Points Of Interest category: 1997 books

Whether you're sipping caipirinhas by the beach or paddling through the Amazon, discover the true meaning of Brazilian alegria with Moon Brazil. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including the three-week best of Brazil, two weeks in São Paolo and Rio de Janeiro, and a two-week Amazon...

A crossroads of civilisations on the modern border with Syria and the banks of the mighty Tigris. Includes the ruins of Nemrut and Carchemish and the important site of Göbekli Tepe. An explorer's guide to Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Adiyaman, Elazig, Malatya, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Batman and Mardin provinces.   

The William Penn Highway was a major route through the Appalachian Mountains between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh throughout the 20th century. Established in 1916, a decade prior to the federal highway system, the road succeeded the former Northern Turnpike, with much of it following the course of the...

The Western Front, where New Zealand fought its deadliest military campaign, contains some of the most significant sites in the story of New Zealand's First World War - the Somme, Messines, Passchendaele and Le Quesnoy. The Western Front: A Guide to New Zealand Battlefields and Memorials is the indispensable...

Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Massachusetts Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners from shipping disasters. With a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections,this rare glimpse into the lives of the dedicated workers who protected thousands...

Sun, sand, sea . . . and spirits. Maryland’s east coast is a great place to relax—and get scared to death. Strange lights float in the Pocomoke Forest, withering houses decay in lonely fields and spirits linger along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The eerie landscape of Maryland’s...

A Baltic cruise offers something no other cruise can, a new capital to explore virtually every day. A typical cruise programme includes Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Rostock & Varnemünde, Copenhagen, Oslo and others. Organised trips from the cruise ship are invariably on offer...

Perfect for planning and enjoying a stress-free family holiday, this easy-to-use guide book is packed with insider tips and information on Florida's best family-friendly activities and attractions. Explore the magic of Orlando's theme parks, experience flight simulation at Kennedy Space Center,...

Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands. Historically a land of goat herders and fishermen, today the island is a tourist attraction while remaining both peaceful and uncrowded. As part of the Canaries, Fuerteventura is part of Spain and its official language is Spanish, but you will also hear English and German as 20,000 people who live here were born outside of Spain.

Relax beneath swaying palm trees, kayak through bioluminescent bays, or dance the night away to the sounds of salsa: Experience the Island of Enchantment with Moon Puerto Rico. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries ranging from the best of Puerto Rico in one week to one day in San Juan, including...

Egmont Key has been a sentinel for ships entering Tampa Bay from the Gulf of Mexico for hundreds of years. Early European explorers recognized the island's strategic location. Its story reflects major events in the history of the United States and Florida, as the island played a role in the Seminole...

Denver, the capital of Colorado, is nicknamed the Mile High City at 5,280 feet (1 mile) above sea level in the Rocky Mountains.  The city’s neighborhoods include LoDo (Lower Downtown), Capitol Hill, Highland, Washington Park, Baker and Lowry. With its green city parklands, the impressive Rocky...

The Old Confederacy, the Civil Rights Movement, the Chattahoochee River, Coca-Cola and the 1996 Centennial Olympics bring to mind the famous southern city of Atlanta, Georgia. In the 1960s during the times of the civil rights movement, Atlanta was dubbed “the city too busy to hate”. Nowadays it...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Discover Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik, party in Amsterdam, or ride in a gondola through...