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Beneath our feet is a secret world - and you can visit it. The 50 underground adventures featured in this book are not just for intrepid potholers and other daredevils. Hidden beneath Britain are plenty of attractions open to everyone.
This is the definitive guide to the best days out underground. From caves to nuclear bunkers, sewers to secret railways, as well as abandoned mines, ancient crypts and labyrinthine tunnels, these unique tourist attractions are a journey through Britain's hidden history going back thousands of years.
Travel writer Peter Naldrett explores each location with evocative, light-hearted text that reveals the fascinating history of why it came to be constructed, or how it was first discovered. As well as information about facilities and accessibility, Peter also includes essential advice about how to get there and when to go.
There are atmospheric full colour photographs throughout, and boxes that highlight precisely why you should visit, as well as things to look out for when you do. Days Out Underground has something to excite everyone, especially families - here's how you entertain the kids on those wet-weather weekends!
Thomas Cook has always been drawn to dark places, for the powerful
emotions they evoke and for what we can learn from them. These
lessons are often unexpected and sometimes profoundly intimate, but
they are never straightforward. With his wife and daughter, Cook
travels across the globe in search of darkness-from Lourdes to
Ghana, from San Francisco to Verdun, from the monumental,
mechanized horror of Auschwitz to the intimate personal grief of a
shrine to dead infants in Kamukura, Japan. Along the way he
reflects on what these sites may teach us, not only about human
history, but about our own personal histories. During the course of
a lifetime of traveling to some of earth's most tragic locals, from
the leper colony on Molokai to ground zero at Hiroshima, he finds
not only darkness, but a light that can illuminate the darkness
within each of us. Written in vivid prose, this is at once a
personal memoir of exploration (both external and internal) and a
strangely heartening look at the radiance and optimism that may be
found at the very heart of darkness.
Get the Trusted Source of Information for a Successful Walt Disney
World Vacation The best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney
World has everything you need to plan your family's
trip-hassle-free. Whether you are planning your annual vacation to
Walt Disney World or preparing for your first visit ever, this book
gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, and
attractions. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2021
explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge
to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count. With
an Unofficial Guide in hand-and with authors Bob Sehlinger and Len
Testa as guides-find out what's available in every category, from
best to worst, and get step-by-step, detailed plans to help make
the most of your time at Walt Disney World. There have been lots of
changes at Walt Disney World, from park opening procedures, to
rides, restaurants, and hotels. Here's what's NEW in the 2021 book:
When to visit Walt Disney World to get lower crowds and bigger
hotel discounts Details on how COVID-19 and social distancing
measures have impacted Walt Disney World Resort Tips on how to get
a spot to experience Disney's fantastic new Star Wars: Rise of the
Resistance blockbuster attraction How to "Rope Drop" Disney theme
parks to get on the most popular rides faster Ten tips for finding
the cheapest Disney World tickets (and a free online search tool to
do all the work for you) The latest on discounted stroller rentals,
car rentals, and vacation homes Reviews of Disney's swanky new
Riviera Resort, plus the new Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure rides for families The best hotel
rooms to request at every Disney resort
The National Trust cares for some of the most spectacular
countryside in Britain. This guide features 100 walks from across
the country, from the ancient majesty of Avebury's stone circle and
the wonder of Giant's Causeway to the dramatic peaks towering about
Lake windermere. The walks are organised by region, making it easy
to explore historical sites, spot wildlife and stunning views
wherever you are. The routes are graded according to ease, from two
to eight miles in length, to include family-friendly rambles across
parkland, adventurous hikes and everything in between. With
information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and
fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the
perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering
your new favourite walk.
Your essential planning guidebook for family-friendly camping trips
featuring 300+ of the best camping and glamping spots in the USA!
Outdoor adventure, glamping, and camping vacations have never been
more popular-and everyone is looking to discover the best
destinations with beautiful scenery and desirable amenities. In
Where Should We Camp Next?, family camping and RV experts Stephanie
and Jeremy Puglisi make it easy for you to plan the perfect
family-friendly, budget-conscious summer road trip. Whether you're
a fan of rustic national parks or luxury glamping resorts, the
in-depth profiles of more than 300 amazing outdoor accommodation
destinations will help you find the best places to park your RV,
pitch your tent, or kick back in your yurt, treehouse, or cabin.
Includes:Regional and state-by-state breakdown of campgrounds and
RV resortsIntroduction to campsite types, prices, when to book, and
how to bookThe best campsites based on your personality and desired
amenitiesWhere Should We Camp Next? is the adventurer's ultimate
guide to vacations across the USA and highlights regional cuisine,
must-see attractions, and unforgettable activities. Whether you're
planning a cheap family camping vacation or a romantic couple's
getaway, this book is your gateway to making memories with the
people you love the most.
Tracey Carisch thought she had it all. As a wife, mother, and
successful executive, she seemed to be living the modern American
dream. But one night, a panic attack sent her tumbling into an
existential crisis and questioning everything about her life.
That's when she and her husband made a decision that shocked their
family and friends: they sold everything they owned, pulled their
three young daughters out of school, and became a family of
wandering globetrotters. Loaded with hilarious mishaps as well as
deeply meaningful revelations, Excess Baggage chronicles the
Carisch family's extraordinary, eighteen-month adventure across six
continents. As they navigate the trials and tribulations of
international travel, the family encounters unique people and
bizarre situations that teach them about the world-and themselves.
Carisch's candid and insightful account of her family's journey
will have you laughing out loud, shedding a few tears, and bringing
the lessons of family travel into your own life . . . without ever
having to leave home.
Dena was a busy midwife trapped on the hamster wheel of working
motherhood. Adam was an eccentric Buddhist yogi passing as a
hard-working dad. Bella was fourteen and wanted to be normal.
Sophia was up for anything that involved skipping school. Together,
they shouldered backpacks, walked away from their California life
of all-night births, carpool schedules, and Cal Skate, and
criss-crossed India and Nepal for eight months-a journey that led
them to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the tree where the Buddha sat,
and the arms of Amma the Divine Mother. From the banks of the
Ganges to the Himalayan roof of the world, this enthralling memoir
is an unforgettable odyssey, a moving meditation on modern family
life, and a spiritual quest, written with humor and honesty-and
filled with love and awe.
Ranging from the silly to the sublime, once you've tried any of the
50 challenges in this brilliant book-and-card set it will become a
must-pack for all family camping trips. Featuring 50
boredom-busting ideas, never struggle for something to do on your
next camping break with this collection of brilliant challenges.
Not only will the cards keep the kids active, engaged, and laughing
day or night and whatever the weather, the games are fun for
grown-ups to play, too. Challenge themes covered include
look-and-find, creative, active, LOL, and more, with each one only
ever needing equipment regularly taken on a camping trip or items
you can easily find in nature. So whether it's going on a creepy
crawly hunt, taking part in the sleeping bag triathlon, or trying
to sing your favourite song around the campfire with eight
marshmallows shoved in your mouth, kids and grown-ups are going to
love taking part.
In this beautifully illustrated treasury, discover 100 beloved and
little-known Disney adventures--from labyrinths under Sleeping
Beauty's Castle to a dinner club with Walt Disney World's top chefs
to a tour of the Galapagos Islands--that will make for a lifetime
of magical, memorable experiences. Wake up to the sight of giraffes
grazing outside of your window. Soar 400 feet into the sky on a
hot-air balloon ride over Walt Disney World. Watch the Disneyland
fireworks from The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge, far away from the
crowds. Taste your way through 11 countries of the world at Epcot's
Food and Wine Festival. Take a jet trip around the world. All these
experiences and more bring the magic of Disney alive--and you can
find 100 not-to-be-missed adventures in this one-of-a-kind
collection. From the most beloved signature experiences--Epcot's
International Flower Show, breakfast with beloved characters at
Chef Mickey's, and getting dolled up like a princess before your
day at the park--to the hidden VIP wonders like a private dinner in
the wine cellar the Grand Floridian or drinks at the exclusive,
members-only Club 33, this illuminating guidebook celebrates and
reveals the best experiences in and around Disney resorts and parks
all over the globe. Discover the magic that awaits, including: A
training session at the Jedi Academy at Disney Hollywood Studios,
where you can make your own light saber and fight Darth Vader
Magical meals at a rotating dinner club featuring Walt Disney
World's best chefs, each themed to Disney lore A 5.7 million-gallon
salt water aquarium at Epcot Seas, where you can swim with
angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays, and sharks A private after-hours
tour of the Luxor Temple in Egypt, where Adventures by Disney gets
you away from the crowds for an intimate experience Secret
off-the-menu items around the park, including a cherry milkshake at
Carnation Cafe and ice cream nachos at the Golden Horseshoe The
ultimate viewing spots for nightly fireworks throughout all the
Disney Parks Disney's Halloween party, a one-of-a-kind theme night
in the happiest place on Earth A 5K Challenge on Disney's private
island, Castaway Cay, where you can soothe sore muscles post-race
with a beachfront massage A private jet tour around the world, led
by expert National Geographic explorers And so much more! Along
with beautiful imagery that will help shape your bucket list, this
fantastic guide includes pilgrimages to historic Disney sites, like
Walt's hometown haunts in Chicago and Tam O'Shanter's in Los
Angeles where there's a table named in his honor. Plus, National
Geographic provides the inside stories of some of Disney's most
beloved attractions. Each of these 100 adventures--from Walt Disney
World in Orlando to the Galapagos Islands to Disneyland Tokyo--will
have you believing in magic and wonder all over again.
Ultimate Road Trips USA & Canada provides detailed itineraries
for 32 amazing driving routes and adventures, from enthralling
national parks to charming small towns. Including epic journeys
like California's Highway 1, the Canadian Rockies, coastal New
England, Hawaii and Alaska, each chapter features route maps and
colour photos. This guide also has descriptions of all the must-see
highlights including short hikes, family-friendly attractions and
world-class museums, and the best places to eat and sleep, from
quirky diners and hip cafes to retro-cool motels, cosy cabins and
stylish glamping resorts. You'll learn the best times to go both
for great weather and avoiding the crowds, and find invaluable tips
on ensuring a smooth ride. Award-winning travel writer Andrew
Collins crisscrossed the region numerous times, having driven
through every US state and Canadian province. Car holidays were
already gaining in popularity before the pandemic. Now, with travel
picking up again, there's an even stronger interest in the
independent journey; when your partner, family or a group of
friends can just hop into a car, hit the open road, and seek out
less-crowded encounters with natural beauty.
"Cycling in the Peak District - Off-Road Trails and Quiet Lanes" is
a guidebook for the leisure cyclist, mountain biker and family
rider. It is for the cyclist who values fun, good views and lunch
stops over grimaces, a racing heartbeat and aching legs. It is a
book of enjoyable cycle rides. Eighteen routes, between 9 and 23km
in length, explore the traffic-free lanes and off-road trails of
the Peak District. Taking in quiet roads, dedicated cycleways and
some of the more amenable off-road riding in the area, the routes
explore every corner of the Peak; limestone dales, open moors,
gritstone crags and tiny villages - they're all there. Never too
long, too difficult or too remote, they are great fun and are
challenging for riders of all ages and abilities. The guide also
includes suggestions on where to ride with children and a section
on where to ride along dedicated cycleways away from the traffic.
Written by local riders, the rides are clearly described using
step-by-step instructions and feature original maps, route profiles
and local information.
Stuck indoors? This book is your saviour. Turn to a bumper 501
simple and accessible games and activities to keep your whole
family amused for hours, if not days. Inside, in the garden, in the
car, for all family sizes and ages - this book covers all the best
classics you might have forgotten how to play, like stuck in the
mud and the alphabet game, and introduces brand new games too. No
fancy equipment needed, just easy to follow instructions. This book
has everything you need to keep everyone happy.
Featuring 300+ of the best camping and glamping spots in and around
national parks, seashores, monuments, and more! The national parks
of the United States have been called "America's best idea," and
some of the best camping and glamping experiences our country has
to offer can be found in and around National Park Service units,
including national parks, seashores, monuments, lakeshores, and
battlegrounds. In Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks,
family camping and RV experts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi take you
beyond Yellowstone and Yosemite to the hidden gems of the National
Park Service to help you plan a truly unique vacation. Whether
you're camping close to home or gathering ideas for an epic
American road trip, the in-depth profiles of more than three
hundred amazing outdoor accommodation destinations in fifty
National Park Service units will help you find the best places to
park your RV, pitch your tent, or explore creative and memorable
glamping opportunities. Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks
is your ultimate guide to your next national parks adventure,
highlighting must-see attractions, unforgettable activities, and
fascinating American history highlights. Whether you're planning a
family camping trip, adventurous couples' getaway, or restorative
solo trip, this book is your gateway to making memories in
America's amazing national parks and the perfect gift for anyone
who loves camping, the outdoors, and adventuring away from home.
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