South America

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rio de Janeiro 2008

Natasha Yefimova — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:17:08 +0000

The publisher says: Rio is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, and hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK has created a new series that makes finding the best every destination has to offer even easier than before. Whether searching for the finest cuisine or cheapest places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or best deals on places to stay, the coolest family destination or hottest nightspot, the Top 10 format allows travelers to use the insights of experts to make the most of their vacation. Accompanied by a companion website, readers can share their experiences and vote for their own personal Top 10s.

Details:
Title: Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pub. date: Dec. 15, 2008
Paperback: 128 pages
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0756636507
ISBN-13: 978-0756636500

Bradt Guyana 2008

Natasha Yefimova — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:06:36 +0000

The publisher says: South America's often overlooked English-speaking country lies far off the well-trodden tourist path. Guyana is the ideal destination for the discerning visitor seeking adventure. Within its vast interior, the Guiana Shield (one of the four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin, creating a unique geography composed of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains and tropical rainforests. Bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname and the Atlantic Ocean, the lively locals -- a melting pot of East Indian and African descendants, peppered with Chinese, Europeans and Amerindians -- create a culture decidedly more Caribbean than Latin.

Details:
Title: Guyana (1st edition)
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Pub. date: February 2008
Author: Kirk Smock
Paperback; 452 pages
List price: $25.99
ISBN-10: 1841622230
ISBN-13: 978-1841622231

Insight Guide to Chile 2008

Natasha Yefimova — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:56:47 +0000

The publisher says: The world's largest visual travel guide series, Insight Guides, in association with the Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provide more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides captures the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.

Details:
Title: Chile (4th edition)
Publisher: Insight Guides
Pub. date: Jan. 15, 2008
Paperback; 300 pages
List price: $23.95
ISBN-10: 9812586814
ISBN-13: 978-9812586810
Product dimensions: 8.7 x 6.1 x 1 inches
Shipping weight: 1.7 pounds