Island Travel

Dark days are coming to the sunny Cayman Islands’ shore. The Chinese want to use them to test new ways to knock out the US grid. Government and the electrical company are fighting over rates. Black-outs and chaos can only be averted if a strange alliance of ex-US and Russian agents act in time. It's a mess. But it's also a fun story. Smile as you read. Doom and gloom never lasts in Cayman!

To the outsider the Cayman Islands - Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman, and Little Cayman - are almost always equated with watersports and glorious beaches, plus offshore banking opportunities. This is hardly surprising, since the Cayman Islands do offer world-class scuba diving in crystal-clear waters as well as a tax-free haven. But these three islands have so much more to offer the traveler who's willing to wander off the traditional tourist paths, walk away from the beachside resorts, and explore by themselves.

Inside you have the story of my Toronto adventure giving that retrospective look back at visiting such places as the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Fort York, Niagara Falls and other places together with a bit of a look at how things may have changed since.

Eat Like a Local - Chattanooga by author Ashe Hilling gives you the inside scoop on Chattanooga Tennessee. Culinary tourism is an import aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

The Caymans are ultra-prosperous and safe, with great resorts, fabulous watersports, and terrific restaurants. A major stop for cruise ships, there are 1,800,000 cruise visitors per year, plus 250,000+ arriving by plane. Lots of detail on the shopping, dining, hotels, sightseeing, and entertainment, based on personal visits by the authors plus a special emphasis on activities such as boating, fishing, golf, walking, biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, and bird watching.

Dive into a world of fantasy and adventure in Tailed Time 2, where mermaids aren't just creatures of myth but galactic missionaries on a mission of kindness. Hannah and Terry are no ordinary teens. With tails to conceal and a noble quest to spread kindness on Earth, they embark on a thrilling journey that will challenge their beliefs and test their abilities. But when an urgent tsunami alert for Hawaii sends their personal AI into overdrive, the two friends must choose between personal safety and saving lives. As they navigate treacherous waters and risk exposure, their mission becomes more...

An amusing and erudite account of Harry Bucknall's 183-day journey through the Greek islands from Venice, in the West, to Istanbul, in the East.

In the summer of 2006, Harry Bucknall travelled from Venice to Istanbul - a journey across the Aegean of more than 5,500 miles that included the glories of Mount Athos, 36 islands, and every island chain in the Greek Archipelago. Recounted with humour, pathos, and at times drama, this is not only a journey through the Greek islands but also a journey through Greek history, mythology, custom, and folklore.

A chance for riches. A chance for love. A chance they won’t survive to enjoy either. When Melanie Bass tracks down her dad’s former divemaster in the Caribbean, it’s not quite the reunion she had hoped for. Down to her last dollar and a map from her deceased father, she has no choice but to turn to Kirk for help. Kirk Hatcher, treasure hunter turned successful tour operator, has moved on. He’s finally put the broken relationship with Mel’s father in the past. Although he’s still a diver, Melanie is no longer a teenage girl with a crush. She’s turned into a stunning and ...