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Fully updated and featuring 11 new countries, the second edition of
this best-selling travel guide highlights 5,000 ideas across 100
countries around the world. In this fully revised and updated
edition of the best-selling 100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas, find where
to go, what to do, when to visit, and more for the top destinations
around the world. Filled with new content, 11 new countries, and
brand-new photography from National Geographic, you'll find
everything you need to plan your next globetrotting adventure.
Travel to Vietnam where you can paddle Ha Long Bay and temple hop
on a tuk tuk city tour. In France, visit well-known Parisian spots,
then make your way to the off-the-beaten Dinan (France's only
walled city) and the Loire Valley. In South Africa, find yourself
in an urban oasis in Cape Town before heading on a safari
adventure. Go to the ends of the Earth in Chile before hopping a
boat to cruise a glacier-filled bay. And history buffs will be
fascinated by a three-country WWII tour. Whatever your pleasure,
this rich guidebook has the trip--and country--for you. Complete
with essential tips like when to go and what to bring, you'll be
packing your bags and crossing off bucket list destinations in no
time.
Ascend towering peaks, take in awe-inspiring views, and get to know
some of the oldest, tallest, and rarest living things on Earth with
Moon Sequoia & Kings Canyon. Inside you'll find: *Flexible
Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas for day hikers,
winter visitors, families with kids, campers, and more *The Best
Hikes in Each National Park: Detailed hike descriptions, trail
maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options
*Experience the Outdoors: Behold greatness at the base of a giant
sequoia, stop and smell the wildflowers of Zumwalt Meadow, or
savour panoramic views from the summit of Mount Whitney (the
highest peak in the continental US!). Strap on snowshoes for a
ranger-led winter walk or spelunk your way around otherworldly rock
formations in Crystal Cave. Cool off in the mist of a trailside
waterfall, conquer the 400-step climb to the top of Moro Rock, and
gaze at ink-black skies with unbeatable views of the Milky Way *How
to Get There: Up-to-date information on traveling between the
parks, gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours *Where
to Stay: From RV or tent campgrounds to rustic cabins and
all-inclusive lodges, find the best spots to kick back, both inside
and outside the parks *Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack,
safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-colour
photos and easy-to-use maps throughout *Expert Insight: Former
national park ranger Leigh Bernacchi provides helpful background on
the parks' history, geology, conservation efforts, and more Find
your adventure in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks with
Moon. Exploring more of America's parks? Check out Moon USA
National Parks.
Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives any successful industry
or economy. In the rapidly evolving hospitality, tourism and
leisure sector worldwide this is particularly true. This new text
is designed to develop a greater understanding of the process and
context for entrepreneurship as well as to provide key concepts
which will enable the reader to become more entrepreneurial
themselves.
The text unites appropriate theory with copious real world
examples giving the student, manager or trainer a powerful
framework for understanding every aspect of this vital business
function. Rigorously developed by authors with wide teaching and
industry experience it contains:
*Clear learning objectives and teaching structure *Up-to-date cases
throughout *The widest possible coverage of the latest research and
literature *A clear focus on the dynamic hospitality, tourism and
leisure sector.
Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries
is an essential teaching tool and reference on all serious academic
and professional courses and gives a uniquely powerful overview of
the subject for students and trainees.
Up-to-date cases throughout and a major cumulative case running
through the text
The widest possible coverage of the latest research and literature
with a clear focus on the dynamic hospitality, tourism and leisure
sector
Foreword by Rocco Forte
The Hudson Valley is a breath of fresh air: explore historic
estates, hike wild mountain terrain, and bask in small-town charm
with Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills. Inside you'll find: *
Strategic, flexible itineraries, from day trips from New York City
to week-long road trips, designed for outdoor adventurers, history
buffs, art-lovers, foodies, and more * Must-see highlights and
unique experiences: Cycle along rolling hills and quiet country
roads, hike to rushing waterfalls, hit the slopes in the winter, or
discover the best spots to see the striking fall foliage. Take a
tour of Washington Irving's romantic home, admire the historic
Kykuit Estate, go antiquing in Cold Spring Village, or stroll
through Sleepy Hollow. Take a cooking class at the Culinary
Institute of America, browse for produce at a local farmers market,
sip your way along a Hudson Valley wine trail, or savor innovative
cuisine at a farm-to-table restaurant * The best hikes in the
Hudson Valley and the Catskills, with trail descriptions, elevation
gains, and trailheads * Honest advice from Catskills native Nikki
Goth Itoi on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from
full-service resorts and historic inns to secluded cabins and
campsites * Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout *
Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history,
plus how to get there and get around With Moon Hudson Valley &
the Catskills' practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your
trip your way. Exploring more of the Northeast? Check out Moon New
England Road Trip. Headed to the Big Apple? Try Moon New York City
Walks.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower
independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local
businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and
sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert
authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share
their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow
@moonguides on social media.
Hospitality Marketing is a no-nonsense, practical book which has
been revised and adapted for a wider market, including European and
international examples. It shifts the major emphasis of hospitality
marketing onto building a business from the inside by word-of-mouth
rather than relying mostly on the endeavours of outside promotion.
Hospitality marketers are encouraged to build a customer base by
constantly improving the customer's experiences at the point of
sale. Hospitality Marketing aims to help you direct your decisions
concerning marketing strategies towards what happens to and for the
customers.
Experience the serene vistas and unforgettable thrills of this
stunning national treasure with Moon Grand Canyon. Inside you'll
find: *Flexible Itineraries: Adventure-packed ideas for anything
from a week-long trip to a single day in the park *Strategic
Advice: Find tips for outdoor adventurers, families, history buffs,
and more, with options for different levels of accessibility and
tips on minimising your environmental impact *The Best Hikes in and
Around the Grand Canyon: Detailed descriptions, individual trail
maps, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options *Get
Outside: Go backcountry camping in the inner canyon or rafting down
the Colorado River. Head to the Havasupai reservation's Havasu
Canyon for a waterfall-filled hike, or ride horseback through the
South Rim. Mountain bike along the Rainbow Rim or stroll along a
70-foot skywalk stretching into the canyon *Experience Native
American Culture: Advice on respectfully visiting reservations,
supporting local businesses and artists, and the history of the
region's tribes *How to Get There: Up-to-date information on
gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours *Where to Stay:
Campgrounds, cabins, resorts, and more both inside and outside the
park *Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information,
and how to avoid the crowds, with full-colour photos and detailed
maps throughout *Insider Know-How: Explore with Grand Canyon expert
Tim Hull Find your adventure in Grand Canyon National Park with
Moon.
Choose Charming Small Hotels France guide to discover your dream
place to stay. With this Charming Small Hotels France guide, you'll
discover dream places to stay that are worth planning your visit
around. Here you'll discover a huge selection of truly special
places to stay with character, charm and the personal touch from
budget to luxury. Charming Small Hotels France offers a calm,
reasoned evaluation. We go to great pains to try to get under the
skin of each hotel; to draw a word-sketch of what the hotel really
is and we're not afraid to offer the negative as well as the
positive points! Inside our hotel guide you'll find: *Colour
photographs and a thoughtful description for each entry. *A
genuinely independent review - no hotel pays to be included in our
guide. *A unique focus on places with charm and character. We
favour places that can offer a genuinely personal welcome. *Every
entry is more than just a bed for the night: it's an experience
worth going out of your way for. From chic stylish city hotels to
contemporary inns, from outstanding B&Bs to captivating country
houses we're sure you'll find just the place you're looking for.
With each hotel hand-picked by Fiona Duncan, arguably Britain's
most respected hotel critic, your visit starts here.
New friendship is just a stay away . . . 'Heart-warming, uplifting
and utterly sweet, this book certainly lives up to its sunny name'
reader review 'What a truly stunning read this book is . . .
Heart-warming and beautifully written' reader review 'Books like
this make me realise again why I love reading' reader review 'Would
recommend this series and can't wait for book 4 later in the
year!!' reader review 'I love this book. I have read the others in
the series but I think this is my favourite so far' reader review
'Just a wonderful lovely sweet book' reader review 'What a
brilliant read, not that I expected anything less, I've loved this
series so far' reader review 'An excellent and highly enjoyable
read' reader review 'Brilliant escapism' reader review 'A good cozy
read!' reader review If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue
Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of
love, life and laughter!
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just a stay away . . . Pippa has long felt like the odd one out in
her family. Taking a job driving a mobile bakery van around
Shetland's villages gives her a sense of freedom and purpose, but
also makes her realise how much she wants to belong. Natalia has
recently returned to Lerwick hoping to reconnect with an old flame.
But she's engulfed by loss and rejection when she hears that he's
moved on, and Natalia's world is turned upside down. Autumn is
dedicated to her job in hospitality and relishes her role as
general manager of Lerwick Manor's new hotel. No guest request is
too big or too small, but her own unrelentingly high standards
could push Autumn to her limits. Will the beauty of Shetland help
these three women find the friendship, support and healing that
they all need? ............................................... 'A
warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDE 'A
lovely, heart-warming story . . . I was hooked!' CHRISTINA
COURTENAY 'A delightful tale of friendship, family and love' JENNI
KEER Don't miss any of Erin Green's gloriously uplifting reads in
Lerwick - look out for From Shetland, With Love; From Shetland,
With Love at Christmas and A Shetland Christmas Carol - perfect for
any season! You are invited to holiday at gorgeous Rose Cottage -
where friendship, home comforts and romance are guaranteed . . .
look for New Beginnings at Rose Cottage - out now! 'Utterly
charming . . . an uplifting and optimistic story' Hot Brands Cool
Places If you don't ask you'll never know . . . don't miss Taking a
Chance on Love - out now!
There are numerous luxury hotels to choose from when planning a
romantic getaway, but finding a unique and unforgettable experience
in a stunning location is a greater challenge. Mr & Mrs Smith
was founded in 2003 by James and Tamara Lohan to discover the
world's finest hotels and travel experiences. Now, with a million
members and counting, their global presence has made them leading
experts on hotels and destinations, crafting bespoke experiences
for their clients. This selection of thirty-five of the sexiest
hotel rooms features bedrooms in a wide variety of stunning
locations all over the world. From a rustic safari lodge to a
luxurious Venetian pallazzo, this essential overview tells the
story behind the design and decor of each unique room, the history
of the hotel and the essentials for where to go when you visit.
Written by Sarah Jappy, and with reviews by trusted tastemakers,
such as Lauren Laverne, Raymond Blanc and Stella McCartney, all of
the featured rooms are presented alongside tips from those who have
visited, with their recommendations for the unique features and
experiences on offer for each hotel and within its surrounding
area. Illustrated with over 300 colour photographs of the rooms,
hotels and locations by art photographer Polly Brown, this is the
insider's guide to everything you need to know, whether you are
planning a honeymoon, mini-break or the romantic adventure of a
lifetime.
Choose Charming Small Hotels Spain guide to discover your dream
place to stay. With this Charming Small Hotels Spain guide, you'll
discover dream places to stay that are worth planning your visit
around. Here you'll discover a huge selection of truly special
places to stay with character, charm and the personal touch from
budget to luxury. Charming Small Hotels Spain offers a calm,
reasoned evaluation. We go to great pains to try to get under the
skin of each hotel; to draw a word-sketch of what the hotel really
is and we're not afraid to offer the negative as well as the
positive points! Inside our hotel guide you'll find: *Colour
photographs and a thoughtful description for each entry. *A
genuinely independent review - no hotel pays to be included in our
guide. *A unique focus on places with charm and character. We
favour places that can offer a genuinely personal welcome. *Every
entry is more than just a bed for the night: it's an experience
worth going out of your way for. From chic stylish city hotels to
contemporary inns, from outstanding B&Bs to captivating country
houses we're sure you'll find just the place you're looking for.
With each hotel hand-picked by Fiona Duncan, arguably Britain's
most respected hotel critic, your visit starts here.
'Tis the season for finding love... and the perfect bookWith just
two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be
perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is
feeling far from festive... Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnus
Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but
he's nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix. When
Alexandra Robinson finds herself stranded in Clove Lore, she finds
a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all that's waiting
for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her
parents. As Alex finds herself embraced by the quirky village
community, she finds her tough exterior thawing - and as she grows
closer to Magnus, she finds an equally soft heart under his gruff
shell. It seems that Clove Lore is working its magic once again -
until a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its
wake. It's up to Magnus and Alex to batten down the hatches and
help bring the village back together again, while also introducing
the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jolabokaflod - Yule
book flood - where families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to
exchange books and read together. But can Magnus and Alex truly
rescue the ruins of the village, and salvage their Christmas
spirit? Or is there another complication lurking even closer than
they thought? A totally uplifting read that will lighten the winter
gloom, for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley. Booklovers will
adore this seasonal treat! Readers are loving Christmas at the
Borrow a Bookshop... 'The best holiday for every bookworm...Warm,
cosy and full of Christmas atmosphere.' Reader Review 'This was
such a sweet and uplifting story. A story about instant connection,
friendship, strength, hope, and love.' Reader Review 'The perfect
holiday read to curl up next to a fire with a cup of cocoa!' Reader
Review 'Absolutely adored this...Likeable characters and a
wonderful storyline that I enjoyed! Add this book to your Christmas
reads!' Reader Review 'A perfect cozy read when the weather is cold
and you just want to snuggle up with a sweet book! Loved it!'
Reader Review 'I read it in one sitting; couldn't seem to put it
down!...An absolute joy.' Reader Review 'Bookshops + Romance +
Christmas...What more could you want out of a romance novel?! VERY
sweet and VERY good.' Reader Review 'A fabulous Christmas read,
full of romance, friendships, community and family...Joyful
Christmas escapism. Recommended' Reader Review
With Rick Steves, Dublin is yours to discover! This slim guide
excerpted from Rick Steves Ireland includes: *Rick's firsthand,
up-to-date advice on Dublin's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and
more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid
tourist traps *Top sights and local experiences: Uncover Irish
history at the Kilmainham Gaol or view the Book of Kells in the
Trinity Old Library. Stroll down lively O'Connell Street, tap your
foot to traditional folk music, and embark on a pub crawl for a
taste of the local nightlife *Helpful maps and self-guided walking
tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's
trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves
Snapshot Dublin is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring
beyond Dublin? Pick up Rick Steves Ireland for comprehensive
coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for
planning a countrywide trip.
Britain is the spiritual home of glamping, with numerous options
for a comfortable and often luxurious overnight stay. You can still
enjoy a night in a bell tent or a tipi, and you're spoilt for
choice with yurts, shepherds huts and all kinds of weird and
wonderful pods and cabins. But you can also spend a night in a cosy
gypsy caravan or luxury safari lodge, a firetruck or even a
pre-dangled tent high in a tree. Glamping also doesn't just mean
campsites, Boutique hotels and other accommodation have added
treehouses, shepherds huts and various other options, and glamping
is increasingly becoming a stylish alternative to a hotel or
B&B, with many places boasting their own kitchens and en-suite
facilities.
From the earliest resthouses serving travelers on the Overland
Route between Britain and Bombay to the grand Edwardian palaces on
the Nile that made Egypt the exotic alternative to wintering on the
Riviera, the hotels of Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan were
always about far more than just bed and board. As bridgeheads for
African exploration, neutral territories for conducting diplomacy,
headquarters for armies, providers of home comforts for writers,
painters, scholars, and archaeologists in the field, and social
hubs for an international elite, more of importance happened in
Egypt's hotels than in any other setting. It was through the hotels
that visitors from the west-the earliest adventurers, then the
travelers and, finally, the tourists-experienced the Orient. This
book tells the stories of Egypt's historic hotels (including the
Cecil, Shepheard's, the Mena House, Gezira Palace, Semiramis,
Winter Palace, and Cataract) and some of the people who stayed in
them, from Amelia Edwards, Lucie Duff Gordon and Florence
Nightingale to Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle, Winston Churchill, and
TE Lawrence.
Paris has long been known as the world's gourmet dining epicenter,
but not until now has the French capital been able to claim the
coveted "veg-friendly" bragging right. This comprehensive guide
explores more than 150 delectable destinations throughout the
city's 20 unique arrondissements and arms readers with the
information they need to eat well and have fun on their French
sojourns. Locating the best South Indian dosas, savory Vietnamese
crpes, French mushroom p[ts, and buttery vegan croissants is now
just a few pages away. Dozens of hot new veg restaurants as well as
tried-and-true favorites (from macrobiotic and Indian to Chinese
and upscale French), itineraries for hungry sightseers, an organic
market guide, a compendium of veg cooking schools, a natural-wine
primer, tasty tips for dairy-free chocolate lovers, and even an
accommodations directory are included. Veggie maps of all 20
arrondissements makes it easy for herbivores to find their favorite
destinations.
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