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In his enthusiastic explorations and fervent writing, Michael J.
Yochim "was to Yellowstone what Muir was to Yosemite. . . . Other
times, his writing is like that of Edward Abbey, full of passion
for the natural world and anger at those who are abusing it,"
writes foreword contributor William R. Lowry. In 2013 Yochim was
diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). While fighting the
disease, he wrote Requiem for America's Best Idea. The book
establishes a unique parallel between Yochim's personal struggle
with a terminal illness and the impact climate change is having on
the national parks--the treasured wilderness that he loved and to
which he dedicated his life. Yochim explains how climate change is
already impacting the vegetation, wildlife, and the natural
conditions in Olympic, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, and
Yosemite National Parks. A poignant and thought-provoking work,
Requiem for America's Best Idea investigates the interactions
between people and nature and the world that can inspire and
destroy them.
Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through
sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget
the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life
slowly. It's about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for
their own sake. It's about stopping and putting the kettle on.
Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you
going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this
book we define the best driving routes around Scotland for camper
vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what
to see, what to do and explain why it's special. We meander around
the highlands, lowlands and islands of Scotland on the most
breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along
the coast. We show you stuff that's fun, often free. We include the
best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife
watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the
bendiest, those with the most interesting bridges or views or
obstacles, ferries and tidal causeways. And you don't even have to
own a camper van or motorhome - we'll tell you the many places you
can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is
interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel
writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey.
So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan
your next outing, you'll be transported (albeit slowly) to
pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to
turn the key and go, go, go! We'll take you to see Scotland the
slow way. The way it should be seen.
Fully revised and updated, this comprehensive guidebook gives
detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds
throughout Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota. The
listings include campsites managed by national, state, city, and
country park services, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest
Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Easy-to-use maps and
charts simplify your search for the perfect campground. Look inside
to find vital information on: Campground locations Fees and
reservations Facilities and hookups Recreational activities Weather
and geography Local attractions
This book provides a complete overview of timeshare development and
operation models. The authors take a comprehensive look at the
present and future of this growing segment of the hospitality
industry, including specialized approaches to marketing, human
resources, service quality, finance, legal considerations and
professional ethics. Timeshare, or vacation ownership, is a
relatively recent leisure phenomenon. It emerged in the late 1950s
as a way to secure extra capital resources to fund property
expansion. Shareholders had the right to use these properties on a
regular basis. Although arrangements have grown in complexity and
variation, the model allows for customers to buy rights to use a
property for a fixed time period each year. Timeshare arrangements
have experienced rapid international growth particularly in the
last fifteen to twenty years and are now an important vacation
arrangement. Most of the world's major hotel and resort developers
now operate timeshare properties. Firms like Marriott, Hilton,
Hyatt, Disney and Ramada have brought a new formality and
legitimacy to timeshare development and operation.
The birthplace of the blues, the cradle of country music, and the
home of the Smokies: get to know the Volunteer State with Moon
Tennessee. Inside you'll find: *Strategic, flexible itineraries,
from a long weekend in Nashville to a Great Smokies road trip, plus
day trips from Memphis and Nashville *The best local flavors: Dig
in to fiery hot chicken and authentic Southern barbecue or sip on
samples at the Jack Daniels Distillery *Can't-miss music: Catch a
performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage or follow in the footsteps
of the King at Graceland. Two-step with the locals at a beloved
honky-tonk, listen to the strums of bluegrass, or tour studios
where legends like Johnny Cash recorded their hits *Outdoor
adventures: Go whitewater rafting in Cherokee National Forest, hike
to rushing waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or
spot wild bison in the Land Between the Lakes *Expert advice from
local Nashvillian Margaret Littman on when to go, where to eat, and
where to stay, from secluded campgrounds to historic inns
*Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout *Accurate,
up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history of
TennesseeExperience the best of Tennessee with Moon. Hitting the
road? Check out Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip.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.
From wild camping to curling up in a cabin, discover 200 amazing
places to sleep under the stars in Europe. Lonely Planet's experts
have scoured the continent to recommend the best campsites, wild
camping spots, huts, cabins and refuges in regions across 20
countries, providing practical advice about how to plan your trip,
when to go, how to get there, and what to take. In each country
profile we provide an introduction to the destination and an
overview of rules and regulations around camping, accompanied by a
curated list of our favourite regions with reviews of the best
campsites, cabins, huts and wild camping locations. Discover
everything you need to know with essential information including
location details, the number of camping pitches, availability of
cabins, and electricity and water facilities. After a night under
the stars, make the most of your day with comprehensive coverage of
the best outdoor activities to experience in the vicinity, from
hiking and biking to climbing, canoeing and wildlife watching.
Whether you're an experienced camper, or a first-timer wanting to
escape the crowded city for a wilderness cabin, Under the Stars can
guide you to the best places in Europe to pitch your tent. Featured
destinations include: England, Scotland, Wales, Norway, Sweden,
Finland, France, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Italy, Croatia,
Montenegro, Germany, Austria and many more. About Lonely Planet:
Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's
number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and
trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973.
Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million
guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of
travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video
and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and
more.
Environmental Management for Hotels is a textbook for hospitality
students that covers the relatively new field of environmental
management. The reader is guided in how to make decisions which
allow hotels to obtain optimum benefits for the environment whilst
not threatening their own financial viability.
Students are given an understanding of both the concepts and
practical implications of environmental challenges relating to
hotels. The case study material incorporated ties in theory with
real life, and provides an international context. The text
emphasizes supervisory issues which relate to the management of
hospitality operations in ways which are sensitive to the impact on
the environment. The main areas of environmental management
featured are: *water *energy *the indoor environment *materials and
waste.
"If you can't wait to open up your cottage, taking a peek inside
Northern Hideaways: Canadian Cottages and Cabins (The Images
Publishing Group, 2022) will make you want to load the car up
pronto."-House & Home It's long been a Canadian tradition to
"head to the cottage" for holidays. Across the wide expanse of
Canada, there are numerous opportunities to do just that. Whether
it be a chalet in the ski fields, a boathouse on a fabulous lake,
or even just a remote getaway in a secluded forest, Canada fields a
wide range of options for places to unwind and spend time with
family and friends, and to make the most of all seasons. With a
carefully curated selection of beautiful contemporary cottage and
cabin designs, this compelling book provides an insight into the
Canadian love affair with holiday homes. This beautifully
illustrated book celebrates the idea of the Canadian cottage and
cabin, and includes a selection of stunning contemporary retreats,
guaranteed to make you want to "head to the cottage" for a
vacation. The projects and locations featured in this volume
include: May House | Indian Point, Nova Scotia Smith House | Upper
Kingsburg, Nova Scotia Cap St-Martin Residence | Potton, Quebec
Cottage on the Point | Lanaudiere, Quebec Grand-Pic Chalet |
Austin, Quebec Lake Brome Residence | Foster, Quebec Lakeside Cabin
| Lac-Brome, Quebec Laurentian Ski Chalet | Saint-Donat, Quebec
Maison Perchee | East Bolton, Quebec Prefabricated Country Home |
Ivry-sur-le-Lac, Quebec Residence St-Ignace |
Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola, Quebec The Slender House | Lake
Memphremagog,, Quebec Ell House | Wellington, Ontario Go Home Bay
Cabin | Georgian Bay, Ontario Kawagama Lake Boathouse | Dorset,
Ontario Lake Joseph Cottage | Muskoka, Ontario Lake Manitouwabing
Residence | McKellar, Ontario Lake Mississauga Cottage | Kawartha
Highlands, Ontario Sky House | Stoney Lake, Ontario The Farm |
Clarington, Ontario Woodhouse | Singhampton, Ontario Bowen Island
House | Bowen Island, British Columbia House on the Bench |
Naramata, British Columbia
Stroll through medieval squares with soaring bell towers and along
quiet canals: experience Belgium with Rick Steves! Inside Rick
Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent you'll find:
Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring
Belgium Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your
time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights
and hidden gems, from the European Parliament and Flanders Fields
to wafel trucks and popular breweries How to connect with local
culture: Lose yourself in the art of the Flemish masters, taste
fish fresh from the North Sea at the Vismarkt, and sip Trappist
ales with friendly locals Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and
avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best
places to eat, sleep, and relax while you indulge in a chocolate
truffle (or two) Self-guided walking tours of lively town squares
and inspiring museums Detailed mapsfor exploring on the go Useful
resources including a packing list, Dutch and French phrase books,
a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 300 bible-thin
pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
Complete, up-to-date information on Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp,
Ghent, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with
Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent.
Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue, guidebook,
and coffee table keepsake filled with spectacular color photography
that showcases Iceland's stunning beauty and hidden gems, from its
fjords and highlands to the Western Islands and the capital
Reykjavik-the first entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series.
Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see
attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography,
Stunning Iceland is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads,
including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for
twenty-first century globetrotters, Stunning Iceland features
stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a
breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic
spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking
routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Whether you
prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique
course, this user-friendly handbook includes everything you
need-and more: Discover the charm of a luxury ecolodge surrounded
by nature Meet the surfers of the Arctic Taste the new Nordic
gastronomy Follow in the footsteps of the heroes of the Icelandic
sagas Meet the polar fox and the blue whale Bathe in the natural
hot springs Admire the Icelandic flora Learn about the battle
between the tectonic plates beneath Iceland and its active
volcanoes Experience Reykjavik, the nation's beating heart Stunning
Iceland offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and
dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms
the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your
favorite places and sights long after returning home. Experience
Iceland as never before with the Hedonist's Guide!
This fully updated and revised guide to more than 300 public
campgrounds in the state of Washington is perfect for tent and RV
campers alike. Within each of the campground listings is vital
information on location, road conditions, fees, reservations,
available facilities, and recreational activities. The listings are
organized by geographic area, and thorough site maps help simplify
the search for the perfect campground. In addition, Camping
Washington suggests best campgrounds in six categories: families
with small children and families with teenagers, campers who seek
solitude, anglers, hikers, and wildlife viewers. Look inside to
find: * Campground locations * Facilities and hookups * Fees and
reservations * GPS coordinates for each campground
This richly illustrated book introduces readers to "the golden
one," as Rebula has been lovingly described. Rebula grapes, an
ancient varietal once prized by princes and popes, are indigenous
to the region that now straddles the border between Italy and
Slovenia. On the Italian side the area is called Collio, in
Slovenia Goriska Brda. It has been rated by experts as among the
top five wine terroirs on the planet, shoulder to shoulder with
Bordeaux and Tuscany. Wine experts agree, calling Rebula "a dream
wine of a new age." Rebula was rated the World's Best Wine in 2010
by sommelier Luca Gardini, and a Rebula has received an astounding
100 points on Wine Spectator's 100-point scale. Beautifully
designed with full-color photographs, the book recounts the
fascinating story of Rebula and the history of wine in what was
once Yugoslavia and is now Slovenia. The protagonist is a
remarkable vintner, Zvonimir Simcic, one of the founders of what
was Yugoslavia's most important winery before the country
fragmented. Almost single-handedly responsible for the preservation
of Rebula, he resurrected the forgotten varietal and transformed
his home region, spectacular Goriska Brda, from a poverty-stricken
area into one of the globe's great wine destinations. Pulitzer
finalist Noah Charney provides a personal, humorous, deeply engaged
travelogue through the little-known world of Slovenian wine that
will delight adventurous travelers and wine lovers everywhere.
Stroll Lisbon's cobbled lanes, cruise the Douro River, and soak up
the sun on Algarve beaches: experience Portugal with Rick Steves!
Inside Rick Steves Portugal you'll find: * Comprehensive coverage
for spending a week or more exploring Portugal * Rick's strategic
advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with
rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems,
from the bone chapel of Evora and the palaces of Sintra to seaside
street food and lush vineyards * How to connect with culture: Chat
with friendly locals over a glass of vinho verde, enjoy a dinner of
fresh seafood stew, or spend an evening at a bluesy fado bar * Beat
the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's
candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
with a glass of local port * Self-guided walking tours of lively
neighborhoods and historic museums * Detailed maps for exploring on
the go * Useful resources including a packing list, a Portuguese
phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading * Over
400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without
weighing you down * Complete, up-to-date information on Lisbon,
Sintra, Salema, Cape Sagres, Lagos, Tavira, Evora, Nazare, Batalha,
Fatima, Alcobaca, Obidos, Coimbra, Porto, Peso de Regua, Pinhao,
and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick
Steves Portugal.
With Rick Steves, Naples and the Amalfi Coast are yours to
discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Italy
includes: *Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the Amalfi
Coast'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: See ancient art at Naples'
Archaeological Museum or travel back in time at the Pompeii Forum.
Relax on the beach in Positano, go for a cliffside stroll along the
coast, or feast on pizza where the dish was first created *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 Naples & the Amalfi Coast
is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring beyond the Amalfi
Coast? Pick up Rick Steves Italy for comprehensive coverage,
detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a
countrywide trip.
The Alps are Europe's biggest and greatest mountain range. Formed
millions of years ago, they became a popular destination for
travelers in the late eighteenth century - first for adventurers
and explorers, then for artists and writers, and finally for
everyone who wanted to spend summer in the fresh air of this
wonderful scenery or take part in winter sports. Angelika Taschen
has followed in their footsteps and collected the finest hotels in
the Alpine nations of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and
Italy. They include the Kranzbach near Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
built for a British aristocrat, Gasthof Hirschen in the
Bregenzerwald, where art-loving visitors have been welcomed since
1755, and the Seehof near Salzburg with its emphasis on
contemporary art and fine cuisine. The journey goes to Waldhaus
Sils in Sils Maria, where many creative guests have found
inspiration, to the Schatzalp in Davos, which Thomas Mann
immortalized in literature in "The Magic Mountain", and to
picturesque bed & breakfasts with a personal touch such as
Brucke49 in Vals and Maison Bergdorf in Interlaken. High above
Chamonix, mountaineers have stayed overnight for more than 140
years at Refuge du Montenvers with its view of the Mer de Glace,
the largest glacier in France. In the exclusive Megeve, too, which
Baroness Noemie de Rothschild put on the tourist map, travelers
experience the Alps a la francaise in the chalet hotel L'Alpaga;
and a bit of Italian dolce vita is provided by stunning addresses
in the South Tyrol such as the Ottmangut in Merano, Villa Arnica in
Lana with its nostalgic atmosphere, and Pension Briol near
Barbiano, constructed in 1928 in the Bauhaus style and extended in
2021 with the addition of two extremely modern buildings. This
opulent book of photographs presents the Alpine range and
accommodation in large-format images, short texts, and useful
details on prices and how to get there. Walkers, skiers, gourmets,
and lovers of good living will find valuable tips and very special
accommodation: former monasteries where guests still find peace and
seclusion, a mountain hut at the heart of the Dolomites, and a
youth hostel occupying what was once a sanatorium, a rare example
of modern architecture in Switzerland that was declared a heritage
monument in 2002.
Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway offers concise descriptions
and detailed maps for thirty-four easy-to-follow trails from the
southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky
Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Featuring: Thirty-minute
strolls to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including
families Great hikes featuring waterfalls and wildflowers; great
hikes for dogs Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps
Zero-impact tips
Whether you have a long weekend or a fortnight to spare, there are
plenty of no-fly European adventures to discover. From coastal to
cultural, mountainous to mouth-watering, The Eco-Conscious Travel
Guide offers 30 themed routes you can hop on and hop off at any
point, including: * Alpine Ambles * Ski Escapes * Chocolate, Cheese
and Carb Delights * Wine-fuelled Wanders
Fully updated and revised, this guide details information on 700
public campgrounds in Alaska accessible by car. It's a guide for
everyone from tenters to RVers.
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