Auckland Council Libraries: Winter escapes

Winter escapes

Escape the chill of Auckland’s winter and travel to a collection of exotic and sun-filled destinations with these armchair travel reads!


Letters from the Caribbean

Andrea Treleaven

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In this book, Andrea describes the highlights and adventures of their trips, and offers nearly 30 recipes based on local specialties to whet the appetite. In addition, Ian, a seasoned sailor, contributes trusted tips on sailing the Caribbean.

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Explore the Americas

Amy C. Balfour

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Presenting 60 of the most exciting travel experiences across the Americas, from breath-taking natural wonders to cultural icons, this book will help you discover great escapes, and natural wonders stretching all the way from Canada to Argentina.

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The great Altlantic Canada bucket list

Robin Esrock

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This read highlights the best travel experiences to be had on Canada's East Coast. Robin's recommendations encompass outdoor adventure and natural wonders as well as the unique food, culture, and history of the Maritimes.

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Great escapes North America

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In this revised and updated hotel guide, Taschen scours the North American continent for the most extraordinary, elegant, and inspiring places to rest your head.

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Motorcycle journeys through the Alps & beyond

John Hermann

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In this new edition, Hermann's text has been updated and expanded, with more new roads in Switzerland and France. This is the guide of choice for every motorcyclist who wants the trip of a lifetime to motorcycling's nirvana.

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Grape, olive, pig

Matt Goulding

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Matt Goulding introduces you to the sprawling culinary and geographical landscape of his adoptive home, and offers an intimate portrait of this multifaceted country, its remarkable people, and its complex history.

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Mediterranean summers

Karen Heath. Clark

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Travel through the Mediterranean on a small boat with an adventurous couple and their dog, experiencing the charms of Greek island ports, quiet nights at anchor in picturesque coves and the raucous energy of metropolitan marinas.

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Fifty romantic havens in the Mediterranean

Rob Peterswald

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Fall in love with these romantic destinations that Rob and Rosemary Peterswald have visited on their yacht around the Mediterranean.

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Five dogs, two cats and a couple of mugs

Mary Johns

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Mary Johns and her artist husband, Geoff Roswell tells their story of ten summers on a Greek island spent rescuing cats and finding homes for stray dogs while being made welcome by the warm-hearted Greek islanders.

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An octopus in my ouzo

Jennifer Barclay

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When Jennifer moves into the Honey Factory on the tiny Greek island of Tilos, bringing a laptop, her hiking boots and one slightly broken heart, she has no idea what surprises life holds in store for her.

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