Long considered the epitome of all that is chic, glamorous, and desirable, Paris is every shopper's dream. But even the most indefatigable shopper is sure to be overwhelmed by the embarras de richesses. In The Riches of Paris, Maribeth Clemente shares her insider's knowledge of the choicest boutiques, restaurants, wine cellars, and auctions to help you find endless treasures. Whether you're looking for designer fashions, Limoges china, the finest perfumes, the best Bordeaux, or just browsing, The Riches of Paris is an indispensable guide for making your visit to Paris enjoyable and unforgettable.
A Tour of the Heart: A Seductive Cycling Trip Through France, part memoir, part love story, is a romantic ode to the most visited country in the world. Told by a proudly-feminine and sophisticated travel writer, an expert in all things French, searching for harmony and true love with her super-cyclist boyfriend. A Tour of the Heart will keep you captivated through its many twists and turns. A Tour of the Heart highlights the life of a travel writer, France, cycling, food and wine, the Tour de France and the joys and travails of traveling with someone you love. The freedom, the challenges, the ups and downs, the discoveries around every bend, pedaling the bucolic roads of France is an adventure. And so is their love. Maribeth is a first-rate tour guide. Associated Press
Whether you're a shopper, a browser, or a traveler with a love for all things French, this is your one-of-a-kind guidebook to the culture of regional France represented by the products and centuries-old craftsmanship of each region. At prices lower than what you would pay in Paris or the United States, you'll find endless treasures as you tour boutiques, small factories, artisans' workshops, and wineries and distilleries: --Handmade paper in Auvergne --Moorish music boxes in Corsica --Artwork in the Cote d'Azur --Tapestries in the Limousin --Wine in the Loire Valley --Glasswork in Lorraine --Silk clothing in Lyons --Faience in the Western Loire --and much more, including where to find "the best of the provinces" in Paris Complete with details on exchange rates, shipping, French customs, touring, and restaurant and hotel selections, Maribeth Clemente's The Riches of France is an indispensable sourcebook for exploring every province of France.
Long considered the epitome of all that is chic, glamorous, and desirable, Paris is every shopper's dream. But even the most indefatigable shopper is sure to be overwhelmed by the embarras de richesses. In The Riches of Paris, Maribeth Clemente shares her insider's knowledge of the choicest boutiques, restaurants, wine cellars, and auctions to help you find endless treasures. Whether you're looking for designer fashions, Limoges china, the finest perfumes, the best Bordeaux, or just browsing, The Riches of Paris is an indispensable guide for making your visit to Paris enjoyable and unforgettable.
San Diego, California’s second largest city with 70 miles of beaches and a mild Mediterranean climate, is popular for visitors—temporary or permanent. Insiders’ Guide to San Diego is the quintessential and comprehensive source for travel and relocation information about this sprawling, spectacular Southern California city. Take advantage of the personal perspective of the local authors to gain detailed knowledge necessary to making the most of your experience. Now in its sixth edition, this fully updated and revised guide includes seven maps and 32 black-and-white photographs.
The lure of California captivates visitors Z99 the low deserts of Death Valley to lush national parks the dream town of Los Angeles and the lands of the gold rush
Terrific year-round weather, miles of ocean, desert, and mountains just a short drive away make San Diego a visitor's paradise. Readers can discover Baja, the Anza-Borrego Desert, posh Palm Springs, major marine attractions, as well as fishing, sailing, and biking. Maps. Photos.
Overwhelmingly green and moist, smelling of river mud and the salty sea, Costa Rica is the Earth's national park. While visitors can find a wealth of modern comforts in San Jose and the ever-expanding beach resorts along the Pacific shores, the true soul of the country lies beyond these plush enclaves in the accessible wilderness. The Traveler's Costa Rica Companion highlights the places that no visitor to Costa Rica should miss and surveys the country in terms of holiday themes - such as hiking, walking, rafting, touring, living it up or relaxing in palm-fringed comfort, or absorbing the local culture - that readers may personally relate to. Visitors will be led along the accessible jungle and rain forest trails, up volcanos and down riverbeds and on to scenes reminiscent of the film African Queen.
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