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Green Travel is the must-have guide to eco-lodges & green hotels around the world. Featuring 100 clean, green accommodations that are not only environmentally friendly, but work to support local communities as well, Choosing Eco-Travel celebrates the growing availability of green travel experiences. It also tackles some the more difficult issues that ethical travelers’ face--- questions about poverty, the politics of boycotting certain destinations, and the environmental impact of travel.Divided into six chapters (North America & the Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, Africa & the Middle East, Asia and Australasia), the book includes:·100 independent reviews of green accommodations that have a minimum impact on the environment and benefit the local community in measurable ways.·A full description of the green credentials of each hotel and lodge·A range of choices from around the world: budget beds to luxury accommodations, solar-powered yurt camps to eco-chic city hotels.·First-hand accounts of green travel experiences on each continent — from bear-watching in Alaska to wine and cheese trails in Britain·Ethical travel dilemmas that tap into the key issues facing the responsible traveler·Practical information about the greenest ways to get to your destination, social and environmental ratings for each listing, the best time to visit, and room rates.·Clear locator maps and full-color images throughout

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A photographic tour of sportfishing's most alluring destinations. Canada's Classic Fishing Lodges visits every angler's northern dream destinations, from British Columbia's mystical Queen Charlotte Islands to the rustic, unspoiled reaches of Labrador's Eagle River. These are truly some of the finest fishing lodges in a country known for its exceptional angling opportunities. Whether you are planning the ultimate fishing trip, looking to fuel your dreams with vicarious casts in spectacular locales, or just searching for the perfect gift for the angler in your life, this is an unprecedented guide to Canada's top lodges. Destinations include Vancouver Island, the Queen Charlotte Islands, coastal British Columbia, the Yukon Territories, Great Slave Lake, Northern Saskatchewan, Northern Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Northern Ontario, the Gaspé Peninsula, the Miramichi River, Labrador and Newfoundland.

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This best-selling reference has been revised and expanded for the year 2000. Profiled are more than 300 fishing lodges in the U.S., Canada, Central America and the Caribbean (50 more than the previous edition). Organized by country, region, state and province, the authoritative text provides extensive and reliable information on each lodge. Each destination also includes major species present; required equipment; angling techniques and methods; costs; peak dates; guide services and a description of the seasonal and physical environment. Also new this year is a section on gear and equipment for traveling anglers plus expanded info on flyout trips and travel services. AUTHOR BIO: Sports Afield contributing editor John Ross is an outdoor and travel writer/photographer whose work has appeared in many fishing and hunting journals. From the waters of the Caribbean to those off Alaska, he fishes widely throughout North America, always searching for those special places where the fishing is first-class, and so are the accommodations. John lives in Upperville, VA.

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Narrow streets with sinuous curves; dwarfed houses with minute shops protruding on inch-wide sidewalks; a tiny casino perched like a bird-cage on a tiny scaffolding; bath-houses dumped on the beach; fishing-smacks drawn up along the shore like so many Greek galleys; and, fringing the cliffs--the encroachment of the nineteenth century--a row of fantastic sea-side villas.

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Experience the power of a monstrous king salmon, the thrill of a leaping rainbow trout, the frenzied battle of an Arctic char, and the ferocious fight of a giant Northern pike.And do all this in the style and comfort that is synonymous with luxury living.Over 150 full-color photographs will help whisk you away to the fishing destination of your dreams, as you escape to such Edens as the Baranof Wilderness Lodge, on Baranof Island, Alaska, or the West Coast Fishing Club, in the Queen Charlotte Islands. It offers the reader a keen insight into twenty of the finest fishing lodges visited by the author.Caldwell believes that although there are literally hundreds of good fishing lodges throughout the United States and Canada, only a very small percentage of them can be called "great." They achieve this title not merely because of their top amenities and the quality of the fishing, but for the consummate professionalism of their staff and management.The places profiled in this book combine world-class fishing, gourmet cuisine, picturesque landscapes, and first-class resort living. From cover to cover, Michael Caldwell creates a memorable mosaic that you are bound to enjoy. Let the anxieties of everyday living quietly disappear as you participate in the ultimate form of natural meditation. The World's Great Luxury Fishing Resorts will help you in your quest for the fishing vacation of a lifetime.

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The editors of Outside magazine present outstanding wilderness lodges worthy of its millions of active, loyal readers. This user-friendly vacation guide details the outdoor adventures, accommodations, cuisine, and more at over 100 wilderness lodges from Alaska's Kenai Peninsula to the isles of the Caribbean. Far from the rat race of urban life, these special places offer more than a physical escape. They're retreats for anyone who considers an afternoon on the trail or in a kayak or climbing a peak to be the ultimate indulgence. With a wide range of prices and locations—from the rustic, upstate New York lodge where climbers congregate between ascents, to the exclusive, fly-in-only Alaskan luxury resort that has hosted former presidents—the guide contains something for everyone. Lodges are arranged by geographic region and state, but indexes allow readers to browse by activity, price range, family-friendliness, pet policy, or special programs. What all the lodges have in common is a service ethic and attention to detail that have earned them a reputation for excellence. 50 black-and-white illustrations, 32 pages of color.

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Find the perfect wilderness getaway! Choose from a wide variety of different rustic vacation destinations such as dude ranches, remote fishing lodges, old frontier cabins, backcountry yurts, horse packtrips and even tree houses! These 100 locations in the US, Canada and Mexico are all systematically organized by country, region, state and rustic rating. Each rustic vacation property has been carefully and independently selected, based on Dusty Dave's personal criteria, including comfort and full amenities. Prices range from $40 a night per person for a yurt to $4,000 per night for your own Adirondack island, complete with lodge, cabins, boathouse, and staff. The average price is $200. Each of the 100 locations has six to eight color photographs, a description of the property, and pertinent information.

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Whether seeking a big trail system or a romantic getaway to a secluded guest ranch, this guide offers more comprehensive cross-country travel options than any book on the market. Even vacationers who don't ski can select from a variety of alternatives including sleigh rides, dog trails, horseback riding and dog sledding. Each listing describes trails, conditions, facilities, accommodations and dining options. 40 photos, 24 in color.

Looking for a cozy B&B in which to hide out and make a few leisurely cross-country tours? In search of a fine resort with an extensive trail system and ski school for the kids? This guide to making the most of your cross-country skiing vacation includes all the specifics you'll need to make an informed decision when choosing destination resorts and lodges. Besides the basics--items such as street and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers--the book includes descriptions of accommodations and restaurants, rates, payment options (namely, whether credit cards are accepted), the nearest airport and hospital, entertainment choices, children's activities, and, of course, trail conditions.