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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.
A true story about an English family, who decided to sell up their
home on the Isle of Wight and move, lock, stock and barrel to live
their dream in France and open a Chambres d'Hote (Bed &
Breakfast). Read about the years when Malc, Di and Ash bought their
large maison in deepest rural South-West France and the challenges
and fun they had converting it into holiday accommodation. Malc's
description of his now famous return journey from Blagnac Airport
in Toulouse, which took them on a 65 kilometer detour will make you
smile. Find out just what the French do actually think of Brits who
move there to live and enjoy tales of friendship, hospitality and
true entente cordiale.
Over 3,000 hotels, quality rated by professional AA hotel
inspectors. All the establishments featured have been officially
inspected and rated for quality by the AA's professional
inspectors, each graded with 1 to 5 Stars, with AA Red Stars
highlighting Inspectors' Choice Hotels. There are more
establishments offering more choice than competing guides and over
500 budget hotels are featured, ideal for overnight stops. Plus,
up-to-date details of room prices, credit cards, parking,
directions and leisure facilities throughout. Central reservation
telephone numbers are featured for the major hotel groups.
A Rambler's tour of the famous French resort of Biarritz situated
on the Atlantic coastline of Europe. The tour explores the many
reasons behind the growth of Biarritz including the area's
historical links with Newfoundland, Labrador, Canada and includes
diary notes, colour photographs plus Canadian-based research about
its Basque - Newfoundland, Labrador, whaling and cod-fishing
heritage.] English Edition]
Included in the book are chapters on how to travel, when to travel,
why to travel and where to travel, in general and in North America
in particular. There are also introductions to all cities with
hostels, with historical and geographical background information
and personal vignettes from the author's experience. Mostly,
though, there are comprehensive listings of all the quality hostels
in North America, with complete specs and contact info. Now, when
advance booking isn't possible, you can book right up to the last
minute. Or maybe you've never stayed in a hostel. Then you really
need this book. Hostels aren't just for youth any more, nor for
budget travel. They're for all ages and budgets. Have you been to
Europe before, staying in hostels all over, and wondered why there
were so few in the US, and so hard to find? Well, you've come to
the right place, and I'm happy to report that American hostels are
alive and well, and on the verge of breaking big any day now.
Already the two coasts have quite a few and the interior is
gradually filling up in places like Chicago and New Orleans. The
surprising thing is that the quality is actually quite good, up to
modern 'flashpacker' standards, so it's just a matter of time
before any place worth its name will have a good hostel or two, or
ten or a hundred. Canada's got a head-start, with European-like
hostel numbers and quality already in places like Montreal and
Vancouver, and some wilderness-based hostels that remind you just
where the term 'backpacker' came from in the first place. Very few
countries have the nature to compete with that. So what about good
ol' Mexico? Well, I've saved the best for last. Greece has got
nothing on Mexico's Caribbean coast, and Mexico City has more
hostels than any other city in North America, followed closely by
Oaxaca and long-time backpack fave San Cristobal de las Casas. You
heard it here first. Now not only will you have WiFi and kitchens
and fellow travelers where you stay, but you'll have a safe haven
and a home-away-from-home and a language you understand. Vamos a la
playa.
Opening its doors during the era that inspired The Great Gatsby and
Downton Abbey, The Barclay Hotel offered its guests a touch of old
world elegance amidst the swirling glitz and jazz of New York
City's Roaring Twenties. Gilded Age millionaires, progressive
social crusaders, and world-renowned artists all found a
comfortable home at The Barclay. Blue-blooded scion Harold S.
Vanderbilt, legendary author Ernest Hemingway, Ambassador and famed
hostess Perle Mesta, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene
O'Neill, and civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. were among
the elite guests who lived, worked, and socialized at the exclusive
hotel. The Barclay Hotel: New York's Elegant Hideaway for the Rich
and Famous provides a captivating inside look at the nearly ninety
year history of The Barclay, which both impacted and reflected the
people, events, style, and romance of its Midtown East neighborhood
and New York City itself. Cindy Gueli is a writer, professor, and
filmmaker based in Washington, D.C. She has taught and lectured for
institutions such as American University, The Washington Center,
and House of Representatives Congressional Caucuses. She completed
her bachelor's degree at Georgetown University and earned two
master's degrees and a doctorate in History from American
University. She is also the author of the upcoming book Lipstick
Brigade: Government Girls in World War II Washington. Ward
Morehouse III's love affair with grand hotels began long before he
wrote his first landmark book, The Waldorf-Astoria: America's
Gilded Dream, which was followed by Inside the Plaza: An Intimate
Portrait of the Ultimate Hotel. His father, the late drama critic
Ward Morehouse, lovingly introduced his son to the glamorous life
of luxurious hotels. He is a former staff correspondent of The
Christian Science Monitor, Broadway columnist for the New York Post
and author of eight other books.
'Road Rat's Tips - The musician's guide to keeping comfortable,
safe, sane and employed on the road' is as informative as it is
hilarious. Drawing on 20 years as a professional musician, author
Pete Cook gives an exclusive backstage look at the perils and
pitfalls of life as a journeyman. In the real world, being able to
play well doesn't necessarily guarantee you'll get work as a
musician - in fact, playing well is only half the story. Road Rat's
Tips deals with the other half. A valuable read for music students,
semi-pro musicians and seasoned pro's alike, the book is packed
with good advice and contains hundreds of tips. It works equally
well as a cover-to-cover-read, something to be dipped into or,
indeed, as a quick reference guide. Road Rat's Tips also provides a
hilarious insider's look at the 'glamour' of the music business
from the journeyman professional's viewpoint.
Resorts is a magazine that defines a new standard of credibility
for the reader. It presents only structures visited by the
editorial staff. Its classifications are the result of the
decennial experience of its experts. Every issue is a discovery (or
rediscovery) of magical places, where one can live experiences of
hospitality that represent the state of the art of the
sector.Resorts is an indispensible travel companion for those who
want the best in resorts, city hotels, spas and cruises. In this
volume Villa Kennedy (Frankfurt), Grand Hotel et de Milan (Milano),
Park Hyatt (Dubai), Golden Palace (Torino), Der Kleine Prinz
(Baden-Baden), Il Salviatino (Firenze), Aman (New Delhi), Mount
Lavinia (Colombo), Alila (Jakarta), Alila Villa Soori (Bali),
Bulgari (Bali), Tanjong Jara (Malaysia), Cameron Highlands
(Malaysia), Fairmont Montreaux Palace (Geneve), Le Mirador
Kempinski (Geneve), Four Seasons Resort (Carmelo), Estancia Vik
(Uruguay). Resorts Magazine is directed by Ovidio Guaita
Resorts is a publication that defines a new standard of credibility
for the reader. It presents only structures visited by the
editorial staff. Its classifications are the result of the
decennial experience of its experts. Every issue is a discovery (or
rediscovery) of magical places, where one can live experiences of
hospitality that represent the state of the art of the
sector.Resorts is an indispensible travel companion for those who
want the best in resorts, city hotels, spas and cruises. In this
volume: Emirates Palace (Abu Dhabi), Schlosshotel Kronenberg
(Frankfurt), Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, Casa Cartagena
(Cusco), Baltschug Kempinski (Moscow), Hotel Amigo (Bruxelles),
Hotel Bulgari (Milano), Imperial Hotel (Tokyo), Royal Palm
(Mauritius), Trou aux Biches (Mauritius), Hotel Splendido
(Portofino), Villa San Michele (Fiesole), L'Andana (Tuscany), Hotel
Caruso (Ravello), Castello del Nero (Toscana), Le Grey (Beirut),
Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel, Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay (Bodrum),
Hotel de Paris (Monte Carlo), Sofitel Phokertha (Phnom Penh),
Hoshinoya Resort (Japan), Fregate Island Private (Seychelles), Al
Areen Palace & Spa (Bahrain), The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Hotel
Missoni Kuwait, The Ritz-Carlton Dunai Marina, The Weinmeister
Hotel (Berlin).
VIVA knows Colombia like no other guidebook possibly can, as our
headquarters are right down the road in Ecuador.
Leaving its dark history in the past, the Colombia of today is
emerging as one of the hottest destinations in the region and a
magnet for in-the-know travelers.
VIVA's latest guide has all the information you need to safely and
enjoyably visit this wonderful country.
With this guidebook, you can:
-Rumba and salsa to some of the hottest nightlife on the continent
in Medellin, Cartagena, Barranquilla and Cali
-Relax on postcard-perfect white sand Caribbean beaches,
stretching from Covenas to La Guajira
-Tour the farms and plantations that produce the world's finest
coffee in the Zona Cafetera
-Discover Colombia's National Parks and varied outdoor adventure
activities
Author Lorraine Caputo has taken 10 extended trips to Colombia
since 1992. With this pioneering book, she opens huge swaths of the
country previously little-covered by any other guidebook, such as
the Llanos, Putumayo, Guajira, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and
even a float down the historic Magdalena River.
With VIVA's Adventure Guide to Colombia, you'll:
- Be street smart. Get insiders' perspectives on how to stay safe
and get the most out of your trip.
- Be informed. VIVA simply covers more regions and has more travel
wisdom built in -- over 100 pages more info than any of the
competing Colombia guidebooks.
- Be orientated. With dozens of easy-to-use maps.
- Be prepared. Tons of travel tips, packing lists and
before-you-go info to best plan your trip.
Why settle for a guidebook to Colombia written by people in New
York or London? Give VIVA a try, then join us online reviewing,
rating and updating the info in this guide, and together, we'll
make the best guidebook to Colombia even better.
Take a wild and bumpy ride through the world of hotel management in
the new book So Many Hotels, So Little Time. See the inner workings
of a hotel and live the dramas that play out behind the scenes in
the backdrop of hotels of all shapes and sizes. Author Kenneth
Vincent writes about his vast experiences that cover forty-six
years, from 1954 to 2000. The hotel locations range over 22 states,
a U.S. territory, and four other countries. He says, "I wanted to
share the exciting, and sometimes scary world of hotel management.
This book is a must-read for anyone intending to pursue a career in
the hotel business, and an entertaining adventure to others who
might never have stayed in one or have extensively traveled on
business or pleasure." About the Author: Kenneth Vincent describes
his age as "71 going on 150." Now retired, the author formed and
operated a hotel management corporation and seven other related
companies. He lives in Panama City, Florida. His next book is a
political satire titled The Republic of Tranquility. A Note From
the Author: I have taken the liberty of borrowing a technique from
James Michener, a writer I greatly respect. The first third of the
book deals with specific technicalities to set the stage for the
story. The remainder is a synopsis of true events I have
experienced in my career that are entertaining, amusing, strange,
shocking and unbelievable. Anyone that travels extensively should
find a new insight into what has been merely an overnight stay in
the past. Enjoy! KV Publisher's website:
http://SBPRA.com/KennethVincent
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Covers more than 1600 California pet friendly hotels, motels and B
& B's. Includes detailed pet policies, property descriptions,
ratings and prices, all in an easy to use format. Each City heading
also includes a list of nearby communities that also have pet
friendly lodging. Special feature icons are included for convenient
searching for B&B's, hotels with golf courses, tennis courts,
marinas (boat access), and those known for being romantic.
Resorts is a publication that defines a new standard of credibility
for the reader. It presents only structures visited by the
editorial staff. Its classifications are the result of the
decennial experience of its experts. Every issue is a discovery (or
rediscovery) of magical places, where one can live experiences of
hospitality that represent the state of the art of the
sector.Resorts is an indispensible travel companion for those who
want the best in resorts, city hotels, spas and cruises. In this
volume: First Grimm Hotel (Oslo), Principi di Piemonte (Torino),
Grand Hotel Wien, Fregate Island Private (Seychelles), Four Seasons
Hotel (Firenze), One&ONly Reethi Rah (Maldives), Four Seasons
Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at
Landaa Giravaaru, Four Seasons Explorer (Maldives), Shangri-la's
Villingili Resort & Spa (Maldives), Sharq Village & Spa
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