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The publisher says: The 6th edition of this best-selling guidebook brings a wealth of new information, including in-depth coverage of the line's 2008 West Coast (Mexican Riviera) and Panama Canal itineraries and ports of call. No detail is left uncovered -- the book includes recent changes, Disney's new cruise liners, tips for first-time cruisers, the latest word on U.S. passport requirements, money-saving ideas, details on Florida's Disney cruise line terminal and the Los Angeles cruise terminal, packing tips and lists, floor plans of each stateroom category, recommended staterooms (and rooms to avoid), complete menus and room service information, childrens' clubs and programs, activities for all ages, an Internet café guide, planning calendars and much more. Featuring 90 original photographs and more than 20 maps, charts, and worksheets, along with candid peer reviews, this is the one-stop guide to Disney cruises.

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Title: Disney Cruise Line and Its Ports of Call (6th edition)
Publisher: PassPorter Travel Press
Pub. date: Jan. 28, 2008
Authors: Jennifer Marx, Dave Marx
Paperback; 336 pages
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 1587710552
ISBN-13: 978-1587710551

The publisher says: Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the reality show called Southern California, where rock stars and cherry cars share the spotlight with Mexican mariachis and seasoned surfers. Disney treasures, balmy beaches, desert getaways, Sunset Strip clubs -- put the top down and let our local experts steer you to the best in the City of Angels and beyond. Get oriented with more handy maps than any other Southern California guide, plus detailed itineraries from family favorites to offbeat adventures. Drink and do Disney with expanded coverage of the Santa Barbara Wine Country, Disneyland and other thrilling theme parks. Take it outside with the lowdown on surfing, diving, hiking, golf and other outdoor fun. Dine in style with extensive reviews of SoCal cuisine, from Afghani to Zambian, plus the best places for celebrity-spotting. The guide also includes "California dreaming" -- a slew of recommended slumber spots, from beachfront cottages to Hollywood haunts and Palm Springs resorts.

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Title: Los Angeles & Southern California (2nd edition)
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. date: March 30, 2008
Author: Andrea Schulte-Peevers
Paperback; 448 pages
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1741046785
ISBN-13: 978-1741046786

The publisher says: Whether you're looking for the finest cuisine or the least expensive places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or the best deals on places to stay, Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides provide useful information by local experts to find the best of everything at each destination.

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Title: Top 10 Los Angeles
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pub. date: March 17, 2008
Paperback; 160 pages
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0756632617
ISBN-13: 978-0756632618

The publisher says: Located just two hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is a desert getaway that boasts some of the most dramatic and unexpected scenery in the southwestern United States. Stunning photographs showcase this wondrous landscape, while fascinating chapters discuss the park's history, geology and wildlife. A guide to desert wildflowers is also included along with updated trail maps for more than 20 of the best hikes in the park.

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Title: Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide: Joshua Tree National Park (3rd edition)
Publisher: Destination Press
Pub. date: January 1, 2008
Author: James Kaiser
Paperback: 208 pages
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0967890462
ISBN-13: 978-0967890463