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26th September 2008 - Bradt Travel Guides
NEW EDITIONS UPDATE
Seychelles – Edition 3 – By Lyn Mair & Lynnath Beckley
So much that’s written on the Seychelles falls into the category of honeymoon hyperbole or clichéd brochure-speak. In fact the 115 islands of the Seychelles have an identity that transcends glossy photographs, where the continuity of a living Creole language and culture and an important natural history is maintained between transient landfalls by holidaymakers. The third edition of Bradt’s Seychelles has an expanded accommodation section covering all the main islands. Despite the widely held belief that the Seychelles are an exclusive 5-star redoubt, there are Bed & Breakfast and self catering options, ideal for families or those with an eye on their budget. Elsewhere, the islands’ surprising biodiversity is detailed, from some of the world’s best birdwatching sites, to marine turtle rookeries, and the 100,000-strong population of giant tortoise. Offshore, Seychellois marine fauna is explored, including dives on fish-rich reefs, whale-watching cruises and deep-sea fishing. Had ‘Mad’ Mike Hoare and his band of mercenaries packed copies of Bradt’s Seychelles along with their M16s prior to their 1981 coup attempt, the outcome might have been different. It pays to be informed.
Cost £14.99 ISBN 978 1 84162 259 0 Publication – Out Now!
USA by Rail – Edition 7 – John Pitt
They pollute less, rarely suffer weather delays and don’t give you jet-lag. Trains are good for you. It’s official! Now in its seventh edition, John Pitt’s USA by Rail has become the definitive guide to the iron horses that played such an iconic roll in opening up the USA. Though the land rush has long ended, there remains a certain dignity and romance to American rail travel. These attributes are notable by their absence in the grim reality of a transcontinental Greyhound Bus and lost with your luggage in the contemporary airport scrum. Bradt’s updated guide covers 37 long-distance routes in both USA and Canada, including handy associated accommodation and sightseeing. For enthusiasts, as well as a rail history section, 100 steam railways and museums are also featured. As the wisdom of Homer (Simpson) reveals, ‘Nothing beats flying across the country on a train’.
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Cost £14.99 ISBN 978 1 84162 255 2 Publication – Out Now!
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