Points Of Interest category: 1997 books

The French Riviera, also known as the Côte d’Azur, is the stunning coastal area of southeastern France. Practice your French for a great vacation filled with breathtaking sights, exciting events and amazing gastronomical fare. Adjacent to Monaco and bordering the Mediterranean, the French...

This Tokyo guidebook provides an intimate and detailed look at Japan's dynamic capital. Walking is the best way to get to know any city and here is a walker's guide to Tokyo—one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Author and Tokyo native Sumiko Enbutso leads readers through Tokyo's...

DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Western France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. This thorough guide covers Normandy, Rouen, the D-Day Beaches, Mont-St-Michel, Brittany, Rennes, Océanopolis,...

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for...

The most exciting and fun things to do in New York City. This guide assures that you will see and experience the very best of New York. Author Patrick W. Nee guarantees that you experience the city’s crown jewels: the great museums, the dramatic panoramas, and the world famous New York City sights....

Travel the world and discover a job you love. Whether you just want a job that lets you travel the world for free, or you're looking for a career that lets you set your own hours and do what you love, this book will show you how to become a tour guide with clear, practical advice and easy to...

(Approx 70 Pages) Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet access...

Lighthouses and ghosts are two popular passions. Melded together by master storyteller and lighthouse expert Ray Jones, these tales of spirited lights are guaranteed to grab the attention of all readers. As an added bonus, practical information is given for those who wish to visit the featured lighthouses for themselves . . . if they dare.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 ***Las Vegas***will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top...

A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend in Milwaukee.  Updated throughout the year, you'll save a lot of time using this concise guide.   “There is so much to do in Milwaukee that I was quite frankly surprised. By all means get ready to enjoy...

A fascinating guidebook from 1852 shows the reader how they could take in all the world-famous British Museum has to offer in only 4 visits. The museum has, unsurprisingly, changed since the original publication of this book, but many of the exhibits described are still in the same places today, although seeing them all in just 4 visits may prove a bigger challenge.

(Approx 75 Pages) Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet access...

Creating tours that are interesting and educational for visitors (and guides!) is a challenge every historic site faces. Great Tours! helps you focus clearly on the material culture and significance of your site and then shows you how to use that focus to train and energize your guides. You will be...

Bougainville island. Early History, First European Contact, German Period, World War II, Civil War, People and Culture, Island Information. Bougainville's close contact with the outside world and its integration into Papua New Guinea are recent. The first permanent Christian mission and first colonial...