Grand Tours and Cook's Tours

Grand Tours and Cook's Tours
Author: Lynne Withey
Publisher: William Morrow
Total Pages: 440
Release: 1997
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

'Grand Tours and Cook's Tours' is the story of intellectuals and the very rich, the not so rich, the infamous and the anonymous seeking adventure and satisfying ways of exploring the world, from the mid-18th century to World War One.

Aviation and Tourism

Aviation and Tourism
Author: Dr Andreas Papatheodorou
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1409485749

This book deals exclusively with issues related to the relationship between aviation and leisure travel. It does this with an analysis of the theoretical concepts relevant to the subject area combined with a detailed investigation of current practice within the aviation and tourism industries. Each chapter is illustrated with case study material that will reinforce the understanding of the issues that are being examined.

Once in a Lifetime

Once in a Lifetime
Author: Clara Le Fort
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9783899555912

Presents unique and exceptional travel lodgings--including hotels, resorts, farms, houses, trains and boats--in just-as-unique destinations around the world.

Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1408102129

Topics covered include travel, tourism, ticketing, hotels and staff, restaurants, kitchens, table settings, service and cooking, along with general business, accounting and personnel terms. Handy supplements include quick-reference lists of airline and airport codes, currencies, international dialling codes, time zones, balance sheets and international public holidays. Ideal for students, employers, or employees who work in any part of the hotel or tourism industry or who need to use specialist English vocabulary for their work or studies.

How to Pack

How to Pack
Author: Hitha Palepu
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0553459872

It’s time to pack perfect. Every trip, every time. Your journey starts here. When you travel, the journey is just as important as the destination—and packing is the first step. In How to Pack, Hitha Palepu, a former consultant who has traveled more than 500,000 cumulative miles around the world, shows that what and how you pack are who you are. Confidence and comfort inspire success upon arrival, whether you’re exploring a new city, hoping to nail a job interview, or relaxing on a beach. In How to Pack, you’ll learn about: · Power Pieces vs. Fantasy Pieces: How clothing earns its place in your suitcase · The Accessory Math Secret: The precise formula for all you need to finish off your outfits · Folding versus Rolling: What’s right for which items · Globetrotter Gorgeous: Editing your beauty routine while still looking great · The Packing Timeline: How to avoid “I’m forgetting something” syndrome · Pack Perfect Lists: Samples and blanks for any kind of trip

Leisure Travel

Leisure Travel
Author: Stanley C. Plog
Publisher: Harper Business
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1991-06-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Research data compiled by the author over the past 25 years clearly indicates that leisure travel is not as much fun as it used to be. In this book, Plog points out the problems that have created this negative trend and offers travel agents and other travel industry professionals practical advice on how to reverse it. He also presents an overview of the leisure travel market, a framework for understanding why people do or do not travel, the different types of vacations they take and their expectations and sources of dissatisfaction. The book outlines ways in which airlines, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, food services, car rentals and other businesses can protect themselves, and even prosper, during times of recession.

100 Greatest Trips

100 Greatest Trips
Author: Jennifer Miranda
Publisher: American Express Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Places
ISBN: 9781932624380

From Travel + Leisure, the worlds leading travel magazine, comes the newest edition of 100 Greatest Trips, an invaluable and inspiring compendium of the years most distinctive destinations. Whether your dream is to escape to a thatched-roof safari camp in the heart of a South African game reserve; explore emerging wine regions in Macedonia; live out your own Roman holiday in an Italian bon vivants penthouse; or find the best spot to enjoy a kleine Mokka in Vienna, 100 Greatest Trips points the way to the places youll want to go next. BONUS: useful travel tips; mini-guides to each destination, with maps and recommendations for hotels, cruises, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, museums, and tour operators; and more than 350 color images from T+L's award-winning photographers.

Find Your Balance Point

Find Your Balance Point
Author: Brian Tracy
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1626565740

Accomplish what matters most Because we all have too much to do, it feels like our lives are out of balance. But Brian Tracy and Christina Stein argue that imbalance results not so much from doing too much but from doing too much of the wrong things. They provide a process that enables you to sort out what is most important to you from among the many activities you could focus on. When you can efficiently identify and accomplish what really matters to you, you've found your balance point.

ABC Travel Greenbook

ABC Travel Greenbook
Author: Martinique Lewis
Publisher: Martinique Lewis
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2020-08-23
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

The ABC Travel Greenbook is the #1 resource for Black travelers to connect with the African Diaspora globally! This book was created to honor our roots, and celebrate Black owned businesses on 6 out of 7 continents. With this resource we are encouraging patronage that keeps the black dollar circulating, preserving our businesses worldwide, for generations to come. The ABC Travel Greenbook holds the information that search engines can’t tell you. In it are the communities, restaurants, tours, festivals, and more that have been overlooked by travel publications pertaining to black culture. Want to get your haircut in Budapest? Or take the Black history tour in Cartagena? The ABC Travel Greenbook has got you covered from A-Z.

Essential Do's and Taboos

Essential Do's and Taboos
Author: Roger E. Axtell
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2007-09-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471740500

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post." --The New Yorker International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience. Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features: * Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language * Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options * Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico * Guidance on hosting international visitors * Important tips on using English around the world * Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad