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Can a family of five from deep in the heart of Dixie find happiness smack dab in the middle of France?

Alice Honeywell and Bobbi Montgomery invite readers to follow their ride by bicycle across the United States, as they face scorching sun, driving rain, buffeting winds, equipment failures, killer hills, wild fires, and even a plague of grasshoppers.

"At last - a guidebook by and for women! Whether you're seeking the tranquility of a Buddhist meditation center in Bhutan or the raucousness of a rumba club in Havana, 100 Places Every Woman Should Go will not only inspire but compel you to hit the road - in a group, with a friend, or solo."

As made famous in the popular Lost Girls blog, three twenty-something friends at a crossroads make a pact to quit their high-pressure New York media jobs; leave their friends, boyfriends, and everything familiar behind; and embark on a yearlong backpacking adventure around the world.

This book provides 100 great ways to satisfy one's wanderlust without breaking the bank. This handsome, fun-to-read guide details vacation ideas in the U.S. that address today's focus on affordable travel.

Now in its sixth edition, Jamie Jensen's best-selling Road Trip USA is better than ever. With full coverage of over 35,000 miles of classic blacktop, Road Trip USA will take you off the beaten path and into the heart of America.

500 Places to Take Your Kids allows parents, grandparents, and kids to create a lifetime of shared memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy. Here are cities, zoos, sports shrines, museums, castles, beaches, outdoor activities, and more-500 thoughtfully-chosen places that will enchant and beguile both the young and the young at heart.

Get the latest scoop on safe and enjoyable travel with pets in Traveling with Your Pet: The AAA PetBookr. The annually updated book lists more than 13,000 pet-friendly AAA Approved lodgings and campgrounds, pet-friendly attractions and national public lands, dog parks and animal clinics. Plus, invaluable tips on U.S./Canada border crossing procedures, preparing pets for car and air travel and packing suggestions make this a must-have travel guidebook.

Bang up-to-date and bursting with over 50,000 job vacancies from across the globe, this book gives you all the information and advice you need to find and get your ideal summer job.

Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, costs, and contact information for national parks ranging from Maine's Acadia to Hawaii's Haleakalā.

This book presents 25 exceptional bicycle rides throughout the world--not only in North and South America and Europe but also Nepal/Tibet, Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan, Russia, India, Morocco, and Iceland, among other locations.

As with all books in this series, the campgrounds selected for The Best in Tent Camping: Texas had to meet three criteria: they had to be accessible by car but not overrun with RVs; offer great scenery; and be as close as possible to a wilderness experience.

A guidebook perfect for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, bird watchers, nature photographers and just about anyone else who enjoys the outdoors.

Packed with practical information, step-by-step directions, and advice on where to go and what to see and do, and complemented by the inclusion of eighteen maps, this book takes the puzzle out of European rail travel.

The worlds bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition.

The "Travel with Kids" series (e.g., Travel with Kids: Costa Rica, LJ 2/15/10) shows how families with small children can take vacations that will please both adults and their kids.

We've all suffered through bad vacations: tourist traps, endless lines, rundown hotels, and the worst airports on earth. Peter Greenberg shares his experiences and hard-won knowledge of where not to go and why, so you can make sure your big vacation isn't to a dismal destination.