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The publisher says: Enjoy every minute of your Alaska vacation! With this comprehensive guide to the sights and stops on Alaska and Northwest Passage cruises, you can plan your trip and choose the ports and excursions that you find most appealing. With the author's own wonderful Alaska stories and information on wildlife, native culture, landmarks, historical sites, shopping and more, you won't miss a thing. Upton's Handbook traces the route used by most Alaska cruises, with maps and text keyed to a route numbering/navigational system that is frequently announced onboard, allowing the passenger to easily follow his ship's progress from Mile One. The wonderful illustrated maps and color photography throughout keep you informed throughout your journey, making a wonderful souvenir when it ends.

Details:
Title: The Alaska Cruise Handbook: A Mile by Mile Guide
Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.
Pub. date: Nov. 15, 2007
Authors: Joe Upton, Eric Wohlforth
Paperback; 304 pages
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0979491509
ISBN-13: 978-0979491504

The publisher says: Contains firsthand, up-to-date information about marinas, restaurants, shoreside attractions and water depths. Western Florida offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of the eastern coast, and author Claiborne Young leaves nothing unexplored in the waters from Flamingo to the Big Bend. This edition includes specific way points for anchorages and marinas as well as ratings for transient docking fees. Intriguing historical profiles and coastal folklore give visitors the flavor of the region, while sections on unsafe areas and shoals help cruisers avoid dangerous waters.

Details:
Title: Cruising Guide to Western Florida (7th edition)
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Pub. date: May 2008
Author: Claiborne S. Young
Paperback; 560 pages
List price: $34.00
ISBN-10: 1589805062
ISBN-13: 978-1589805064