The Simple Guide to Snorkeling Fun, Second Edition

The Simple Guide to Snorkeling Fun, Second Edition
Author: Steven M. Barsky
Publisher: Best Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1930536747

Exploring the underwater world with mask, fins and snorkel is an exciting personal adventure. Snorkeling allows you to unlock the mysteries of the sea, as well as local lakes, rivers, and streams in your own backyard. Snorkeling will take you to a new world that almost anyone can enjoy, from children to adults. Using snorkeling gear, you can swim with dolphins, explore sunken ships, or capture your own lobsters for dinner. In The Simple Guide to Snorkeling Fun, Second Edition, you will learn... How to select the best gear for you How to don and use your gear properly How to interact with marine life How to extend your breath-hold time underwater How to get started in spearfishing and underwater hunting Snorkeling hints and secrets that you can use no matter where you enjoy the water

Kauai Adventure Guide 2nd Edition

Kauai Adventure Guide 2nd Edition
Author: Heather McDaniel
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2011-04-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1556502052

Here is the second edition of this guide, totally and thoroughly updated with the latest information on hotels, restaurants, shopping, tour guides and all activities. Hundreds of color photos throughout the guide. The author lives in Kauai, one of the most beautiful places on earth, from Waimea Canyon (Mark Twain called it The Grand Canyon of the Pacific) to the majestic Na Pali cliffs. This is the most thorough guide to the island available, with candid hotel reviews based on detailed personal inspections. You'll find lavish beachfront resorts, intimate rain-forest B. and B.s, family-friendly condos and much, much more. Our dining reviews range from Asian-fusion cuisine to hearty, affordable plate lunches. Where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; the top galleries and shops. Family-friendly accommodations and activities; tips on how to get married in the islands; recommendations for the best honeymoon resorts; and advice on finding the best airfares and package deals. Shopping, sightseeing, the beaches, parks, trails, waterfalls all the details are here. The best places for fishing, hiking, golf, tennis, scuba, ocean kayaking, along with camping, horseback riding, biking, whale-watching. The best hikes, bike trips and watersports are described, with information on the tour operators.

Explorer's Guide San Juan, Vieques & Culebra: A Great Destination (Second Edition)

Explorer's Guide San Juan, Vieques & Culebra: A Great Destination (Second Edition)
Author: Zain Deane
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-11-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581578431

The definitive guide, now fully updated, to the three most popular destinations in Puerto Rico. No matter your budget, tastes, or passions, Puerto Rico has something to please your senses and wish you could come back for more. Author Zain Deane takes you on a tour of San Juan and its main islands and shows you how to uncover its best-kept secrets and treasures—from breathtaking beaches and rain forest hikes to extraordinary shopping and dining spots on narrow colonial streets. Puerto Rico has something to please all your senses, regardless of your budget, tastes, or passions. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.

The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises, 2nd Edition

The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises, 2nd Edition
Author: Linda Coffman
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2007-09-04
Genre: Caribbean Area
ISBN: 1400018528

What's really included in your cruise fare? What cabins are the best--and the worst? What cruise line has the largest standard cabins, even at the lowest price levels? Which cruise line's ships have rock-climbing walls?--Fodor's The Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises, 2nd Edition answers all these questions and many more Linda Coffman, our resident Cruise Diva, has been dishing out cruise-travel advice for more than a decade and has the answers to all your cruise questions. An avid cruiser, she spends most of her time cruising in the Caribbean and knows all the inside info on all the ships and even the best things to do while ashore The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best --"Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - We make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book possible. Plus we provide timely updates about cruising and the Caribbean at Fodors.com. - You know you're getting the real scoop on Caribbean cruising because unlike other guidebooks, Fodor's relies heavily on a cruising expert who knows the industry inside and out - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices. ----------------------------------- With Fodor's you get much more than a guidebook-we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation. Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more And, for more insider secrets, visit "Travel Talk" and "Rants and Raves" online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

Explorer's Guide Honolulu & Oahu: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

Explorer's Guide Honolulu & Oahu: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Stacy Pope
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2011-01-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579349

For the independent traveler looking to go beyond tourist luaus and snorkel cruises, this new edition guides you to the best Oahu has to offer. Honolulu resident Stacy Pope guides you to the best of Oahu’s cafe´s and hotels, shopping hotspots and hip nightclubs, museums and archaeological sites, and, of course, its most stunning beaches and hidden trails. To live like a local (even for a week!) and to fully appreciate Hawaii’s unique culture, make this book your ultimate island companion.

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Total Pages: 606
Release: 1994
Genre: Diving
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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling For Dummies

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling For Dummies
Author: John Newman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2011-05-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1118069153

For millions of Americans, diving offers the chance to get away from everyday life and enter a world of stunning natural beauty and fascinating complexity. And getting started is a breeze! Anyone can learn to dive safely and explore the world’s wondrous oceans – all it takes is a little training and basic equipment. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies presents all the fundamentals for anyone interested in getting dive certified or just looking for good snorkeling while on vacation. Written by PADI-Certified diver John Newman, this friendly guide covers everything you need to know to: Get certified Plan a great diving trip Save money on equipment Dive or snorkel safely This user-friendly guide starts by helping you evaluate your underwater skills and walking you step by step through a typical certification program. Once you're certified, it helps you pick a dive site, purchase and set up your equipment, and take care of any fears you might have. Then you'll discover what to expect on your first dive – from which creatures are dangerous to how to protect fragile sea life. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies also covers these topics and more: Free diving Special breathing techniques Emergency procedures How to avoid the bends Handling dive anxiety The physics and chemistry of diving Staying healthy on dive trips Ocean ecosystems Rip tides and tidal waves Ten great dive destinations In addition to beautiful full-color photography and all the information you need to plan a dive trip, the book also includes a handy appendix of dive organizations and publications, as well as a CD-ROM sampler from PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Whether you're a novice diver or an old hand, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the ocean from a fish's point of view. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Hawaii's Fishes

Hawaii's Fishes
Author:
Publisher: Mutual Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1993
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

"Underwater photographs and informative descriptions of over 240 species, including classification, evolution, and best locations to spot them."--Amazon.com.