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Book of Puka PukaThe book of Puka Puka is a great glimpse of Polynesian life. At the time the book was written, (1929) the Pacific was still viewed as a mysterious paradise. I find the life of Robert Dean Frisbie much more interesting. As an American living in the Cook Islands, he did what many people wished they could do-leave the rat race and live on an exotic island. US $5.95 - Usually ships within 24 hours Buy NowConfessions of a Beachcomber
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US $9.75 - Usually ships within 24 hours Buy NowFrommer’s Caribbean 2008Frommer’s Caribbean features gorgeous color photos of the stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and colorful coral gardens that await you. There are dozens of islands and hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so our guide compares all the options, helping you find the tropical getaway that’s right for you. We’ve included web addresses for every hotel, so you can check out pictures as you make your decision. Inside you’ll find in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, family-friendly motels and condo complexes, and more, with selections in every price category. We’ll point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, diving, golf, sailing, tennis, deep-sea fishing, and more. You’ll also get a complete shopper’s guide, and up-to-date coverage of the hottest nightlife in the region, from glittering casinos and sizzling reggae clubs to funky beach bars. You’ll even find an up-to-date cruise planner, tips on finding the best package deals, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. Buy NowFrommer’s Maine CoastThis expanded book now offers complete coverage of one of America’s favorite vacation spots. Maine has 4,500 miles of coastline and more than 500,000 acres of national and state parkland, including Acadia National Park. Over the past few years, Maine has seen double-digit increases in both lodging and restaurant revenues. No major publisher has a directly competing guide. Buy NowFrommer’s New EnglandFrommer’s New England features gorgeous full-color photos of the historic sights, stunning landscapes, and seaside towns that await you. Meticulously researched by a team of expert residents who know this region intimately, this is an extraordinary and highly personal guide to one of America’s most scenic regions. Frommer’s New England is packed with candid opinions on the best country inns and restaurants, lobster pounds, antique shops, foliage tours, beaches, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures. We’ve covered all the perennial favorites, from the Freedom Trail to the Berkshires and beyond, but we’ll also take you off the beaten track to discover New England’s best small towns and most pristine wild places. Whether you want a romantic getaway in a Vermont country inn or family fun on the Cape’s best beaches, Frommer’s will help you design the trip that’s right for you. You’ll even find a color fold-out map! Buy NowLuxury Private IslandsNo man is an island. But almost all of us have dreamed of owning one at some time or other. A slice of paradise, where we could set the rules and create a vision of the world as it should be. Few ever realize this fantasy. Yet now you’re invited to take a peek at some of the world’s most exclusive real estate. Set in a variety of climates and cultures, these heavenly hideaways boast a range of topographies and vegetation in some of the most beautiful settings on earth. This guide will inspire and amaze you. Buy NowMoon Handbook’s South PacificFrom lagoon swimming in the Cook Islands to witnessing the race of the banana bearers in the Heiva i Tahiti festival, travelers will find the best of the South Pacific-both popular and obscure-in this guidebook. Moon Handbooks South Pacific provides in-depth coverage of outdoor recreation, with specifics on swimming, diving, yachting, kayaking, biking, hiking, camping, climbing, caving, and horseback riding. Complete with helpful maps, photographs and illustrations, as well as useful advice on practicalities such as food, entertainment, shopping, visas, money, health, packing, and inter-island travel, this guidebook offers the tools you need for a uniquely personal experience. Buy NowMoon Handbooks MicronesiaFrom the mysterious ruins of Pohnpei to Saipan’s historic beaches, the islands of Micronesia offer the traveler hundreds of intriguing destinations to explore. Looking for more than the standard itinerary? Explore the sunken Japanese fleet in Chuuk Lagoon or celebrate with the locals at the annual Arts Festival in Palau. Neil Levy, a renowned South Pacific travel expert, brings the islands and atolls of Micronesia within reach of travelers who, on any budget, are looking to experience the full bounty of these incredible islands. This guide covers all four Pacific archipelagos: Guam; the Republics of Palau, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, and Nauru; the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, including Saipan, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Completely updated and revised, the sixth edition of Moon Handbooks Micronesia, is packed with the most current information on sightseeing options, diving and recreation, accommodations, and restaurants, as well as custom maps, color photographs, fascinating sidebars, and a complete coverage of the area’s culture, history, and social issues. Buy NowOn Island Time
Northwest writer and illustrator Stewart takes readers on a guided tour as she buys land and builds her dream home on a remote island off the Washington coast. The writing is often merely serviceable, and much in the vein of a private diary, but it’s redeemed by her knowledge of the area and about the world around her. US $5.38- Usually ships within 24 hours Buy NowSearching for Paradise: A Grand Tour of the World's Unspoiled Islands
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Australia’s beloved “Beachcomber” takes you on a detailed visit to his tropical island paradise where civilization was scarcely known, and the comings and goings of a wide variety of birds, animals, and sea creatures was much more important than stock options, market share, or technological advances.
In Desiring Paradise, first time author Karin has packaged their trials and tribulations in a book that is proving as popular as ‘Don’t Stop The Carnival’ [Herman Wouk] for St. John visitors and residents alike.” “This is a must-read for anyone who loves the tropics and anyone and everyone who dreams of paradise.”
In a penetrating, brilliantly written book that weaves sociology, history, politics, personality, and ancient and popular culture into one compelling narrative, Thurston Clarke island-hops around the oceans of the world, searching for an explanation for the most enduring geographic love affair of all time?
Most people know the story of the Mutiny on the Bounty, how in 1789 Captain Bligh’s crew mutinied then founded their paradise on Pitcairn Island. Two centuries later, the mutineers’ descendants still live on Pitcairn with no cars, doctors, crime, or regular contact with the outside world, despite the hordes of paradise-seekers who deluge the island with requests, most of which are refused. After two years’ persistence and 4,000 miles aboard a chemical tanker, Dea Birkett finally made her way to Pitcairn, but the island paradise has a dark legacy. Birkett’s account is a fascinating look at a tight community with a notorious past and a shady present.
