No longer the dreary sheep farm at the end of the world, the New Zealand of the new millennium is a hot global ticket, heralded for its bicultural dynamism, laid-back lifestyle, and scenery extraordin
More than a tourist handbook, Michigan State Parks provides thumbnail sketches of the history and attractions of 85 state parks. It also offers background on Michigan's other public recreational lands
DO YOU KNOW.WHAT kind of bird was a popular tourist attraction inJacksonville in the early 1900s?(Hint: People didn't come to see it fl y!)WHO performed at the Florida Theatre in 1956 with a localjudg
"Keep this before you as you ride along." So proclaimed John S. Reese in his Guide Book for the Tourist and Traveler over the Valley Railway! originally published in 1880. The Valley Railway began ope
Examining the tourist boom in Francoist Spain in the 1960s, Crumbaugh (Spanish, Mount Holyoke College) argues that tourism became implicated in Spanish governance through representations of the indust
Offering new insights into Florida's position within the cultural legacy of the South,The Struggle for Black Freedom in Miami explores the long fight for civil rights in one of the country's most popu
Florida's sunny climate and tourist attractions draw plenty of visitors--some of whom never leave. This compilation of supernatural tales shows Florida to be a state rife with eerie occurrences and gh
Twenty years ago, commercial tourism in the People’s Republic of China hardly existed. Today, China has a burgeoning tourist industry, characterized by a unique style with deep roots in traditional Ch
Twenty years ago, commercial tourism in the People's Republic of China hardly existed. Today, China has a burgeoning tourist industry, characterized by a unique style with deep roots in traditional C
Every year, Italy swells with millions of tourists who infuse the economy with billions of dollars and almost outnumber Italians themselves. In fact, Italy has been a model tourist destination for lon
Denali Wildlife is an essential resource for the eco-minded tourist. This guide highlights over 130 species of birds and mammals found in this Alaska destination. It is p
In 2004, at the age of fifty-three, self-employed contractor Howard Staab learns that a leaking mitral valve in his heart needs to be repaired. Left untreated, his doctors tell Stabb, his condition ma
