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This inclusive guide to the "special" restaurants and dining spots on the Big Island of Hawaii is an essential for food enthusiasts, travel adventurers, and culinary vagabonds. Inside the authors take us on a tour of over 70 establishments. Each member of this personal A list gets a full page write-up loaded with information designed to empower the reader. Rounding things out enhancements appear covering interests like "Family Friendly" and "Old Haunts" with cultural background provided by "Island Cuisines" and "Hawaii Glossaries". Together this data rich collection covers the Big Island dining scene like nothing has done before. A positive approach combines with a travelogue style to produce a light, enjoyable read. Local residents and island visitors should all appreciate the comfortable calabash within.

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A Hawaiian Treasure

by J. Alger from Oro Valley, AZ USA on 2008-06-07
"Big Island Of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining" became a Bible, of a sort, for eating on a recent trip. Without it, selecting restaurants from the multitude of choices on the island would have been hit or miss. Every one of the places where we ate were listed in the book and fit their revues perfectly.

Best Big Island Food Guide

by Food Prep Fanatic from Port Madison, WA on 2008-05-09
I recently visited the Big Island and brought the usual guidebooks including this new restaurant guide. This volume is well-researched and provides visitors with an unbiased, and well-written guide to many Island restaurants. There are reviews on every type of restaurant from high cuisine (Merriman's in Waimea) to local diners with huge portions (Hawaiian Style Cafe with real people and friendly service ). I agreed with each review of all the places visited and feel that the authors have done an excellent job of helping sort out too many dining choices. Tako Taco is an obscure place in Waimea but has some of the best Mexican style food anywhere in the Islands, and this guide does an honest evaluation of a place that should not be missed. I look forward to using the authors' other books when visiting Kauai and other islands next year. I found other guidebooks with restaurant sections to be too generalized and not as comprehensive.

Big Island Of Hawaii Restaurants And Dining

by Gail L. Fee from Groveland, IL USA on 2008-04-17
Wow! Another great book from the Carpenters! I have received 2 of their VERY interesting books so far and I am lookig forward to reading more, by them, in the future. They are very straight-forward and full of very useful information. I highly recommend their books for the tourists as well as the locals. They have done the research for me.....WELL DONE!!!

Informative and On Target

by Donald F. Smith from Chicago, IL on 2008-04-08
Being a frequent traveler in Asia and Eastern Europe I have come to rely on culinary guides like the Hawaii Restaurant Guide Series. My enjoyment of diverse culinary experiences is enhanced when I have good understanding of what I will partake in. The Carpenters are very knowledgeable and straight forward in presenting the cultures, cuisines and preparations involved in a wide variety of dining experiences. This latest offering, "Big Island of Hawaii" is an education in the dining practice and an invaluable guide to individuals with a taste for adventure and a discerning pallet. I highly recommend this guide.

Big Island of Hawaii Restaurants and Dining

by Val VanEtten from on 2008-03-19
This book is an excellent guide for delectable dining on the Big Island. We were fortunate enough to visit both sides of the island and dine at several of the recommended establishments. After dining on excellent scampi at an Italian bistro in Hilo, we sampled dessert with the locals followed the next day by innovative pizza overlooking the bay. It all proved quite satisfying.

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From New England to the Oregon Coast, from Texas to the Tetons, America is full of fascinating and friendly places ? and your RV is a great way to get to any one of them. This fun, friendly guide shows you how to get the most out of RV vacations with fun itineraries and handy tips on: Choosing the right route; picking the right RV for your budget; eating and sleeping comfortably on the road; and planning ahead for special travel needs.

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Arrived in record time.

by raven from on 2010-08-24
I ordered this book on Friday, by Monday it was in my mailbox.The only thing I am disappointed about are the dimensions of the book. I'd expected it to be a bit larger. The book it's self is very informative and is well planned. The cost was well within my price range and the shipping wasn't too bad either.I liked this online shopping experience.

Good Ideas

by Butch from on 2010-05-19
Good read for someone needing ideas for RV trips. Provides Maps, directions, campgrounds, where to eat, and what to visit. Quite detailed and also allows for possible problems - weather, narrow roads etc. Also gives a newbie ideas on purchasing an RV and steps on packing, driving, picking a campground, and setting up.

for Dummies is Right

by Sandra Melanson from on 2010-05-15
Guess you really have to be at the bottom of the rving barrell to get anything out of this book.

Great ideas

by Robert C. Marshall from on 2010-04-21
Great ideas for RV trips. Can't wait to get back on the road again.

A must have

by P. Allen from mid-MI on 2010-04-08
This is a wonderful book for new RVers. It gives all kinds of tips and hints for things to take along, places to see and things to do, money-saving tips, RV care, etc. If you're new to the road RVing, I highly recommend this book. I'm ready to try their regional vacation trips.

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For those looking for a way to make a difference while on vacation--simultaneously getting away and using their talents to improve the world--this guide shows you how a short-term volunteer stint can transform your life as much as the people, animals, and ecology you choose to help. This fully updated edition is filled with in-depth information and profiles of more than 150 select organizations running thousands of quality programs in the United States and around the world.  Inside, you’ll discover ways to Map rock art in South Africa Tutor children in the Navajo Nation in Arizona Build houses in Honduras Teach art lessons in Ghana's only children's gallery Restore wetlands in Colorado Rehabilitate wounded elephants in IndiaEach listing includes complete contact information with locations, costs, dates, and project details you won’t find anywhere else. In addition, it features some of the better established long-term projects as well as organizations specifically tailored for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Stories from recent volunteers and a host of photographs help you further imagine your volunteer adventure.

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Fantastic Cross Reference for Volunteer Vacation Options

by Jane Stanfield from Lakewood, CO on 2009-09-23
I have read versions of this book since 2004 when researching and considering volunteer vacations. It's clear, concise entries make it easy to compare and contrast different options. Every time a new edition arrives, I pick it up.I highly recommend this book to my volunteer vacation classes. The beginning students really appreciate the cross-reference sections in the back of the book. Listed by cost, length of program, season, continent or country, and project type helps to shorten research time. Once the would-be volunteer has determined the most important aspect of their trip, they quickly focus on what matters for their trip.Thank Mr. McMillon, et al., for inspiring more people to get out there and make a difference.Jane Stanfield Author of Mapping Your Volunteer Vacation

Good Resource

by Renee Ausmore from on 2009-04-07
I got this book for my son who is looking for something more rewarding to do with his summer break this year. This book is filled with practical information that will be helpful to anyone who is interested in Volunteer Vacations but unsure where to start. I especially liked the section with first-hand experienced in journal form from past volunteers. Going through this book with my son is proving to be a good eye opener and an excellent resource to help him find the sort of experience that will be best suited to his interests and comfort level.

Such a great resource

by H. Hunter from Massachusetts on 2009-03-02
I have bought this book twice... I lost my first copy and needed another one. This book is absolutely indespensible for me. It is so well organized, with indexes ranging from seasons to cost to type of work. I'm a bit of a penny pincher and I've never had to pay more than $400 a month to live in a place that is absolutely breath taking. I've used several of the companies the book lists, namely wwoof and volunteers for peace (VFP) and have had great success. I've been fortunate enough to have lived in Guatemala, Thailand, the Galapagos, and Scotland thanks to this book.I really like that every single entry has a webpage to go along with it so you can check exact dates and prices with the agency/farm/company. I highly recommend buying this book for anyone between the ages of 18-30 though they have some excellent projects for seasoned professionals as well.

Volunteer book

by Sheila C. Emanuel from Los Angeles, CA USA on 2007-09-11
Bought this for my husband who is deciding which v. v. he should go on! thanks

Great Resource for Those Who Want A Different Type of Vacation

by O. Brown from Twopeas, WA on 2007-09-07
***** I bought this book out of curiosity and was amazed at the variety of opportunities available to travel and contribute throughout the world. The book is a compendium of opportunities of every imaginable type, an incredible resource if you're even thinking about a taking a vacation in which you volunteer.Each opportunity contains all contact information, include web site, the types of projects available, organization mission statements, the year founded, the number of volunteers last year (so that you can see the scope of the program), funding sources, what kind of work the organization does, project locations, time line (when and for how long commitments are made), cost (including arrangements that must be made like medical examinations), how to get started, needed skills, and the specific populations that could qualify.The book is very friendly to those with limitations (for example, sight limitations, physical agility, etc.). There are also stories throughout the book from volunteers about their actual experiences while volunteering.There is a section on long-term volunteering opportunities. There are four indexes: by project cost, project length, location, season, and type.It is a wonderful book to use to explore what types of things you might like to do, as well as to use as a research base to search out specific opportunities. It is a great value, and an organized way to begin your volunteer journey!Highly recommended. *****

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Travel industry experts report that more and more people are combining vacations with volunteer work—the growing phenomenon called "voluntourism." Professionals predict this will be a key growth area for years to come; the voluntourists themselves find it a rewarding activity, good for body and soul.And nobody provides such a fun, inviting overview of the possibilities as savvy travel writer Pam Grout in the latest title in our 100 Best Vacations series. With its elegant two-color design, playful cover, and winningly positive goal, it’s a travel guide with heart, inexpensive yet inspiring—an ideal gift book for people who care to share.From building houses in Appalachia to saving sea turtles in Costa Rica to teaching English in Thailand, this book is a rich resource of ways to use your skills to help out the world and reap some lasting benefits yourself. Like its two predecessors, it includes an engagingly descriptive menu of choices for tastes and talents of all kinds, along with detailed specifics to turn good intentions into satisfying reality. Throughout, sidebars describe nearby places to visit, little-known facts, and more, providing depth and variety, while a comprehensive resource listing gives additional information about the different organizations offering volunteer vacations.

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A fun read with lots of good possibilites

by Susan Damegreene from Salem, MA on 2010-09-05
really liked this book! Fun to read and opened a whole new way of vacationing that should be on everyone's list at least once for vacation.

Not the book I thought I was ordering

by M. Reed from Ranson, WV USA on 2010-03-05
I saw a book entitled this authored by Pam Grout mentioned in my COUNTRY LIVING magazine. I was under the impression it was for volunteer opportunities in the good old USA. However, the book is for places all over the world and not for here in our country. I am very disappointed and would return it if I could figure out to do it.

Vacation Fun Job

by Dennis M. Preston from Knoxville, Tn on 2010-02-24
What a great relaxing , easy reading book, catalog about vacation opportunties anyone can do. I never knew this type of book was even printed until I read an article and refered to this book. Now I just need to set aside some time to sign up for some of these fun trips. Thank you verymuch. Dennis Preston

Not as great as National Geographic makes it seems.

by Lyra Rose from San Diego on 2009-11-21
This book definitely did not live up to the national geographic standard. Even though it suggests that since they are volunteer projects (so assume airfare and board) there are also other fees that make some of the more interesting projects super expensive. Also, most of the listed websites in it are down or unexistent [anymore]. i give it 3 stars.

Travel beyond the ordinary

by Helen Gallagher from Glenview, IL United States on 2009-06-28
This 2009 publication from National Geographic is a road-worthy compact paperback, bursting with ideas that will get you moving.You could collect butterflies in the Amazon, assist Europe's marginalized gypsies, teach music in Ghana, or work in an Argentinean soup kitchen. All these idea and more are made very accessible with the author's attention to detail, good write-ups and helpful references.There are opportunities close to home and at the far ends of the earth to volunteer and help people while you learn new skills, whether you want to survey biodiversity of coral reefs in the Philippines, or get an elephant driver's license in Mahout. (My favorite idea!) "The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations" has got you covered, for adventure in North America, Europe, the Mideast, Africa, Asia and Australia.[...]

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Two Washington, D.C., defense reporters do for nukes what Sarah Vowell did for presidential assassinations in this fascinating, kaleidoscopic portrait of nuclear weaponry.In A Nuclear Family Vacation, husband-and-wife journalists Sharon Weinberger and Nathan Hodge hit the open road to explore the secretive world of nuclear weaponry. Along the way, they answer the questions most nuclear tourists don’t get to ask: Are nuclear weapons still on hair-trigger alert? Is there such a thing as a suitcase nuke? Is Iran really building the bomb? Together, Weinberger and Hodge visit top-secret locations like the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility in Iran, the United States’ Kwajalein military outpost in the Marshall Islands, the Y-12 facility in Tennessee, and “Site R,” a bunker known as the “Underground Pentagon,” rumored to be Vice President Cheney’s personal “undisclosed location” of choice. Their atomic road trip reveals plans to revitalize the U.S. nuclear arsenal, even as the United States pushes other countries to disarm. Weaving together travel writing with world-changing events, A Nuclear Family Vacation unearths unknown—and often quite entertaining—stories about the nuclear world. Sharon Weinberger is a contributing writer for Wired’s national security blog, Danger Room. She was previously editor in chief of McGraw-Hill’s Defense Technology International and a writer for Aviation Week & Space Technology, a leading aerospace and defense magazine. She is the author of the recently  published Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon’s Scientific Underworld, and writes frequently on national security and science for the Washington Post Magazine, Slate, and Discover.Nathan Hodge is a Washington, D.C.-based writer for Jane’s Defence Weekly. A frequent contributor to Slate, he has reported extensively from Afghanistan, Iraq, and the former Soviet Union. His work has appeared in the Financial Times, Foreign Policy, and Details, among many other newspapers and magazines. In A Nuclear Family Vacation, husband-and-wife journalists Sharon Weinberger and Nathan Hodge hit the open road to explore the secretive world of nuclear weaponry. Along the way, they answer the questions most nuclear tourists don’t get to ask: Are nuclear weapons still on hair-trigger alert? Is there such a thing as a suitcase nuke? Is Iran really building the bomb?Together, Weinberger and Hodge visit top-secret locations like the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility in Iran, the United States’ Kwajalein military outpost in the Marshall Islands, the Y-12 facility in Tennessee, and “Site R,” a bunker known as the “Underground Pentagon,” rumored to be Vice President Cheney’s personal “undisclosed location” of choice. Their atomic road trip reveals plans to revitalize the U.S. nuclear arsenal, even as the United States pushes other countries to disarm. Weaving together travel writing with world-changing events, A Nuclear Family Vacation unearths unknown—and often quite entertaining—stories about the nuclear world. “[Hodge and Weinberger] succeed admirably in reminding us that nuclear weapons have ‘never really gone away’ and in calling attention to the crucial public debates that are not taking place. The questions they pose are significant and overdue; the answers they receive unsettling . . . They remind us that the purpose and future of our nuclear arsenal are too important to be left to those whose jobs remain dependent upon its perpetuation.”—Chicago Tribune“A Nuclear Family Vacation is an eye-opening read for anyone who thinks that nuclear weapons are a thing of the past.”—Nerve “How are you spending your next holiday? Tired of the same old thing? You might want to pick a different destination from A Nuclear Family Vacation, a new book and travel guide by veteran defense reporters Nathan Hodge and Sharon Weinberger. This husband-and-wife team take the reader on a rapid, darkly comic tour of nuclear weapons sites across the world. A rare achievement in a nuclear policy book, their narrative demystifies an intimidating topic for a broad audience without sacrificing substance. Instead of pontificating on thermonuclear war, Hodge and Weinberger give us an eye-level view, often through their car window . . . the book sparkles with anecdotes and insights. It is well worth the trip.”—Nature“In this off-the-uncontaminated-path adventure, Sharon Weinberger and Nathan Hodge make nuclear vacationing seem fun, in a weirdly exhilarating way. They are the slightly obsessed tour guides holding the microphones at the front of the security-cleared bus. Together, the experts lead us across a neglected, mismanaged, and forgotten past, pointing out the history of doomsday weaponry along the way. A Nuclear Family Vacation is a shocking reminder that the Cold War isn’t over; it’s just transformed into something else that we don’t have a name for yet.”—Robert Sullivan, author of Cross Country and Rats“Nuclear tourism is an effective and interesting way of canvassing issues we face today. Reading A Nuclear Family Vacation is a good way to learn more about the history of nuclear weapons and become conversant with our current situation. Hodge and Weinberger have done the legwork to back up their common-sense conclusions.”—Defense Technology International“Under­lying their journey into our nuclear past is an earnest and thoughtful discussion of our nuclear present—and future . . . They identify a troubling lack of a cohesive national nuclear policy and remark that ‘much of the infrastructure supporting nuclear weapons continues to exist merely because no one has come up with a compelling reason to shut it down.’ One can imagine an updated version of A Nuclear Family Vacation in which the two visit sites in Pakistan, India, China, North Korea, Israel, Russia, France, Great Britain, and heaven knows where else. The itinerary is not as finite as one would like; in fact, it seems to be growing. But there would be some comfort in having these sober and subtle observers as our guides.”—Bookforum“With the end of the Cold War, a drastically downsized nuclear weapons establishment has suffered an antiapocalypse—missile silos abandoned and crumbling, shell-shocked industry survivors bereft of a reason to go on. In this adventure in ‘nuclear tourism,’ the husband-and-wife authors, both defense journalists, poke through the rubble for signs of life. Their itinerary includes deserted test sites in Nevada and Kazakhstan; a West Virginia hotel whose basement conceals a blast-proof bunker once intended to house Congress; an Iranian uranium-processing facility; and an active missile-launch site in Wyoming. They interview weapon scientists and generals to understand why aging nuclear arsenals are retained and revamped without a rival superpower, and uncover a gamut of rationales: national paranoia in Russia, at the Pentagon mystifying world-is-flat globalization theory . . . Convey[s] an acute sense of the incoherence of latter-day nuclear strategizing.”—Publishers Weekly“Exhibiting dark humor, defense journalists Hodge and Weinberger take a tour of America’s nuclear-weapons infrastructure, visiting labs, plants, bunkers, missile silos, and ground zeros of nuclear explosions.”—Booklist“Wired contributor Weinberger and Jane's Defense Weekly contributor Hodge haven't exactly hit on a new idea with this tour of nuclear facilities of the Cold War and the present; fellow journalists Tad Bartimus and Scott McCartney scooped them in 1991 with Trinity's Children: Living Along America's Nuclear Highway. The older book remains readable and oddly entertaining, as is the newcomer, which has many virtues of its own. Not least, and perhaps most newsworthy, is the authors' ‘nuclear junketeering’ trip to Iran, a nation whose nuclear history, they smartly observe, ‘was not always that of a pariah state.’ Indeed, back when the shah was in power—all the way back to Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace initiative—America was glad to see Iran develop nuclear facilities, even supplying a research reactor that went online in 1967. By 1976, the authors add, Iran was projected to have 20 nuclear plants, a development stymied by unrest and revolution that, perhaps ironically, delayed the country's nuclear growth for decades. That was then; now Condoleezza Rice huffs that ‘Iran needs no civil nuclear power.’ These are weird times indeed, and this travelogue takes readers into some of the weirder corners, including Wyoming missile silos and the nation's premier nuclear museum, in which one exhibit boasts two seemingly contradictory messages: one that nukes aren't scary, ‘while also demonstrating that nuclear weapons weren't terrifying enough to make anyone think twice about using them.’ Weirdest, perhaps, is the authors' venture to Siberia, where plenty of old-school hard-liners are still eager to lob a few ICBMs our way. The authors write with intelligence and good humor, though they end on a disquieting note: The last president to spend much time thinking about nuclear weapons was Reagan. Meanwhile, we're sitting atop ‘a nuclear arsenal that serves many purposes, but no particular end.’ A vacation for some, a nightmare for others. Either way, well worth reading.”&#15...

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Mediocre

by Tara McIntosh from Brantford, ON on 2010-03-17
While sections of this book are very interesting and tell a fascinating tale of current nuclear installations and their relevant background, much of the book is written in a very dry yet journalistic point of view. As someone who is fascinated with nuclear history, I longed for more detailed references on the Hanford, Washington facility, K-25 and Happy Valley in Oakridge, Tennessee and the myriad of information which is now available to the public on our tumultuous atomic past. More references to Los Alamos and Alamogordo, New Mexico and the remnants of buildings where scientific greats like Wigner, Oppenheimer and Teller stressed over internal moral conflicts to create arguably the most prolific device in the history of man were anticipated and would have been appreciated.

A Great Read

by Joshua D. from Washington, DC, USA on 2008-12-22
I've never been interested in nukes (actually I consider myself an opponent of them), but this book was interesting delving into the science, history, and politics behind the worlds most powerful weapons. It is written in a clean manner that gets the point across within being spartan or overly chatty.Reading this book on a cruise I did get some interesting questions, and customs had a couple of questions about the book too...

Does not quite live up to the comparisons made

by Jeremy E. Schultz from Harrisburg PA on 2008-07-21
My interest in this book was piqued by the favorable comparisons made between this and Assassination Vacation. While this title was a good (if a little dry) read, the writing lacked Ms. Vowell's ease. Because of the scattered nature of the trips required for this book, a smooth narrative flow does not exists, since months, if not years, separate the chapters.This is a good library candidate, but nothing I would keep in my permanent collection.

A great read if you are interested in Nukes!

by Philip S. Levine from on 2008-06-28
For those of you that enjoy reading about esoteric yet important topics such as Nuclear Community this is a great read! Similar in many ways to the works of J. Bamford who writes extensively on the NSA.It takes the reader from Livermore CA and Nevada to Oak Ridge and Russia.A highly recommended well written book albeit too esoteric of a subject for some.Makes this reader wonder what is our current real reason for nukes as the USSR is a thing of the past.Enjoy!!

At times fascinating but not perfect

by maskirovka from Alexandria, Virginia on 2008-06-26
As the whimsical title indicates, this is sort of a radioactive version of P.J. O'Rourke's "Holidays in Hell." The authors, a husband and wife team of journalists, spent several years touring the nuclear weapons archipelago of the United States and made side trips to Kazakhstan, Russia, and Iran.In my opinion, the best parts of the book by far are the ones that deal with the facilities in the US such as Los Alamos, the Nevada Test Site, "Site R," and the Congressional Doomsday Bunker at Greenbrier, West Virginia. The authors interviewed a fair number of people at each place and that makes their destinations come alive (as someone who has been to Los Alamos and the Nevada Test Site, I can attest to the accuracy). I also thought the chapter about the men and women who man the ICBM silos shed light on a world and career field that I knew little about.The book does have some weak parts. The authors pretty much got the run around while in Russia (which is to say no admission to any sites that are involved in Russia's ongoing nuclear weapons programs). Given that fact, I would have ditched that chapter and added more about American sites (perhaps the Pantex Plant in Texas). I feel the same about the trip to Esfahan, Iran (where the authors are smart enough to realize that the Iranians were putting on a propaganda display). I also think the authors gave the Iranians too much of a benefit of a doubt about their nuclear program's peaceful intentions (if you build and operate nuclear facilities that you don't declare to the IAEA as required by the Nonproliferation Treaty, it's hard to come up with an innocent explanation).I also think that the book would have benefited from a complete chapter talking about the various hair-raising accidents that have taken place with nuclear weapons (such as the recent one involving the B-52 that flew across America with no one realizing it was carrying nuclear-tipped cruise missiles).Finally, I think the conclusions of the book aren't very strong. The authors make a pretty good case for the idea that the raison d'etre for our nuclear weapons complex has partially evaporated with the end of the Cold War. And I give them kudos for not demanding that we relinquish nuclear weapons. But they didn't seem to be very concerned with the fact that we might still need a fair number of nuclear weapons on alert in order to deter a Russia that seems to be resembling the Evil Empire of yore more and more every day and a China whose leaders have casually talked about how the threat of them incinerating Los Angeles might deter us from going to the aid of Taiwan.I particularly believe that this is the case with the "Reliable Replacement Warhead." The authors aren't overtly hostile to the idea of fielding such a new weapon. But they don't really seem to realize that if we are going to be able to preserve a credible nuclear deterrent force, we better have weapons that we can count on to perform exactly as they were designed, instead of the aging ones we currently have.But in the end, the light that the authors shed on this little known in the post-Cold War era topic make book well worth reading.

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Buy Today and get your Free 'Welcome Book' An Organized- Instructional Booklet which Contains Vital Information - Custom designed for your rental property. Send an email to(info@howtorentvacationhomes.com) with your Amazon order number to receive your free Welcome Book. 'BREAKING ALL THE RULES: HOW TO RENT YOUR VACATION HOME' has Everything You Need To Know for Preparing, Managing, Pricing, Tracking and Organizing Your Rentals, Advertising, Handling Inquiries, Screening Potential Renters, and Maintaining your Vacation Rental Property. -Turn Your Vacation Home into a Valuable Asset -Create Most Desirable Vacation Rental in your Area -Get Higher Rental Income -Less Vacancies -Qualified Tenants -Guaranteed to learn how to make the most of your vacation rental. -All rental questions answered by Marie at info@howtorentvacationhomes.com For More Information visit http://www.howtorentvacationhomes.com

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Interesting and Effective Approach to Vacation Rentals

by Blondie from Kitsap County, WA on 2010-04-15
I am a marketing specialist and vacation rental owner, so my curiousity was peaked when reading the reviews about this book. I am glad I ordered it. A no nonsense approach that provided ideas I hadn't yet encountered. Some techniques are a little scary such as charging considerably more than the competition, which I am afraid to do in the current economy. In less stringent times, I feel this pricing strategy is an intelligent approach. I noticed the book was published in 2007, back in a stronger economy. I have utilized most methods in this book and it is right on target. Definitely a good value and good advice.

Excellent and Concise - Just what I was looking for!

by Inspirational Mom from USA on 2009-01-03
Its a great book!!!!!Last spring I bought a vacation home with the intentions of renting it out. I am a busy mom with very little time, but I figured I would give it a try.Well, a friend of mine told me about Marie's book so I bought it. After I read it, everything fell into place! She answered all my questions and then some, things I never thought about. This book is a no-nonsense book! Gets right to the point. There's no advertisement pages (like other rental books on the market) to take up space. - just pure information on how to rent out your vacation home.I use her Welcome Book she sent me, "customized" for my vacation home and my guests find it very helpful. Marie also listed my property on her website too for all of 2009 - free of charge - free advertisement.I love Marie's ideas on how to prepare your home for rentals. Her system made it easy for me to use as well as for my housekeeper. She gave me some creative ideas on welcome gifts. And, how to handle security deposits, house keys, rental rules, rental agreements and what to do about cancellations.Also, Marie helped me with screening your renters, what to say, and how to find out if they are qualified or not.Marie gave me ideas on how to take the best pictures for advertisement. I emailed her pictures and she gave me free advice. It is so nice knowing she is there to answer all of my questions. Thank you Marie!!If you are new at this like I am, then I strongly suggest getting this book. Marie walks you throught the entire process. And, if you email Marie, she will answer all of your questions (if you still have any after reading her book) and she will add your property on her website too.

Not worth the $20 for this short and shallow book

by Charles B from SF Bay Area, California on 2008-12-26
at $20 for this short book I would recommend you look elsewhere. I was VERY disappointed by the lack of useful content in the book.The author's 'expertise' in this field is that she owns ONE vacation rental in New Hampshire, so as you might expect, her recommendations are specifically tailored to that experience and situation. There is virtually nothing in this book that would be considered truly interesting information as I suspect everything could be found online.I wrote a prior review on this book and did not have a good alternative book to recommend. Fortunately I do now.How to Rent Vacation Properties By Owner, but Christine Hrib Karpinski. It is about 300 pages long and in my review of it so far it appears to have a number of useful details. It easily covers anything in the "Breaking all the rules" book but with useful information and insight.Before buying this book, I would suggest you check out the other one as well, read the reviews (significantly more of them for that book) and the author bios.One final comparison, and perhaps not a fair one, but intended to provide another example of the difference in quality of these two books.Both books have a forward included. For the OTHER book, it is written by some long-term journalist covering real estate. For THIS book, it was written by the author's cleaning woman (yes, I am serious). Nothing against this nice woman, but I cannot imagine she has a not of useful insights for me on how to rent my property other than that it should be clean.Hope this helps. I don't like to dump on books or authors because I know it takes a lot of time and energy to write and publish a book, but this one unfortunately deserves to be noted because at $20 it is unfair to buyers/readers.

Immediate response to request granted, Nice Work!

by Ilona Coffey from Kauai, Hawai, USA on 2008-06-09
I have read nearly every book out there on Vacation Rentals, and I found this one to be very straight forward ad easy reading. I have been in the business for 10 years, so most of this information is excellent particularly if you are new in the buisness.I had a bit of a problem trying to retrieve my "free guest book" from the author's website, and as soon as she was aware of this, she contacted me directly and help me achieve my goal immediately.I have listed my vacation rental on the author's site and will look forward to taking any bookings that come in as a result of this completely free advertising.After communicating with Marie, I can see why she is successful, she is a great "problem solver" Way to go, Marie!Warmest aloha, Ilona Coffey [...] bch-clb@aloha.net kauaivacationvillas@yahoo.com

Breaking all the rules - How to rent your vacation home

by Barbara L. Wood from Chesterton, IN on 2008-06-05
Marie Ferguson's book was a great help, and gave me lots of ideas on renting my villa in Florida. I also purchased her Vacation Rental Organizer. It's nice to have all my information on my villa in one place.

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Educational Travel on a Shoestring shows parents how they can help their children learn–and have a blast–while traveling. From researching destinations to sharing activities that both teach and entertain, this priceless guide offers practical information for parents who want to have more fun with their kids, build closer family ties, and enjoy richer educational experiences–all without spending a fortune.

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A book for grandparents too!

by Jaimie Hall from Author and RV lifestyle expert either in Arizona or RVing somewhere on the road. on 2007-01-10
This guide for family travel is a must-have for both parents and grandparents. I wish I had read it prior to a recent spring break visit from my son and family. We went to Disneyland. What a mob scene! Many of the suggestions in this book would have been fun and more meaningful to all of us, as well as less costly and much less stressful.Authors Judith Waite Allee and Melissa Morgan draw on their own experiences traveling with families plus much research. Their ideas can turn a cross country trip into daily adventures and take the stress out of travel with children. It is overflowing with ideas and resources to make travel educational and fun, whether a long trip or day trips around your own town.Practical tips for all aspects of travel, from planning and budgeting to extending the memories and learning after the trip are included. Involving children in the planning stages of the trip is in itself a learning project and helps bond families and create a shared history. The book is packed with ideas on where to start.Allee and Morgan discuss funding your trip and traveling on a budget. Children can participate and learn from this experience too. Budget travel does mean you can have rewarding experiences and lots of fun. Another chapter covers earning money on the road to extend family travel.Grandparents will find many ideas for traveling with grandchildren, creating special memories without spending a lot of money. The authors mention a couple with an RV taking their young grandchildren across town to a park for the night. The boys still talk about that "camping trip" ten years later.Even adults traveling without children will get some excellent ideas for enriching their travels. For example, the authors mention that Lake Champlain has a bike path that goes all the way around it. What fun to park your RV or car, head out on bicycles and see museums and historic sites around the lake or do sections in a series of day trips. The area is rich in history; the French and Indian War, the Revolution and War of 1812 were all fought in this area.Both families and individuals can find volunteer experiences of all types. Some take less than a day while others are longer and could even involve travel overseas.The Resource Section is extensive. Educational Travel on a Shoestring makes an excellent gift for families. While you are at it, get one for yourselves, both for ideas when the grandkids visit and ways to add interest to your travels.

This Book is Great!

by Sarah Delaporte from IL United States on 2004-09-23
I really enjoyed this book on how to save money traveling. There are a lot of good creative & uncommon tips. My website www.couponcorner.net is also listed in this book as a good resource for saving money at restaurants. I was given a copy of this book by the author and I really liked it!

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This authoritative guide, written by leading expert in accessible travel, Candy Harrington, highlights vacation destinations for disabled travelers. Containing chapters organized by vacation style, this guide allows the traveler to tailor their holiday to their own specifications. Whether the reader desires an exciting road trip, a tranquil cruise, family fun, or an adventure steeped in history, this guide details over 101 cities, national parks, and tourist attractions around the United States that fit the bill. Also included is a section of the author’s favorite activities, called Candy’s Picks. The guide describes the accessibility of each location, allowing the reader to plan a trip that best fits their specific needs. As Candy writes, “There’s a world of travel choices out there for wheelers and slow walkers. And this book contains many of those choices; along with updated resources, information and access details to make them a reality.”

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101 Accessible Vacations

by Margaret E. Jones from on 2010-05-06
Product as described. Helpful contact information for destinations included. Appreciated honest description of wheelchair facilities or lack of.

Great resource!

by Cheryl L. Shimeta from on 2009-04-30
For my husband in a wheelchair who loves to travel - this is a great resource with many new ideas we hadn't thought of. I hope future versions of this come out with more accessible vacations and information!

Great Ideas

by Sharleen Palaima from Pittston, PA USA on 2009-01-12
Great ideas for both my husband ( in a wheelchair) and myself with bad knees. The locations are some that I've known about, but others have us heading in a new direction..

Gives me new hope!

by Constant Reader from Springfield, IL, USA on 2008-05-04
As a person struggling with PPMS (primary progressive multiple sclerosis), I was depressed by what I thought was the reality that I would not be able to travel. Not so! This book makes visiting all the places I've wanted to see doable. Thanks Candy Harrington for this book and your enabling outlook on travel.

101 accessible vacations

by D. Smith from San Francisco on 2008-03-15
It arrived in decent shape and with fair promptness. A better description of the emphasis of the book would have aided selection.

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Listen to a free companion podcast! On a cruise vacation, getting there is half the fun—or more. Even if you’re a land lubber, this guide will get you ready and eager to set sail. You’ll learn what to expect and how to enjoy every minute—on board or in port. As the authors write, “The captain does the driving, the chef does the cooking, the bartenders do the pouring, and the stewards make your bed.” You unpack once and then relax and enjoy. Discover how to pick the cruise for you and choose great things to do, with: Reviews of the best cruise lines and specifics such as the best ships for families, best romantic cruises, best party cruises, best small ship cruises, and more Overviews of popular cruise ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and New England and Eastern Canada Special icons that point out Bargain Alerts, Heads Ups (warnings about tourists traps, unsafe neighborhoods, etc.), and Kid-Friendly options Info on onboard entertainment and activities, food, spa offerings, shopping, gambling, and children’s activities Recommendations on the top attractions and best shore excursions at popular ports Details on everything from passport requirements to packing tips, and from embarkation day to clearing customs Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2007 helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice Info on the best ships for every budget Tips on sightseeing at ports of call Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages Whether you’re looking for adventure on the high seas or laid-back fun in the sun, get your sea legs and get set for smooth sailing with this friendly guide.

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I was a dummie about cruises, no more

by Laura V. Dierking from Georgia, USA on 2010-03-03
This was a great book. I am dreaming of a cruise and after going over this book I now know I will pick just the right cruise. It lists all the cruise lines (at 2007) and gives details on everything. Thank you for a great book.

Cruise Vacatoins For Dummies

by Chester Adkins from on 2010-02-04
This has been a very helpful book for us. We are going on our first cruise and the information is great.

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by Patricia A. Dwyer from springfield, mo on 2009-11-19
great info for someone like me who has never been on a cruise. it will help me know which lines are a good fit and which to avoid because the people on them are not my type of fun.

Cruise for Dummies

by Michael J. Burton from Detroit Area, Michigan, United States, Planet Earth on 2008-06-22
An excellent book if you have never been on a cruise, once you have gone it is kind of useless.

A Thorough Guide But Too Much Like Advertising For The Cruise Lines

by Chris Luallen from Nashville, Tennessee on 2007-10-06
For those interested in taking a cruise this book serves as a very thorough guide. It discusses pretty much all of the available cruises. It talks about planning your cruise and what experiences are available on board - spas, shows, activities and, of course, lots of food. It also covers the excursions available at the different ports of call and where each cruise line goes to, with an emphasis on the Caribbean, Alaska and the Mediterranean.The only reason I am deducting a star is that the writers give only rave reviews for every cruise line. It seemed like they were often just advertising for the cruise companies rather than offering objective opinions that would be useful for its readers. This made it hard to figure out which cruise lines were best because the writers made each one sound so wonderful. So readers seeking to narrow their options might want to go online to the websites where people offer reviews on their cruising experiences rather than rely on this book.But for all the nuts and bolts information on planning a cruise, what places you can cruise to and what activites are available, both at sea and on shore, this book is an excellent choice.

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Yellowstone National Park is the focal point of Wyoming tourism; however, there is so much more if you know where to look. From rolling prairie, to badlands, to deep forests, to high mountain lakes, and breathtaking peaks, Wyoming's diverse landscape is second to none. In addition, the Wyoming plains contain a rich history of pioneer trails that served as the gateway to the west throughout the 19th century. Most Wyoming travel guides are written to explain tourist attractions in detail once you are already there and require much time and effort to plot a course across the state. This remarkable guide, on the other hand, has the entire state laid out by the highway mile markers so you will always know what is ahead and exactly how to get there. The book is laid out in a clear and concise report style format with brief descriptions, condensed information, and a star rating system that allows you to easily make informed decisions about what to visit. Detailed directions, GPS coordinates, and elevations are provided for: nearly 600 natural, scenic, and historic attractions; nearly 100 easily accessible hiking trails; over 300 public campgrounds and dispersed camping areas; over 30 rest areas; and over 60 RV dump stations. It makes an excellent companion book to longer, more in-depth books and pays for itself many times over in time and fuel savings. Complete coverage of Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, Fossil Butte National Monument, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, Snowy Range, Bighorn Mountains, Wind River Mountains, Sinks Canyon State Park, Guernsey State Park, Glendo State Park, Keyhole State Park, Green River Lakes, Casper Mountain Park, Jackson Hole, and much more.

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Made Wyoming more fun!

by Daisy from on 2010-08-26
We went to Yellowstone on vacation from Colorado, and having this book with us made Wyoming more fun! We learned some history, some landmarks, and why there are wind turbines in the middle of nowhere. We also stopped at some overlooks and turnouts we wouldn't have otherwise. The biggest problem we had was trying to figure out what part of 287 we were on! Wyoming is a very confusing state, road-wise. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is traveling through Wyoming. We found some new places we want to go back to and explore. Get this book!

Six stars, please!

by Patricia Tryon from Longmont, CO United States on 2010-07-23
As an old time reviewer at Amazon, I'm trying to think of when one of the many books and other products I've bought have made me want to jump up and down like Tom Cruise on a couch and yell, I LOVE THIS BOOK.This is the first time.First, though, a caveat. If you're looking for a guide to hotels and restaurants and want photos of Wyoming, this isn't your book. It really and truly is not.This book is for the dedicated Wyoming lover like me who hopes to travel each mile marked by Wyoming's improbable "system" of numbering its roads -- and, far more frequently and confusingly, naming the roads that are numbered. It's especially for those who prefer the bumpy roads that make you fear for your light SUV's suspension and undercarriage clearance.The author is a database programmer. I do not think that anyone without this particular skill set would have been able to put together the myriad facts and multitudes of information gathered here. About the routes, what he covers includes:* what I will call, because I'm too lazy to count them up, a WHOLE BUNCH of routes along roads less and more travelled; * directions in detail that not even I, a notorious map bungler, can mess up; * GPS coordinates (see prior remark); * details like elevation, which won't seem like a minor detail to you if you're coming up here from sea level; * a general guide to highway nomenclature in Wyoming and some other general comments; * a useful grid approach that makes the information transferable literally to any map of the whole state.About "attractions" you'll find:* stunningly specific directions and information such as the distance of the attraction from the road and from the nearest town; * the likelihood of crowds, the amount of time one might expect to spend at the attraction, and a thoroughly subjective and unsubstantiated "cool" rating. I love it and you might not; * information about fees (it seems like these can be rather fluid, but it's nice to have a general idea of what to expect); * more information about campsites than I personally require, because I will camp again about as soon as Tom Cruise will come to my house and jump on my couch. But in the interest of giving you a fuller preview: an assessment of the amount of shade and privacy; the number of campsites; the "facilities" (you know what I'm talking about); the length of RV that can be accommodated.There's a little information about hiking trails, although the author is careful to point out that this should not be regarded as a book about hiking in Wyoming. There are some practical observations about wildlife, geology, and forest fires. There's more information that I could hope to catalog here.It's a quirky travel guide, for sure. In a sense, it has been more "compiled" than "written". But for those of us who think there's nothing like being able to pack along an industrial strength gazetteer for a road trip, this is just the ticket. I suspect the author had a whole caravan of fun putting this together. Still, it would be ungrateful of me not to express thanks to Brooks Besser and to confer on this grand work my first sixth star.

Great book for a Wyoming Road Trip

by M. Merrick from on 2010-07-12
This was a very helpful tool for our recent road trip in Wyoming. The book provided so much information on what to expect up the road and helped us decide the cool places to check out. We used the crowds rating and cool factor to determine the places we wanted to see. The kids had a good time matching the book and the actual milemarkers. It kept them entertained and informed at the same time.

Are we there yet?

by Leonard Fox from Savage, MN on 2010-06-09
Like many boomers I have spent quite a few years driving the highways of this great country. Being a male I was always in search of a shortcut or an off interstate adventure that I could easily turn into a trip highlight. All too often what would start out as an exciting idea which would have the children staring out the windows of the minivan would eventually turn into a nightmare road with no restrooms ahead.The approach of using the mile markers brings a structure and predictability that is always appreciated by those young ones strapped into their seats. I have one daughter that is source of the never ending "are we there yet"? If they can add and subtract and keep their eyes on the mile markers they can now answer their own questions of what is ahead and how much further. That alone makes this book invaluable. Now armed with this book and a GPS I have substantially increased the probability of a successful diversion from the standard welcome center map. I love it! If you like to plan your adventures with expectations of what will "actually" happen this is the book for you. You can tell by the descriptive details that Brook has seen some mile markers. One mile marker in the book describes an overlook from which you can view Bighorn Sheep. Brook goes into the detail of describing the mating habits of Bighorn Sheep in order to set expectations of what might be viewed depending on the time of year you are there. Camping areas even have shade ratings. Most of all I found myself searching for the all elusive ****** Cool Rating. If you like to know the detail of what is not only ahead but also to the right and left of you as you rocket down the highway don't miss WYOMING ROAD TRIP BY THE MILE MARKER. It's a great value for all the organization and detail that Brook has put into this wonderful book on the roads of Wyoming.