Island Travel

The desire to travel is instinctive; to see what's ahead of us, around the corner, or across the sea. We've been curious about the world since time began. So get out there, see the world, have an adventure, have fun, live! Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast, and it has not only some of the biggest trees in the world – as well as sea monsters, orca and fairly regular Bigfoot sightings – it also has the city of Victoria, recently voted the top city in North America. Once you're on the island, it'll be hard to think of a reason to leave.

Love in a tropical paradise – too good to be true? Hannah Klein is living a fantasy in the South Pacific: swaying palms, sunny skies, and an aquamarine lagoon that puts travel posters to shame. In two weeks, she’s scheduled to set sail on the voyage of her dreams – hardly the time to be thinking “forever” about the guy she just met. So what if he happens to be sweet, soulful, and absolutely succulent? The closer they get, the more Hannah suspects that Kyle’s the one. But is any man worth trading in her dreams for? Kyle Stanton has it all: a stellar career, an exciting life in ...

What is truth when nothing is real Hidden away in the Gulf of Mexico lies an island with a dark past. Once a haven for bootleggers and outlaws, Oyster Island now hosts the renovated Majestic Hotel & Casino. It’s not only the living that calls this place home. Ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night roam freely, haunting the island’s residents and visitors. One fateful night, a magical flying unicorn visits Odette Mouton and takes her on a wild ride to the island’s backside, where she discovers a time portal. Guided by a time-walking calico cat, she embarks on a journey that blurs ...

For several years, the Jamisons spent their lives building the All American Family. One son, one daughter. It was the perfect life for them. Needing a bit of a break from the daily drudgeries, Steve takes his wife, Claire, on a romantic weekend getaway up the coast on Wildflower Island. When they are hit with the storm of the century, their lives are torn inside out. Returning home...all is not how they left it. With an unknown stalker watching their every move and the horror of someone very close to them being brutally murdered, Steve and Claire try to get help. The police think they're ...

In the eleventh book of the Urban Legends of the U.S.A series we head to some more creepy places to find legends and folklore from Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee. Inside are Native American legends and folklore from the deep woods and hills of the United States. Drive into legends about werewolves, witches, cryptids, curses, haunted roads, woods, hotels, trains, lakes, cemeteries, ships and roads. Read personal stories from locals about their encounters with the paranormal. Use the directions inside to have your own adventures hunting for legends and lore.

It's Carnival time in paradise, but the biggest party of the year is in jeopardy. When a crucial shipment of booze goes missing, Roscoe Harper is called in to find it—fast. Roscoe's no detective, but he's got no choice but to play amateur sleuth with help from an unlikely new partner: Rosario Cruz, the mayor's strapping sister and personal bodyguard. She may be tough as nails, but can Roscoe trust her to watch his back in the island's seedy underbelly? The mismatched duo dive headfirst into their booziest case yet, but someone would rather see Carnival canceled for good. As threats ...

"Through Colorful Doors" is a trio of travelogues by Oregon author, Deleen Wills. If you fancied "Because of Colorful Doors," packed full of escapades and seeking her roots around bonnie Scotland, meandering through merry old England and exploring fascinating Cuba, you will be delighted with her newest collection from her traveler's perspective. "The Sapphire Door," an amusing short story in her first book, "Behind Colorful Doors," is based on her trip to Venice, Italy. Join her gallivanting through and searching for more roots in Ireland, communing with nature and blue-footed boobies in ...

This guide offers the inside scoop on Jeju Island, South Korea. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Tahiti is one of the Society Islands which, with the Gambiers, the Tuamotus, the Australs, and the Marquesas, make up French Polynesia. This archipelago spread out over several million square miles of the south central Pacific is a mixture of high volcanic islands and low coral atolls. All the detail you will need about these Pacific islands is in the guide - the hotels, restaurants, what to see and do, how to get around, the history and the culture.

Embark on an extraordinary journey, and discover the enchanting wonders and hidden gems of this tropical paradise. Get ready to fall in love with the warmth, beauty, and irresistible charm of Puerto Rico.

A wondrous adventure that will make you smile & inspire you to go after your dreams. Krista plays it safe with her steady job and comfortable routine. But when a destination work retreat takes her to exotic Tahiti, she’s thrown out of her comfort zone. She’s also exhilarated and feeling alive for the first time in years. Could this be due to adventurous Mason, who shows her the island in unexpected ways? How can she hold onto this new zest for life once she returns home without him? From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss the chance to experience the adventure of each day...

What do you give a billionaire who has everything? Maximus Georgas, is the heir to his family’s shipping line off the coast of Greece. Steeped in tradition, surrounded by history, all he’s ever wanted was to have an adventure of his own making. When his uncle surprises him with an unexpected gift—Max joins an unexpected beauty for the trip of a lifetime, before settling down into the sedate role expected of him. Jolie Murray is surprised at the appearance of the islands newest guest. The idea of adventure seems so cliché, but Max is anything but that! The soft-spoken man with the ...

"Roscoe Harper is an awesome character with shades of Jack Reacher and Crocodile Dundee all rolled into one. Hugely fun and action-packed right from the first page!" —David Berens, USA Today bestselling author of Havana Nights All Roscoe Harper wants is a little fun in the sun without a care in the world. But when he lays eyes on the mysterious Maggie DuBois, he gets more than he bargained for. The sparks between them ignite into a steamy overnight fling. But when Roscoe wakes to the sound of guns cocking, he discovers Maggie has a couple dozen dangerous people wanting her six feet under....

Hidden beaches, secret shores, and a landscape rich with historical landmarks and activity. If these things are at the top of your travel list, then you should definitely pay a visit to Narragansett, Rhode Island. Despite these stunning landmarks and untouched adventures, many people are still unaware of the glorious opportunities that Narragansett has to offer its visitors. Introducing Discover Narragansett, Rhode Island, the ultimate travel and vacation guide for anyone keen to step out of the norm, carve their own travel path, and make the most of their adventure to this stunning ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand by Leigh Hogle offers the inside scoop on Wellington.

Although small enough to be an island, Sicily is also large enough to be a continent and has at least two souls: a Western and an Eastern one. These two souls of Sicily are ancient, when the island was inhabited by the Elymians and the Sikani. This ancient "rivalry" continued with Phoenicians and Greeks, Romans and Carthaginians. A trip to Sicily, therefore, is not only a journey through the history, culture, gastronomy, and flavors of a rich and generous land, but it is also a profound journey into the human soul and into the history!

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CRUISE From Cumbria to the Caribbean... Travel to Barbados with Jo and Hattie... Top Recommended Holiday Read Thomson Holidays Flying solo again in their middle years, can life really begin again for Jo and Hattie? Is there hope for the newly single baby boomers and can romance happen? Continuing the Coffee Tea... series, join Jo and Hattie as they romp into their future and prove that anything is possible! Coffee Tea The Caribbean & Me is a stand-alone read but also the sequel to Coffee Tea The Gypsy & Me which shot to #3 on Amazon and was E-Book of the week in The ...

In 2013, travel writer Ben Aitken decided to follow in the footsteps of his hero - literally - and started a journey around the UK, tracing the trip taken by Bill Bryon in his classic tribute to the British Isles, Notes from a Small Island. Staying at the same hotels, ordering the same food, and even spending the same amount of time in the bath, Aitken's homage - updated and with a new preface for 2022 - is filled with wit, insight and humour.

Discover the unparalleled beauty and adventure of two of Hawaii's most iconic islands – Maui and Kauai. Whether you're seeking thrilling outdoor activities, stunning landscapes, or a taste of authentic Hawaiian culture, this guide is your gateway to unforgettable experiences.

For decades, the singular and provocative paintings by Cree artist Kent Monkman have featured a recurring character—an alter ego of sorts, a shape-shifting, time-travelling elemental being named Miss Chief Eagle Testickle. Though we have glimpsed her across the years in films and on countless canvases, it is finally time to hear her story, in her own words. And, in doing so, to hear the whole history of Turtle Island anew.