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

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Moon Spotlight Quito

Ben Westwood

Moon Spotlight Quito is a 115-page compact guide covering Ecuador's capital city and highlights of the surrounding Andes. Seasoned traveler and journalist Ben Westwood 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, hotels, food, and transportation, making navigating this diverse area uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Ecuador.

Moon Spotlight Reno & Tahoe

Scott Smith

Moon Spotlight Reno & Tahoe is a 110-page compact guide covering the best of Reno and Lake Tahoe, including Peppermill Casino, Riverfront Plaza, the Tahoe Rim Trail, and Diamond Peak. Author Scott Smith offers his 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 two night-and-day destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Nevada.

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Moon Spotlight Salt Lake City & Park City

W. C. McRae & Judy Jewell

Moon Spotlight Salt Lake City & Park City is a 90-page compact guide covering the best of Salt Lake City and Park City, including Temple Square, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and Wasatch Mountain State Park. 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 appealing destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Utah.

Moon Spotlight Salvador & Bahia

Michael Sommers

Moon Spotlight Salvador & Bahia is an 85-page compact guide to the best of Salvador and Bahia. Brazil resident and magazine correspondent Michael Sommers 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 these two historic highlights of Brazil.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Brazil.

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Moon Spotlight San Diego County Beaches

Alan Bisbort & Parke Puterbaugh

Moon Spotlight San Diego County Beaches is a 90-page compact guide covering the beaches of San Diego, including Coronado, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad, among many others. Authors Alan Bisbort & Parke Puterbaugh offer their seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees, with tips on swimming, surfing, diving, and boating. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers to the best these beaches have to offer.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon California Beaches.

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Moon Spotlight San Juan & Puerto Rico's East Coast

Suzanne Van Atten

Moon Spotlight San Juan & Puerto Rico’s East Coast is a 95-page compact guide covering the best of San Juan and Puerto Rico’s East Coast. Travel journalist Suzanne Van Atten offers her firsthand advice on what you shouldn’t miss, 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 the best of this beachside locale.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Puerto Rico.

Moon Spotlight Santa Cruz

Kristin Leal

Moon Spotlight Santa Cruz is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of Santa Cruz, including the wharf and boardwalk, Pacific Avenue, Natural Bridges State Beach, and Big Basin State Park. Travel writer Kristin Leal 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 laid-back beach town and its surrounding areas uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Monterey & Carmel.

Moon Spotlight São Paulo

Michael Sommers

Moon Spotlight São Paulo is a 70-page compact guide to the best of São Paulo. Brazil resident and magazine correspondent Michael Sommers 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 bustling city.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Brazil.

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Moon Spotlight Sarasota, Naples & the Paradise Coast

Laura Reiley

Moon Spotlight Sarasota, Naples & the Paradise Coast is a 130-page compact guide to Sarasota, Naples, and the Paradise Coast, including coverage of Lee County. Moon Florida Gulf Coast author Laura Reiley 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 these Florida hot spots.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Florida Gulf Coast.

Moon Spotlight Savannah & the Georgia Coast

Second Edition
Jim Morekis

Moon Spotlight Savannah and the Georgia Coast is a 145-page compact guide covering historic Savannah and the Golden Isles, including Brunswick and Glynn County, Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, Darien and McIntosh County, Cumberland Island, St. Mary’s, and the Okefenokee Swamp. Author Jim Morekis 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 historic areas uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Charleston & Savannah.

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Moon Spotlight Sayulita & the Nayarit Coast

Second Edition

Moon Spotlight Sayulita & the Nayarit Coast is a 70-page compact guide covering Sayulita and the best of the Nayarit Coast, including Rinón de Guayabitos, La Peñita, San Blas, and Tepic. Authors Justin Henderson and Bruce Whipperman provide 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, hotels, food, and transportation, making navigating Mexico's Pacific shore uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Puerto Vallarta.

Moon Spotlight Scottish Highlands

Luke Waterson

Moon Spotlight Scottish Highlands is a 195-page compact guide covering the Southern and Northern Highlands, Skye, the Orkney Islands, Outer Hebrides, and the Shetland Islands. Journalist and Moon Scotland author Luke Waterson 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 popular destination.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Scotland.

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Moon Spotlight Shanghai

Second Edition
Susie Gordon

Moon Spotlight Shanghai is an 120-page compact guide covering the city of Shanghai, 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 bold, bright metropolis uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Beijing & Shanghai.

Moon Spotlight Sonoma Valley

Philip Goldsmith

Moon Spotlight Sonoma Valley is a 125-page compact guide covering California’s Southern and Northern Sonoma region. Author Philip Goldsmith offers his seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so planning your time is easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating this idyllic region uncomplicated.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Northern California Wine Country.

Moon Spotlight Southeast Alaska

Don Pitcher

Moon Spotlight Southeast Alaska is a 144-page compact guide covering Southeast Alaska's highlights, including Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, and Skagway. 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 The Jersey Shore

Laura Kiniry

Moon Spotlight The Jersey Shore is an 85-page compact guide to Jersey’s North Shore, the Barnegat Peninsula, Long Beach Island and Vicinity, the Cape, Cape May and Vicinity, and Atlantic City. Author Laura Kiniry offers seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees and includes 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 this favorite vacation spot uncomplicated.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New Jersey.

Moon Spotlight The Olympic Peninsula

Ericka Chickowski

Moon Spotlight The Olympic Peninsula is a 100-page compact guide covering Washington State's 6,500 square mile peninsula. Author Ericka Chickowski offers seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees and includes 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 one of the nation's crown jewels uncomplicated.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Washington.

Moon Spotlight The Yukon & Northwest Territories

Andrew Hempstead

Moon Spotlight The Yukon & Northwest Territories is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of Canada’s far north, including Waterfalls Route, Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Dawson City. 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, scenic land of natural wilderness.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Western Canada.

Moon Spotlight Tierra del Fuego and Chilean Patagonia

Wayne Bernhardson

Moon Spotlight Tierra del Fuego & Chilean Patagonia is a 70-page compact guide covering these southernmost regions of South America. Author Wayne Bernhardson offers his seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so planning your time is easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating these stunning destinations uncomplicated.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Argentina.

Moon Spotlight Tikal and Guatemala's Petén

Al Argueta

Moon Spotlight Tikal & Guatemala’s Petén is a 60-page compact guide covering Tikal, the best-known Mayan ruins, and Guatemala’s lowland jungle region. Author Al Argueta offers his seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so planning your time is easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating this adventure-filled area uncomplicated.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Guatemala.

Moon Spotlight Tulum

Gary Chandler and Liza Prado

Moon Spotlight Tulum is an 86-page compact guide covering Tulum, southern Quintana Roo, Chichén-Itzá,and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Authors Gary Chandler and Liza Prado offer their seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and they include 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 these fascinating destinations uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Cancún & Cozumel.

Moon Spotlight Ventura and Santa Barbara Beaches

Alan Bisbort & Parke Puterbaugh

Moon Spotlight Ventura and Santa Barbara Beaches is a 70-page compact guide covering the beaches of Ventura and Santa Barbara, including the Channel Islands, Oxnard, Seacliff, Montecito, and Isla Vista, among many others. Authors Alan Bisbort & Parke Puterbaugh offer their seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees, with tips on swimming, surfing, diving, and boating. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation; and helpful maps guide travelers through the best beaches of the Central California coast.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon California Beaches.

Moon Spotlight Vermont Biking

Chris Bernard

Moon Spotlight Vermont Biking is a 60-page compact guide covering Vermont’s best biking trails, including the Bethel-Randolph Beast, Mascoma Lake Rail Trail, and Glacial Lakes Longabout. Experienced biker Chris Bernard provides readers with easy-to-follow maps, bike safety tips, an essential gear list, and information on bike repair and maintenance. Whether you’re in search of a family-friendly trail or an overnight trek for experienced riders, you'll find the best biking routes with Bernard as your guide.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New England Biking.

Moon Spotlight Vermont Hiking

Jacqueline Tourville

Moon Spotlight Vermont Hiking is a 70-page compact guide covering Vermont’s best hiking spots—including the Green Mountains, Northeast Kingdom, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail—perfect for hikers looking for scenic, back-country trails. Hiker and travel columnist Jacqueline Tourville offers her firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. Hiking descriptions include distance, estimated hiking time, and ratings for difficulty, as well as easy-to-follow maps and clear driving directions that lead to a hiker’s sanctuary.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New England Hiking.

Moon Spotlight Victoria & Vancouver Island

Second Edition
Andrew Hempstead

Moon Spotlight Victoria & Vancouver Island is a 100-page compact guide covering Victoria and Vancouver Island, including the Vicinity of Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, Nanaimo and Vicinity, Highway 4 to the West Coast, Tofino, Oceanside, Comox Valley, and Northern Vancouver Island. Author Andrew Hempstead offers seasoned 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 popular northern getaway uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Vancouver & Victoria.

Moon Spotlight Virginia Coast

Second Edition
Katie Githens

Moon Spotlight Virginia Coast is an 80-page compact guide covering Northern Neck, Middle Neck, Northern Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, and Colonial Williamsburg. Author Katie Githens offers her seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and she 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 helpful maps that make navigating this historic area uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Virginia.

Moon Spotlight Virginia's Shenandoah

Katie Githens

Moon Spotlight Virginia's Shenandoah is a 60-page compact guide covering Winchester, Front Royal, Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, and Natural Bridge. Author Katie Githens offers her seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and she 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 helpful maps that make navigating this lovely, peaceful region uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Virginia.

Moon Spotlight Walt Disney World & Orlando

Jason Ferguson

Moon Spotlight Walt Disney World & Orlando is a 90-page compact guide covering the Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando's other theme parks, including Universal Studios Florida and Discovery Cove, as well as the city of Orlando and Central Florida. Author Jason Ferguson 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 City Beautiful and its surroundings uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Florida.

Moon Spotlight Washington’s Columbia River Gorge Camping & Hiking

Tom Stienstra & Scott Leonard

Moon Spotlight Washington's Columbia River Gorge Camping & Hiking is a 140-page compact guide covering the region’s best camping and hiking sights—including Battle Ground State Park, Castle Rock, and Glacier View Wilderness—perfect for campers or hikers looking for a back-country campsite or a place to pitch a tent. Each camp listing has at-a-glance icons that indicate nearby hiking or biking trails, swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and hot springs. You'll also learn what campsites and trails allow dogs. Hiking descriptions include distance, estimated hiking time, and a rating for difficulty. Outdoors writers Tom Stienstra and Scott Leonard provide easy-to-follow maps, and clear driving directions lead campers and hikers to the best of the Olympic Peninsula’s wilderness spots.

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Moon Spotlight Washington’s Northern Cascades Camping & Hiking

Tom Stienstra & Scott Leonard

Moon Spotlight Washington's Northern Cascades Camping & Hiking is a 180-page compact guide covering the region’s best camping and hiking sights—including Alpine Lakes Wildnerness, Cendar River Municipal Watershed, and Mount Pilchuck State Park—perfect for campers or hikers looking for a back-country campsite or a place to pitch a tent. Each camp listing has at-a-glance icons that indicate nearby hiking or biking trails, swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and hot springs. You'll also learn what campsites and trails allow dogs. Hiking descriptions include distance, estimated hiking time, and a rating for difficulty. Outdoors writers Tom Stienstra and Scott Leonard provide easy-to-follow maps, and clear driving directions lead campers and hikers to the best of these wilderness spots.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Washington Camping and Moon Washington Hiking.

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