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In January of 2000, Rob Walker left a high-powered media job in New York, and with his girlfriend, moved to New Orleans. Letters from New Orleans collects, in one volume, the delightful and unsettling observations Walker sent to friends and fans about his intriguing new life in New Orleans.
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"New Orleans has long been America's most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions, spirituality, and voudou in the US. There is a mysterious...
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Tired of the same old tourist traps?
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Arkansas Off the Beaten Path shows you the Natural State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed.
• Explore the cave systems of the Ozark Mountains, and spend the night at the Beckham Creek Cave House
• Rental a canoe or kayak at Wild Bill's Outfitter and float down the beautiful...
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Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Oklahoma Off the Beaten Path shows you the Sooner State you never knew existed. Catch a reenactment of an historic Wild West show at Pawnee Bill Buffalo Ranch, stroll through the collection of bonsai trees and Japanese-style cascading pools at Lendonwood Gardens, or admire the rose-colored fossilized crystals at the Timberlake Rose Rock Museum....
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Austin is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Jump into the icy waters of Barton Springs Pool for instant relief when the heat gets too much, catch a local band at the Continental Club or one of the hundreds of live-music venues around town, or watch the nightly exodus of America's largest...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Austin is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Enjoy live music at the legendary Continental Club, marvel at the bat colony of Congress Avenue Bridge and relax at Zilker Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Austin and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Austin:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before...
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Texas history buffs and travelers have an eerie need for this book, which offers an unusual twist to seeing the "sights" in the Lone Star state. Organized by region-Gulf Coast, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Central Texas, North Texas, and West Texas-this book is the complete guide for both hardcore ghost hunters and more earthly tourists seeking to add some spirited fun to their travels. Complete practical information on non-haunted accommodations,...
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Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination:the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick...
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Pleasure seekers have visited Lake Pontchartrain destinations for more than two centuries. From grand resorts like the Pontchartrain Hotel to simple camps at Little Woods, these shores welcomed visitors by steamboat and train to dance, dine, drink and gamble. Milneburg was home to a noted hotel and bathhouses, while Mandeville was a popular spot to escape the heat. Entertainment included the contortionist "Happy Frog" Holman, the Great Wallendas and...
11) New Orleans 2019
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Few cities anywhere are as vibrant, historically rich, and just plain fun as New Orleans. But it's not a "dummy proof" destination. Too many travelers leave town wondering what all the fuss is about. That doesn't happen to those carrying this book. Written by frequent Frommer author and journalist, Diana K. Schwam, Frommer's EasyGuide to New Orleans 2019 introduces travelers to the experiences other visitors miss; and has the type of insightful commentary...
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Anne Rice's Unauthorized French Quarter Tour is a historical fiction tour that blends old New Orleans with present-day New Orleans. This tour only covers the Vampire Chronicles and Mayfair Witches novels. Anne Rice's notoriety as a writer began when Interview with the Vampire, the first book in the Vampire Chronicles, made its debut in 1976. Anne published several books prior to Interview with the Vampire, but none grabbed the imagination of the reader...
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Frommer's New Orleans Day-by-Day Guide is the complete up-to-date reference for visitors who want to maximize their stay in the smartest, most time-efficient way. With full-color throughout with hundreds of evocative photos, this invaluable guide offers reviews on a wide array of sightseeing, lodging, shopping, dining and entertainment options in all price ranges, and also includes thematic and walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods...
14) New Orleans 2015
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Called "the most interesting city in America," New Orleans is once again a massively-popular destination, on a travel wish-list kept by almost every American. Our author, Diana K. Schwam, has written four books and numerous articles about New Orleans, where her long-ago decision to become a resident followed, she says, a familiar sequence: Vacation, Enrapture, Home Ownership, and Weight Gain! In this up-dated, 2015 Easy Guide, she'll introduce...
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The Austin Relocation Guide is a MUST for anyone considering moving to or visiting Austin. This 280 page guide helps guide readers through Austin and all it has to offer. Whether its learning about area neighborhoods and cities, researching schools and districts, or discovering local activities and restaurants, the Austin Relocation Guide has it. Organized in an easy to use format, the publication is divided into multiple sections including: Welcome...
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"Quand les gens critiquent Los Angeles, c'est généralement qu'ils ont peur d'explorer et ont probablement trop l'habitude de villes o ils n'ont pas à creuser pour trouver de belles choses" -Moby
Accédez à une plage secrète de Malibu, détendez-vous dans un gigantesque spa coréen ouvert 24h / 24, regardez la collection de films de Tarantino, mangez votre hamburger à la californienne, méditez dans le jardin préféré d'Elvis et de George Harrison,...
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"Cuando la gente critica Los Ángeles suele ser porque les da miedo explorar y probablemente están demasiado acostumbrados a las ciudades en las que no hay que excavar para encontrar cosas bonitas" -MobyVe a una playa secreta de Malibú, relájate en un gigantesco spa coreano abierto las 24 horas, mira la colección de películas de Tarantino, cómete una hamburguesa californiana, medita en el jardín favorito de Elvis y de George Harrison, cómprate...
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This anonymous tourist pamphlet written at the beginning of the 20th century covers the culture, history, architecture and romance of New Orleans, Louisiana. Although written in the 1920s or 30s the guide is remarkably useful. Covers Jackson Square, Pontalba Buildings, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon, Jean and Pierre Lafitte, Ursuline Convent, the Lalaurie Haunted Mansion, City Park and John McDonogh.
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