Moon Handbooks
15 total works
Small, English-speaking Belize harbours the secret cities of the ancient Maya in its fragile rainforest and its environment is rich with wildlife. This guide to Bel ize highlights the country''s commitment to ecotourism. '
Award-winning travel writer Chicki Mallan famaliarizes travelers with the region, offering invaluable information on the five states that make up the peninsula: Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, line drawings, maps and charts.
Comprehensive and user-friendly, this encyclopedic handbook offers detailed information on Mexico's cultural attractions, transportation, places to stay and eat, outdoor recreation, and nightlife, as well as anything else a traveler might want to know. Photos, many in color. 150 maps.
Cabo Handbook contains detailed descriptions of virtually every hotel, motel, campground and resort betw een La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, along with opinionated views on dining choices. There are also ample details on activitie s such as hiking and fishing. '
This guidebook to California's Channel Islands for budget travellers gives historical, cultural and environmental commentary. It includes insider's information about recreational activities and local specialities.
Moon Cancaun & Cozumel
by Gary Chandler, Lisa Prado Chandler, and Chicki Mallan
Published 27 September 2005
This book details snorkeling and diving on the second longest reef in the world, kite-surfing on emerald waters, swimming with dolphins, championship golfing, and fly-fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and snook, and highlights the impressive Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, San Gervasio, Tulum, and Coba. From snorkelling off of Isla Cozumel, the second longest reef in the world, and partying in the trendiest clubs and bars in town to exploring the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, San Gervasio, Tulum, and Coba, "Moon Handbooks Cancun" is the guide to the best the city has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details on shopping for traditional textiles and handicrafts, staying in beachside bungalows or luxury hotels, and golfing on a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, "Moon Handbooks Cancun" gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
This book covers hotspots like Merida, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen, and lesser-known locales such as Campeche City, Isla Holbox, and Xcalak, and details snorkeling, diving, kayaking, jet skiing, caving, horseback riding, golfing, kite surfing, and sky diving opportunities. From exploring Mayan ruins and lounging on Caribbean beaches to going on an eco-tourism adventure, "Moon Handbooks Yucatan Peninsula" is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for travelling through hotspots like Merida, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen, as well as lesser-known locales like Campeche City, Isla Holbox, and Xcalak, "Moon Handbooks Yucatan Peninsula" gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
For more than 30 years, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has been the top choice among independent travelers who want a unique experience, a new perspective, and a few new stories to tell. With Moon Handbooks, travelers are given the tools to make their own choices and create a travel strategy that's theirs alone. The result? A more personal and ultimately more satisfying travel experience. Whether travellers are looking for the stunning Mayan ruins of Xunantunich, the varied forests of the country's highlands, or world-class diving spots like Glover's Reef Atoll and the renowned Blue Hole, they'll find the information they need in this guidebook. Includes extensive information on outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, boating, sea kayaking, windsurfing, surfing, snorkelling, and scuba diving, plus essentials such as transportation, dining, and accommodation options for a range of budgets. Complete with sidebar topics on subjects such as island-hopping, cooking, religion, and bar lingo, Moon Handbooks Belize covers all the essentials for a uniquely memorable trip to this up-and-coming travel destination.
This book focuses on colonial districts thro ughout Mexico which originated in the decades immediately fo llowing Cortes'' arrival. It has district-by-district explora tions revealing the subtle charms of each city and its archi tectural styles and its people. '
Travel writers Gary Chandler and Liza Prado know the best ways to experience Cozumel,from celebrating Carnaval to diving down to Airplane Wreck. Chandler and Prado offer a range of interesting activities for every traveller, such as swimming with dolphins in Playa del Carmen, as well as unique trip ideas like The Best of Isla Cozumel. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Cozumel gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
This comprehensive, culturally aware guide t o one of the world''s most stunning cities includes recommend ations on accommodation and a guide to Cancun''s best shoppin g venues where tourists will find Maya crafts, arts, jewelle ry and gemstones. '
Since its creation in 1973, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has become a top choice among travellers who want a completely unique experience, a new perspective--and a few new stories to tell. Want to know about your destination's history, culture, and social issues? Looking for the low-down on recreational opportunities, dining and accommodation options, and the most interesting regional sights and entertainment? No problem. Big or small, mainstream or obscure, every worthwhile detail is included in these books. Covering the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific, Moon Handbooks give you the tools to create a travel strategy that's yours alone. The result? A more personal, entirely uncommon, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.
Since its creation in 1973, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has become a top choice among travellers who want a completely unique experience, a new perspective--and a few new stories to tell. Want to know about your destination's history, culture, and social issues? Looking for the low-down on recreational opportunities, dining and accommodation options, and the most interesting regional sights and entertainment? No problem. Big or small, mainstream or obscure, every worthwhile detail is included in these books. Covering the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific, Moon Handbooks give you the tools to create a travel strategy that's yours alone. The result? A more personal, entirely uncommon, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.
Spouses and writing partners, Liza Prado and Gary Chandler cover the best of Chiapas--from the ruins of Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casas, one of Mexico's most charming colonial cities. Prado and Chandler include unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as Eco-tour of Chiapas and Colonial Towns and Missions. Including expert advice on the best plaza cafes, rugged forest hikes, and where to experience Mayan arts and culture, Moon Chiapas gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.