Travel and holiday Books

Whether you want to discover 800 miles of beaches, swim with pigs in the Exumas, or relax at a top-rated resort and spa, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Bahamas are here to help! Fodor's Bahamas guidebook is packed with maps,...

Whether you want to visit historic St. George's, lie on one of the island's famous pink beaches, or dine in one of Hamilton's upscale restaurants, the local Fodor's travel experts in Bermuda are here to help!...

Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or take a gondola ride in Venice, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's Best of Italy guidebook is packed with maps, carefully...

Whether you want to get a glimpse of the Hollywood sign, wander among giant redwood trees at Muir Woods, or camp in a National Park, the local Fodor's travel experts in California are here to help! Fodor's California guidebook is packed...

This book presents a true journey into the heart of the Kyoto experience - one which brings you deep into the world of Kyoto's ancient Zen Buddhist culture.Kyoto's Zen heritage represents one of mankind's greatest achievements...

Trope New York, the fifth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of New York City, one of the world's cultural capitals.The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and independent...

A Poor Imitation of Death provides a critique on the current state of the juvenile detention complex.

Wonder Around Every Cornertakes you behind the scenes with travel photographer Michael Sidofsky, better known by his Instagram handle @mindzeye. A prolific photographer who travels the world taking photos of some of the most breathtaking places on Earth,...

Preparing for an Orlando vacation can be a full-time job, and it costs a small fortune. Most other books on the market make the problem worse, burying vacationers in endless pages of pointless details unquestioningly cheering for the high-priced theme...

First published in 1933, Brazilian Adventure is Peter Fleming's account of his expeditionary search for the lost Colonel. Peter Fleming was the brother of Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series and was literary editor of The Times.It began with an...

Lewen Weldon was mapping the eastern desert of Egypt when World War I broke out. A fluent Arabic speaker, he was recruited to run a network of spies and confidential agents who were landed from a steam yacht onto the Syrian coast behind Turkish lines. He...

Beautifully produced and a perfect gift for travellers newly wedded or not - by turn funny, tender, acerbic and charming.Includes extracts from: Paul Bowles, Dorothy Sayers, D. H. Lawrence, Byron, Tolstoy, Flaubert, Dorothy Parker, A. N. Wilson,...

A compelling journey through the heart and soul of golf, bringing the sport's history and the current state of the game to lifeWhen Sean Zak arrived in St. Andrews, Scotland-the mecca of golf-he was determined to spend his summer in search of the game's...

Wales boasts a stunning array of castles, the most per square mile of any country in Europe, from the earliest stone fortifications at Chepstow to the 19th-century folly of Castell Coch and from the splendor of Caernarfon, Beaumaris, Conwy and Harlech,...

Whether you want to visit art galleries in Santa Fe, explore Georgia O'Keeffe's studio at Ghost Ranch, or learn about Native American history in Taos, the local Fodor's travel experts in New Mexico are here to help! Fodor's In Focus Santa Fe guidebook is...

Adventure safely with Mayo Clinic expertise: an easy-to-use illustrated guide, printed on water-resistant paper. It's your ultimate companion to the great outdoors.Wherever your travels take you,Mayo ClinicFirst-AidGuide for Outdoor Adventuresis here to...

Whether you want to relax on the beach, do a tasting of Bajan rum, go sailing on a catamaran, climb the Pitons, or snorkel in crystal clear water, the local Fodor's travel experts in Barbados and Saint Lucia are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Barbados...

Whether you want to relax on excellent beaches, explore perfect azure waters, or live large at high-dollar casinos, the local Fodor's travel experts in Aruba are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Aruba guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated...

Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from a long-time resident riding the rails along the less-traveled western coastline.This journey the length of Japan takes the reader off the beaten tracks to explore some of the...

Special Award Winner at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2023Acclaimed chef Stuart Ralston is known as one of the most innovative and creative cooks working in the UK today. Stuart's inspirations come from all around him, and throughout his career he...

Identify Arizona succulents with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by shape and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Learn about a variety of cactus species in Arizona. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers,...

Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Universal Orlando vacation.How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours-on the...

Whether you want to explore the Alhambra, marvel at La Sagrada Familia, or enjoy tapas, wine, and flamenco, the local Fodor's travel experts in Spain are here to help! Fodor's Essential Spain guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated...

The northern parish of Assynt boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain. The mountains of Quinag and Suilven dominate a very varied landscape with wild, white hills inland and a complex, intricate moorland to the west. Here, rocky crags,...

IntroductionThe Joy of Cruising was published in March 2019 shortly after a wonderful family cruise over Christmas 2018 which was briefly discussed in the culminating chapter, "Holidays." However, The Joy of Cruising was not about me and my family's...

2024 International Rubery Book Awards Winner | 2023 American Writing Awards Finalist | 2023 Foreword Indies Awards Finalist | 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist Joiner's second novel set in the fabled Kanazawa area is an intimate yet...

Whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go designer shopping in Milan, or hike the Cinque Terre, the local Fodor's travel experts in Italy are here to help! Fodor's Essential Italy 2024 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated...

Comprehensive and fully updated, Frommer's Hawaii covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests to authentic luaus and everywhere in between.Frommer's only works with expert, seasoned journalists,...

Whether you want to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, sip wine in Burgundy, or indulge in French cuisine in Lyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in France are here to help! Fodor's Essential France guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated...

Frommer's comprehensive guide to New England fans across this quintessentially American region to show readers how to explore quaint villages, historic sites dating to the country's earliest days, and bustling cities. In this region nature decked out in...

**Winner of the North American Travel Journalists Association Silver Medal Prize**Take a colorful tour of Japan's capital with this alternative Japan travel guide that explores Tokyo's distinctive architecture, fashion, food, and so...

Take a photographic journey through the modern marvels and historical treasures of Tokyo with this informative, portable Japan travel guide.In The Little Book of Tokyo, veteran photojournalist Ben Simmons continues a quest he began over two decades ago...

Whether you want to sail in Tortola, snorkel at Trunk Bay Beach, or explore the Baths in Virgin Gorda, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Virgin Islands are here to help! Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands guidebook is packed with maps,...

Originally published in Japanese as a call to preserve disappearing facets of Japan's rich and ancient culture, this book takes its inspiration from the 1960s classic, Hidden Hamlets by Shirasu Masako. Like Shirasu, Kerr travels to remote and...

The must-have classic work on early Japanese photography!This book presents a fascinating visual record of Japan and Japanese culture during its metamorphosis from a feudal society to a modern industrial nation--at a time when the art of photography was...

A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologistsEstablished in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North...

Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or grab a slice of pizza in Brooklyn, the local Fodor's travel experts in New York City are here to help! Fodor's New York City 2024 guidebook is packed with maps,...

A guide to the best urban and rural hikes and microbreweries in New York State. Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 33 New York hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery...

Great hikes and breweries in the Berlin region.Beer lovers and hiking fans, these 40 hikes are for you! From Berlin Wall trails to tranquil lakeside woodlands and street artfilled neighbourhoods, from Cold War relics to Prussian castles, and from chic...

The improbable story of the birth of modern-day pro basketball in Toronto In just over 25 years, the Toronto Raptors have evolved from an intrepid expansion team to an NBA champion. But for all the triumphs of the past decade, the beginning looked a bit...

Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by AI, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, like longtime Paris resident Anna E. Brooke. In...

**Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award (Wanderlust Adventure Travel Book of the Year)**In 2013, three friends set off on a journey that they had been told was impossible: the north-south crossing of the Congo River Basin, from...

From its inception, Sports Illustratedhas chronicled baseball's greatest spectacle:the World Series. Now, SIcelebrates the grandeur and spirit of the Fall Classic witha deluxe commemorative book featuring the magazine's iconic photography...

When Kenny Albert was growing up, family gatherings sounded a lot like a dispatch from the first all-sports radio station. There was his father, Marv, whose voice shaped the sound of modern basketball, and there too were his uncles Al and Steve-a trio of...

Collects over 175 years of key moments in the visual history of the Southern United States, with over two hundred and fifty photographs taken from 1845 to present.The South is perhaps the most mythologized region in the United States and also one of the...

Whether you want to explore the charming villages of Provence, mingle with the rich and famous in Cannes, or lounge on the beach in Nice, the local Fodor's travel experts in Provence and the French Riviera are here to help! Fodor's...

A searing, diaristic portrayal of a city and society in revolution by Magnum nominee Myriam BoulosIn her debut monograph, Myriam Boulos casts an unflinching eye on the revolution that began in Lebanon in 2019 with protests against government corruption...

This fall, following acclaimed issues centered on Delhi, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and So Paulo, Aperture magazine presents "Accra," an edition that considers the Ghanaian capital as a site of dynamic photographic voices and histories that connect...