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Frommer's Banff & Jasper National Parks (Park Guides)

Christie Pashby

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What to Do Where 5 out of 5 stars.
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The key feature of Frommer's guides is their "what to do if" pages. While I was on a tour which took us to certain attractions, there was sufficient free time to explore others. Having someone to guide you to the most worthwhile attractions depending on how much time you have available is helpful when visiting for the first time. I took some of their suggestions, but also found others just as interesting. The guide book is targeted for the mainstream adult audience rather than youth or those on a frugal budget. The pages of need to know items as well as items such as where to find bookstores and other make it very handy. The pages concerning accommodations and restaurants are as current as can be.

I highly recommend it for its target audience

Jonathan

Editorial Review:

Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget
* The best strategies for seeing these majestic parks, whether you have two days or two weeks
* Great places to stay: luxury hotels, rustic lodges, and the best places for backcountry camping
* The best hikes, from gentle walks to rewarding climbs, plus canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and horseback riding
* Detailed maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot a variety of local wildlife


Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Enjoy the best the parks have to offer.

All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size- and at an unbeatable price!

Vancouver (City Guide)

John Lee

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An up-to-date and informative city guide 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

As can be expected from a Lonely Planet publication, Vancouver City Guide authored by John Lee is a resourceful, informative, and highly entertaining book. Written in lively, attractive English, this guide has everything one expects from it: background information on the place, clear division into thematic chapters, cross-references between individual sections, reference guide at the end , and - what is of utmost importance - up-to-date information on what Vancouver has to offer - from arts festivals to skiing clinics. If you are not completely satisfied with the extensive list of affordable and not-so-affordable hotels and restaurants (like I and my wife sometimes were), there are always useful internet links to various web pages provided for your convenience.
We have not gone to Vancouver yet to check how reliable the guide really is. Nonetheless, Vancouver City Guide has already made us feel a bit like locals - this is no doubt owing to the fact that its author has for some time been a genuine Vancouverite, and does not hesitate to venture into some off-the-beaten-track places as well as provide information on the negative side of a Vancouverite's daily life. The only drawback of the guide is the size and coverage of the attached pull-out map. It would be much better if it covered more than just the downtown and some of the other central districts of Vancouver. After all, from what John Lee writes, it looks like Metro Vancouver has a lot to offer, too, and the region certainly deserves a better, more detailed map, not to mention a comprehensive transit system one. Also, more space could have been devoted to the description of the Greater Vancouver area itself (Richmond, North Vancouver etc. are discussed only fleetingly, whereas Burnaby is left out of the picture), but - given the range of attractions available everywhere around Vancouver - that would call for a second volume of the guide...

Editorial Review:

Discover Vancouver

Go out on a limb and step onto the world's longest, highest suspension bridge
Mingle with myriad local artists as you make your way around the studios of Granville and Salt Spring Islands
Claim a spot on a Commercial Drive patio and introduce your tastebuds to some standout BC beers
Glide through reflections of mountains and glass towers on a sunset kayak tour of English Bay

In This Guide:

One resident author, 500 hours of research, 31 detailed maps, 39 bars tested and reviewed
Special Green Vancouver chapter to help you plan an eco-friendly visit to the city
The inside work on the hotel, dining and music scenes, from locals in the know

Canadian Rockies Trail Guide

Brian Patton and Bart Robinson

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great encyclopedia, but unhelpful with finding great trails 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This book is a great reference with 229 trails throughout the parks of the Canadian Rockies. If you've already selected a trail, it's great.

However, it's not great for planning an itinerary. I bought this book a couple of months in advance of a 10-day trip to the region, hoping to find two great 3-day hikes that we could plan the rest of our trip around. I soon discovered the Achilles' heel of this book--there are no ratings. In order to see how good a hike is, you have to read about it. In order to find the most desirable hikes in the book, I'd have to read more than 400 pages! I actually tried this, and started to read from the beginning, making notes about which hikes seemed particularly interesting--and then decided to check out the other books that are available. I immediately found "Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies" by Kathy and Craig Copeland, which readily classifies trails into categories based on how scenic and pleasant they are. From that book, I rapidly found some great trails, and planned our itinerary.

Imagine a book filled with essays about hundreds of movies, but no ratings. It would be great for understanding more about a movie you had already chosen, but not very helpful for choosing a movie. So it is with this encyclopedic work--if you've already decided where you're hiking, or have narrowed it down to a few possibilities, this books is great. But there are much better choices if you're planning a wide-open itinerary and want to find the best places to go.

Editorial Review:

With sales of over 230,000 copies, the Canadian Rockies Trail Guide is one of best-selling non fiction books in Canadian publishing history. Hikers affectionately refer to this hiking guidebook as the Bible.

When it was published in 1971, it was the first book with accurate distances and detailed descriptions to the trails of the Canadian Rockies.

The 8th edition covers more than 3,400 kilometres of trails in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton Lakes National Parks, plus the provincial parks of Mt. Assinboine, Mt. Robson, Akamina-Kishinena, Peter Lougheed, and Elk Lakes.

239 Great Places to Escape to Nature Without Roughing It: From Rustic Cabins to Luxury Resorts (Special-Interest Titles)

Fodor's

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Escape to the Great Outdoors in Style!

Fill your lungs with country air, ride horsebak through a lush valley, spy on starfish, or hike into the desert—and still return to a good meal, fresh sheets, and a hot shower. Our accommodations are handpicked according to four criteria—wilderness setting, serenity, seclusion, and environmental awareness—then divided into categories that describe the experience:

Family Hideout: Discover the great outdoors at full-service resorts and kid-friendly guest ranches with wholesome meals and organized activities like gold panning, lake swimming, and wildlife viewing.

Romantic Retreat: Explore a nearby nature reserve, enjoy rock-climbing class together, take an afternoon snooze by the lake. End your day in secluded adult-oriented accommodations with bubbles and bubbly in an outdoor tub.

Laid-back Adventure: Take it easy in a log lodge or lakefront hotel where activity staff can recommend river-rafting sites and gentle hikes. Return to a soothing back and hot meal.

Rustic Escape: Immerse yourself in nature while staying in a no-frills cottage or cabin. Fire farm-stand vegetables on the grill outside and make your own coffee, just the way you like it.

Luxurious Resort: Indulge yourself at lavish lodgings nestled in the mountains, miles from civilization. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace and a hotstone massage with a stunning river view.

Tranquil Outpost: Saunter along winding trails past glassy mountain lakes and herds of buffalo. Return to a hot tub and hearty meal in your cozy lodge tucked away in the woods

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Moon Canadian Rockies: Including Banff and Jasper National Parks (Moon Handbooks)

Andrew Hempstead

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For us, best of the bunch 5 out of 5 stars.
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Using Amazon and local bookstores, I checked out all the recent Canadian Rockies guidebooks I could find before choosing this one. It has good explanations of geology, flora, and fauna found in this area. We took many of the suggestions for lodging, food and things to do, and was not disappointed with any. I'm not a hiker - I walk - so I can't judge the suggested hikes, with the exception of one, rated "easy" near Banff. Not easy. For un-hikers who want to "hike" I recommend Graeme Pole's "Walks and Easy Hikes in the Canadian Rockies". It rated the Banff walk as "harder" (that is the toughest of his ratings).

Editorial Review:

Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience the Canadian Rockies, from rafting on the Bow River and hiking Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin. Hempstead includes unique trip ideas such as "A Week Under the Stars" and "Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children." Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Canadian Rockies has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, viewing wildlife at Moraine, or dining in Banff, Moon Canadian Rockies gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Sisterchicks Down Under (Sisterchicks Series #4)

Robin Jones Gunn

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Editorial Review:

Kathleen joins her husband for a three-month trip to New Zealand when he’s hired by a film studio in Wellington. Leaving behind all that is familiar in her comfortable corner in Southern California, she realizes that the past twenty years have been so tightly woven into the life of her only daughter that she’s not sure who she is on her own or with her husband. In her isolation, Kathleen begins to contemplate reinventing herself, but before her crazy schemes take flight, she meets Jill at the Chocolate Fish café. Even though the two women are very different at first glance, they find they share a common Sisterchick heart and instantly forge a friendship that takes them on a journey where both Kathleen and Jill find that God has returned to them the truest part of themselves that was set aside so many years ago.

Topsy-Turvy Down Under

SISTERCHICK TM n.: a friend who shares the deepest wonders of your heart, loves you like a sister, and provides a reality check when you’re being a brat.

When Kathleen and her husband, Tony, pack up and fly off to New Zealand for Tony’s three-month film job, Kathleen discovers more than her geography has flip-flopped. In the land down under, comfort food comes in a jar labeled “Vegemite,” gardens sprout hobbit statues, and, if you’re not careful, you just might venture into the Chocolate Fish café with feathers in your hair.

Of course, the feathers could open up a conversation with fellow diner Jill, also a California girl and an instant SISTERCHICK. Together they take in a performance at the Sydney Opera House; hold “hands” with a mama kangaroo and greet her in-pocket joey; watch dolphins surf the New Zealand waves; and discover that, in a topsy-turvy land where “Bob’s your uncle” is a statement that actually makes sense, one’s heart is likely to fall head over heels into a deeper sense of God’s love.

Story Behind the Book

“My motivation for the Sisterchicks™ books came from being involved with so many women who get halfway through life and shipwreck their faith or their families in search of themselves. I wanted to write a book that extols faithfulness and shines the light on God’s plan for a woman’s life, which is always more gigantic and more mysterious than she ever first believed. On the edge of my heart sits a constant prayer for the reader who lifts the covers of these books and snuggles in for a cozy read. My prayer is that she will be filled with hope and will come closer than ever to the One who loves to sprinkle His wonders over our days.”

Streetwise Montreal Map - Laminated City Street Map of Montreal, Canada - with integrated metro map including lines and stations

Streetwise Maps

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Perfect for the tourist! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This laminated map is a favorite. I purchased one for London and loved it, so I bought this one for our upcoming trip to Montreal. Unlike paper maps it can take the folding and refolding and still hold up great. While its size is larger, (pamphlet, about the size of a paper map)it still will fit in a purse or backback without a problem. The other bonus is the metro stations that are clearly marked on the map.

perfect map 5 out of 5 stars.
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All of these streetwise maps are great. They focus on the downtowns of major cities- just where you probably are when you are walking around and need a quick reference. The size is perfect, and the plastic coating makes them extremely durable. I was in Montreal for over a month and had three local people ask me where I got the map - twice when I pulled it out on the Metro to review where I was going once I got off, once just on the street. As one person told me: "It doesn't look like a tourist map, I'd like one. Where did you get it?" The same thing happened twice in Paris last year with that map. Highly recommend!

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Streetwise Montreal Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Montreal, Canada - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metro map including lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Montreal Map 1:27,000
Old Montreal Map 1:11,000
Montreal Area Map 1:200,000
Montreal Metro Map

AAA Road Atlas 2009 (Aaa North American Road Atlas)

AAA Publishing

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Updated annually, The AAA Road Atlas offers comprehensive coverage of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The super-sized road guide contains more indexed cities and towns than any other road atlas available. Specialty maps help navigate the back roads of some of the most popular national parks and tourist areas. Showcasing AAA's considerable experience and history in travel planning, the AAA Road Atlas is a user-friendly travel tool well worth having in your vehicle.

American Map 2009 Road Atlas Midsize: United States, Canada, Mexico (Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico)

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The 2009 edition of this handy atlas is designed for the leisure traveler or professional driver who need accurate information in an affordable, convenient format.

Lonely Planet British Columbia, 3rd Edition (Regional Guide)

Ryan Ver Berkmoes, John Lee

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Hop over to Vancouver's Chinatown and bargain for a bucket of live frogs, p. 77

Work those shoulders as you paddle alongside BC's pristine and rugged shores, p. 51

Play cowboy on a ranch in the vast and mighty Cariboo-Chilcotin region, p.309

Cruise fabled highways to experience the Yukon's perfectly pristine wilderness, p.366, p.384

Two authors, 96 hours on 21 ferries, 14,866km traveled
76 maps, including custom skiing and wine-touring maps
Full-color Outdoor chapter illustrates all the blood-pumping activities you can handle
Interviews with colorful locals - from vintners to miners to gourmet chefs