Stunning mountains, alpine lakes, shimmering glaclers, and abundant wildlife await the visitor to the Canadian Rockies, one of North America's premier travel destinations. This four-season area has much to offer travellers and Andrew Hempstead's Moon Handbooks Canadian Rockies is the resource to uncovering its hidden treasures. Five parks are found in the Canadian Rockies-Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and Waterton Lakes-each filled with miles of hiking and skiing trails, hundreds of campsites, and numerous lake and rivers. Visitors can explore the world-famous Burgess Shale, home of many fossils; brave rafting the plunge on the Kicking Horse River; or sample regional Rocky Mountain cuisine- caribou, moose, and elk. This revised edition includes measurements in both the imperial and metric systems; an expanded accommodations section; helpful sidebars on cutting flight costs or finding great hotels rooms for less; as well as website listings for many destinations. After a day in the field, hit the bars and pubs of Canmore and Banff, or soak in the luxuriant waters of Radium Hot Springs. Informative, practical, and inspiring, Moon Handbooks Canadian Rockies is an essential guide to planning a trip to this awe-inspiring part of the world.

Each guide contains not only detailed information on the best transportation, accommodation, restaurant, and sightseeing options but also custom maps and fascinating sidebars--all the tools travelers need to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that is theirs alone.

Each guide contains not only detailed information on the best transportation, accommodation, restaurant, and sightseeing options but also custom maps and fascinating sidebars--all the tools travelers need to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that is theirs alone.

Offers advice on planning a trip to New Zealand and describes the nation's history, geography, and culture.

Product Description: From exploring the outback and clubbing in Sydney to diving on the Great Barrier Reef, Moon Handbooks Australia is the guide to the best the continent has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets...read more

Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead gives you his unique perspective on British Columbia, from dining at the best of Vancouver's 3,000 restaurants and cafés to skiing and snowboarding on the world-class slopes of Whistler/Blackcomb. Andrew offers unique trip ideas that utilize the region's amazing outdoor options, such as Winter Fun and B.C. Road Trip. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon British Columbia has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with guidance on whale-watching near Telegraph Cove, hiking the Stanley Glacier Trail, and camping near Mount Robson, Moon British Columbia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks are the cure for the common trip.

Product Description: Canada resident and experienced outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience Vancouver and Victoria, from drinking coffee at fabulous cafés to spotting gray whales and orcas near Victoria. In Moon Vancouver & Victoria, he offers unique trip ideas for a variety of interests, including From Snowboards to Surfboards...read more

Product Description: Highlights the USA's national parks, scenic routes, the vast wilderness, world-class cities, top museums and galleries. Regional chapters cover the culture, history and sights in-depth. A practical section on visiting the USA helps you plan your trip in advance, giving tips on travel, customs, laws and what to expect while the USA...read more

Product Description: The cure for the common trip Moon Handbooks are for readers who are fueled by curiosity and the desire to deviate from the status quo. They're for people who want a different perspective and a few new stories to tell. With Moon Handbooks, readers won't get the standard itinerary-they'll get the tools to create a trip that's theirs alone...read more

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Product Description: British Columbia Handbook provides travelers with the best of the area's sophisticated modern cities and colonial charms as well as its pristine forests and waterways. The authors explore the national parks and lead readers to such delights as the Southern Gulf Islands and the Okanagan wine country...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Pristine wilderness, colonial charm, and modern cities make British Columbia a favorite destination for travelers worldwide. Moon's newly revised "British Columbia Handbook" provides a detailed coverage of the entire province, including:

Product Description: A MOON TRAVEL HANDBOOK covering Australia which offers details of travel, accommodation and food to suit a variety of budgets. Also provides guidance along hiking paths, through national parks and city centres, with details of recreational activities from surfing to bushwalking.