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CHEAPER TRAVEL

Ask Arthur Frommer & travel better, cheaper, smarter.
by Arthur Frommer.
"Ask Arthur Frommer is a condensed encyclopaedia of smart travel. It answers nearly every major question, discusses every major issue, covers every step of travel, reduces every travel expenditure, and shows you:
• How to get there in the most efficient and economical way, whether your destination is at home or abroad • Where to stay and where to eat in whatever city or other location you select • How to maximize the enjoyment of your trip and reduce your expenses • How to overcome scores of obstacles or problems • How to make the best, most cost–effective use of travel literature and the Internet.
The book also contains Arthur Frommer′s outspoken (and entertaining) comments on travel issues and controversies. Like any encyclopaedia, it is a standard reference work to be consulted every time you contemplate a trip or are looking for vacation suggestions. Ask Arthur Frommer is an indispensable part of anyone′s travel library." (Amazon)
The Wall Street journal guide to power travel: how to arrive with your dignity, sanity & wallet intact.
by Scott McCartney.
"Today, ordinary travel is an extraordinary ordeal. Yet despite the high prices and huge hassles, air travel is booming - along with the need for tips, tricks and techniques to improve the journey. "Power Travel" is both an entertaining road trip and a heavily prescriptive guide. This book lets you: figure out how to pack to avoid security hassles and additional baggage fees; learn why airlines put bar codes on bags but rarely use them; know how FedEx can tell you exactly where your package is, but when airlines lose bags, they have no clue; and, see how decisions are made on who gets bumped, who gets upgraded and who gets a free seat. Status matters. So does your ticket price. Watch one airplane get further and further behind schedule as delays build through the day. (You'll always book morning flights in the future once you've read this book.) Armed with an enlightened understanding of how the confounding airline system works, "Power Travel" will also deliver expert advice on how to avoid as many hassles as possible and game the system to make travel more enjoyable." (Amazon)
The penny pincher's passport to luxury travel.
by Joel L. Widzer.
"Who says loyalty isn't appreciated? Follow the advice laid out in The Penny Pincher's Passport to Luxury Travel and you may find yourself wallowing in the pleasures of luxury without breaking the bank-- especially if you travel often and stick like glue to one company. Grateful airlines and hotels often respond to such brand loyalty with free seats or room upgrades, the first steps towards living the life of Riley at the same costs as those Joes cramped behind in coach. Widzer--with a business degree from Pepperdine, a career in marketing and a million-mile award from his chosen airline--knows all the ropes when it comes to the business side of travelling in comfort and explains how to ask the appropriate questions to get the desired results. If you're paying full price because you booked last minute, for example, asking for perks often gets you luxury extras. Widzer shares strategies for saving money depending on if the dollar is strong or weak; regularly obtaining airline seat, hotel room and car rental upgrades; effectively voicing (and being compensated for) complaints, as well as knowing whom to tip when. With an appendix of travel resources, this is the book for those who are willing to do their homework in order to win the prize." (Amazon)
Secret hotels: extraordinary values in the world's most stunning destinations.
edited by Erik Torkells & the editors of Budget travel.
""Where should we stay?" This may be the most vexing question facing anyone planning a holiday, especially travellers whose resources are limited. But finding affordable accommodation does not mean having to settle for surly desk clerks, paltry meals and a cramped hotel room whose only window faces a brick wall. Breathtaking views, attentive service, great on-site food and the full range of amenities are all available at a cost that won't make you cringe. You just have to know where to look. That’s where "Secret Hotels" comes in. Compiled by the editors of "Budget Travel" magazine, this out-of-the-ordinary guidebook acquaints you with an enticing array of lodgings including beachside cottages, hilltop villas and gracious, family-run guesthouses where you can stay in comfort and style without having to worry about breaking the bank. Setting its sights on eight of the world's top travel destinations, including Provence, Tuscany, Tahiti, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Cornwall, Bali and the French Riviera, "Secret Hotels" scopes out the hidden treasures that, till now, have mostly been known only to the locals. The description of each hotel is accompanied by sumptuous colour photos of the grounds and interiors, and contact information and rates are provided." (Amazon)
New Zealand: the budget travel guide.
by Christopher and Melanie Rice.
"A popular series of practical guides for independent and adventurous budget travellers of all ages. Revised and updated annually. 1 A - Z of travel basics brings all practical information together into one easy-to-use section 1 Mini locator-maps enable travellers to identify at a glance the areas covered by routes 1 Extracted Thomas Cook timetables show actual public transport timings 1 Features budget options for accommodation, transport, eating out and sightseeing, and practical information on car rental, air travel and public transport 1 Includes full-colour photo sections and city and area maps." (Amazon)
Cheap hotels, by Daisann McLane.
Going overseas on a budget: an A-Z for Australians and New Zealanders, by Wendy Alexander.

New Zealand


New Zealand: step by step

Our collection:


Wellington City Libraries have guidebooks for all regions of New Zealand, starting at the Call Number 919.31. Titles include New Zealand Accommodation Guide and the Jasons travel guides. The latest copies are also held at the 2nd Floor Enquiry desk at Central Library.

We have a collection of street and tramping maps for loan. We also have a reference collection of street, topographical, nautical and historical maps of New Zealand.

Websites:


Pure NZ - The official site of Tourism New Zealand, a great source of information for both visitors and locals.

Asia


Southeast Asia on a shoestring Lonely Planet.

Our collection:


Guidebooks for Asia are shelved at 915-915.9.


Websites:


Tourism Asia

Australia


Sustainable Australian travel for dummies by Michael Grosvenor.

Our collection:


Guidebooks for Australia are shelved at 919.4.

Websites:


Discover Australia - Australia's official site for NZ visitors

Pacific Islands


South Pacific Lonely Planet.

Our collection:


Guidebooks for the Pacific are shelved at 919.

Websites:


South Pacific Tourism Organisation

Africa


East Africa Lonely Planet.

Our collection:


Guidebooks for the Africa are shelved at 916.


Websites:


African Travel and Tourism Association - Advancing tourism to Africa.

South Africa.net - the official South African Tourism website.

Europe


Europe by Eurail 2009 : touring Europe by train by LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski.

Our collection:


Guidebooks for Europe are shelved 914-914.9. Guidebooks for Great Britain are shelved at 914.1, London at 914.21, and Paris at 914.436.


Websites:


European Travel Commission - With links to all European national tourist offices

VisitBritain - British Tourist Authority

Middle East


Middle East Lonely Planet.

Our collection:


Guidebooks for the Middle East are shelved from 915.5.


Websites:


Mideasttravelling.net- Guide to Middle East destinations, just click on a country to see iformation.

North & Central America


The Americas: North, Central, South America & the Caribbean edited by Joseph Rosendo.

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Guidebooks for the United States are shelved at 917.3 and Canada at 917.1.


See also American cities, states and regions, such as:

Websites:


CBP - Travel - Travel section of the USA's Customs and Border Protection website.

United States National Park Service - Visit some of the most gorgeous natural and historic places

South America


The Amazon Lonely Planet Custom Guide .

Our collection:


Guidebooks for South America are shelved in the 918s.


Websites:


South American Tourism Office


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