TRAVEL GUIDES

Lonely Planet: With over 500,000 members and hundreds of travel guide books to various destinations around the world, this website is a definite go to reference for cost conscious travelers particularly those who may have champagne tastes but are operating on a beer budget. The website has an interactive map where you can input your preferred travel destination. Lonely Planet hardcover guide books have been the travel companions for millions of backpacking and youth hostel aficionados over the years. See website for details as well as links to several popular guide books below: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Fodor’s: A well known brand of guide books which covers travel information primarily for the middle range traveler with a few deals thrown into the mix. Travel information is up to date and this is a well respected travel resource. See website for details as well as links to several popular Fodor’s guide books below: http://www.fodors.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-Italy-2009-Full-Color-Guides/dp/1400019508/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229358705&sr=1-5

http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-Paris-2009-Gold-Guides/dp/1400019486/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229358705&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-London-2009-Gold-Guides/dp/1400019443/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229358705&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-Washington-D-C-2009-Alexandria/dp/140001963X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229358705&sr=1-6

http://www.amazon.com/Fodors-York-City-Full-Color-Guides/dp/1400019478/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229358705&sr=1-8

Let’s Go: Budget travel guide books produced entirely by students. This company has been in business for over 50 years with the unique perspective of the backpacker traveler in mind. Extensive and detailed information for the youth hostel and frugal travelers who are cost conscious. See website for details and examples of sample Let’s Go guide books below: http://www.letsgo.com/

http://www.letsgo.com/travel-guide/australia

http://www.letsgo.com/travel-guide/thailand

http://www.letsgo.com/travel-guide/hawaii

http://www.letsgo.com/travel-guide/costa-rica

http://www.letsgo.com/travel-guide/roadtripping-usa

Frommer’s: Produces guide books primarily aimed at the moderate to upper range traveler who wants to get the biggest bang for her buck. Extensive helpful tips for specialty travelers such as students, seniors, women traveling alone, and the physically challenged. See website for details and links to sample guide books below: http://www.frommers.com/

http://www.frommers.com/bookstore/0470165421.html

http://www.frommers.com/bookstore/0470181001.html

http://www.frommers.com/bookstore/0471962511.html

http://www.frommers.com/bookstore/0470189878.html

http://www.frommers.com/bookstore/0470209410.html

Moon: This company has issued comprehensive travel guides to over 100 destinations since 1973. It also has a travel blog which highlights the latest travel news and stories from around the globe. See website for details and sample guide books below: http://www.moon.com/

http://www.moon.com/catalog2/sanjuanislands.html

http://www.moon.com/catalog2/grandcanyon.html

http://www.moon.com/catalog2/scotland.html

http://www.moon.com/catalog2/britishcolumbia.html

http://www.moon.com/catalog2/buenosaires.html

Rough: The Rough travel guides offer the adventurous traveling a wide range of option for getting off the beaten track adventures. This includes all types of trekking experiences such as jungle, desert and other types of wilderness experiences for the serious travel aficionado. Wannabe travelers can find detailed information on scuba diving in caves, night diving, inland cave exploration opportunities, as well as exciting opportunities for dog sledding, mountain climbing, ice fishing, and mountain biking, etc. The Rough guides include an up to date volume on health and safety travel issues such as immunizations, health insurance, finding English speaking doctors, and evacuation for medical emergencies. Sample Rough guides are listed below:

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Ultimate-Adventures-Travel-Guides/dp/1858281997/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229379453&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Guide-India-Travel-Guides/dp/1858289947/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229379453&sr=1-12

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Guide-Puerto-Travel-Guides/dp/185828354X/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229379453&sr=1-10

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Guide-Travel-Health-Guides/dp/1843533243/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229379453&sr=1-8

http://www.amazon.com/Rough-Guide-Africa-Travel-Guides/dp/185828449X/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229380338&sr=1-15

http://www.amazon.com/Make-Earth-Rough-Guide-Reference/dp/184353925X/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229380338&sr=1-14

Rick Steves: This series of guide books focuses on Rick Steves detailed travel experiences during extensive summer vacations in Europe over 30 years. He has compiled a very up to date summary of key sights and venues most travelers would want to visit on European vacations. His audience ranges from the backing youth hostel crowd to the more upscale traveler. See website for more details and a sample links for individual guides below: http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog&parent_id=10

http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=11&id=20

http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=11&id=345

http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=13&id=165

http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=13&id=63

http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=13&id=46

Footprint: Pocket travel guides of the many popular travel destinations including Barbados, Barcelona, Berlin, Reykjavik, Seville, and Vancouver. Pocket guides provide information on low cost travel options such as cheap flights, inexpensive car rentals and hotels, as well as ways to save money when visiting popular attractions. There is also a listing of helpful travel services and resources. See website for details and links to sample pocket guides appear below: http://www.footprintguides.com/

http://www.footprintguides.com/Barbados/

http://www.footprintguides.com/Barcelona/

http://www.footprintguides.com/Copenhagen/

http://www.footprintguides.com/Seville/

http://www.footprintguides.com/Vancouver/

Virtual Tourist: An excellent online travel guide resource which is compiled by over 1 million travelers who contribute to the content of the guides. The site contains reviews and opinions on travel to a wide range of regions including Africa, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Caribbean, Middle East, and Antarctica. There is also detailed travel information on the following topics: things to do, hotels, restaurants, local customs, nightlife, and off the beaten track activities at your chosen destination. The website provides helpful tips for getting the best shopping deals, prices on local sporting events and travel warnings about crime i.e. pick pockets. See website for details and sample online destination guides below: http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Egypt/Muhafazat_Qina/Luxor-2008656/TravelGuide-Luxor.html

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Antarctica/South_Georgia_and_the_South_Sandwich_Islands/Grytviken-2271822/TravelGuide-Grytviken.html

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Israel/Jerusalem_District/Jerusalem-1708549/TravelGuide-Jerusalem.html

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/TravelGuide-Australia_and_Oceania.html

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/TravelGuide-Caribbean_and_Central_America.html