Points Of Interest category: 1997 books

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Washington, DC, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, and top 10 lists--all designed to help you see the very best of America's capital city. Take a stroll past the iconic White House, immerse yourself in the fascinating Smithsonian museums on...

In what country do you live? Do you have any attraction places for tourists there? Then, you can use your chance to travel freely. I`m not going to teach you to cheat, but offer some tips to see the whole world and make new friends simultaneously. Travel exchange may puzzle you if you have never thought...

If you love delicious local food, quirky shops, unique cultural activities and long walks without another tourist in sight, and you want insider tips so you can make the best decisions about how YOU want to spend your time in Amsterdam, this is the guide for you. Now What Amsterdam shows you...

In Spanish: Un año, dieciséis países, toda una vida de aventura y encanto en un presupuesto que no romperá la cuenta de banco. A menudo mucha gente me pregunta cómo puedo viajar por el mundo y no gastar mucho dinero. ¿Mi secreto? Cuido casas y voluntareo. Viaja conmigo y...

Following her Solo Jordan (Amazon Most Wished For), Aisyah Saad continues her visit to two ancient cities on the Silk Road, Xi'an and Xining. With extensive fast and bullet train network connecting these ancient and new cities in China, one shouldn't miss the opportunity of a lifetime to China. This...

Ready to experience Thailand? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Thailand, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to visit Buddhist...

For generations, boaters and train passengers have been mystified and intrigued by the sight of a castlelike structure looming in the Hudson River, near Fishkill. Bannerman Castle unveils the history of this site: an island arsenal, built to resemble a Scottish castle. The story begins in 1900, when...

Rick Steves Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves Tour: Sagrada Familia, Barcelona-for less than the price of a cappuccino-Rick shares his candid...

Rick Steves Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves Tour: Picasso Museum, Barcelona-for less than the price of a cappuccino-Rick shares his candid...

Chic, effortless, and always in style, Paris has become a multicultural “it” city thanks to a new generation who are revitalizing its food, nightlife, and arts scenes. Fodor’s brand-new guidebook, Inside Paris, touches on top tourist sights, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and the Notre...

This perennially popular book has been refurbished with an intriguing new cover and a short introduction by Scott Mason, a popular television personality known for his segment the "Tar Heel Traveler" on one of the state’s most-watched news stations. The three-volume set will be combined later in a boxed set for a special promotion.

An ?intriguing? oral portrait of the people behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Entertainment Weekly) Using more than fifty interviews, award-winning writer Danny Danziger creates a fascinating mosaic of the people behind New York?s magnificent Metropolitan Museum of Art. From the aristocratic,...

Finalist for Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction Finalist for National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction Pronged ants, horned humans, a landscape carved on a fruit pit--some of the displays in David Wilson's Museum of Jurassic Technology are hoaxes. But which ones? As he guides readers...

Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the oldest and biggest movie studios in California--and it's also a hugely popular theme park. Universal has a reputation for cutting-edge attractions and entertainment. Inside, your family will experience the latest in ride technology. You'll love the famous Studio...