The Stormrider Surf Guide: East Asia

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 84 pages

The Stormrider Surf Guide Indonesia and East Asia portrays what many believe are the best waves in the world. The Mentawai's, Bali and Sumbawa are all now famous, but there are literally hundreds more spots to discover across Indonesia and East Asia, as detailed in this massive publication. Crucial stats on swell, wind, tide and weather are just a few of the reasons this guide should be top of the packing list.

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Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia, 3rd Edition

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Our expert author has been covering these exotic islands for years, and he's personally checked out every hotel, every restaurant, every beach, and every activity he recommends. He gives you a feel for the islanders' way of life, and offers a wonderful introduction to the region's unique blend of cultures. Tahiti is only the gateway to French Polynesia, there are many islands and hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so of Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia compares all the options, helping you find the tropical getaway that's right for you. Rely on us for in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, simple bungalows, family-friendly motels, and more, with selections in every price category. We'll point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and more. You'll also get the latest trip-planning information, including tips on finding the best airfare or package deal.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Florida

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 24 pages

Florida encapsulates the East Coast surf scene unlike any other Atlantic State. The most southern point on mainland USA conjures up visions of warm weather, sub tropical water temperatures, and a whole year round, beach life environment, that even California has problems equaling. While this is true in the south, where the warm Gulf Stream current kisses the coastline near Miami, Florida hides a much more complex persona than the stereotyped image of sun and surf. The barrier island theme continues the length of the coastline, and the only interruption to the predominantly NE facing coastline is the huge tract of off limits land at Cape Canaveral. Florida is also home to the most prolific surfing champions, in both the men's and women's divisions of international surfing competition.

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Frommer's Spain 2011

Completely updated every year, Frommer's Spain features gorgeous color photos of everything from the Balearic beaches to the cosmopolitan capitals. Our authors, longtime correspondents for Frommer's, hit all the highlights of the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, from Andalusia in the south to Cantabria and Asturias in the north. They've checked out each province's best hotels and restaurants and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; detailed coverage of Madrid and Barcelona; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation--and you'll travel Spain like a pro with our authors' in-depth history of the culture.

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Frommer's Turkey, 6th Edition

Frommer's Turkey, 6th Edition explores the highlights of a country that is an amazing and diverse treasure trove of architectural styles and ancient ruins. You'll learn how to navigate the chaotic bustle of Istanbul, buy a rug and get the best deal, find the best undiscovered ruins, and learn the ins and outs of getting a Turkish bath. Insider tips on bargaining at bazaars and seeking out hidden beaches. Readers also get language and etiquette tips, exact prices and directions, logistical advice, detailed two-color maps, and much more.

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Frommer's South Korea, 2nd Edition

In Frommer's South Korea, you'll find out how to: Steer away from the touristy and the inauthentic and see the real heart of South Korea. Eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighborhood cafe in Seoul, attend the Busar Film Festival, shop for the country's best fabrics (ramie fabrics) at the markets in Hansan, and hike the Seoraksan Mountains (or just buy the area's famous mushrooms and honey) Seek out tea houses, limestone caves, Buddhist temples, hot springs, battlegrounds, and parks throughout the region. Travel South Korea like a pro with our candid advice and handy Korean-language glossary. Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a glossary of Korean cuisine, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

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Frommer's South Florida: With the Best of Miami and the Keys, 7th Edition

Author Lesley Abravanel lives and works in Miami as a gossip columnist for the Miami Herald, so she knows the Florida scene, what's hot and what's not, which restaurants the celebs frequent and sometimes own (and which establishments you might avoid for that very reason). Lesley covers Florida's highlights from a resident's perspective: the South Beach club scene, the best restaurants, hotels at every price point, dive sites in the Keys, baseball spring training, theme parks, the Everglades, the Gold Coast, the Treasure Coast, world-class golf courses, and beaches, water sports, and lots of beach bars. Miami plays host to several major festivals each year, including Art Basel Miami Beach, the Miami International Boat Show, and the Miami Book Fair International. Ten new hotels opened in 2009, with five more slated for completion in 2010. Includes a full-color foldout map.

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Lonely Planet's Shanghai

The engine of China's future, Shanghai dazzles with its metamorphosing cityscape and inexhaustible verve, beckoning millions with promises of opportunity, glamour and reinvention. What better time to dive headlong into the throng?

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Africa

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 68 pages

Illuminating the surf on the Dark Continent by going where no guide has been before, The Stormrider Surf Guide Africa gives expert descriptions and advice on where to surf, stay and how to get around virtually all the African coastal nations. From the Sahara desert, through equatorial jungles, to the freezing waters of the Cape, this Stormrider Surf Guide is essential reading for any Africa surfari.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Java and Bali

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Java and Bali

Bali is where it all started, first in the 1930s at Kuta, then reignited with interest by the discovery of Uluwatu in the early '70s, tantalisingly portrayed to the fledgling surf travel community in the seminal film Morning of the Earth. The Bukit peninsula soon became synonymous with perfect barrels as more world-class waves were introduced to an insatiable surf world and Aussie surfers quickly bumped Bali to the top of the annual pilgrimage list. Not to be outdone by it's nearest neighbour, Java managed to trump the Bukit beauties with a wave so vast and perfectly formed, that G-Land is now the yardstick by which all waves are measured.

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Lonely Planet's Kenya

This is Africa turning it up to 11 - landscapes, wildlife, cities and culture vie for your attention. You've got the Jade Sea offering respite from the desert, the surprisingly congenial capital, Nairobi, jungle ruins...all this and elephants, giraffes, lions and leopards too.

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Secret New York: The Unique Guidebook to New York's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes

Here's a tourist guide with a difference. New York insider and Village Voice columnist Robert Sietsema has assembled a topic-focused book. Learn where to find a hidden Indian cave right on the island of Manhattan, where to get a delicious, multicourse meal for less than five dollars, how to plug in to the Japanese underground, where to find the best bagel and egg cream, where to find the rock clubs that the hipsters frequent, and where to rent a bicycle to tour the city and where to ride it.

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1,000 Places to See Before You Die

Around the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurant

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Secret Chicago: The Unique Guidebook to Chicago's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes

New visitors and longtime residents alike will find unique locales in this guide to the Second City’s hidden treasures. Far beyond the predictable tourist routes, these listings reveal the arcane, cool, and hush-hush hotspots of Chicago. From white sand beaches that include urban skylines and smoky jazz clubs where it’s always midnight to piercing palaces and tasty taquerias, Chicago's diverse destinations are described in detail for travelers willing to step off the beaten path.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: North America Collection

Reliable Surf Travel Information

The Stormrider Guide North America is the first and only comprehensive reference guide to surfing the North American coastline. In-depth analysis of the waves, the coastal environment, and the rich cultural history of America’s passion for wave- riding, combine to make this an authoritative and indispensable tool for the traveling surfer as well as the armchair student. Painstakingly penned by experienced international surf journalists and expertly edited by the incomparable surf scribe, Drew Kampion, The Stormrider Guide North America is an essential addition to any surfer’s quiver.

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The Insider's Arizona Guidebook

No one knows Arizona like we do. With an insider’s perspective gained from more than 80 years of chronicling the Grand Canyon State’s natural and man-made attractions, we offer this guide to the places we love. We draw on history, culture, and lore to help you enjoy both our icons and lesser-known places and events ranging from the indescribable Grand Canyon in the north to the grasslands of Sonoita in the south; from the ponderosa pines and snows of Flagstaff to the paloverde trees and desert marigolds of Tucson; from the dramatic and stark Navajo and Hopi canyons, plateaus, and mesas to the lush desert of Saguaro National Park; from the refuges protecting wildlife to the mud and stone ruins that housed our earliest residents. Our introduction touches on peoples, history, landmarks, plants, animals, and geology. Deeper in the book we map out scenic drives that take you into the countryside, and we list scores of places you should visit. By the time we’re done, we hope you’ll know Arizona — and love it — as much as we do.

1 issue  /  £17.74

Frommer's Portable Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, 6th Edition

Frommer's Portable Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo 6th Edition See the very best of Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo On a pristine beach in Acapulco or at the Pyramids of Xochicalco, our expert authors guide you to the best of Pacific Mexico. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Insider tips from local expert authors

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Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara, 7th Edition

Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara 7th Edition See the very best of Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara On the beach at a fine resort or in the ocean petting a stingray, our expert authors guide you to your best Cayman Islands experience. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Insider tips from local expert authors

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Invisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic Borderlands

Traveling more than 14,000 miles by bus and train to the farthest reaches of China, the authors of this narrative explore the minority peoples who dwell there, talking to farmers in their fields, monks in their monasteries, fishermen on their skiffs, and herders on the steppe.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Southern California

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 44 pages

Everything you've heard about Southern California is true: ridiculous crowds, plenty of pollution, appalling congestion, hideous strip malls, hundreds of square miles of houses, freeways, lofty living expenses, image paranoia, bikinis, and ? relatively weak surf. Although Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties each boast a handful of heavy surf spots, the general consensus among those who've surfed SoCal all their lives is that the surf really is quite marginal on the West Coast wave scale.

1 issue  /  £6.95