Zoom through a cloud forest on a zip line. Watch sloths snoozing in the treetops. Lounge in a hot spring undera volcano. Costa Rica is a place where magic is real-and within arm's reach. This book gives you the stategies to plan the perfect trip for you.

A travel-guide for discovering the wonders of New York State, from the beaches of Montauk to kayaking on the Finger Lakes through strategic itineraries, lists of top sights and experiences, full-color maps and day trips from Manhattan.

Experience the breathtaking and unspoiled islands that await just a short hop from mainland Portugal with Moon Azores. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries for exploring individual islands or combining them into a longer trip, with coverage of Porto and Lisbon. The top outdoor adventures: Cave-dive into the depths of an extinct volcano, soak in a steaming hot spring, and catch some sun on Santa Maria's golden sand beaches. Dive or snorkel...

"Drive into the Heart of America. From pristine prairies and red rock mountains to the glittering Pacific, this fabled highway has beckoned everyone from Dust Bowl escapees to 1950s vacationers. Route 66 is lined with the history of those seeking a better life, whose stamina, perseverance, and imagination made it an American icon. Their stories are threaded throughout this book, amid the colorful characters and cultural curiosities that embody...

"This dramatic landscape shifts from snow-topped mountains to golden beaches; from brilliant green forest to blackened basalt. Welcome to Middle-earth. This book gives you the perfect strategies to plan the perfect trip for you: Where to find adventure, including surfing, bungy jumping, and trekking the Great Walks; advice on road-tripping, including how to rent a campervan and where to find the best holiday parks; the best places to see wildlife...