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Las Vegas will charm you with its rich history, magnificent sites, gorgeous hotels, grand casinos and diverse shows. It has everything you can possibly imagine for a holiday filled with fun. With all its complexity and density, Las Vegas is a city that promises adventure. High quality tourist facilities, gastronomic delights, stupendous views and hospitality are the main reasons why Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations in the world.

Canada is blessed with thousands of kilometers of empty roads which seem to wind on forever through forested hills and between still blue lakes. What better way to explore them than by riding 40-year-old Italian motorbikes, famous for their dodgy electrics and sparse dealer network? Forty-year-old bikes, aged rider, thousands of kilometers of virtually unserviced empty roads in the middle of bear-, wolf-, and blackfly-infested wilderness - what could possibly go wrong?

John A. Jakle and Keith A. Sculle, two leading experts on the nation’s roadside landscape, examine the crucial role that small- to mid-sized city hotels played in American life during the early decades of the 20th century, a time when the automobile was fast becoming the primary mode of transportation. Before the advent of the interstate system, such hotels served as commercial and social anchors of developing towns across the country. America’s Main Street Hotels provides a thorough survey of the impact these hotels had on their communities and cultures.

After Hurricane Katrina laid bare the fragility and environmental peril of South Louisiana, author Ian McNulty set out on a series of daytrips to delve into the area's diverse cultural landscapes. He explored communities staked up and down the Mississippi River, nestled into the teeming bayous, braced along the edge of the Gulf, and planted out on the golden prairie stretching to the west. Louisiana Rambles is his richly evocative guide to those journeys.

Mister Snuggles is a cat who likes to travel and go camping. This unique book about Alaska is a story told through his eyes. Using a creative blend of humor and ordinary writing, the author will help you learn about the Alaskan highway, the life cycle of salmon, the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay, the Alaska Pipeline, and more. Mister Snuggles Goes to Alaska is a one-of-a-kind Alaskan adventure sure to catch and keep the interest of young and old alike.

Maine Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It is an adventure seeker's paradise. Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and ice-climbing are among the activities pursued there; as well as the less extreme sight seeing along the park road and Atlantic coast. Death in Acadia gathers the stories of fatalities that have occurred in the park, from falls to exposure to cardiac arrest - even getting swept out to sea - and presents dozens of misadventures.

This is an account of the Civil War from the perspective of the ordinary soldier. Wilkeson lived on the frontlines of the conflict and provides an unbiased view of this bloody war. He joined the Union Army in 1864 and experienced some of the ferocious battles of Grant’s Overland Campaign.

Eat Like A Local - Crossville, Tennessee, by Linda Shepherd, will offer the inside scoop on the best places to eat in the Crossville, Tennessee, area. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

It will take more than a storm to break this family apart.... When a hurricane threatens to wreak havoc on the South Carolina coast, Annie battens down the hatches at Sweet Magnolia while Jack checks on Lady Powell down at the dock. But when Jack doesn't return promptly, Annie sets off in the rain and wind to find him. Her discovery hits her harder than the storm leaving her breathless and scared.

In Travels with Charlie, William and Charlotte Stronghold quit their jobs and sell their belongings in order to set sail and find a new home somewhere between their native California and the green mountains of Vermont. Along the way, they fall in love and into hate with the popular culture that binds Americans together. The lines are blurred between shady roadside attractions and heralded national monuments, between the natural wonders of the country and the loud and annoying tourists who populate them, between the concepts of place and self.

In these five walking tours around the heart of the smallest state capital in the country, Montpelier native Kathryn Guare is your companionable guide, bringing the history of her hometown to vivid life by sharing stories of its highs and lows, its heroes and ghosts, its well-known sights and hidden treasures. She also makes sure you get the most out of what the city has to offer today - pointing out what you’ll find inside the restaurants and shops along the route; where to find recreational trails for every season; and more.

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. Augustine, Florida, USA by author Laurie Smith offers the inside scoop about interesting locations within beautiful and historic St. Augustine, Florida.

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. 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.

Du möchtest gerne Seattle erkunden und einen perfekten Urlaub verbringen? Dann ist dieses Hörbuch genau das Richtige für Dich! Seattle ist eine der schönsten Städte, die ich jemals besucht habe. Und um Ihnen auch zu dieser Sichtweise zu verhelfen, möchte ich hier gerne meine Erfahrungen und Eindrücke mit Ihnen teilen. Außerdem lässt sich hier sicherlich auch der ein oder andere Geheimtipp abgreifen, mit dem man dann außergewöhnliche Dinge erleben kann.

In this audio, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other shorter travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

It's not often we can discover secrets in the modern age - places largely unknown by the public. This guide introduces listeners to the National Trails System, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. These are not just scenic trails, not just historic routes, but 30 individual gems with something each of us can appreciate. Explore 11 national scenic trails and 19 national historic trails designated by the US Congress over the past 50 years.

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 - Lake Tahoe, California, USA by Katarina Elliot offers the inside scoop on the cities surrounding Lake Tahoe.

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 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA by Julia Harris offers the inside scoop on Charm City.

Greater Than a Tourist - Boulder Colorado USA by Cameron Bailey offers the inside scoop on Boulder. 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. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other small travel books.

Du möchtest gerne New York erkunden und einen perfekten Urlaub verbringen? Dann ist dieses Hörbuch genau das Richtige für Dich! Sie planen eine Reise nach New York und möchten die Stadt wie ein Local entdecken? Möchten Sie die schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten besichtigen, sich aber trotzdem vom Charme der Stadt außerhalb der touristischen Gegenden verzaubern lassen? Dann liegen Sie mit diesem etwas anderen Reiseführer genau richtig!