Berlitz is proud to welcome this brand new, full-colour guide, aimed at people contemplating their first cruise and needing independent, expert advice on where to start. Written by the world's leading cruise expert, Douglas Ward, this guide reviews the top 11 cruise lines as well as providing authoritative ratings of more than 350 ships. So whether you are a solo traveller, party-goer, travelling as a family, or require special assistance, this guide will help you find the best ship to suit your needs. It answers the 50 most frequently asked questions and helps you to make important decisions on everything from where and when to go, how long to go for, and what costs to budget for. It also provides an insight into life on board, including entertainment and dining, along with an A-Z of practical tips covering baby-sitting, internet access, religious services, shopping and much more. Further practical information covers how to book your first cruise and what to take with you, along with useful troubleshooting tips. The top 100 shore excursions around the world are highlighted, so whether you want to explore a European city independently or go sightseeing in the Caribbean with fellow passengers, this guide indicates where and how to go. 12 full-colour maps can also be found throughout the guide, covering the world's main cruising areas, helping you to plan your desired route with ease.
Una completa y actualizada guía que sintetiza las características más relevantes del marco natural y de los principales aspectos humanos del continente menos conocido y más lejano del planeta.Con prólogo del Gral. (RE) Jorge E. Leal. primer argentino y latinoamericano en alcanzar el Polo Sur. esta obra toma forma en el momento oportuno: la vigencia del Año Polar Internacional (API) 2007-08; iniciativa conjunta del International Council for Science (ICSU) y la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (WMO). que apunta al desarrollo de actividades de investigación científica y difusión en las zonas polares durante el período 2007-2009. Un emprendimiento que impulsará de manera exponencial el interés mundial sobre estas regiones ofreciendo a la humanidad una oportunidad única para respuestas a interrogantes de crucial importancia para el futuro de la especie humana. en particular a aquellos vinculados con el cambio climático global y el agujero de ozono.Este libro -sólidamente documentado- es un material de conocimiento extraordinario. y el acercamiento necesario al pasado. presente y futuro de la Antártida. el continente menos accesible. el más extremo y quizás el más atractivo de todo el mundo.
Pedals d''Occitània es un recorrido en bicicleta de montaña por la Val d''Aran, actual corazón de Occitània, y por el antiguo condado de Comminges, a través de 225 kilómetros y 6.000 metros de desniv
Jeff RubinDiscover Antarctica Feel the salty kiss of sea mist when nearby whales exhale their startlingly loud 'ffffffffffffffffff' next to your boat Sneak a peak a the secret harbor of Deception Island, where you can sail inside a restless volcano Pay homage to intrepid explorers at their base camps, where objects remain eerily preserved a century later In This Guide Five authors, 30 specialists, a supporting cast of thousands of emperor penguins Expanded coverage of environmental issues, climate change and ways travelers can make a difference Complete pre-trip planning information for visits by air, private yacht, cruise ship or resupply vessel Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com
LIFE MAGAZINE EDITORSThis is a book of enticements or memoriesor both. The things we remember best and longest are the lovely times on vacation with family or friends. That sublime afternoon on the secluded beach on Martha's Vineyard, or that unforgettable crimson sunset as seen from the top of Coppertop Mountain. That extraordinary safari in Africa, and snorkeling along Australia's Great Barrier Reef. In stunning photographs and evocative text, the editors of LIFE take you thereto the best, most beautiful, most relaxing, most inspiring places to vacation on the planet. This book is an enticementto go there. And it is a remembrance of those magical places you've already gone. Live that vacation again, every time you open this special volume.
501 of the world''s most beautiful islands are explored in this beautifully illustrated volume, ranging from the well-trodden and popular to those off the beaten track. "501 Islands" includes spectacular places to visit from the tropical destinations such as Bora Bora to those closer to home like the Scottish Isle of Skye.
