95 Best Cruises Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best cruises books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
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Your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney’s Cruise Line
The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by Erin Foster with Len Testa and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney’s ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children’s activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean.
The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose... more
The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by Erin Foster with Len Testa and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney’s ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children’s activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean.
The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose... more
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As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2020 guide for:
insider tips on how to see and do it all
detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries
money-saving strategies
New at Walt Disney World:
Harness the Force in a dazzling new land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
Toy Story Land, a cheery play zone, bearing a happy resemblance to Andy's backyard, continues to wow visitors with the bouncy new coaster called Slinky Dog Dash, the dizzying Alien... more
insider tips on how to see and do it all
detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries
money-saving strategies
New at Walt Disney World:
Harness the Force in a dazzling new land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
Toy Story Land, a cheery play zone, bearing a happy resemblance to Andy's backyard, continues to wow visitors with the bouncy new coaster called Slinky Dog Dash, the dizzying Alien... more
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On December 31, 1999, after nearly a century of rule, the United States officially ceded ownership of the Panama Canal to the nation of Panama. That nation did not exist when, in the mid-19th century, Europeans first began to explore the possibilities of creating a link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the narrow but mountainous isthmus; Panama was then a remote and overlooked part of Colombia.
All that changed, writes David McCullough in his magisterial history of the Canal, in 1848, when prospectors struck gold in California. A wave of fortune seekers descended on... more
All that changed, writes David McCullough in his magisterial history of the Canal, in 1848, when prospectors struck gold in California. A wave of fortune seekers descended on... more
Bill Gates[On Bill Gates's reading list in 2013.] (Source)
Holger AriansHistorian David McCullough wrote one of the most factually accurate and detailed books about the construction of the Panama Canal. Why would such a book interest a leader? Because it shows how a great thing was achieved, and what it took to take the project from the paper and make it a reality. Great things are never simple and easy to achieve. It takes creativity. Mistakes happen and losses are... (Source)
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Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find:
Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 18 ports of call
Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjusting to life on board on the ship, saving money, and traveling economically and ethically
Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit... more
Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 18 ports of call
Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjusting to life on board on the ship, saving money, and traveling economically and ethically
Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit... more
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The Aeneid is an epic poem written by Virgil in the 1st century BC. It's hero is Aeneas, a Trojan who travels from Troy to Italy to eventually found Rome. Some argue that The Aeneid is Virgil's answer to Homer's Odyssey and Iliad, combining two genres of the day - travel and war - into one poem. Take that, Homer!
No civilization is without a bit of revisionist history: so it was that Virgil picked up the story of Aeneas, which was already floating around at the time, and forged an epic founding myth for Rome. And The Aeneid fit the bill, as it... more
No civilization is without a bit of revisionist history: so it was that Virgil picked up the story of Aeneas, which was already floating around at the time, and forged an epic founding myth for Rome. And The Aeneid fit the bill, as it... more
Mark ZuckerbergOh, it’s not a favorite book or anything like that, I just added it because I liked it. I don’t think there’s any real significance to the fact that it’s listed there and other books aren’t. But there are definitely books—like the Aeneid—that I enjoyed reading a lot more. (Source)
Ryan HolidayI made an effort to read some classical poets and playwrights this year. The Aneiad was far and away the most quotable, readable and memorable of all of them. There’s no other way to put: the story is AMAZING. Better than the Odyssey, better than Juvenal’s Satires. Inspiring, beautiful, exciting, and eminently readable, I loved this. I took more notes on it that I have on anything I’ve read in a... (Source)
Ted TurnerWhen I got to college, I was a classics major, and that was mainly the study of Greek - and to a lesser extent Roman - history and culture, and that fascinated me: the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid by Virgil. (Source)
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As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2019 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what's new:
What's it like to be a toy in Andy's backyard? You'll soon find out at Disney's Hollywood Studios brand-new 11-acre area known as Toy Story Land! The land features two new attractions: a family-friendly roller coaster known as Slinky Dog Dash and the Alien Swirling Saucers ride in which... more
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Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from interviews with dozens of other voyaging parents, they discuss caring for an infant on board, handling the changing needs of children as they grow,... more
Don't have time to read the top Cruises books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2018 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what's new:
-Happy 20th birthday, Disney's Animal Kingdom: read about the debut of the theme park's newest land, Pandora-World of AVATAR; a schedule of extended-hour nights featuring Sunset Safaris, Tree of Life "awakenings," and the water-based extravaganza "The Rivers of Light"; booking a table at Tiffins, a... more
-Happy 20th birthday, Disney's Animal Kingdom: read about the debut of the theme park's newest land, Pandora-World of AVATAR; a schedule of extended-hour nights featuring Sunset Safaris, Tree of Life "awakenings," and the water-based extravaganza "The Rivers of Light"; booking a table at Tiffins, a... more
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Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find:
Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call
Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjusting to life onboard, and saving money
Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample local cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of... more
Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call
Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjusting to life onboard, and saving money
Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample local cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of... more
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Walter the Farting Dog is now a hero of the high seas! Everybody is having a great time on a cruise . . . until a terrible odor permeates the ship. All signs point to Walter, and so he is first banished down below, with the stinky cheeses, and then into a lifeboat to float behind the ocean liner. Then catastrophe strikes! How long will the great cruise ship and its frightened passengers be marooned on the high seas? About as long as it takes Walter to digest that cheese!
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You've booked your cruise through Northern Europe: now what? Explore Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Northern European Cruise Ports!
Rick Steves' expertise on how to have a meaningful cultural experience when you only have a few hours in each city
Unlike other cruising guidebooks, Rick focuses on the main attraction: the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe
Full coverage of 18 ports of call
One-day itineraries for exploring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga,... more
Rick Steves' expertise on how to have a meaningful cultural experience when you only have a few hours in each city
Unlike other cruising guidebooks, Rick focuses on the main attraction: the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe
Full coverage of 18 ports of call
One-day itineraries for exploring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga,... more
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The new 9th Edition of Alaska by Cruise Ship includes updates on attractions and shore side activities for cruisers to this beautiful state. New information on the home ports. Written for cruise readers wanting to make the most of their time in each port. Covers ports and towns from Seattle to Fairbanks with special section on Denali National Park. less
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As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum to guide you through it all.
-- Disney's Animal Kingdom is completing its 14-acre growth spurt-the largest expansion in Walt Disney World theme park history. Turn to Birnbaum for details on all the latest additions to this park's immersive celebration of nature. Among them:
• Pandora-The World of AVATAR, set to open in 2017, invites guests to a land themed to the blockbuster film AVATAR. The 2017 edition of Birnbaum's Official Guide to Walt Disney World explores this escapist realm that includes a glowing forest,... more
-- Disney's Animal Kingdom is completing its 14-acre growth spurt-the largest expansion in Walt Disney World theme park history. Turn to Birnbaum for details on all the latest additions to this park's immersive celebration of nature. Among them:
• Pandora-The World of AVATAR, set to open in 2017, invites guests to a land themed to the blockbuster film AVATAR. The 2017 edition of Birnbaum's Official Guide to Walt Disney World explores this escapist realm that includes a glowing forest,... more
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Someone is trying to keep Max Greene from inheriting his great aunt's estate. less
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Ainsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise--especially since, instead of lounging by the pool, she's running around the ship doing favor after favor for her cruise director mom.
Things aren't all bad--it's good to see her mom acting confident again after the divorce, and she's learning a lot about obscure German fairy tales and how to fold towels into entertaining shapes for little kids (um, yay?). There's also a guy who's super cute, even in a dorky dwarf costume--if only Ainsley could get Prince Handsome to stop babbling about himself long enough for her to... more
Things aren't all bad--it's good to see her mom acting confident again after the divorce, and she's learning a lot about obscure German fairy tales and how to fold towels into entertaining shapes for little kids (um, yay?). There's also a guy who's super cute, even in a dorky dwarf costume--if only Ainsley could get Prince Handsome to stop babbling about himself long enough for her to... more
Don't have time to read the top Cruises books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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On Wednesday, Quinn McKenzie changes her life. On Thursday, she tries to get somebody to notice. On Thursday night, somebody does.
Quinn McKenzie is dating the world's nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacher, she's surrounded by family and friends who rely on her, and she's bored to the point of insanity. But when Quinn decides to change her life by adopting a stray dog over everyone's objections, everything begins to spiral out of control. Now she's coping with dognapping, breaking and entering, seduction, sabotage, stalking, more secrets than she really wants... more
Quinn McKenzie is dating the world's nicest guy, she has a good job as a high school art teacher, she's surrounded by family and friends who rely on her, and she's bored to the point of insanity. But when Quinn decides to change her life by adopting a stray dog over everyone's objections, everything begins to spiral out of control. Now she's coping with dognapping, breaking and entering, seduction, sabotage, stalking, more secrets than she really wants... more
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"Hidden Mickey Guy" Steven Barrett searches all four of the Disney Cruise Line ships for camouflaged images of Mickey Mouse to bring his field guide to maritime "Hidden Mickeys" up-to-date with his latest findings. Four scavenger hunts offer cryptic clues to Mickey's hiding places aboard the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy, the Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder. A fifth scavenger hunt covers the landlubber Mickeys hiding on Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas. Compete or join with family and friends to spot Mickey. Or simply search for him wherever you find yourself on sea... more
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Iceland.
Iceland is one of Europe's hottest destinations, and not just because of its geothermal power. Marvel at the epic glaciers and hear the evocative sagas of the early Icelanders while surrounded by the stark landscapes that inspired them. Explore the sleek and modern capital of Reykjavík. Fly over the sparkling ocean and visit the remote Westman Islands and sample seafood fresh from the ocean. Drive the Ring Road, soak in the famous Blue Lagoon, and see the northern... more
Iceland is one of Europe's hottest destinations, and not just because of its geothermal power. Marvel at the epic glaciers and hear the evocative sagas of the early Icelanders while surrounded by the stark landscapes that inspired them. Explore the sleek and modern capital of Reykjavík. Fly over the sparkling ocean and visit the remote Westman Islands and sample seafood fresh from the ocean. Drive the Ring Road, soak in the famous Blue Lagoon, and see the northern... more
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After suffering an emotionally-brutal bereavement and against her counsellor’s advice, Jackie ran away. Suddenly within a new culture, with a new husband, and no friends, she was living in the obscure world of cruising with zero knowledge of boats.
Crashing within the first twenty-four hours, Jackie realised life would never be the same again; a floating home with no fridge or hot water, and with a dinghy instead of a car. Suffering self doubts, she became fearful of her new world.
The first off-shore voyage took Jackie into a ferocious storm, which battered her physically and... more
Crashing within the first twenty-four hours, Jackie realised life would never be the same again; a floating home with no fridge or hot water, and with a dinghy instead of a car. Suffering self doubts, she became fearful of her new world.
The first off-shore voyage took Jackie into a ferocious storm, which battered her physically and... more
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The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line is your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney's cruise vacations. We'll point out the best of Disney's ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children's activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean. We'll also tell you which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including what to do instead. Along the way we'll show you how to save money, choose the right stateroom, ship, and itinerary, and how to get to and from your cruise with ease. less
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#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
From best-selling author and weight-loss guru Jorge Cruise comes the next revolution in dieting: The 100 is a myth busting weight loss program based on cutting-edge research that debunks the conventional calorie-counting formula and pioneers an effortless weight loss method.
Be a part of the diet revolution and change your relationship with calories forever
America's favorite diet and fitness expert, Jorge Cruise, will change the way you think about calories. For years,... more
From best-selling author and weight-loss guru Jorge Cruise comes the next revolution in dieting: The 100 is a myth busting weight loss program based on cutting-edge research that debunks the conventional calorie-counting formula and pioneers an effortless weight loss method.
Be a part of the diet revolution and change your relationship with calories forever
America's favorite diet and fitness expert, Jorge Cruise, will change the way you think about calories. For years,... more
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Adventure awaits on the Last Frontier: make your way through Alaska's mountains, glaciers, and rivers with Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula. Inside you'll find:
Flexible itineraries including five days in Anchorage, a weekend in Denali National Park, day cruises, and a two-week adventure covering the whole region
Strategic advice for hikers, adventure sports lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and more
Must-see highlights and outdoor experiences: Embark on a cruise to admire stunning fjords... more
Flexible itineraries including five days in Anchorage, a weekend in Denali National Park, day cruises, and a two-week adventure covering the whole region
Strategic advice for hikers, adventure sports lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and more
Must-see highlights and outdoor experiences: Embark on a cruise to admire stunning fjords... more
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A contemporary Upstairs, Downstairs murder mystery that will keep you guessing to the end.
.....come aboard the fictional Coral Queen and prepare yourself for murder and mayhem with plenty of red herrings.
Rachel is twenty-five years old, and appears to have everything. Beautiful, bright and recently qualified as a police woman - what else does she need?
.....Her fianc� has ditched her for another woman!
Now what?
Rachel needs rest and relaxation. Her best friend Sarah is a nurse on board... more
.....come aboard the fictional Coral Queen and prepare yourself for murder and mayhem with plenty of red herrings.
Rachel is twenty-five years old, and appears to have everything. Beautiful, bright and recently qualified as a police woman - what else does she need?
.....Her fianc� has ditched her for another woman!
Now what?
Rachel needs rest and relaxation. Her best friend Sarah is a nurse on board... more
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Tips From The Cruise Addict’s Wife is loaded with tips and tricks to plan the best cruise ship vacation ever! It's laced with personal stories that will have you grinning. It's all you need to know for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacation.
Want to know what to do in ports, and how to avoid touristy places? Exactly what to pack? What not to bring? How to deal with onboard laundry? How to have a frugal yet amazing experience? What all is included in your cruise price? How to treat your cabin steward? Advice and tips for ports? How to get freebies onboard? What category of cabin do... more
Want to know what to do in ports, and how to avoid touristy places? Exactly what to pack? What not to bring? How to deal with onboard laundry? How to have a frugal yet amazing experience? What all is included in your cruise price? How to treat your cabin steward? Advice and tips for ports? How to get freebies onboard? What category of cabin do... more
Don't have time to read the top Cruises books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Are you excited about planning your next trip?Do you want to try something new?Would you like some guidance from a local?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.Greater Than a Tourist- St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States by Tracy Birdsall offers the inside scoop on St. Croix. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.In these pages,... more
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Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage takes us behind the paneled doors of the Titanic’s elegant private suites to present compelling, memorable portraits of her most notable passengers. The intimate atmosphere onboard history’s most famous ship is recreated as never before.
The Titanic has often been called “an exquisite microcosm of the Edwardian era,” but until now, her story has not been presented as such. In Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage, historian Hugh Brewster seamlessly interweaves personal narratives of the lost liner’s most fascinating people... more
The Titanic has often been called “an exquisite microcosm of the Edwardian era,” but until now, her story has not been presented as such. In Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage, historian Hugh Brewster seamlessly interweaves personal narratives of the lost liner’s most fascinating people... more
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This new edition includes over 220 anchorages and ports of one of the most popular cruising grounds in the world for boats. Written by former Pacific Yachting columnist Anne Vipond and boating writer William Kelly, they have assembled from over 30 years of cruising knowledge the very best coves and bays to drop anchor and enjoy the scenery of this beautiful coast. Hundreds of colour photographs and maps of all the anchorages. less
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In this terrifically entertaining history, Kristoffer A. Garin chronicles the cruise-ship industry, from its rise in the early sixties, to its explosion in the seventies with the hit show The Love Boat, to the current vicious consolidation wars and brazen tax dodges. Entrepreneurial genius and bare-knuckle capitalism mate with cultural kitsch as the cruise lines dodge U.S. tax, labor, and environmental laws to make unimaginable profits while bringing the world a new form of leisure. A colorful and compelling behind-the-scenes narrative, Devils on the Deep Blue Sea is a... more
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In 1905 President Teddy Roosevelt dispatched Secretary of War William Howard Taft on the largest U.S. diplomatic mission in history to Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea. Roosevelt's glamorous twenty-one year old daughter Alice served as mistress of the cruise, which included senators and congressmen. On this trip, Taft concluded secret agreements in Roosevelt's name.
In 2005, a century later, James Bradley traveled in the wake of Roosevelt's mission and discovered what had transpired in Honolulu, Tokyo, Manila, Beijing and Seoul.
In 1905, Roosevelt was... more
In 2005, a century later, James Bradley traveled in the wake of Roosevelt's mission and discovered what had transpired in Honolulu, Tokyo, Manila, Beijing and Seoul.
In 1905, Roosevelt was... more
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A three-continent romance was not what Brian expected when he first visited Transylvania, but Bianca lured him into an entire life making a playground of all seven seas. The Red Sea, the Black Sea, the Caribbean, the Aegean... a head-spinning list of rendezvous. Luxury liners were their vehicle, with ship life like no other. The awesome power of the big ships to cross oceans of cultures kept bringing them together... and pulling them apart. But it was a secret past that threatened to sink them.Vastly entertaining and expansive, hilarious and true, feel-good Mr. Brown shows us that the stuff... more
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Dennie Banks is an investigative reporter chasing down the biggest story of her career. Alec Prentice is a government agent working undercover to catch an elusive grifter. When they meet by accident, it’s a case of mistaken identities at first sight. What they don’t mistake is the instant attraction they have for each other, an attraction they’ll do everything in their power to resist—because Dennie thinks that Alec is running interference for her interview subject, and Alec suspects that Dennie is linked to his swindler. As the confusion grows, so do their feelings for each other, and what... more
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With only days until their final port, the passengers of the Contessa Voyager learn that their guest lecturer, an ex-F.B.I. profiler, has been found hanging from the ship's rock-climbing wall. Suddenly their balmy, carefree idyll on the Caribbean is fraught with danger and anxiety. Will someone else be next? What can the shipping line do to ease the passengers fears? Clearly, this is a job for Henry Grave, a professional maritime detective. Join him as he helicopters aboard to solve the crime. His methods and style are unusual, and guaranteed to keep you laughing as you follow him from one... more
Don't have time to read the top Cruises books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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For years, experts have told you that you’re tired and overweight because you eat too much and don’t exercise enough. They were WRONG. The truth is that you are eating foods packed with hidden sweeteners that deliver a belly-fattening Sugar/Carb Value. This simple guide makes smart eating effortless and affordable. This revised edition is updated with a completely new chapter—Simply Fit™, with Belly-Burning Workouts—and includes more than 1,500 options customized for: carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, and even vegans! What are... more
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The surprise ending to the Cruise Confidential series! An epic sail into the sunset. Romance. Discovery. Lawsuits.
Over one fascinating year on the world's largest sailing vessel, Brian finally finds a ship of his own. He'd become part of a ship family, one with a wildly diverse group of not-so-kindred spirits, from ship photographer to chief officer. Plying the Mediterranean was the highlight of four years at sea - and the end. It wasn't the betrayal that bothered him so much, but the lawsuits. High Seas Drifter, the fourth and final chapter in Bruns' critically acclaimed... more
Over one fascinating year on the world's largest sailing vessel, Brian finally finds a ship of his own. He'd become part of a ship family, one with a wildly diverse group of not-so-kindred spirits, from ship photographer to chief officer. Plying the Mediterranean was the highlight of four years at sea - and the end. It wasn't the betrayal that bothered him so much, but the lawsuits. High Seas Drifter, the fourth and final chapter in Bruns' critically acclaimed... more
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A staggering 98 percent of all disease is due all or in part to lifestyle--not genetics! That means that every day you are making a decision about whether you will grind down your body and finish your days broken in a nursing home, or establish your health now and finish your days, vital and vibrant, on a cruise ship.
If you're ready to take action to becoming healthier and happier, we're ready to help! Achieving lasting change comes down to 20 percent information and 80 percent behavior! This fast-paced, life-changing resource not only reveals the secrets of health, it exposes the... more
If you're ready to take action to becoming healthier and happier, we're ready to help! Achieving lasting change comes down to 20 percent information and 80 percent behavior! This fast-paced, life-changing resource not only reveals the secrets of health, it exposes the... more
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She’s back! Come along as Cruise Addict’s Wife shares even more tips and hints to make you the smartest passenger on any cruise ship.
See more, do more, enjoy more, relax more, and save a boatload of money along the way. Learn which cruise line suits your style best, what time of year to book the best cruise, how to choose a cabin (and which ones to avoid at all costs), how to book a private tour that will save time, money, and stress.
More Cruise Tips is chock full of insider tips you won’t find anywhere else. It’s no typical, dry travel guide; this one is full of stories... more
See more, do more, enjoy more, relax more, and save a boatload of money along the way. Learn which cruise line suits your style best, what time of year to book the best cruise, how to choose a cabin (and which ones to avoid at all costs), how to book a private tour that will save time, money, and stress.
More Cruise Tips is chock full of insider tips you won’t find anywhere else. It’s no typical, dry travel guide; this one is full of stories... more
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Cruise ships, the largest moving man-made objects, can be almost a quarter-mile long, as tall as a twenty-five-story building, and largely self-contained cities of 8,000 people. With 172 photographs and illustrations, the cruise ship is examined: its planning, construction, behind-the-scenes operation, and ultimate fate. More than 240 ships are highlighted as the cruise ship's history is traced from its origins to its future projections. This book is a great resource for designers, architects, shipbuilders, and cruise ship passengers. Read it before you board and take it along when you sail. less
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184 countries. Endless possibilities for the cruising vacation of your dreams
"What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing."
--Yachting World
World Cruising Destinations is the only nautical tourist guide to the world, the ultimate aid for planning an ocean voyage or a charter vacation. Covering the globe from the tropics to high latitudes, this guide gives essential details of climate, ports, facilities, highlights, and travel formalities (visas, entrance requirements, etc.) of destinations in 184 countries. If you are... more
"What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing."
--Yachting World
World Cruising Destinations is the only nautical tourist guide to the world, the ultimate aid for planning an ocean voyage or a charter vacation. Covering the globe from the tropics to high latitudes, this guide gives essential details of climate, ports, facilities, highlights, and travel formalities (visas, entrance requirements, etc.) of destinations in 184 countries. If you are... more
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Written by locals, Fodor's The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises is the perfect guidebook for those looking for inside tips to make the most of their visit to Alaska by cruise ship. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Alaska Cruise travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.
With detailed profiles of every major cruise line and ship sailing in Alaska, not to mention concise and practical overviews of more than 20 top ports and major inland destinations, this guide offers Alaska cruise passengers everything they need to know to plan their... more
With detailed profiles of every major cruise line and ship sailing in Alaska, not to mention concise and practical overviews of more than 20 top ports and major inland destinations, this guide offers Alaska cruise passengers everything they need to know to plan their... more
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Walt Disney World hosts more than 2,500 weddings each year, and it's one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. Whether you're looking for a casual vow renewal on the beach, a designer wedding in the shadow of Cinderella Castle, or a honeymoon with a touch of pixie dust, this book is for you!
PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons is both a guidebook and a bridal organizer tailored to the unique requirements of planning a wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony at Walt Disney World or on the Disney Cruise Line. It will take you through the entire... more
PassPorter's Disney Weddings & Honeymoons is both a guidebook and a bridal organizer tailored to the unique requirements of planning a wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony at Walt Disney World or on the Disney Cruise Line. It will take you through the entire... more
Don't have time to read the top Cruises books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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In his bestselling debut tell-all Cruise Confidential, cruise ship insider Brian David Bruns revealed why he was the only American in Carnival Cruise Lines history to complete a full eight-month contract in their restaurants. Returning with his award-winning wit and delightfully candid narrative voice, Brian brings us the first and only expose of art auctioneering on the mighty liners, where the tenet of ‘what happens at sea, stays at sea’ has always been observed—until now.
Ship for Brains takes on cruise ship art auctioneers, a society brimming with odd personalities drawn... more
Ship for Brains takes on cruise ship art auctioneers, a society brimming with odd personalities drawn... more
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Panama is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip coconuts on a Caribbean beach; lay eyes on the awe-inspiring Panama Canal; or hike through sublime cloud forests -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Panama and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Panama:
Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs... more
Inside Lonely Planet Panama:
Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs... more
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Written by locals, Fodor's Alaska is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Alaska travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.
There's no denying that Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bears, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word... more
There's no denying that Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bears, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word... more
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In The Cruise of the Arctic Star, Scott O'Dell takes a voyage up the length of the California coast in his cedar-hulled offshore cruiser named Arctic Star. With his wife Elizabeth along as skilled navigator and cook, a friend Del as cohort and deckhand, and an unpredictable hired hand named Rodney Lambert, the crew journeys up the coast and experiences first hand the delights and drama of life at sea along this beautiful shoreline. Along the way, the author relates the colorful narratives of California's past through the stories of men and women like Cabrillo, Viscaino, Junipero Serra, Kate... more
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The most popular cruise destination in the world is detailed in the new edition of Caribbean By Cruise Ship. Full-color photography throughout and comes with a giant color pull-out map. Includes dozens of color port and island maps showing cruise docking locations and local attractions. Includes extensive detail for independent travellers wanting to get about on their own as well as background on history and culture of the islands and the people. Special section about pirates in the history chapter. less
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Effortlessly chic cities, many with charming historic centres, contrast with soul-stirring coastal scenery, remote wildernesses and cutting-edge urban design. Inspiring food and a full menu of seasons make Northern Europe a premium cruise destination. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Scandinavia & Northern Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Scandinavia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feast on history, art and culture... more
Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Scandinavia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feast on history, art and culture... more
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The original news stories of the hours, days and weeks following the sinking of the RMS Titanic!
Interviews with survivors, testimony of the crew at the U. S. Senate hearings held just 3 days the ship sank, revealed the ship had been on fire since it left port in Southampton.
How did the newspapers get the story very wrong from the beginning? They reported that the passengers had all been saved and the ship was under tow to Halifax when indeed the ship had sunk and two thirds of those on board lost their lives.
Who were the heroes of the Titanic?
What was the role of... more
Interviews with survivors, testimony of the crew at the U. S. Senate hearings held just 3 days the ship sank, revealed the ship had been on fire since it left port in Southampton.
How did the newspapers get the story very wrong from the beginning? They reported that the passengers had all been saved and the ship was under tow to Halifax when indeed the ship had sunk and two thirds of those on board lost their lives.
Who were the heroes of the Titanic?
What was the role of... more
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Henry Grave is an investigator for the Association of Cruising Vessel Operators. A World War II P.O.W., Henry is as cunning as he is charming, and at 84 years of age, he fits right in with his fellow passengers. The cruising yacht Vesper is anchored off the Greek island of Thera, in the caldera of an ancient volcano when Henry comes aboard. An Egyptian federal agent was onboard to guard a valuable Minoan cup, but the agent was murdered and the cup, stolen. With the help of a Nicaraguan soap opera star, a New Age spiritualist, and a blind pickpocket, Henry draws on skills honed in a Nazi... more
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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... more
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... more
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Frommer’s EasyGuide to River Cruising is the first book on the market to cover this wildly popular vacation activity. The book contains opinionated, no-holds-barred reviews of all of the major, and many of the smaller, river cruise lines (including specific reviews of their varying ship classes). These include advice on which boats offer the best value, which are best for luxury seekers, which will do the trick for foodies, which have high tech amenities, and which don’t. One chapter is only on booking: where can one find discounts, why one should use a travel agent, what’s the timing for... more
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The Joy of Cruising is about passion. Award-winning author Paul C. Thornton profiles travelers from all over the world with a passion for cruising and who act on that passion in creative and fascinating ways. From a Grammy award winner, Poker Hall of Famer, winner of the TV series Last Comic Standing, to "ordinary" cruisers doing extraordinary things, The Joy of Cruising will fascinate anyone who has ever cruised, aspires to take a cruise, or just loves travel. The Joy of Cruising is an anthology that takes a look at the magic of cruising from the vantage point of travelers passionate about... more
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The modern cruising catamaran has arrived
The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls. This long overdue, in-depth guide will help you choose and cruise the right catamaran for your needs.
"An authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s."--"Trimaran" Jim Brown,... more
The arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls. This long overdue, in-depth guide will help you choose and cruise the right catamaran for your needs.
"An authoritative guide for novices and experienced sailors; the best book written on the subjects since the early 1990s."--"Trimaran" Jim Brown,... more
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In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston went to Plateau, Alabama, just outside Mobile, to interview eighty-six-year-old Cudjo Lewis. Of the millions of men, women, and children transported from Africa to America as slaves, Cudjo was then the only person alive to tell the story of this integral part of the nation's history. Hurston was there to record Cudjo's firsthand account of the raid that led to his capture and bondage fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was outlawed in the United States.
In 1931, Hurston returned to Plateau, the African-centric community three miles from Mobile... more
In 1931, Hurston returned to Plateau, the African-centric community three miles from Mobile... more
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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. The Greek Islands represent the ultimate Mediterranean getaway. Impossibly blue seas, gorgeous beaches, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea, blue-domed Greek Orthodox churches, picturesque villages, and famous historical sites have lured visitors to these wonders of the Aegean for hundreds of years. Bursting with beautiful full-color photos, Fodor's Essential Greek Islands provides expert insider advice on everything from the best beaches in Crete to the best... more
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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years.
Packed with information on more than 40 ports of call and a dozen ports of embarkation, Caribbean Cruise Ports of Call is a comprehensive guide to everything from sightseeing information and strategies to help cruisers plan their own shore excursions to some basic information on the cruise-ship experience.
This travel guide includes:
- Dozens of maps
- A "Cruise Primer" with the basics of cruising and "Cruising the Caribbean" with... more
Packed with information on more than 40 ports of call and a dozen ports of embarkation, Caribbean Cruise Ports of Call is a comprehensive guide to everything from sightseeing information and strategies to help cruisers plan their own shore excursions to some basic information on the cruise-ship experience.
This travel guide includes:
- Dozens of maps
- A "Cruise Primer" with the basics of cruising and "Cruising the Caribbean" with... more
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Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of the Greek Islands, including Santorini's stunning caldera, Corfu's historic treasures, and Crete's Minoan ruins. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Paros to Rhodes
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
GORGEOUS FEATURES on Greek cuisine and mythology
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
COLOR PHOTOS... more
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Paros to Rhodes
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
GORGEOUS FEATURES on Greek cuisine and mythology
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
COLOR PHOTOS... more
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This book is about modern pirates: those who sail huge cruise ships from one port to another, offloading thousands of visitors a day. While the industry rakes in billions of dollars a year, paying virtually no income tax, the ports that ships visit are left with relatively few crumbs. It exploits workers onboard ships, uses graft from its deep war chests to shape political decisions and influence media, and bullies administrations into accepting, for example, that Carnival’s 50 percent-plus market dominance is not anti-competitive, or that its abysmal environmental and health practices are... more
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In this often hilarious, sometimes shocking, and always insightful book, the well-published travel and guidebook writer Joshua Kinser provides a behind-the-scenes expose into what it is really like to work as a cruise ship crew member. The perfect book to read on your next cruise, Chronicles of a Cruise Ship Crew Member, goes below the waterline to explore the cramped, dirty and dimly lit crew areas on a revealing tour of the ships underworld. Go where no passenger has gone before and learn what the crew eats, where they sleep, how they party, and finally understand why all of the officers on... more
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Now packed with even more breathtaking color photographs, wildlife descriptions, and detailed area maps, this updated fourth edition of this bestselling Antarctica travel guide includes fascinating, full accounts of interesting places, spectacular landscapes, and local plants and wildlife—from penguins and other seabirds to whales, seals, and myriad mammals. A definitive field guide to Antarctica, this book caters to South Pole visitors traveling by luxury liner, adventure cruise, or private boat. Written by experienced Antarctic scientists and travel guides who are recognized experts in the... more
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Western Florida offers a tranquil alternative to the fastpaced lifestyle of the eastern coast, and Young leaves nothing unexplored in the waters from Flamingo to the Big Bend. This edition includes specific way points for anchorages and marinas as well as ratings and fees for transient dockage. Intriguing historical profiles and coastal folklore give visitors the flavor of the region, while sections on unsafe areas and shoals help cruisers avoid dangerous waters. less
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From mountain peaks to shimmering reefs, spicy salsa rhythms to deep rolling reggae, pirate hideouts to sugar-sand beaches, the Caribbean is a dizzyingly diverse region to explore on a cruise ship. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Caribbean, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice
Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Caribbean is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip cocktails on the colorful portside of Curacao; sail into the very heart of the West Indies in down-to-earth St... more
Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Caribbean is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip cocktails on the colorful portside of Curacao; sail into the very heart of the West Indies in down-to-earth St... more
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Are you excited about planning your next trip?
Do you want to try something new?
Would you like some guidance from a local?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.
Greater Than a Tourist- Grand Cayman by Aoife Brophy offers the inside scoop on Cayman. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.
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Do you want to try something new?
Would you like some guidance from a local?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.
Greater Than a Tourist- Grand Cayman by Aoife Brophy offers the inside scoop on Cayman. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.
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More Americans than ever are taking cruises in Europe, the fastest-growing cruise region in the world. Fodor's European Ports of Call is filled with concise and practical overviews of over 70 major cruise ports throughout Europe, offering cruise passengers everything they need to know to make the most of their day ashore and enjoy unique shore excursions independently.
For each European port, Fodor's provides:
·A detailed overview of what awaits passengers on shore, including transportation options
·Coverage of all major sights, including admission costs and... more
For each European port, Fodor's provides:
·A detailed overview of what awaits passengers on shore, including transportation options
·Coverage of all major sights, including admission costs and... more
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Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Italian Lakes Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering the Italian lakes by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, marvel at the region's opulence and natural beauty, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the Italian lakes, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet Italian Lakes Road Trips :
Lavish colour and gorgeous... more
Inside Lonely Planet Italian Lakes Road Trips :
Lavish colour and gorgeous... more
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Written by the man who helped make Carnival Cruise Lines the largest cruise line company in the world and a travel and tourism expert, this book is the guide to marketing in the cruise industry. It takes the reader through the basics of the cruise line industry, ship operations, and on-shore business operations--while continually sharing the business secrets of one of the leading figures in the travel industry. Includes insider information, anecdotes, background, and history. Explores all aspects of marketing a cruise line. less
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Author's hurricane and flooding video aired on national television by ABC's Nightline to 3.9 million people. A finalist in the Global eBook Awards, this is a behind-the-scenes look at cruise ships in a way that's never been done before. Some of the stories are shocking, some are enlightening, but most are just laugh-out-loud entertaining. This tour behind those "Crew Only" doors will reveal: - How romance on a cruise ship is unlike anywhere else - The insane things passengers do - Why alcohol is mandatory at sea - How nude cruises compare to Christian cruises - A first hand account of damage... more
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The 1950s ocean liner Queen Isabella is making her final voyage--a retro cruise from Long Beach to Hawaii and back--before heading to the scrapyard. For the guests on board, it's a chance to experience a bygone era of decadent luxury, complete with fine dining, classic highballs, string quartets, and sophisticated jazz. Smoking is allowed but not cell phones--or children, for that matter. But this is the second decade of an uncertain new millennium, not the sunny, heedless mid-twentieth century, and certain disquieting signs of strife and malfunction above and below deck intrude on the... more
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Explore magnificent fjords, museum-hop in Oslo, and bask in the glow of northern lights: Get to know your inner Viking with Moon Norway. Inside you'll find:
Flexible itineraries including three days in Oslo, the best of Norway in one week, four days in Arctic Norway, and a two-week fjord road trip
Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, families, history buffs, foodies, road-trippers, and more
Do more than sightsee: Hike to cliffs that soar over glacial lakes and take the perfect photo of Geirangerfjord's slender... more
Flexible itineraries including three days in Oslo, the best of Norway in one week, four days in Arctic Norway, and a two-week fjord road trip
Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, families, history buffs, foodies, road-trippers, and more
Do more than sightsee: Hike to cliffs that soar over glacial lakes and take the perfect photo of Geirangerfjord's slender... more
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Hugh Thomson had always wanted to travel right around the planet. He just never had the money. Until he realised he could do it on the world’s most expensive luxury cruise.
Mischievous and entertaining, this is the first book to be written about a new phenomenon – the strange and unreported world of small luxury cruise ships, so exclusive that if you need to ask how much they cost, you probably can't afford them.
So don’t act like the Cruise Queen Bee who, when she received her invitation to the Captain’s table, wrote back giving her apologies and explaining, ‘I cannot... more
Mischievous and entertaining, this is the first book to be written about a new phenomenon – the strange and unreported world of small luxury cruise ships, so exclusive that if you need to ask how much they cost, you probably can't afford them.
So don’t act like the Cruise Queen Bee who, when she received her invitation to the Captain’s table, wrote back giving her apologies and explaining, ‘I cannot... more
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