Moon Spotlight
Moon Spotlight guides are affordably priced, lightweight guides covering smaller geographic regions than Moon Handbooks or Moon Outdoors guidebooks. The travel content in a Spotlight guide is pulled directly from the chapters of larger Handbooks or Outdoors books, with no introductory information or index included. The result is a compact guide providing just the information you'll need to explore a specific locale in depth.
Moon Spotlight
Moon Spotlight Adirondacks
Moon Spotlight Adirondacks is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of the Adirondacks, including the Fort Ticonderoga, the Hyde Collection, the Olympic Ski Jump Complex, and Sackets Harbor. Seasoned traveler and author Sascha Zuger offers her firsthand advice on must-see attractions and activities, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as helpful maps, making navigating this vast, unusual refuge uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New York State.
Moon Spotlight Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula
Moon Spotlight Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula is a 132-page compact guide covering the highlights of Anchorage and the Kenai peninsula, including Chugach State Park, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Seward, and Homer. Author Don Pitcher offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers through the best of the region.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Alaska.
Moon Spotlight Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Moon Spotlight Arches & Canyonlands National Parks is an 85-page compact guide covering Arches National Park and Canyonland National Park, including Island in the Sky District, Needles District, Maze District, Horseshoe Canyon Unit, the River District, and the unrivaled beauty of Moab. Authors W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell offer seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating these unforgettable locations uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Zion & Bryce.
Moon Spotlight Arenal & Monteverde
Moon Spotlight Arenal & Monteverde is a 100-page compact guide covering Costa Rica’s Lake Arenal & Monteverde, including Ciudad Quesada, La Fortuna, Guanacaste, and Liberia. Author Christopher P. Baker offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, including sightseeing highlights maps to make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, and helpful maps guide travelers through this tropical paradise.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Costa Rica.
Moon Spotlight Ashland & Southern Oregon
Moon Spotlight Ashland & Southern Oregon is a 65-page compact guide covering the best of Oregon’s southern towns, including Ashland, Medford, Jacksonville, Grants Pass, and Roseburg. Travel writers Bill McRae and Judy Jewell offer their firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this region of incredible wilderness and artistic attractions uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Oregon.
Moon Spotlight Auckland
Moon Spotlight Auckland is an 115-page compact guide covering the best of New Zealand's most populous city. Experienced travel writer Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this beautiful city—and its scenic surroundings—uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New Zealand.
Moon Spotlight Banff National Park
Moon Spotlight Banff National Park is an 80-page compact guide covering the best of this scenic wilderness reserve, including Fairmont Banff Springs, Sunshine Meadows, Lake Louise, and Cascade Gardens. Travel writer and photographer Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this vast, picturesque destination.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Canadian Rockies.
Moon Spotlight Beijing
Moon Spotlight Beijing is an 110-page compact guide covering the city of Beijing, as well as surrounding areas. Author Susie Gordon offers her seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this multifaceted city uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Beijing & Shanghai.
Moon Spotlight Belize Cayes
Moon Spotlight Belize Cayes is an 80-page compact guide covering Belize City, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Turneffe Islands Atoll, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, and several other northern cayes. Author Joshua Berman offers his firsthand advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating this vacation hotspot uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Belize.
Moon Spotlight Boise
Moon Spotlight Boise is a 130-page compact guide covering the best of Boise, including the Basque Block's specialty food market, Boise Contemporary Theater's cutting-edge plays, and free concerts at The Grove. Author James P. Kelly offers his insider's take on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating Idaho's City of Trees uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Idaho.
Moon Spotlight Calgary
Moon Spotlight Calgary is a 75-page compact guide covering the best of Calgary’s sights, including the Calgary Zoo, Canada Olympic Park, and the Lacombe Corn Maze. Travel writer and photographer Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this popular Canadian destination.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Western Canada.
Moon Spotlight Cambria and San Simeon
Moon Spotlight Cambria & San Simeon is a compact, 73-page guide covering the seaside town of Cambria, historic San Simeon, vineyard-studded Paso Robles, beautiful Morro Bay, and world-famous Hearst Castle. Author Michael Cervin offers seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and he includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as helpful maps, making navigating this lovely stretch of California's Central Coast uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Santa Barbara & the Central Coast.
Moon Spotlight Cappadocia
Moon Spotlight Cappadocia is a compact, 60-page guide covering the fascinating area of Cappadocia and Turkey's capital, Ankara. Author Jessica Tamtürk offers her insider's take on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating Turkey's heartland uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast.
Moon Spotlight Charleston & the South Carolina Lowcountry
Moon Spotlight Charleston & the South Carolina Lowcountry is a 150-page compact guide covering the hospitable city of Charleston, Beaufort, and the Lowcountry, including Hilton Head Island. Author Jim Morekis offers seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and he includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as helpful maps, making navigating the Holy City of Charleston and the Lowcountry uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Charleston & Savannah.
Moon Spotlight Chattanooga & Knoxville
Moon Spotlight Chattanooga & Knoxville is a 76-page compact guide covering the best of these two Tennessee cities, including Lookout Mountain, Cherokee National Forest, and the East Tennessee History Center. Tennessee resident Margaret Littman offers her firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating Chattanooga and Knoxville uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Tennessee.
Moon Spotlight Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand
Moon Spotlight Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. Thailand resident and journalist Suzanne Nam offers her firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this region.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Thailand.
Moon Spotlight Chilean Lake District
Moon Spotlight Chilean Lake District is a 95-page compact guide covering the best of Chile’s Lake District, including Osorno, Parque Nacional Puyehue, Puerto Octay, Puerto Varas, and Puerto Montt. Author Wayne Bernhardson offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, including sightseeing highlights maps to make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers through the ins and outs of the Chilean Lake District.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Chile.
Moon Spotlight Coeur d'Alene & the Idaho Panhandle
Moon Spotlight Coeur d’Alene & the Idaho Panhandle is a 70-page compact guide covering postcard-perfect Coeur d'Alene Lake, Coeur d’Alene Resort’s world-famous golf course, and the rest of the Idaho Panhandle. Author James P. Kelly offers seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and he includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as helpful maps, making navigating this beautiful stretch of lakes and mountains uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Idaho.
Moon Spotlight Colorado Ski Towns
Moon Spotlight Colorado Ski Towns is a 63-page compact guide covering the best of Colorado’s slopes, including Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Winter Park. Colorado-based journalist and author Steve Knopper offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this skiier's haven.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Colorado.
Moon Spotlight Columbia River Gorge
Moon Spotlight Columbia River Gorge is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of this spectacular geological wonder of the Pacific Northwest. Award-winning travel writer Ericka Chickowski offers her firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this region of incredible wilderness and artistic attractions uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Washington.
Moon Spotlight Connecticut
Moon Spotlight Connecticut is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of the state’s regions, including Connecticut River Valley, The Quiet Corner, Greater New Haven, and Fairfield County. Travel writers Michael Blanding and Alexandra Hall offer their firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this state’s mixture of rural charm and quintessential suburbia.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New England.
Moon Spotlight Copán
Moon Spotlight Copán is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of Honduras's most famous Mayan ruins. Honduras resident Amy E. Robertson offers her firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this important archaeological site uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands.
Moon Spotlight Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
Moon Spotlight Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast is a 110-page compact guide covering Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, including Puerto Limón, Tortuguero, Barra del Colorado, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and Manzanillo. Author Christopher P. Baker offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, including sightseeing highlights maps to make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, and helpful maps guide travelers through this coastal getaway.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Costa Rica.
Moon Spotlight Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula
Moon Spotlight Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is an 88-page compact guide covering Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, including Highway 2 to Santa Cruz, Playas del Coco, Playa Flamingo, Tamarindo, Junquilal, Nosara, and Southern Nicoya. Author Christopher P. Baker offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers through the best of beachside Costa Rica.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Costa Rica.
Moon Spotlight Cozumel and the Riviera Maya
Moon Spotlight Cozumel and the Riviera Maya is an 88-page compact guide covering Puerto Morelos, Playa Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, and Tankah Tres. Authors Liza Prado and Gary Chandler offer their seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and include maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating Mexico’s Caribbean coast uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Cancún and Cozumel.
Moon Spotlight Cusco and Machu Picchu
Moon Cusco & Machu Picchu is an 85-page compact guide covering the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Cusco, and Peru's most popular destination, Machu Picchu. Authors Reneé del Gaudio, Ross Wehner, and Kazia Jankowski offer seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so planning your time is easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating the legendary Lost City of the Incas and surrounding regions uncomplicated.
Moon Spotlight Delaware
Moon Spotlight Delaware is a 65-page compact guide covering the best of Delaware, including the Brandywine Valley, Wilmington, New Castle, Kent County, Dover, and Sussex County. Moon Maryland & Delaware author and avid traveler Joanne Miller offers her firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this historic locale.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Maryland & Delaware.
Moon Spotlight Delhi
Moon Spotlight Delhi is a 65-page compact guide covering the best of India's capital city. Travel writer Margot Bigg offers her firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this bustling metropolis uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur.
Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor
Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor is a 78-page compact guide covering the best of Southern Michigan, including Detroit's treasured Belle Isle and one-of-a-kind The Henry Ford, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, one of America's pioneer wildlife conservation centers. Author Laura Martone offers seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating these diverse areas uncomplicated and enjoyable.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Michigan.
Moon Spotlight Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast
Moon Spotlight Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast is a 90-page compact guide covering Dubrovnik and the Northern and Southern Dalmatian coasts. Travel writer and Croatia resident Shann Fountain Culo offers her firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this region.
This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Croatia & Slovenia.
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Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert and adventurous travel writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic travel advice, insider travel tips and an essential dose of humor, Moon Travel Guides ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Each travel book is filled with unique trip ideas, easy-to-use maps, and detailed information on sights, restaurants, and accommodations. Moon Travel Guides not only point you in the right direction, they inspire new ideas and adventure. Whether you are seeking a relaxing beach trip to Hawaii, or an adventure travel trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, Moon guidebooks—and Moon.com—are with you every step of the way. Founded in 1973, the Moon Travel Guides series includes Moon Handbooks, Moon Outdoors, Moon Metro, Moon Living Abroad and Moon Spotlight travel books. Moon is based in Berkeley, California and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.