Best Places for Adventure Escapes" includes rafting the Colorado, heli-hiking the Canadian Rockies, and kayaking or canoeing in Maine. "Best Bonding Vacations" recommends Ashland, Oregon, Rocky Mountain National Park, Chicago, and Lake Chatauqua, New York, while "Best Places to Heal When You've Been Dumped" sends you to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and to Hershey [More..]

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