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This is a dedicated mailing to targeted travel media and organisations. It covers: sightseeing; places to stay and eat; ocean kayaking & diving; rain-forest treks; whale watching; and much more! Basking amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Kauai is one of the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, and boasts a lush tropical setting and an extraordinary natural heritage - such as the majestic Na Pali cliffs and the Waimea Canyon. ''Adventure Guide to Kauai'' presents readers with all the information they will ever need to plan a trip to this stunning destination - from the best places to stay and eat to when to go and what to pack. Also included in this comprehensive guide is fully up-to-date information on the most exciting things to do and places to visit - from lavish beachfront resorts to intimate rainforest-located B&Bs, and from deep-sea fishing and whale watching to scuba diving. Wherever you choose to stay, and whatever you choose to do in this fabulous destination, the ''Adventure Guide to Kauai'' will be your perfect companion. more...

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Exhaustive coverage of this quintessential New England state that offers year-round fun for outdoorsfolk. Skiing, skating, ice fishing, waterskiing, hiking, camping, biking and more! Resident-author Earl Brechlin has been exploring Maine for years, and he'll introduce you to hidden lakes, deserted mountain tops and secluded, tranquil bays. Acadia and Baxter parks are included, with details on how to avoid the crowds, hiking safety and the best trails. more...

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This area of Central Pacific Mexico is full of things to do. Stroll the streets of Old Mazatlan and listen to Sinola Tambora bands that play a unique blend of German and Mexican music styles. You'll find yourself dancing. Catch a ride with a local fisher and head out to Stone Island or Deer Island, where you can dive, snorkel or sun on one of the many sandy beaches. The outlying areas offer more treats: ancient petroglyphs in hidden caves; Teacapan, a vast expanse of mangroves, estuaries and lagoons; the tiny Colonial town of El Quelite; or Concordia, known for its ceramics and wood carvings. Tepic, San Blas and Jaltemba Bay are also in this sunny region, which offers something for every type of traveler. more...

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No competing guides exist that provide in-depth hotel, restaurant and other practical information for the region of the Italian Lakes and Milan (Lombardia). Culinary delights abound here. Risotto, polenta, minestrone, ossobucco originated in the region. The little town of Gorgonzola is here as well, where you can get the best you-know-what in the world. The wines are fabulous. Milan is a world leader in fashion and boutiques are everywhere. We give full details on what to buy and where. A short drive out of Milan are the Lakes. Belaggio is on Lake Como, where Franz Liszt lived. Pliny the Younger and Virgil lived here as well in Roman times and called it the most beautiful place in the world. From the hills above you can see the Matterhorn. Lake Lugano overlaps into Switzerland. Lake Maggiore is surrounded by ancient towers and castles. Lakes Iseo, Idro and Orta are described as well. Milan Cathedral is the largest in Europe after St. Peters - 450 ft long - and La Scala opera house is here as well, where many of the world's greatest operas were first performed and still are today. Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is in Milan, along with medieval palace museums filled with art by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Piero della Francesca and other great artists. Historic towns in the shadow of the Alps here include Cremona, where Stradivarius, the violin-maker worked for 70 years, Brescia, Mantua, Pavia, Locarno - almost all retaining their medieval central sections. Music and dance festivals take place in all of them. This is an in-depth guide to every aspect of the region, written by a long-term local resident. more...

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Red Rock Canyon, the Spring Mountains, Lake Mead, the Valley of Fire, Desert National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Tahoe - just a few of the spectacular places on offer in this interesting state. Join Matt Purdue as he explores everything from plant life and wildlife to the early explorers like Kit Carson and current-day adventures. The natural playground attracts outdoorsfolk with canoeing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, lake swimming, horseback riding and boating. Sights, campgrounds, hotels, transportation, restaurants - all the basic travel info - is covered too. more...

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