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Best Road Trips New York & the Mid-Atlantic
Lonely Planet, Amy Balfour

This trusted travel companion features 27 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Follow the Appalachian Trail, explore Jersey Shore and enjoy the peaceful Catskills.

208 pp. - Travel

Do It in Paris: An Insiders Guide to 450 Places to Visit, Sites to See, and Things to Do
Liza Tripp (Translator)

The ultimate reference guide to the best things to do in Paris—many of which are hidden or unexpected—from the editors of the hit online magazine.

199 pp. - Travel

England's South Coast
Norm Longley

The most up-to-date advice on the best experiences and what hidden gems await you on England's South Coast. Whether you want to relax on the sandy beaches of Cornwall, wander around London's famous museums, or browse vintage shops in Brighton, this Eyewitness Travel Guide makes sure you experience all that the southern coast of England has to offer.

224 pp. - Travel

Fodor's Essential Portugal
Lucy Bryson, Liz Humphreys, Alison Roberts, Joana Taborda, Nora Wallaya

Whether you want to explore Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley, or lounge on the beaches of the Algarve, the local Fodor's travel experts in Portugal are here to help! Fodor's Essential Portugal guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

512 pp. - Travel

Fodor's London 2025
Fodor's Travel Guides

Packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

384 pp. - Travel

The Mini Rough Guide to Riga
Joanna Reeves

This mini pocket Riga travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Riga. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

144 pp. - Travel

The New York Times Cultured Traveler: 100 Trips for Curious Minds from Agadir to Yogyakarta
Barbara Ireland (Editor)

Wander the halls of Italy's Renaissance libraries, revel in the Sahara's imposing silence as described by Paul Bowles, or stroll the streets of Josephine Baker's Paris. The writers and photographers of The New York Times are your guides to the history, literature, art, or cuisine of a destination in 100 stories from the Cultured Traveler column.

679 pp. - Travel

Portugal
Lonely Planet, Joana Taborda

Discover Portugal's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from learning how to cook a cataplana (seafood stew) on a working quinta in Tavira, to taking in the constellations with a stargazing session in the Alqueva, and admiring the well-preserved mosaics at the Conímbriga Roman Ruins.

400 pp. - Travel

The Rough Guide to Greece
Rough Guides

This guide to Greece is compiled by a dozen expert contributors and provides in-depth coverage of every attraction, from Delphic antiquities to Athens night life.

816 pp. - Travel

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