Books - Travel

Back Roads Australia (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL BACK ROADS)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$19.00 DK Eyewitness Back Roads Australia driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Australian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of Australia relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-two themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences in an Australia that can only be discovered by road. Each drive is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from diving and snorkeling, to hiking, surfing, wine tours, biking trips, and river rafting. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and restaurants specializing in fresh local produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-color throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire country for easy navigation between tours and even zip code information for use with GPS, discover the unexpected on your driving vacation with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Australia.

Australia (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$19.60 Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell.

Moon Living Abroad in Australia

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$14.25 Jim Lane moved to Australia with his family as a child, and knows the ins and outs of living down under. Jim provides insight and first-hand advice on navigating the culture of Australia, and he outlines all the information needed to move abroad in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner. Moon Living Abroad in Australia makes the moving and transition process easy for businesspeople, students, teachers, retirees, and professionals. Moon Living Abroad in Australia is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care. This relocation guide also includes practical advice on how to rent or buy a home for a variety of needs and budgets, whether it s an apartment in Sydney or a home across the continent in Perth. All Moon Living Abroad Guides include color photos, black and white photos, black and white illustrations, and maps.

Berlitz Australia: Handbook (Berlitz Handbooks)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$14.03 Berlitz Handbook Australia is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this fascinating destination, with 304 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to Australia? from exploring the Great Barrier Reef to discovering Aboriginal culture and tasting great wines. The guide starts with a rundown of Australia s Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the stupendously scenic Great Ocean Road to the magnificent Sydney Opera House. In the Trip Planner you ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time Down Under, whether you re embarking on a Three Week East Coast Escape or a one-month? Best of Australia? tour. The Places Section tackles each of Australia s eight states and territories in turn? starting with New South Wales, home of the world s lifestyle capital Sydney, and finishing up in the? Holiday Isle? of Tasmania. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you ll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting a classic walking or driving route such as a Yarra River Walk in Melbourne or a drive down Tasmania s Heritage Highway, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of Australia s culinary, artistic, sporting or popular culture, from festivals in Adelaide to the Northern Territory s Royal Flying Doctor Service. Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to Australia s historical and cultural background, plus information on the country s cuisine.

Australia Travel Pack, 9th (Globetrotter Travel Packs)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$14.95 The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by color photographs, charts and maps for the first time traveler who wants to experience the major highlights that Australia has to offer. The fold-out map of Australia is ideal for tourists and visitors.

Lonely Planet Discover Australia (Full Color Country Travel Guide)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$17.15 Experience the Best of Australia Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru (Ayers Rock) ? we ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real Australia with the minimum of fuss. Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences Itineraries make planning your trip simpler than ever Local experts recommend what not to miss Pull-Out Map puts the streets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in your pocket Our Promise you can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.

National Geographic Traveler: Australia, 4th Edition

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:46:39 GMT

$20.19 The popular National Geographic Traveler: Australia, in its 4th edition, provides the enticement and tools for an amazing travel experience in one of the sparkling jewels of the Southern Hemisphere. Australia offers visitors an extraordinary blend of gorgeous beaches, dramatic Outback vistas, unique animal and plant life, and glittering cosmopolitan cities. Readers roam throughout this sun-drenched land, including cosmopolitan Sydney, the gold-mining towns in the far west, the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, and the remote rivers of Tasmania. Embark on a kangaroo (photo) safari, swim with minke whales, and go wine-tasting at some of the world s most famous wineries.