Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Guides for everyone!

Lonely Planet
Whether to prepare for his journey to learn throughout the latter or just dream it, travel guides always prove excellent companions. Here are some recent releases:

in ulysses 
5 essential trends in tourism. Document produced by the graduating students of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel du Québec (ITHQ) as part of their training in Tourism Management. Under the supervision of their professors and in collaboration with the Ulysses Guides, they have attempted to understand what appeals to today's travelers. * Note that $ 1 per copy sold will be donated to the foundation ITHQ.

Fabulous Hawaii. We all dream of one day put foot in this paradise destination. Beautifully illustrated and well documented, this guide, as all the "Guides fabulous" Ulysses, makes it not only has the beauty of the place, but we inform the cultural peculiarities of the Pacific archipelago.

Cartagena, the only guide in French focusing specifically on this Colombian city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, has been completely updated. This third edition also identifies the main attractions of the region and allows to easily organize excursions to national parks and islands near the city.


In Lonely Planet 

Central Asia. What you need to know when planning a trip to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan? You will find all the information on visas and residence permits for each country and to move from one country to another, and the various means of transport. Do not miss the section on the Silk Road, the one on the tongue with elements of communication in different languages ​​(Russian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen, Uzbek) and the chapter on outdoor activities .

Austria. We spend Austria combing (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Tyrol) in this first edition. You will find a list of small hotels, restaurants, numerous road ideas, and a specialist in mountain sports book are his tips for hiking in summer and skiing in winter.

On the West American road. This new collection, which also includes On the road of regions of France, should appeal especially to those who like to explore a place by car. In each of these guides, the authors propose different routes, enlighten the reader about the culture and a complete address book, historical anecdotes and many suggestions for stops.

Greece (1st edition) and Greek Islands and Athens (8th edition). Both guides have been fully updated and offer many exclusive addresses in love with the destination marked by the presence of the gods.

Turkey (Istanbul, Turkey and Cappadocia Coast). Turkey visit in many ways: by its ruins, its beaches or from heaven. The third edition of this guide offers many tracks and exclusive addresses.

At Vélo Québec 

In early summer, Velo Mag launched its cycling guide 25 circuits around Montreal. Written by Patrice Marcotte and André Poirier, it includes detailed itineraries with maps, addresses for refueling, uneven curves and an abridged version of the course (35-107 km), not to mention the points of interest where you have to a break. Vélo Québec editions

All guides are also available in downloadable digital format on the websites of libraries: Archambault (www.archambault.ca), Renaud-Bray (www.renaud-bray.com), etc. For Ulysses guides www.guidesulysse.com

5 new urban Ports of Call: 

Buenos Aires, Calgary and Banff, Havana, Washington and San Diego. Visits a few days or a few hours during a stop are a trend of increasingly strong. This type of guide is a must to maximize his time.