The National Geographic Society brings 112 years of incomparable travel expertise to today's sophisticated globe-trotters. This practical and portable guide features detailed background and site descriptions plus fascinating vignettes on Hawaiian history, culture, and contemporary life. A complete directory of visitor information includes hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. 200 color photos and 20 maps.

"In-depth site descriptions and background information; more than 270 vivid color photographs; 26 detailed, full-color maps; mapped walking and driving tours; specially commissioned artwork; complete visitor information, plus hotels, restaurants, and more." - back cover.

In this completely updated guide to Japan, 'National Geographic Traveler' continues its highly acclaimed formula of combining in-depth description with spectacular photography, maps, and artwork.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to US National Parks West is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like 13th-century cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, the Zion Narrows and Yellowstone National Park, and cultural gems like the trekking through the sprawling Denali National Park and navigating your way through the temperate rainforest of Olympic National Park. Features of this travel guide to US National Parks West: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in US National Parks West's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of US National Parks West with our pick of the region's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: California and the Pacific, the Southwest, the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest Looking for a specific guide to California? Check out Insight Guides California for a detailed and entertaining look at all the area has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Presents a vast range of online travel sites as well as savvy search tips and techniques that are designed to help readers improve the travel-planning process. Readers will learn how to make the most of the Web for leisure and business travel, from planning and reservations to countless ways the Internet can enhance the experience of destinations and cultures around the world.--From publisher description.

A collection of the best travel writing pieces published in American periodicals during 2013.

There's a strong interest in reading for pleasure or self-improvement in America, as shown by the popularity of Harry Potter, and book clubs, including Oprah Winfrey's. Although recent government reports show a decline in recreational reading, the same reports show a strong correlation between interest in reading and academic acheivement. This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues.