Island Travel

Come aboard with Heyward and Charlotte as they transform a worn-out hull into a first-class blue water cruiser. Then take off and cross oceans with them, feeling their desperation when equipment failures force ingenious workarounds in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Share the highs of navigating the crystal waters of French Polynesia and the lows of crossing pirate-infested waters in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Travel ashore with them to places not covered in travel brochures, meet natives untouched by the modern world, and navigate the political waters of Guantanamo Bay.

In a small Greek island village, a group of travelers from around the world and the local residents they encounter are brought together in unexpected ways when sudden tragedy strikes. In her inimitable style, Maeve Binchy shares with listeners the lives of these strangers, learning their hopes, dreams, and fears as they move forward, forever changed by their experience.

In To the Island of Tides, Alistair Moffat travels to - and through the history of - the fated island of Lindisfarne. Walking from his home in the Borders, through the historical landscape of Scotland and northern England, he takes us on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints and scholars, before arriving for a secular retreat on the Holy Isle. To the Island of Tides is a meditation on the power of place, but also a more personal journey - a chance for a personal stocktaking and a reflection on where life leads us.

Tiffany and Rosie are off another travel adventure, along with Nanna and Stone! But when an overzealous member of the local Neighborhood Watch ends up dead, courtesy of a garden gnome, the group find themselves investigating a bevy of suspicious locals... Why does the killer always seem one step ahead of them? Have Tiff and Rosie finally met their match, or will they uncover the truth in time? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - ...

Twenty years ago Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his adopted country. The hilarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, was taken to the nation’s heart and became the best-selling travel book ever and was voted in a BBC poll the book that best represents Britain. Now, to mark the 20th anniversary of that modern classic, Bryson makes a brand-new journey around Britain to see what has changed.

For several years, the Jamisons spent their lives building the All American Family. One son, one daughter. It was the perfect life for them. Needing a bit of a break from the daily drudgeries, Steve takes his wife, Claire, on a romantic weekend getaway up the coast on Wildflower Island. When they are hit with the storm of the century, their lives are torn inside out. Returning home...all is not how they left it. With an unknown stalker watching their every move and the horror of someone very close to them being brutally murdered, Steve and Claire try to get help. The police think they're ...

Unlock the secrets of the sea and embark on the ultimate exploration with the Island Hopping Adventure Guide. This comprehensive eBook is your passport to discovering the intoxicating allure of island adventures like never before. From planning your itinerary to savoring local cuisines, this guide transforms dreams into reality with a roadmap for both novice and seasoned travelers. Begin your journey with a deep dive into the fascinating world of island hopping, a travel lifestyle that balances the thrill of adventure with the tranquility of island life. Learn the art of crafting the ...

An improbable world beckons. We think we know Madagascar, but it's too big, too eccentric and too impenetrable to be truly understood. If it was stretched out across Europe, the islands would reach from London to Algiers, and yet its road network is barely bigger than tiny Jamaica's. There is no evidence of any human life until about 10,000 years ago, and, when eventually people settled, it was migrants from Borneo - 3,700 miles away - who came out on top.

After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move back to the States for a while but before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire, Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain. His aim was to take stock of the nation's public face and private parts (as it were), and to analyse what precisely it was he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite, a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow named Hardy....

Anne has been bitten by the travel bug. Again. Would South America heal her? She and her husband Peter begin their epic journey high in the Andes in Quito, Ecuador when Anne encounters a young couple—one miserable and the other clueless. Will this serendipitous happenstance change each woman’s life? While Baby Boomers Anne and Peter commune with Blue-Footed Boobies and one-hundred-year-old tortoises in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, then explore ten thousand foot mountains in Machu Picchu in Peru, Millennials Reza and Nico embark as well on an adventurous feat exploring both countries....

New York Times best-selling author and New York native Colson Whitehead composes a breathtaking tribute to his hometown. Whitehead captures the very essence of New York, infusing his reflections with the energy that permeates the city.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand by Leigh Hogle offers the inside scoop on Wellington.

What is truth when nothing is real Hidden away in the Gulf of Mexico lies an island with a dark past. Once a haven for bootleggers and outlaws, Oyster Island now hosts the renovated Majestic Hotel & Casino. It’s not only the living that calls this place home. Ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night roam freely, haunting the island’s residents and visitors. One fateful night, a magical flying unicorn visits Odette Mouton and takes her on a wild ride to the island’s backside, where she discovers a time portal. Guided by a time-walking calico cat, she embarks on a journey that blurs ...

Catering to both French and Dutch sensibilities (with a lot of American influences), this island is great for those who want a European or American vacation in a tropical location. The wealth of casinos, night spots and restaurants make this a no-brainer for Cruise Passengers and other travelers.

Make mine a moussaka? Yes, please. Discover Greece. This book is a jolly good travel read and added cooking challenge. One can seek adventure, culture and new horizons in Greece, depending on the whim of the moment - or do nothing successfully in very picturesque surroundings. Oh to eat moussaka at sunset overlooking a tiny bay, while listening to the waves lap on the pebbles nearby ... Move over Shirley Valentine! Here's a sample from the chapters, recipes included: Athens - Maybe it’s not the Paris of the Mediterranean, but nothing quite eclipses the Acropolis. Moussaka - the authentic ...

This riveting and entertaining thriller by Thomas Perry follows a husband-and-wife con team on the run from the Mob, a soldier of fortune between jobs, a two-bit operator with grandiose dreams of tribal dynasty, a sultry CIA operative with divided loyalties, the most dazzling defector ever to hurl a split-fingered fastball, and 20th-century buccaneers who wash up on a tiny island in the Caribbean and turn it into a multinational cash machine. But then the shooting starts.

Greater Than a Tourist: Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Island, Spain by Izabella Miklos offers the inside scoop on Palma de Mallorca. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you’ll discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel audiobooks.

Fog obscured the channel today … I had no idea it would be the beginning of a very long stay. As soon as I speak, I always get the question, "Where are you from?" My typical answer is, "California," where I grew up. I notice most of the time I don't even mention Britain. That is a disservice--the place shaped me more than know. The poems, vignettes, and stories from the UK in this book are an effort to acknowledge both place and experience. Before I left, while on a trip to Venice, I found a handmade notebook, leather bound with paper perfect for ink and quill, as well as watercolor. So, ...

The desire to travel is instinctive; to see what's ahead of us, around the corner, or across the sea. We've been curious about the world since time began. So get out there, see the world, have an adventure, have fun, live! Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast, and it has not only some of the biggest trees in the world – as well as sea monsters, orca and fairly regular Bigfoot sightings – it also has the city of Victoria, recently voted the top city in North America. Once you're on the island, it'll be hard to think of a reason to leave.

At the Sanctuary of the Great Goddess on the Aegean island of Alexandros, archeologists discover answers to ancient mystic rituals, including a psychotropic beverage used in the Mysteries. But the dictatorial Greek junta (1967-74) interferes and threatens to obliterate the island's traditional culture with mass tourism. A local diplomat ponders how to rid Greece of the dictators: war with Turkey? And a young woman facing a life-or-death dilemma finds an answer to her prayers in a dramatic transfiguration. If you enjoyed Istanbul Love Bus, this is where Bruce and Sarah appear next....