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Traveling Through Egypt From 450 B.C. To the Twentieth Century, Edited By Deborah Manley and Sahar Abdel-HakimThis is a wonderful concept for a travel book, one which I have not encountered recently. The editors have taken travel notes and travelogs from travelers through Egypt throughout written history. The observations about Egypt compiled in this book are from 115 different writers, the earliest being from Strabo who lived from 63 BC - 23 A.D., and they give a compendium of fascinating facts about this ancient country. Early travelers noted in great details the land, climate, workers and their tools, various monuments and buildings from pre-history, which no longer exist. The writers speak of the importance and impact of the various stages of the Nile River in different seasons. End notes tell a little about each of the writers. The book is absolutely fascinating and a MUST for anyone who intends to see Egypt. Click Here To Order

Cruise Crazy: The Cruise Addict's Survival Guide by Bob Mick a.k.a. Dr. Kruz Nutty This whimsical book is fun for anyone who enjoys cruises. With a tongue in cheek approach Dr. Nutty will keep you chuckling as he outlines everything you need to know, or already have experienced, about cruising, from how to select your cruise to what to take, how to choose your travel companion, how to cope on board, what to expect. He discusses food, drink, activities on and off the ship, how to pack, and how to get through the difficulties, all with a grin and making you laugh. Enjoy it just for fun! Click Here To Order

Volunteering Around the Globe: Life-Changing Travel Adventures by Suzanne Stone This book is simple to read because it is so well organized to be the best reference for how to travel as a volunteer, whether in the United States or other countries. There are many personal experiences that various volunteer travelers share, describing what they did to help in many different countries and how it affected their own lives. The author tells how to choose among the many organizations which offer places and ways to see the world as a volunteer, helping as you go. Stone emphasizes that although you will give much needed help, you will receive far more benefits in the personal growth experience and the satisfiaction of knowing you made a difference. The areas of service which she discusses in the bookare volunteers for business development, construction, cultural preservation, disaster relief, environmental work and conservation, healthcare,social services and teaching. She tells how to plan for the trip, what to take, and which organizations to contact. This is a MUST for anyone who has thought about traveling as a volunteer, and you don't have to have any expertise or foreign language knowledge. Click Here To Order

Book Release: "Rediscovering the Khmers"By Antonio GraceffoAntonio Graceffo's long awaited book about the Kingdom of Cambodia.

"Shortly after the turn of the century, some French guy crawled out of the

jungle and announced, 'I have discovered Angkor Wat.' The Khmers looked at

each other and said, 'We didn't know it was missing.' Just like the famous

temple, no outsider can truly discover the Khmers. But if we spend enough

time in the country, learn the language, the religion, the martial art,

and the culture, maybe we can re-discover them."

Mention Cambodia and most people think of either Angkor Wat or the

atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. But there is so much more! To

help "get the word out," Antonio was hired to show Cambodia's

possibilities, helping increase its tourism industry. To accomplish this

daunting task, he traveled the country and played tourist. It turned out

to be an interesting experience, full of an extreme variety of encounters.

As you follow his adventures, it is difficult not to agree with his

conclusions. Cambodia's infrastructure makes developing a proper tourism

industry extremely problematic. However, the Cambodian people make some of

the finest friends to be found anywhere. Enjoy traveling through Cambodia

as only Antonio can describe, rediscovering who the Khmers really are!

"Rediscovering the Khmers" is Antonio's fifth book. See all of his books

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Sailing Down the Moon Beam A Memoir By Mary Gottschalk is a well-written and fascinating book about her and her husband's brave experience of leaving it all behind and following a dream. They had lucrative jobs with high stress and decided instead of the rat race they would buy a sailboat and spend five years going around the world. But, not having all the knowledge they wished when they set sail, they had to overcome many problems with the boat along the way. Mary describes with sailor terms the difficulties and how they solved them, while weaving the story of their interpersonal problems within the long-time marriage while they were confined to the company of just each other in relationship-straining circumstances. The descriptions of the many places they visited and the people they met and the friends who visited them make this story intriguing, poignant, exciting, and WORTH THE READ!!! Available in book stores everywhere this summer Order Here:

Adventure Guide to Paris & Ille-de-France
Hunter Travel Guides

Hunter Travel Guides Adventure Guide to Paris & Ile-de-France by Heather Stimmler-Hall is certainly THE guidebook we wish had been published before our last trip to Paris. This 450 page book is so well organized and indexed as to teach you everything you want to know about French history and Paris itself before you arrive. With tips of how to plan your trip within your intended budget and to meet your expectations and all you need to know about documents etc., this guide is tops. The book helps you get oriented to Paris and its environs, taking each neighborhood and section and detailing places to stay, eat, and cultural events and activities nearby. There are extensive guide sections to shopping and entertainment, culture, and getting around. Additionally there are about 100 pages devoted to side trips for special sites not to miss near Paris, such as Versailles, Fountainebleu, and others. In the final pages of the guidebook you'll learn t he necessary phrases in French to help you get through our stay without too much confusion; however, there is no guide to pronunciation of the phrases. This Adventure Guide, like others from Hunter Travel Guides, is THE ONE you'll be so glad you selected. Click here to order.

Rio For Partiers is one of SolCat Publishing Company's "For Partiers Travel Guides." A handy size to take in briefcase or purse, this guide is very easy to use, with scores of color photos of each place or event mentioned, good maps, and an excellent day-by-day tour itinerary so you can make best use of your time there. The little book even comes with a Portuguese For Travelers CD which is well done and most helpful. An unusual feature is pictures of the local foods you should try and of specific items to buy as souvenirs, as well as important hand signs to know so that you won't embarrass yourself by using what is an innocent gesture in your home country and may be obscene in Rio. As all guidebooks do, this includes suggested restaurants, bars, hotels, etc. but it also includes places YOU DO NOT want to go with warnings of what you might encounter. There are suggested activities for rain or shine and according to specific interests. If you are young, liberal, and adventurous, and open-minded this is an excellent travel guide. However, if you are easily offended or judgemental this is not for you, as some of the slang language and some of the acitivities outlined will not meet your approval. Click here to order.

Images of America: Ocean Grove by Wayne T. Bell can be ordered from the History Museum of Ocean Grove, NJ for $18.95 . The book has beautiful photos and history of this State and National Historic Landmark City. Telephone 732-774-1869,

or FAX 732-774-1685

See Savannah: Your Guide to the Hostess City By T.D. Conner is a wonderful history and guidebook of the "forrest city." It is well designed to give interesting historic facts and little vignettes and stories of nearly every place in the city. Mr. Conner has detailed walking, driving, and bicycling tours, maps, recipes, and just things to know. Every visitor will want this guide. You can order it by clicking here and say you found it on Real Travel Adventures.com.

Savannah In 88 Pictures By Lisa D. Hoff is a beautiful book of color photos with one paragraph about each of the exquisite sights. The introductory history is in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, and excellent maps are included. A small, (about 5 X 7) format quality paperback makes it affordable and the perfect souvenir of your trip, with each photo of beautiful framing quality. You can also order it to help plan the sites you wish to visit. Click here and mention Real Travel Adventures.com.

UNBELIEVABLY GOOD DEALS AND GREAT ADVENTURES THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN'T GET UNLESS YOU'RE OVER 50 is by Joan Rattner Heilman (Contemporary Books). This book has been termed the "Bargain Hunter's Bible," and we agree. Joan tells us how to take advantage of every imaginable good deal in the travel industry: from airfares, hotels, rental cars, cruises, trains, buses, tours,skiing, parks, shopping, insurance, and even taxes. She tells how to join organizations which help get the best deals. Especially helpful is the section on how to get help and services in various places around the world. There are ideas for all types of travel, from luxury to economy, all at great savings. And there are many ideas which apply at home also, including ways to volunteer and special interest groups to join. This book is a must for anyone over 50. The book is now in its 15th edition (2003-04), sells for $14.95. To order, click the Amazon link on this page.

CANCUN, COZUMEL, AND THE RIVIERA MAYA ALIVE! from Hunter Publishing Travel Guides, is a wonderfully readable, in-depth guide to everything you could ever want to know about this glorious Gulf Coast area of Mexico's "hitch-hiker thumb." Bruce and June Conord, who have traveled the world, chose this location for all their free time to relax, and their enthusiasm makes readers eager to go there also. The guide is organized in an easy to follow way, arranged by geography and popularity. Their own evaluations of hotels, restaurants, and attractions are listed up-front. I was particularly impressed that they flatly refuse to mention those places which have raped the environment. The tips and warnings in the book are worth the reading for any Mexican traveler, gleaned from their years of experience. History, conversion charts, temperature and climate guides, and shopping hints are all readably presented and easy to grasp at a glance. We recommend this book for anyone dreaming of the sun and surf! Plan your trip with it. Paperback, $14.95 US, but you can save 20% by clicking here:

Adventure Guide To The Yucatan: Cancun & Cozumel is another terrific Hunter Travel Guide by Bruce and June Conord. They include everything you could possibly want to know about the entire area, city by city and separate listing for all the best points of interest. Their history included for each place is lightly and readably written with a little humourous touch. They even include movies and light reading to make your trip more enjoyable. And all the Spanish you may need to know is in the excellent Appendix. This book, which won the Natia Best Travel Book Award is a must if you're going there. Bruce & June Conord are pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of their book, from Hunter Publishing. Completely revised and updated for 2004, the award-winning title now includes 32 pages of full color photographs taken by the authors, as well as nearly 100 black and white pictures

illustrating 420 pages of useful information

Paperback, $16.95, very comprehensive. Online orders receive 20% discount if you click here

Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Don & Marjorie Young is a Hunter Travel Guide which I can also highly recommend. We love traveling in the Pacific Northwest but there is so very much to see I couldn't imagine how they could get it all into one book, but they have done a very good job of it! The organization of the book makes it easy to find just what you want in each area from restaurants and places to stay in all price ranges, tours, camping, information sources, maps, etc. I especially like the sections called Adventures which have separate catagories for on foot, horseback, wheels, water, and snow. This is a guide worth having and nominally priced at $16.95 US. You'll receive 20% discount if you order with a click here:

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