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Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse. This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available, where to go and how to book a great deal, to packing and travelling with the family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more. Designed for both first-time cruisers and those looking for inspiration, The Cruise Handbook will help you discover the enormous range of boat trips around the world, and find and book your perfect cruise. You’ll also discover how to get the most out of each port of call. A fun and interesting read, it’s packed with photos and top tips throughout.
Publication Date 
2019
ISBN 
9781788681032
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3.7236
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If you want a holiday that's hassle-free, virtually pre-paid, and that lets you see lots of places while only needing to pack and unpack once, then you should try a cruise. This best-selling book is the cruise industry bible: it gives you all the information you need to choose the right cruise for you. Meticulously updated every year by cruise expert Douglas Ward, it is divided into two main parts: the first helps you work out what you're looking for in a cruise holiday and how to find it; the lively text and colour photographs describe every aspect of life on board, including safety, the highs and lows of the cruise experience and how to save money. The second part contains unbiased reviews and fascinating detail of almost 300 ocean-going cruise vessels, and grades them on service, food, entertainment and facilities, using an internationally recognised ratings system.
Publication Date 
2018
ISBN 
9781785730429
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3.7236
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In The Best of World Cruising, respected travel personality Catriona Rowntree offers a curated list of the top 40 ocean and river cruise destinations around the world. For every destination, there is detailed information on key ports and not-to-be missed attractions, as well as a whole host of travel tips such as when to go, what to pack and whether this cruise is really for you. All advice is delivered in Catriona's charming and vivacious style, accompanied by many colourful images. In cases where Catriona has not personally visited a region, she has called on fellow cruise lovers to share their travel advice, including Livinia Nixon and Gabriel Gate. There are also a number of 'Captains of Industry' interviews with Richard Branson and other travel or cruising experts. So whether you're a seasoned cruiser or just starting to consider booking your first cruising holiday, let Catriona fill you in on everything you should know before stepping on board.
Publication Date 
2019
ISBN 
9781741175721
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3.3422
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Bears larger than bison, national parks the size of nations, and glaciers bigger than other US states. The word ‘epic’ barely does Alaska justice. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Alaska, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Alaska is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the skyscrapers of downtown Vancouver disappear behind the trees of Stanley Park as you glide beneath the Lion’s Gate Bridge, relive the wild drama of the gold rush era in Skagway, nose around Cold War relics amidst giant glaciers in Whittier; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Alaska: Full-color maps and images throughout; Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests; Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots; Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices; Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss; Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, customs, etiquette; Over 35 color maps. Coverage Includes: Seattle, Vancouver, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point, Petersburg, Haines, Skagway, Whittier, Seward, Anchorage, Denali National Park.
Publication Date 
2018
ISBN 
9781787014190
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3.2038
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"Historians, sailing, and shipwreck enthusiasts have published many versions of the shocking tale of Master Mariner, Captain "Bully" Forbes, who wrecked the mighty clipper Schomberg along the Victorian Shipwreck Coast in 1855. But what if those books got it wrong? Finding new sources of information and reaching a startling conclusion, this book tracks the whole story of the Schomberg in greater detail against the narratives of the day. Was the journey a case of "Hell or Melbourne in 60 days?" Did Forbes bring about his own downfall? Was his reputation ruined by others, and if so, why?" -- back cover.
Publication Date 
2022
ISBN 
9780645486001
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2.8284
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This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring 'tropical Amsterdam' Curacao, Maya Indian pyramids on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula or colonial mansions in the Dominican Republic, to discovering cabaret in Havana, a rum distilley in Martinique, and paying homage to Bob Marley in Jamaica.
Publication Date 
2019
ISBN 
9781789190755
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2.8284
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Publication Date 
2009
ISBN 
9781408431016 9781408431023
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2.8284
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"Successful businessman John Silverwood and his wife, Jean, both experienced sailors, decided the time was right to give their four children a taste of thrilling life on the high seas. And indeed their journey aboard the fifty-five-foot catamaran Emerald Jane would have many extraordinary and profound moments, whether it was the peaceful late-night watches John enjoyed under the stunning celestial sky or the elation shared by the whole family at the sight of blissful pods of dolphin and migrating tortoises. John and Jean had hoped to use the trip as a teaching opportunity, with the Emerald Jane as a floating classroom in which to instruct their children in important lessons - not only about the natural world but about the beauty of human life when stripped down to its essence, far from the trappings of civilization." "Yet rather than flourishing amid the new freedoms and responsibilities thrust upon them, the children were sometimes confused, frightened, resentful. The two oldest, fourteen-year-old Ben and twelve-year-old Amelia, missed their friends and the comfortable life left behind in San Diego, while the two youngest, Jack, seven, and Camille, three, picked up on the stressful currents running above and below the surface - for throughout the journey, the Silverwood family found its bonds tested as never before."
Publication Date 
2008
ISBN 
9781400066551 9780732288310
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2.8284
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Series Title 
Scenic cruises of the world; 1.
Publication Date 
2003
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2.8284
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Scenic cruises of the world; 3.
Publication Date 
2003
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2.8284
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Series Title 
Scenic Cruises of the world ; Vol. 3.
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From the icy grandeur of Tierra del Fuego in Chile to the beautiful scenery of Hawaii, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Publication Date 
2003
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2.8284
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Take a sea cruise on every kind of European waterway, across the northern seas, through mighty rivers and picturesque canals, to the Mediterranean. Explore the waterways and coastlines of Norway, Scotland, Germany, France, Portugal, Gibraltar, Greece and Egypt.
Publication Date 
2003
UPC 
07.5.1935.92
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2.8284
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