Moon Handbooks
18 total works
The cure for the common trip Moon Handbooks are for readers who are fueled by curiosity and the desire to deviate from the status quo. They're for people who want a different perspective and a few new stories to tell. With Moon Handbooks, readers won't get the standard itinerary-they'll get the tools to create a trip that's theirs alone. The result? A more personal and ultimately more satisfying travel experience.
Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on experiencing the Canadian Rockies from rafting on the Bow River and hiking Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin. Hempstead includes unique trip ideas, such as A Week Under the Stars and Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, viewing wildlife at Moraine, and dining in Banff, Moon Canadian Rockies gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead gives you his unique perspective on British Columbia, from dining at the best of Vancouver's 3,000 restaurants and cafes to skiing and snowboarding on the world-class slopes of Whistler/Blackcomb. Hempstead offers unique trip ideas that utilize the region's amazing outdoor options, such as Winter Fun and B.C. Road Trip. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon British Columbia has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with guidance on whale-watching near Telegraph Cove, hiking the Stanley Glacier Trail, and camping near Mount Robson, Moon British Columbia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead offers an inside glimpse of the best of Nova Scotia, from taking a tour of Alexander Keith's Brewery to witnessing the world's highest tides at the funnel-shaped Bay of Fundy. In addition to tips on where to stay, eat, and recreate, Hempstead also suggests itineraries such as Coastal Cruising, Artists and Artisans, and Family Road Trip to help travelers make the most of their trip. Complete with details on hiking through national parks, joining in the fun at a ceilidh, and getting up close and personal with the world's rarest whales, Moon Nova Scotia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
A MOON TRAVEL HANDBOOK covering Australia which offers details of travel, accommodation and food to suit a variety of budgets. Also provides guidance along hiking paths, through national parks and city centres, with details of recreational activities from surfing to bushwalking.
Canadian Rockies Handbook is a complete historical and practical reference for visitors and locals alike that invites them to some of the most spectacular outdoor wonders to be found.'
These are new look "Moon handbooks"!! "Moon Handbooks Atlantic Canada" contains insightful and helpful advice, and includes clear maps and photographs. Atlantic Canada - the sea-bound northeastern corner of North America - is a picture-book painting, a spacious canvas splashed with brightly coloured seaports, red-clay roads, boulder-cluttered coasts, shadowy forests, and undulating fields of barley and potatoes, all of it framed by the variegated blues of the sky and surrounding seas. Expert travel writers Mark Morris and Andrew Hempstead help you have a truly personal experience in this captivating region. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with the real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat - without hassles or regrets. Mark and Andrew detail where to hike, climb, mountain bike, snowshoe, and more. This work is complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Fundy National Park, Kings Landing Historical Settlement, St. Andrews, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax Citadel, Lunenburg, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island National Park, and Gros Morne National Park.
From sipping high tea in Victoria and saddling up for a trail ride through Cariboo Country to skiing in the Kootenays, Moon Handbooks British Columbia is the guide to the best the province 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 color photos, illustrations, maps, and details for visiting Vancouver as well as Tofino, the Southern Gulf Islands, and the Okanagan Valley, Moon Handbooks British Columbia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Canada resident and experienced outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience Vancouver and Victoria, from drinking coffee at fabulous cafes to spotting gray whales and orcas near Victoria. In Moon Vancouver & Victoria, he offers unique trip ideas for a variety of interests, including From Snowboards to Surfboards. Whether you want to spend your trip shopping on Robson Street, finding the hippest art galleries and bars in Victoria, or enjoying the outdoors in Stanley Park, Hempstead is the perfect guide to begin exploring this gorgeous region. Also including Whistler and Vancouver Island, Moon Vancouver and Victoria addresses a wide range of travel budgets and gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Moon Alberta and the Northwest Territories
by Andrew Hempstead and Nadina Purdon
Published 29 June 1995
Third revised edition including Nunavut, which separated from the Northwest Territories on 1 April 1999. Covers Canada's Wild West, with its eagles, wolves and polar bears, as well as the world's largest shopping mall, dinosaur fossil beds, golf courses and Banff's mountain film festival. Features 72 maps.
South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, the three states explored in this guide, remain a vast, varied and wild landscape even today. This guidebook tells what to take, what to expect and when to go on Outback travel. It gives information on bush-walking in the Flinders Ranges, croc-spotting near Darwin, wine-tasting in the Barossa Valley and swimming, surfing, sailing and snorkelling along half a continent of coastline. The book also gives details of walking tours, shopping, museums and concerts and just living well in the cosmopolitan yet decidedly Australian cities of Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. A wide variety of accommodation, from hostels, camping and caravanning to B&Bs, farm stays on working ranches, rustic Outback pub hotels and posh resort complexes are listed. Fair dinkum Aussie cuisine, from bush tucker and pub grub to croc, camel, and 'roo steaks is discussed as well as aboriginal history, culture, historical reserves and wilderness and scenic areas, like Kakadu National Park ("home" to "Crocodile Dundee"), Ayers Rock and the Olgas.
Join Canadian resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead on an unforgettable adventure. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Banff National Park has everything you need to know to explore the great outdoors.
Moon Banff National Park shows travelers the best way to experience all Banff has to offer from savoring the spectacular backdrop of glacial lakes and lush forests, to spotting wildlife like black bears, elk, and bighorn sheep. Hemstead includes unique trip ideas, such as taking a sleigh ride through the snow, or riding though the sky in a mountain gondola. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, camping out under the stars, and dining in Banff, Moon Banff National Park provides travelers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.
With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.
Moon Banff National Park includes areas such as:
Town of Banff
Lake Louise and Vicinity
Icefields Parkway
Nearby Parks
Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip!
Exploring more of Canada's National Parks? Try Moon Canadian Rockies.
Moon Banff National Park shows travelers the best way to experience all Banff has to offer from savoring the spectacular backdrop of glacial lakes and lush forests, to spotting wildlife like black bears, elk, and bighorn sheep. Hemstead includes unique trip ideas, such as taking a sleigh ride through the snow, or riding though the sky in a mountain gondola. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, camping out under the stars, and dining in Banff, Moon Banff National Park provides travelers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.
With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.
Moon Banff National Park includes areas such as:
Town of Banff
Lake Louise and Vicinity
Icefields Parkway
Nearby Parks
Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip!
Exploring more of Canada's National Parks? Try Moon Canadian Rockies.
Canada expert Andrew Hempstead offers helpful tips for visiting these beautiful areas, from enjoying afternoon tea in Victoria to fishing off the shores of Vancouver Island. Hempstead uses his local knowledge to craft unique trip strategies for all interests, such as Family Fun. Complete with details on visiting the Royal London Wax Museum, whale-watching in Johnstone Strait, and hiking through Goldstream Provincial Park, Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
The newest addition to Moon's popular series of Canadian titles, Vancouver Handbook unlocks the magic of this alluring city. From museums rich with regional culture to the vast range of recreation opportunities, Hempstead covers it all. 30 photos. 20 illustrations. 15 maps.
Canada resident and avid outdoorsman, Andrew Hempstead, knows the best way to experience Canada's province, Alberta, from dressing western at the Calgary Stampede to soaking in the hot springs in Jasper or hiking around Lake Louise. Andrew includes unique trip ideas such as The Best of Alberta in One-Week, A Wild Western Vacation, and Two-Weeks on the Road. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, "Moon Alberta" has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on visiting the West Edmonton Mall and Dinosaur Valley, "Moon Alberta: Including Banff, Jasper, and the Candian Rockies" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
Australia native, Andrew Hempstead, knows the best way to experience nearby New Zealand from kayaking through the Bay of Island and skiing in the Southern Alps to sampling a glass of vino at a local wine tasting. Andrew includes unique trip ideas such as Maori Culture and History and Tramping through New Zealand. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, "Moon New Zealand" has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many area, regional, and city-centred maps. Complete with details on enjoying the land with children, fine-dining in Auckland, and rafting near Queenstown, "Moon New Zealand" gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humour, "Moon Handbooks" are the cure for the common trip.
Canada resident and avid outdoorsman, Andrew Hempstead, knows the best way to experience the Canadian Rockies from rafting on the Bow River and hiking Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin. Andrew includes unique trip ideas such as A Week Under the Stars and Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Children. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, "Moon Canadian Rockies" has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on escaping the crowds at Lake Louise, viewing wildlife at Moraine, or dining in Banff, "Moon Canadian Rockies" gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
Canada resident and avid outdoorsman Andrew Hempstead knows the best way to experience Western Canada, from canoeing down the Yukon to people watching at the West Edmonton Mall. Hempstead includes details on camping in Whitehorse, finding the perfect bed-and-breakfast in Victoria, and skiing in the Kootenays. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Western Canada has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With guidance on visiting the Calgary Stampede and making reservations the newest restaurants in Vancouver, Moon Western Canada gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.