Up, UP and AWAY!
Travel Titles for Fall 2002-Summer 2003
Compiled by Karole Riippa -- Publishers Weekly, 6/3/2002
All titles are paperback unless otherwise noted.AAA PUBLISHING
With security concerns looming large, Travel Tips You Can Trust (Apr., 2002, $15.95) by Anne McAlpin provides a panoply of safety secrets and tips. If you're one of the more than 67% of pet owners interested in taking your pets along on vacation, Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBook (May, 2002, $15.95) outlines everything you need to know before hitting the road.
ACCESS
Coming next month is the sixth edition of Access Boston, followed in August and September by the 10th editions of ...Los Angeles and ...New York City; 2003 brings the third edition of ...San Diego (Feb.), and fifth editions of ...Seattle (Mar.) and ...Philadelphia (Apr., $19.95 each). Due in August 2003 is the first edition of ...Washington, D.C.
ADAMS MEDIA
Mickey still rocks. With DisneyWorld continuing to be the nation's number one travel destination, The Everything Travel Guide to the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and Greater Orlando has been completely updated and revised in a compact, traveler-friendly trim-size of 4"x6" (Sept., $14.95). The Mr. Cheap's series, created for the stingiest of spendthrifts, will be relaunched with Mr. Cheap's Atlanta and Mr. Cheap's Washington, D.C. (Sept., $9.95 each).
AVALON
Launched this past spring, the Moon Metro series (all priced at $14.95) adds four new titles for the fall--Los Angeles (Sept.), Chicago (Oct.), London (Nov.), Amsterdam (Dec., $14.95 each); coming in the spring are Rome, Toronto, Seattle and Sydney. The newest destination in the Rick Steves European guidebook series is Rick Steves' Amsterdam 2003 (Dec., $14.95); all 25 titles in the line will have updated country and city guides for 2003.
Among the new destinations in the Moon Handbooks line are Monterey &Carmel (Sept., $14.95), Guadelajara. (Oct., $14.95), Chile (Oct., $19.95), San Juan Islands (Oct., $14.95), Nicaragua (Nov., $17.95) and Zion & Bryce (Jan. 2003, 14.95). Included on the roster of revised editions are Yucatan Pensinsula (Aug., $17.95), Baja (Sept., $19.95), Cabo (Sept., $16.95), New Zealand (Nov., $19.95), Mexico City (Nov., $16.95), Ohio (Jan. 2003, $15.95) and North Carolina (Jan. 2003, $14.95).
For those Californians who spend most of their time outdoors (is there another variety?), the Foghorn Outdoors series has a trio of updated titles made to order--Foghorn Outdoors: California Beaches, ...California Camping and ...California Hiking (Feb. 2003, $19.95 each).
And last but most assuredly not least, a must for Fido-philes will be the lastest edition of Dog Lover's Companion: Boston (Jan. 2003, $17.95)
BERKSHIRE HOUSE
Long River Winding: The Unforgettable People of the New England Valley (Mar. 2003, $18.95) by James Bissland is one traveler's serendipitous journey along the Connecticut River. Great Destinations Shenandoah Valley Book (Mar., 2003) by Joan Leotta, ...Hudson Valley Book (May, 2003) by Evelyn Kanter are new to this series; new editions include ...Adirondack Book, Fifth Edition (Apr. 2003) by Elizabeth Folwell, ...Berkshire Book, Seventh Edition (Apr. 2003) by Lauren R. Stevens, ...Texas Hill Country Book, Third Edition (Sept. 2003) by Eleanor Morris ($18.95 each).
BIRLINN PUBLISHING
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Jura: Island of Deer (Sept., $30 hardcover) by Peter Youngson explores the Scottish island's history, natural history and geography, legends, poetry and song.
CADOGAN GUIDES
With many Americans looking for homes abroad, the publisher's new Buying a Property series provides practical information--Buying a Property: France by Mark Igoe, ...Italy by Monica Larner and ...Spain (Nov., $19.95 each). Due in February, new city guides include Edinburgh ($15.95) by Charles Godfrey-Faussett, Venice ($17.95), Naples ($15.95) and Milan ($15.95) all by Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls.
CAPITAL BOOKS
In The Parent's Guide to Business Travel: Practical Advice and Wisdom for When You Have to Be Away (Jan. 2003, $14.95), Charlie Hudson presents checklists for vital information on everything from separation anxiety to homecoming presents. Historic Hotels and Hideaways: Washington Weekends (Oct., $20) by Trish Foxwell features 30 choices within driving distance of the capital, highlighting the spirit and essence of each hotel. Want good food without the hoity-toity manner? Quest for the Holy Grill: 50 Crummy but Good Restaurants Within Rambling Range of Washington, D.C. (Oct., $12.95) by Donovan Kelly profiles 50 rough-and-ready joints, based on the Washington Post column.
CLOUD NINE PRESS
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Billing itself as geared "for the incurably romantic," this brand-new publisher (located in Scottsdale, Ariz.) debuted last month with Arizona Getaways for the Incurably Romantic: 45 Sensational Destinations for Lovers ($16.95) by Pamela Swartz, who's also the publisher--and who promises more such titles in the (amorous) future.
THE COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB
Among the necessary hiking info provided in The Colorado Trail: The Trailside Data Book (Dec., $5.95) by the Colorado Trail Foundation are color-coded maps and elevation profiles.
COMMONWEALTH EDITIONS
Islands of Boston Harbor and Lighthouses of New England (Aug., $21.95 each) by Edward Rowe Snow are histories along with tales of the Boston Harbor islands, updated with new content and photographs to coincide with the centennial of Snow's birth.
CONTEMPORARY BOOKS
A new series, When in... Do as the Locals Do, fosters the understanding of local cultures through multiple-choice questions cross-referenced to articles on pop culture, history, consumer trends, business, language and more. July introduces When in France, Do as the French Do by Ross Steele, ...Germany, Do as the Germans Do by Hyde Flippo,
...Mexico, Do as the Mexicans Do by Herb Kernecker ($10.95 each). The Table for One series rates restaurants from the perspective of the single diner according to friendliness, service, lighting, food and wines (by the glass, of course). Due in November: Table for One: Los Angeles--The Solo Diner's Restaurant Guide by Michael Kaminer and Merrill Shindler, ...New York... by Michael Kaminer with Johnathan Boorstein, and ...Chicago... by Michael Kaminer with A. Laban ($12.95 each). COUNTERPOINT
Continuing the publisher's program to reprint the major works of British writer Sybille Bedford, Counterpoint presents her collected travel writings in two volumes: A Visit to Don Otavio: A Traveler's Tale from Mexico describes a journey made during the 1940s from wartime New York City to a timeless Mexican estate; Pleasures and Landscapes: A Traveler's Tale from Europe (Jan. 2003, $14.50 each) gathers Bedford's essays on European food, wine and travel.
COUNTRYMAN PRESS
New to the Explorer's Guides series ($19.95 each) are The Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains (June) and Maryland (Feb. 2003), which will join updated editions of Vermont and New Hampshire (June). New England Seacoast Adventures: A Complete Guide to the Great Outdoors from Connecticut to Maine (June, $19.95) by Stephen Jermanok offers information on outdoor activities along each state's seacoast. In 50 Hikes in Kentucky: From the Appalachian Mountains to the Land Between the Lakes (June, $16.95), Hiram Rogers explores the state's extensive, diverse and often overlooked network of trails; 50 Hikes in Central Florida: Hikes, Walks, and Backpacks in the Heart of the Peninsula (Sept., $16.95) by Sandra Friend takes hikers through this diverse ecosystem. See the sights and find the best authentic local foods with Eating New England: A Food
Lover's Guide to Eating Locally--from the Traditional to the Unexpected (Sept., $19.95) by Juliette and Barbara Rogers. Bicycling Cuba: 50 Days of Detailed Ride Routes from Havana to El Oriente (Oct., $19.95) by Wally and Barbara Smith also includes information on how to get to Cuba, necessary equipment and accessories, food and water, safety considerations, accommodations and more. DK
New additions to the Eyewitness Travel Guides include India (Sept., $30), New Orleans (Sept., $20), Morocco (Nov., $25) and, in 2003, Canary Islands (Feb., $20), Holland (Feb., $25), Turkey (Feb., $25), Brittany (Apr., $20), Croatia (Apr., $20), Norway (May, $20) and Corsica (May, $20). Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides, suitable for pocket or purse, provide rosters of the 10 best attractions, cheapest restaurants, toniest hotels and other treats in specific cities. New titles for 2003 include, out next month, Barcelona, Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Provence & the Cote D'Azur and Rome ($9.95 each); in February, Algarve, Madrid and Prague; in June, Milan & the Lakes, Mallorca and Vienna ($10 each).
DUKE UNIV. PRESS
Being added to the publisher's Latin America Readers series--each volume collects songs, poetry, memoirs, satire and scholarly writings--are The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Nov., $24.95), edited by Gabriela Nouzeilles and Graciela Montaldo, and The Mexico Reader (Feb. 2003, $24.95), edited by Gilbert M. Joseph and Timothy J. Henderson.
ECW PRESS
Those looking for the lesser-known sites, sounds and tastes of some of North America's cities might check out Secret Guides-- three new titles make their debut in spring 2003: Secret San Diego, ...Portland and ...Vancouver, and a revised edition of ...Montreal ($14.95 each).
EMPIRE PRESS MEDIA
Avant Guides display cutting-edge attitude and cosmopolitan perspective for the sophisticated traveler. The guides detail museums and neighborhoods as well as stylish hotels, chic shops and restaurants. New titles in the series, out this month, include: Avant-Guide Las Vegas and ...Toronto; scheduled for spring 2003 are ...Amsterdam, ...Rome/Venice/Florence and ...Cuba ($19.95 each).
FODOR'S
Who doesn't want to escape the daily routine for a weekend, a week or more--and this publisher has the perfectly titled line. New titles for 2003 in the Escape series are: Escape to Burgundy (Mar.), ...the Loire Valley (Mar.), ...New Zealand (Oct.), ...Northern New England (Oct., $20 each). The Gold Guide series also expands in 2003 to include Central America (Jan., $20) and Andalusia (Apr., $19). Also next year, the Around the City with Kids series adds Atlanta (May) and San Diego (June, $11 each). New this fall are Karen Brown's USA: Pacific Northwest Charming Inns & Itineraries 2003 (Sept., $19.95) and new Good Guides, The Good Pub Guide 2003 and The Good Britain Guide 2003 (Nov., $24.95 each).
GINKGO PRESS
Like to know what you're eating when you're in India's restaurants and markets? Eat Smart in India: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure (July, $12.95) by Joan Peterson and Indu Menmon explains it all in appetizing detail.
GLOBE PEQUOT
Bargain hunters will rejoice with Econoguide Cruises 2003: Cruising the Caribbean, Hawaii, New England, Alaska, and Europe (Dec., $17.95) by Corey Sandler. Want to take a path less traveled? Try Kentucky Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Sept.) by Vince Staten and Liz Baldi, Florida... (Oct.) by David Grimes and Tom Becnel, Missouri... (Nov.) by Josh Young, Minnesota... (Dec.) by Russ Ringsak with Denise Remick, Michigan... (Jan. 2003) by Colleen Burcar, Georgia... (Feb. 2003) by John Grant, New Jersey... (Mar. 2003) by Pete Genovese ($12.95 each). There's more to Florida than DisneyWorld, as we discover in Day Trips from Orlando: Getaways Less than Two Hours Away (Sept., $14.95) by Janet Groene. Take to the Southern waters with Paddling Alabama (Sept., $15.95) by Joe Cuhaj and Curt Burdick. Mountain Biking Michigan (Sept., $16.95) by Erin Fanning and Keith Radwanski and Mountain Biking Texas (Oct., $16.95) by Christopher Hess highlight the best routes. Ski & Snowboard California's Sierra Nevada (Oct., $17.95) by Martha Perantoni explores 40 downhill resorts and winter parks. For those inclined to the unusual (not to mention bizarre), there's Where the Bodies Are: Final Visits to the Rich, Famous, & Interesting (Oct., $15.95) by Patricia Brooks. Off the Beaten Path San Francisco: A Guide to Unique Places (Oct., $12.95) by Michael Petrocelli introduces funky shops and eateries plus often-neglected aspects of well-known attractions. The Exploring series includes ...Florida's Atlantic Coast Beaches: Including the Florida Keys and ...Florida's Gulf Coast Beaches, both by George Hurchalla (Nov., $15.95 each), and ...Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Nov., $16.95) by Tracy Salcedo-Chourne. Econoguides series includes ...Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood 2003: And Other Major Southern California Attractions Including Disney's California Adventure, ...Las Vegas 2003: Also Includes Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Laughlin (Dec., $17.95), ...Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando 2003: Also Includes Sea World and Central Florida (Dec., $15.95), all by Corey Sandler. Insiders' Guides include ...to Berkeley and the East Bay by Carol Fowler and ...Jacksonville by Marisa Carbone and John Finotti (Oct., $17.95 each). Day Trips in New Jersey: Getaways in the Garden State (Jan. 2003, $14.95) by Michele C. Hollow and Steven M. Hollow offers recommendations on food, lodging, shopping and more. Road Biking North Carolina (Feb. 2003, $14.95) by Judi Lawson Wallace is geared for the avid cyclist.
GLOVE BOX
Hungry? Thirsty? Las Vegas: The Real Lowdown on the Cheap Eats and Great Drinks on and off the Strip! (Sept., $12.95) by Tod Goldberg covers all bases in this tourist mecca. Find the best "real folks" eats with Hungry? Boston: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Eat! (Nov., $12.95); ...Chicago... (Nov., $12.95), and ...San Francisco... (Dec., $12.95). From cocktail lounges and hipster hangouts to neighborhood dives, here's a compendium of places to meet any drinking mood: Thirsty: Los Angeles: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Drink!, Second Edition (Jan. 2003, $12.95) by Kristin L. Petersen.
GRAPHIC ARTS CENTER PUBLISHING
Out this month, God Bless Americana: A Retro Vacation Slide Show Tour of the USA ($19.95) is a nostalgic look at America's not-too-distant past--New York's Times Square in 1951, Florida's Cypress Gardens (Esther Williams, anyone?) in 1957, etc. Portrait of the Alaska Railroad (May 2003, $14.95) by Kaylene Johnson, photos by Roy Corral, is a guide to the last full-service (freight and passenger) railroad in the U.S.
HARPERCOLLINS
From Here, You Can't See Paris: Seasons of a French Village and Its Restaurant (Nov., $24.95 hardcover) by Michael S. Sanders takes readers to Les Arques, a remote French village where the success of a local eatery has helped ensure the town's future.
HOHM PRESS
Travel Healthy: A Handbook for Health-Conscious Travelers (Nov., $9.95) by Lalitha Thomas offers advice on minimizing the health-negative sides of traveling, including jet lag and poor diet, while providing recipes for tonics, energizers and "fixer-uppers" and a resource guide of items that can make a difference in how you feel.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
The Best American Travel Writing 2002 (Oct., $13), edited by Frances Mayes, includes David Sedaris on airport angst, Andre Aciman on the eternal pleasures of Rome and William Booth on having his own mother as a traveling companion. Rosemary Mahoney's The Singular Pilgrim: Travels on Sacred Ground (Feb. 2003, $25 hardcover) recounts the pilgrimages Mahoney has made over the past three years.
HYPERION
Around the World in a Bad Mood: Confessions of a Flight Attendant (Apr. 2002, $12.95) by Rene Foss amusingly confronts all aspects of a flight attendant's world.
INFINITY
The Encyclopedia of Cheap Travel: 1,000 Companies, Consolidators, Agencies, and Resources (Apr. 2003, $19.95) by Terrance Zepke explains how to get accommodations, car rentals, tours and vacation packages for less and even (sometimes) for free.
INTERLINK
The new Traveller's Companion Series offers literary observations by illustrious visitors (Byron, Goethe, Ruskin and others) to recreate the pasts of some of the world's most glorious and fabled cities. The introductory titles are A Traveller's Companion to Florence, edited by Edward Chaney, and A Traveller's Companion to Venice, edited by John Julius Norwich (Sept., $16.95 each). A second debuting series, the Ecotraveler's Guides, selects travel destinations for biological diversity, exceptional natural beauty, examples of earth history or significant ongoing ecosystems and includes information about diving companies, nocturnal expeditions, safaris, wildlife guides and more. The first title in this series is Australia (Oct., $23.95) by Hannah Robinson. A Traveller's History guides include A Traveller's History of the Hundred Years War in France: Battlefields, Castles and Towns by Michael Starks, ...Oxford by Richard Tames, ...India by SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda (Sept., $14.95 each). The Antigua and Barbuda Companion (Sept., $22.95) by Melanie Etherington illuminates the elements that make this island destination so appealing. Romantic Paris (Sept., $23.95) by Thirza Vallois offers the best of Paris for every budget. Coming Down the Seine (Nov., $15) by Robert Gibbings is the 1953 account of the author's impression of the places and people he met along the 400-mile course. Paris by Bistro (Oct., $15) by Christine and Dennis Graf mixes history, anecdotes and information. From the Cities of the Imagination series: Brussels: A Cultural and Literary Companion (Oct., $15) by André de Vries and New York City: A Cultural and Literary Companion (June, $15) by Eric Homberger.
INTREPID TRAVELER
Kids and adults alike will be kept busy tracking down the secret Mickey Mouse images concealed in DisneyWorld's rides, attractions and public buildings with Hidden Mickey: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World's Best Kept Secrets (Mar. 2003, $12.95) by Steven M. Barrett. Universal Orlando, 2003 Edition (Oct., $15.95) by Kelly Monaghan gathers the very latest info on this resort/park. The Hassle-Free Walt Disney World Vacation, 2003 Edition (Oct., $14.95) by Steven M. Barrett provides tips, ratings and updated, customized touring plans for adults, families and seniors.
LANGENSCHEIDT
The new Insight Museum and Galleries series recounts how museum treasures were amassed over the centuries and includes photos of priceless works on display, detailed maps and advice on food and accommodations: Insight Museum Series London and ...Paris (June, $17.95 each), ...New York and ...Florence (Aug., $17.95 each). Also new: Insight Shopping Guides direct tourists to the best shopping areas in each city, how to find reliable service, detailed maps and more: Insight Shopping Guide Paris (Nov.), ...London (Dec.), ...Rome (Jan. 2003) and ...New York (Jan. 2003, $9.95 each). The Insight Guide series introduces in December Caribbean Cruising ($23.95), Las Vegas ($23.95) and Orlando ($22.95); Amazon Wildlife (June, $22.95) appears in a revised edition. New additions to the Insight Compact Guides are Norway (June), Holland (July), Belgium (Aug.), Boston (Aug.), Vienna (Aug.), Edinburgh (Nov.), Egypt (Nov.), Ireland (Nov.), Milan (Nov.), Hong Kong (Dec.), Poland (Dec.) and Switzerland (Dec., $8.95 each).
From American Map Corporation: 2003 United States Road Atlas (Sept., $8.95), Large Format 2003 United States Road Atlas (Sept., $12.95), Large Scale-Large Type 2003 Road Atlas (Sept., $21.95), 2003 Business Travel Atlas (Sept., $17.95), 2003 Truckers Atlas Revised Edition (Sept., $19.95).
From Hammond World Atlas Corp.: Hammond World Atlas Revised Edition (Oct., $75), Hammond World Atlas, Executive Edition Revised Edition (Oct., $100), Hammond World Atlas, Executive Edition Revised Edition with Hammond World Atlas CD-ROM Revised Edition (Oct., $125).
LONELY PLANET
Dream of living in an exotic locale? Travel writers share their stories of doing just that in A House Somewhere: Tales of Life Abroad (Nov., $13.99), edited by Don George and Anthony Sattin. Sean Condon relates the ups and downs of life in Amsterdam in My 'Dam Life (Feb. 2003, $13.99). New guides: East Coast Australia: Classic Overland Route (Oct., $17.99) by Verity Campbell et al., describes the best to see and do from Melbourne to the Daintree and covers all budget ranges; Mexico's Pacific Coast (Jan. 2003, $16.99) by Danny Palmerlee and Sandra Bao keeps travelers away from tourist traps with advice for experiencing the true flavor of this area; World Food Malaysia & Singapore by Tan Su-Lyn and ...California by Richard Sterling (Feb. 2003, $14.99 each) point out culinary highlights. Bangkok Condensed by Rebecca Turner, Singapore... by Rachael Antony, San Francisco... by Tom Given (Oct., $11.99 each) are pocket-sized guides packed with information. Watching Wildlife Central America (Sept., $24.99) by Luke Hunter and David Andrew covers the fauna of Belize, Costa Rica and Panama, while Diving and Snorkeling New Zealand (Oct., $16.99) by Jenny and Tony Enderby features 75 dive sites with color photos. Arizona (Sept., $15.99) by Rob Rachowiecki and Jennifer Denniston covers all of the state's national parks and monuments; Hawaii: The Big Island (Sept., $16.99) by Conner Gorry and Julie Jares outlines the best of outdoor activities and contains more than 30 pages of user-friendly maps.
LYONS PRESS
In the Empire of Genghis Khan: A Journey Among Nomads (Nov., $22.95 hardcover) by Stanley Stewart paints a portrait of a medieval land marooned in the modern world. A family's sea adventure is shared in The Cruise of the Blue Dolphin: A Year on the High Seas (Nov., $24.95 hardcover) by Nina Chandler Murray. Arctic Crossing: A Journey Through the Northwest Passage and Inuit Culture (Sept., $16.95) by Jonathan Waterman reveals the perils of the legendary Northwest Passage. British travel writer Eric Newby recounts his offbeat junkets in Departures & Arrivals (Oct., $14.95).
MACMILLAN CARIBBEAN
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Take a tour of the islands through photographs in Caribbean: The Islands (Sept., $40 hardcover) by Donald Nausbaum. St. Kitts: Cradle of the Caribbean (Sept., $15) by Brian Dyde displays the island's many attractions; St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Sept., $13.95) by Lesley Sutty describes the geography, history, people and culture of these islands; Grenada: Spice Paradise (Sept., $40) by Roger Brathwaite captures that island's beauty and mystery through more than 120 photographs.
MILE OAK PUBLISHING
Along Interstate-75, 11th Edition: Local Knowledge for the I-75 Between Detroit and the Florida Border (Oct., $21.95) by Dave Hunter features more than 100 maps with information on exits and services along this 958-mile corridor.
MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS
The MILEPOST 2003 Edition: Trip Planner for Alaska, Yukon Territory, British Columbia, Alberta and Northwest Territories (Mar., $25.95), edited by Kris Graef, contains mile-by-mile logs of 30 major highways, descriptions of major cities in the North and a pull-out Plan-a-Trip map.
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS
New regional guidebooks: Best Hikes with Dogs: Western Washington (Sept., $16.95) by Dan Nelson profiles 85 dog-friendly trails; Snowshoe Routes: Northern California (Oct., $16.95) by Marc Soares presents 65 routes with photos and maps; Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region (Dec., $16.95) by Ralph Hopkins profiles hikes for rock hounds and hikers who want to know more about what they see along the trail; Best Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails in Oregon: Includes Other Favorite Ski Routes (Oct., $16.95) by Mike Bogar presents trails in 51 ski areas; Selected Climbs in North Carolina (Sept., $24.95) by Yon Lambert and Harrison Shull covers 450 climbs; Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (Apr. 2003, $40) by Subhankar Banerjee discusses the various elements that are influencing this ecosystem. Best Short Hikes in Northwest Oregon (Mar. 2003, $16.95) by George and Rhonda Ostertag, 100 Old-Growth Hikes in Washington & Oregon (Mar. 2003, $16.95) by John and Diane Cissel, Loop Hikes in Western Washington (Apr. 2003, $16.95) by Dan Nelson and the Mountaineers Books Staff and 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park (May 2003, $16.95) by Marc Soares are illustrated with photos and maps.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Two new guidebooks in the National Geographic Traveler series are scheduled for February 2003: Cuba by Christopher Baker and San Diego by Marael Johnson and Joe Yogerst ($22.95 each). Additions to the National Geographic Directions literary travel memoir series are South of the Northeast Kingdom (Oct., $20) by David Mamet, a paean to Vermont; Sicily (Mar. 2003) by Francine Prose, telling of the author's involvement with the island; Kauai (Apr. 2003) by Susanna Moore, exploring the island that has served as a backdrop for her fiction. Fall titles in this memoir series: Los Angeles (Dec.) by A.M. Homes views life in L.A. through the prism of the famed Chateau Marmont
Hotel; Mr. Jefferson's University (Nov.) by Garry Wills explores the University of Virginia; The Island: Martinique (Jan. 2003) by John Edgar Wideman visits this complex and sensuous island (all titles $20). National Geographic Driving Guides to America are compact books with up to 25 plans for road-tested trips: New York by Randall Peffer, The Rockies by Thomas Schmidt, Washington, D.C. by K.M. Kostyal (Mar. 2003, $15.95 each). From National Geographic Adventure Press: Keepers of the Wild: A Season in Yellowstone (May 2003, $16) by Gary Ferguson brings insights and images from Hawk's Rest. NORTON
New to the Blue Guide series is Israel & the Palestinian Territories, First Edition (July, $26.95); revised editions are Morocco, Fourth Edition (Jan. 2003, $23.95), Vienna, Second Edition (July, $18.95), Hungary, Third Edition (July, $26.95) and Tuscany, Fourth Edition (July, $24.95).
PASSPORTER TRAVEL PRESS
Passporter Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line (Sept., $16.95) by Jennifer Watson et al. is a take-along guide and planner. Passporter Walt Disney World Resort (Jan. 2003, $21.95) by Jennifer Watson, Dave Marx and Allison Cerel Marx; Passporter Disneyland Resort and Southern California Attractions (Feb. 2003, $21.95) by Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx; and Passporter Travel Planner to Anywhere (May, $21.95) by Jennifer Watson and Dave Marx combine guide, organizer, journal and keepsake in one volume.
PELICAN
Upcoming guides include The Maverick Guide to Bali (July, $15.95) by Don Turner, Coastal Charts for Cruising Guide to Coastal North Carolina (Aug., $75) by Claiborne S. Young and Pelican's Complete Guide to American Bed and Breakfasts (Oct., $19.95). New for
spring 2003: Guide to Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads, Second Edition ($11.95) by Bill Simpson, You Can Travel Free ($15.95) by Robert William Kirk, Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation, 2003 Edition ($21.95) by Steven Stern, Cruising Guide to Florida's Big Bend ($28.95) by Capt. Rick Rhode, Coastal Charts for Cruising Guide to Coastal South Carolina and Georgia and ...to Eastern Florida ($75 each) by Claiborne Young. PONCHA PRESS
An English Experience: Exploring the Backroads and Byways of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Hampshire (Mar. 2003, $14.95) by Marge D. Hansen collects 15 descriptive pieces that will help travelers experience living history.
PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
Those seeking accommodations beyond the ordinary may find what they're looking for in Best Designed Hotels in Europe II: Fascinating Hideaways for Aesthetes and Best Designed Wellness Hotels & Resorts: Fascinating Top Houses for Aesthetes (July, $40 each) by Martin Nicholas Kunz, which offer an intimate view of new, renowned, elegant and unusual hotels.
RAND MCNALLY
The 2003 Road Atlas (Sept., $11.95) features road information including highlighted road construction zones on state and city maps, "Cool and Unusual Food Events" describing festivals across the country and a "Land of the Free" section, with fun things to do and see at no cost.
RANDOM HOUSE
A Certain Somewhere: Writers on the Places They Remember (Nov., $24.95 hardcover), edited by Robert Wilson, collects more than 30 articles, previously published in Preservation magazine's "Place," which invite readers to explore the history, architecture, politics and beauty of locales around the world.
ROUGH GUIDES
All new Rough Guides for 2003 are Zanzibar (Jan., $11.95), Baltic States (Feb., $22.95), Chicago (May, $14.95), Corfu (May, $11.95), Gambia (Oct., $11.95), Philippines (Nov., $12.95), First Time Latin America (Feb., $14.95), ...Around the World (May, $14.95), Skiing and Snowboarding in North America (Sept., $21.95), Walks Around London, Sept., $12.95).
RUCKSACK READERS
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Everything the intrepid hiker needs to know to navigate this new Scottish long-distance trail is laid out in The Rob Roy Way: From Drymen to Pitlochry (Scotland) (Sept., $14.95) by Jacquetta Megarry.
ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
St. Martin's is celebrating the first major relaunch of the Let's Go travel series in its 40-year history (see sidebar, p. 42). In addition to the existing 57 titles, four new titles will be introduced in November: Let's Go Costa Rica ($18.99), ...Chile ($19.99), ...Thailand ($18.99) and ...Hawaii ($18.99).
SASQUATCH PRESS
New titles for 2003 include Best Places Alaska, Third Edition (Mar. $21.95), edited by Kate Ripley Edwards; ...Southern California, Second Edition (Apr., $19.95), edited by Stephanie Avnet Yates; and The Alaska Highway (Apr., $15.95) by Erwin and Peggy Bauer.
STACEY INTERNATIONAL
(Interlink, dist.)
Available in September: Qatar ($50), edited by Stacey International, includes more than 300 color photos; Oman ($50) by Sir Donald Hawley offers a comprehensive guide to the country and its people; Syria: Cradle of Civilizations ($35) by Alain Chenevière employs informative text with photographs.
STANFORD UNIV. PRESS
The glories of the Golden State are hardly limited to L.A. and San Francisco in the 21st century, as is amply demonstrated in Historic Spots in California, Fifth Edition (Aug.; $34.95, $75 hardcover), revised by Douglas E. Kyle et al.
STERLING
Need to limit your getaway? Hachette's A Great Weekend series is for you: A Great Weekend in Dublin, ...Budapest, ...London, ...Amsterdam and ...Barcelona (Aug., $9.95 each). Bound for La Belle France? New to the Vacances series--Vacances: The Ardèche, ...The Alsace and ...The Basque Country (Aug., $19.95 each). New titles in the Routard series: Routard Athens & Greek Islands, ...Cuba and ...Provence and the Côte d'Azur (Aug., $17.95 each).
THAMES & HUDSON
New to the stylish Hip Hotels series is Hip Hotels: Ski (Oct., $29.95) by Herbert Ypma. The latest entry in the Most Beautiful Villages and Country Towns series is The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Provence (Sept., $40 hardcover) by Helena Attlee, photos by Alex Ramsay.
THREE RIVERS PRESS
Find yourself transported to the glories of Venice and surrounding regions in Venice: The Collected Traveler with its evocative essays by Barrie Kerper (Aug., $16).
TIME OUT/PENGUIN
Barcelona Eating & Drinking Guide and Rome Eating & Drinking Guide (July, $11.95 each) introduce a new series directing travelers to the best eating and drinking scenes with listings of more than 300 restaurants, cafés and bars plus critics' picks. Time Out Andalucía debuts (Nov.) and will be joined by updated editions of Time Out Naples: Capri, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast and ...Prague (Sept., $15.95 each). New guides for 2003 are Time Out Stockholm (Jan.), ...Toronto (Feb.) and ...Bangkok (Mar., $15.95 each).
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
From Abacus: In Faintheart: An Englishman Ventures North of the Border (Sept., $13.95), Charles Jennings seeks out the contradictions, clichés and surprises of Scotland. Paul Richardson explores eateries, markets and fine-food purveyors in Cornucopia: A Gastronomic Tour of Britain (Aug., $13.95). Donald Mackintosh follows up his Travels in the White Man's Grave with Forest of Memories: Tales from the Heart of Africa (Sept., $13.95).
From Aurum Press: Peter Sager details the delights of South-East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight (July, $27.50) and Mick Sharp shows readers The Way and the Light: An Illustrated Guide to the Saints and Holy Places of Britain (Aug., $24.95). Recreational Path Guides include The London Loop by David Sharp, The Cotswold Way by Anthony Burton and The Dales Way by Anthony Burton (July, $19.95 each). An Audience with an Elephant: And Other Encounters on the Eccentric Side (Aug., $19.95) by Byron Rodgers explores forgotten counties and wilder reaches of Britain.
From Headline: Clarissa and the Countryman Sally Forth (Aug., $29.95 hardcover) by Clarissa Dickson Wright and Johnny Scott takes the Two Fat Ladies cohost and friend on a tour of the British countryside.
From Little, Brown U.K.: The Illustrated Virago Book of Women Travellers (Aug., $35 hardcover) by Mary Morris covers 300 years of wanderlust.
From Metro Publications: Shopping in the British capital is the province of Bargain Hunter's London by Andrew Kershman and The London Market Guide by Kershman and Ally Ireson (Oct., $13.95 each).
From Pallas Athene: An Hour from Paris (July, $16.95) by Annabel Simms outlines 20 destinations; The Stones of Venice (July, $16.95) by John Ruskin, edited and abridged by J.G. Links, introduces Ruskin's love of the city to a new generation; Tschiffely's Ride (Aug., $17.95) by A.F. Tschiffely describes a 10,000-mile journey from Buenos Aires to New York on horseback; Yemen: Land and People (Oct., $29.95) by Sarah Searight and Jane Taylor traverses this corner of Arabia.
From Prion: A Reader's Guide to Writer's Britain (Sept., $24.95) by Sally Varlow takes readers on a journey to several writers' homes and the landscapes that inspired them.
From Time Warner U.K.: The Sun in My Eyes: Two-Wheeling East (Aug., $7.95) by Josie Dew looks at Japan's eccentric and mysterious culture.
TRAVELERS' TALES
The series of true stories related by notable writers continues in two new volumes: Travelers' Tales Provence (May, $17.95), edited by James O'Reilly and Tara Weaver, and ...China (Oct., $18.95), edited by James O'Reilly et al. This duo joins updated editions of ...Hawaii (May, $18.95), edited by Rick and Marcie Carroll, and ...India (Oct., $19.95), edited by James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger. The Soul of Service: Tales of Volunteerism on the Road (May, $16.95), edited by Larry Habegger and Natanya Pearlman, gathers stories that are surprising, humorous and inspiring. Here's a tasty travel treat: learn to cook while on the road. Take a tour of kitchens, homes and cooking schools in The World Is a Kitchen (Oct., $16.95), edited by Susan Brady.
ULYSSES PRESS
Lose the crowd and discover the out-of-the-way with Hidden Hawaii: Including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai and the Big Island, 12th Edition (Sept., $18.95) by Ray Riegert; Hidden Wine Country: Including Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, Second Edition (Oct., $13.95) by Marty Olmstead and Ray Riegert; Hidden Baja: Including Tijuana, Ensenada, Mulegé, La Paz and Los Cabos, Third Edition (Aug., $14.95) by Richard Harris; Hidden Tahiti: Including Moorea, Bora Bora, and the Society, Austral, Gambier, Tuamotu and Marquesa Islands, Fourth Edition (Aug., $17.95) by Rob Kay; Hidden Cancún & the Yucatán: Including Cozumel, Tulu, Chichen Itzá, Uxmal and Mérida, Third Edition (Oct., $16.95) by Richard Harris. The New Key to Costa Rica, 16th Edition (Aug., $17.95) by Beatrice Blake & Anne Becher recommends 71 hotels offering certified tourism programs.
UNIV. PRESS OF FLORIDA
For those who want an island adventure without air travel, Kayaking the Keys: 50 Great Paddling Trips in Florida's Southernmost Archipelago by Kathleen Patton shows the way to the only tropical waters in America that can be reached by car. Guide to the Great Florida Birding Trail: East Section (Dec., $19.95 each), edited by Susan Cerulean and Julie A. Brashears, showcases top birding sites. Want to see how the other half lived? The Architecture of Leisure: The Florida Resort Hotels of Henry Flagler and Henry Plant (Nov., $34.95 hardcover) by Susan R. Braden tells the story of the pleasure palaces created by these noted architects.
UNIV. PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI
Touring Literary Mississippi (Sept., $20) by Patti Carr Black and Marion Barnwell maps one of the nation's most author-rich states.
VILLARD
Hold the Enlightenment: More Travel, Less Bliss (Sept., $24.95 hardcover) is a collection of essays by Tim Cahill (who brought us such intriguingly titled tomes as A Wolverine Is Eating My Leg and Jaguars Ripped My Flesh) taking readers to such diverse destinations as Saharan salt mines, the Congolese jungle and the Hanford, Wash., home of the largest toxic waste dump in the Western hemisphere. Eager to get away from it all? Consider Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel (Jan., $11.95), in which Rolf Potts (dubbed "the Jack Kerouac of the Internet Age") shares his backpacking wisdom.
VOYAGEUR PRESS
Historical lore, vital statistics and tourist info combine in Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: Your Guide to the Region's Most Historic Lighthouses (Sept., $29.95 hardcover) by Todd R. Berger, photography by Daniel E. Dempster; ...of the Mid-Atlantic Coast: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia (Oct., $29.95 hardcover) by Elinor DeWire, photography by Paul Eric Johnson; ...of New England: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (Sept., $19.95) by Jon Marcus, photography by Susan Cole Kelly. A popular area of the Golden State is highlighted in California Wine Country: The Most Beautiful Wineries, Vineyards, and Destinations (Aug., $29.95 hardcover) by Randy Leffingwell; train buffs can make tracks with Railroads of Colorado: Your Guide to Colorado's Historic Trains and Railway Sites (Sept., $29.95 hardcover), text and photography by Claude Wiatrowski; one of Washington's most scenic regions is the focus of The Olympic Peninsula: Its Grace and Grandeur (Oct., $29.95 hardcover), text and photography by Mike Sedam; the Big Easy is brought to life in New Orleans (Nov., $14.95 hardcover) by Jan Arrigo.
WALKABOUT PRESS
The (irresistibly named) Play Hard, Rest Easy series adds three new titles in June 2003: Play Hard, Rest Easy: California by Tim Neville, ...Pacific Northwest by Misty Blakesley, ...Southwest by Katie Showalter ($21.95 each), featuring a rundown of each area's best active pursuits.
WILDERNESS ADVENTUrES PRESS
The first book in the new On the Fly series is On the Fly Guide to the Northwest: Oregon and Washington (July, $26.95) by John Shewey. From hunting techniques to trophy dimensions, Big Game Hunter's Guide to Colorado (Sept., $28.95) by John Axelson covers absolutely everything a hunter needs to know; "hunters" of an aquatic bent can find the necessary details in Flyfisher's Guide to the Chesapeake Bay (Oct.) by Ed Russell and Bill May and ...Florida Freshwater (Jan. 2003, $28.95 each) by Larry Kinder. Just published titles include Flyfisher's Guide to the Virginias--Virginia & West Virginia by David Hart and Wingshooter's Guide to Wisconsin ($26.95 each) by Mickey O. Johnson and Roland Kehr.
WILEY
Coming in April 2003 are several additions to the popular Dummies series, from Frommer's: Alaska for Dummies, Cancun... and Colorado & Rockies... ($16.99 each); Germany... ($19.99); and Maui... ($15.99). Travelers with little ones in tow can consult Frommer's Chicago with Kids and ...San Francisco with Kids (Apr., $15.99 each). Other new April 2003 titles are Frommer's Brussels, Bruges, & Antwerp ($15.99), Unofficial Guide to Maui ($16.99) and ...Mexico's Best Beach Resorts ($19.99).
NEIL WILSON PRESS
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Travels with the Flea... and Other Eccentric Journeys (Sept., $17.95) by Jim Perrin takes readers on a trip by foot, canoe and other strange forms of transportation. The 100 suggested perambulations in Family Walks in Scotland (Oct., $17.95) by Colin Hogarth are each presented by region and detail distances, terrain descriptions and more.
WOLFHOUND
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Dublin Burial Grounds & Graveyards (Sept., $30 hardcover) by Vivien Igoe guides travelers to the reservoirs of the city's historic past. In Search of Ireland's Holy Wells (Sept., $16.95) by Elizabeth Healy explores the sites where people still seek cures, while Exploring Dublin (Sept., $15) by Christopher Moriarty provides background on canals, bridges and parks along with a history of Trinity College.
