Moon Ebooks

Ebooks for many Moon Travel Guides are available to buy directly from Moon.com, as well as via Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and NOOK. Browse our list of available travel ebooks below.

Moon Ebooks

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Moon Living Abroad in China

Second Edition
Barbara Strother and Stuart Strother

If you have always dreamed of living in China and are ready to take that step, Moon Living Abroad in China delivers what you need to know about your move—in a smart and organized manner. Wife-and-husband author team Barbara and Stuart Strother have extensive experience working, traveling, and living in China. With their expertise, you'll receive the information you need, including essential information on setting up your daily life, applying for visas, tackling finances, and looking for employment. You'll get practical advice on education, health care, and how to rent or buy a home that fits your needs. The book also includes color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps to help you find your bearings.

Moon Coastal Carolinas

Second Edition
Jim Morekis

Moon South Carolina author Jim Morekis covers the best of the North and South Carolina coasts, including Beaufort, Wilmington, the Cape Fear Region, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and the Lowcountry. Morekis offers his inside knowledge on the best beaches, golfing, historic parks, and seaside dining from the Down East to the Grand Strand. Whether you’re looking for a coastal weekend getaway or a longer vacation, Moon Coastal Carolinas caters to a range of travel budgets. With unique travel strategies such as Maritime Legacy and The Green Coast: An Environmental Tour, Moon Coastal Carolinas gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Coastal Maine

Fourth Edition
Hilary Nangle

Award-winning writer and Maine native Hilary Nangle offers her unique perspective on this famed stretch of New England coastline, from the gourmet restaurants of Portland to the idyllic island community of Monhegan. Nangle suggests itineraries for great trips, such as Icons of the Maine Coast and Lighthouses, Lobster, and L.L. Bean. With detailed information on finding deals at outlet stores and eating in the open-air lobster wharves of Penobscot Bay, Moon Coastal Maine gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Spotlight Coeur d'Alene & the Idaho Panhandle

James P. Kelly

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 Connecticut

Michael Blanding & Alexandra Hall

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 Living Abroad in Costa Rica

Third Edition
Erin Van Rheenen

Erin Van Rheenen has made the move to Costa Rica herself, and in Moon Living Abroad Costa Rica, she uses her know-how to provide insight and firsthand advice on navigating the language and culture of this beautiful country. Erin outlines all the information you need—including how to obtain visas, arrange finances, set up your daily life, gain employment, and choose schools—in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner, making planning the move abroad manageable. Moon Living Abroad Costa Rica also includes practical advice for a variety of needs and budgets on how to rent or buy a home, whether it’s a condo in the San José suburb of Escazú, a wooden house in coastal Tortuguero, or a mountain retreat with a view of Arenal Volcano.

Moon Costa Rica

Eighth Edition
Christopher P. Baker

Award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker shows travelers the way to the best of Costa Rica—whether it's surfing the beaches of Golfo Dulce, hiking in Corcovado National Park, or dining in the upscale Escazu barrio in San Jose. Along with his in-depth coverage, Baker includes unique trip ideas, including The 21-Day Best of Costa Rica, The Offbeat Experience, and Seven Days for Active Vacationers. Complete with details on the best beaches for surfing and a variety of opportunities to get outdoors, Moon Costa Rica gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Spotlight Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast

Christopher P. Baker

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

Christopher P. Baker

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 Cusco & Machu Picchu

Ross Wehner and Renée del Gaudio

Former Peru residents Ross Wehner and Renée del Gaudio cover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Cusco, and Peru's most popular destination, Machu Picchu. The husband-and-wife team offer their seasoned advice on can't-miss attractions, and offer unique trip ideas such as The Seven-Day Best of Cusco & Machu Picchu. Complete with tips on shopping in Pisac, hiking Huayna Picchu, and exploring the legendary Lost City of the Incas, Moon Cusco & Machu Picchu gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Spotlight Detroit & Ann Arbor

Laura Martone

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.

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Moon Spotlight Ensenada and Northern Baja

Nikki Goth Itoi

Moon Spotlight Ensenada and Northern Baja is a 120-page compact guide covering Tijuana, Rosarito, Tecate, Ensenada, Mexicali, and San Felipe. Author Nikki Goth Itoi offers her experienced 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 south-of-the-border destination.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Baja.

Moon Spotlight Eugene, Salem, & the Willamette Valley

Judy Jewell & W. C. McRae

Moon Spotlight Eugene, Salem & the Willamette Valley is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of Oregon's largely rural region, including wine country, Champoeg State Park, and Corvallis. Travel writers Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae 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 these popular Oregon towns.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Oregon.

Moon Fiji

Ninth Edition
David Stanley

South Pacific expert and veteran travel writer David Stanley knows the best way to experience Fiji, from making the most of one of the world’s premiere diving spots to getting away from it all in lesser-known villages. David provides great trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as Best of Fiji, Island-Hopper Special, and The Life Aquatic. Packed with information on swimming the reefs, taking day-long boat cruises, and sampling Fijian specialties, Moon Fiji gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Spotlight Finger Lakes

Sascha Zuger

Moon Spotlight Finger Lakes is a 65-page compact guide covering the highlights of this scenic region, including picturesque Skaneateles Village, the historic Women's Rights National Historical Park, and the remarkable Corning Museum of Glass. Author Sascha Zuger 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 easy-to-read maps, making navigating these singular locations uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon New York State.

Moon Florida

Jason Ferguson

Native Floridian and travel writer Jason Ferguson covers the best of the Sunshine State, from perusing Pensacola and the Panhandle to mingling with Mickey in Walt Disney World and going the distance in Daytona Beach. Ferguson includes unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as The Old Florida Tour and The Rockets and Racecars Tour. With expert advice on exploring the tropical climate of Miami, the Florida Keys, the lush Everglades, and the Tampa Bay area, Moon Florida gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Florida Gulf Coast

Third Edition
Joshua Lawrence Kinser

Long-time Florida resident Joshua Kinser covers the best of the Gulf Coast, from the mangroves of Everglades National Park to the glass skyscrapers and lazy canals of Tampa. Kinser has plenty of fun, interesting trip strategies to offer, including Best Beaches, Camping on the Coast, and RV the GC. Complete with details on snorkeling and diving the Nature Coast's Caverns, wandering through the historical sites of Apalachicola and Tallahassee, and fishing along miles of coast and parkland, Moon Florida Gulf Coast gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Florida Keys

Laura Martone

World traveler Laura Martone shares the best ways to experience the Florida Keys, from diving the fascinating underwater coral reefs and shipwrecks of Key Largo to hiking and camping in the less touristy Middle Keys. Martone offers unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, including A Weekend in Key West, Sun and Sand Galore, and Art and Architecture. Complete with information on taking trolley tours, swimming with dolphins, and attending festivals like the Lighted Boat Parade, Moon Florida Keys gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Four Corners

Fourth Edition
Kathleen Bryant

Arizona resident Kathleen Bryant shares her knowledge of the Four Corners region, from the alien rock formations of Arches National Park to the lightning-swept mesas of Canyonlands. Bryant offers her expert advice on how to make the most of the area's many amazing sights, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities, as well as one-of-a-kind trip strategies—including Soak Up the Scenery and Historic Treasures—for travelers of all interests and budgets. With tips for mountain biking on Slickrock Trail near Moab, driving through breathtaking Monument Valley, and rafting down the Colorado River, Moon Four Corners gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Living Abroad in France

Second Edition
Aurelia d'Andrea

Journalist Aurelia d’Andrea knows what it takes to make the move to France—she’s done it twice. In Moon Living Abroad in France, she uses her know-how to provide insight and firsthand advice on navigating the language and culture of this enchanting European country, outlining all the information you need to manage your move abroad in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner. Moon Living Abroad in France is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care. With color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps to help you find your bearings, Moon Living Abroad in France makes the transition process easy for businesspeople, adventurers, students, teachers, professionals, families, couples, and retirees looking to relocate.

Moon Grand Canyon

Fifth Edition
Kathleen Bryant

Local Arizonan Kathleen Bryant shares the many ways to experience the wonders of the Grand Canyon, from river rafting in the inner canyon to walking on air on the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Bryant includes a range of diverting trip strategies, including A Wild Week in the Grand Outdoors and A Romantic Weekend for Two. Including expert advice on camping along the remote North Rim and visiting the Hualapai and Havasupai Reservations, Moon Grand Canyon gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Spotlight Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Deborah Huso

Moon Spotlight Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 90-page compact guide covering the Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, and Alum Cave Bluffs Trail. Author Deborah Huso 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 sights, entertainment, shopping, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well as easy-to-read maps, making navigating this popular national park uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains.

Moon Guatemala

Fourth Edition
Al Argueta

Part-time Guatemala resident Al Argueta provides travelers with an insider's view of Guatemala's best, from idyllic surf spots to popular volcanoes. Argueta offers in-depth coverage of Lake Atitlan and La Antigua, as well as Guatemala City's diverse selection of museums. With expert advice on where to eat, sleep, relax, and explore, Moon Guatemala gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Spotlight Guatemala City & Antigua

Second Edition
Al Argueta

Moon Spotlight Guatemala City and Antigua is an 80-page compact guide covering the gateway city of Guatemala and neighboring La Antigua. Author Al Argueta 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 modern Guatemala City and charming, history-filled Antigua uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Guatemala.

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Moon Spotlight Guatemala's Western Highlands

Al Argueta

Moon Spotlight Guatemala’s Western Highlands is an 80-page compact guide covering a region boasting Central America’s highest mountains and volcanoes, along with its most authentic indigenous culture. 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 spectacular region uncomplicated.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Guatemala.

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Moon Living Abroad in Hong Kong

Rory Boland

Seasoned journalist and former resident Rory Boland knows what it takes to make the move to Hong Kong. As someone who has lived, worked, and set up a business in Hong Kong, Boland has the firsthand know-how and insight to help you make a smooth transition to life in China. With his experience to guide you, you'll have no trouble navigating the excellent public transportation system, avoiding common mistakes, and enjoying life to the fullest in this exhilarating, dynamic city.

Moon Spotlight Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast

Andy Rhodes

Moon Spotlight Houston & the Texas Gulf Coast is a 100-page compact guide covering Houston, East Texas, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. Journalist Andy Rhodes 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 this interesting region of the Lone Star State uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Texas.

Moon Hudson River Valley

Third Edition
Nikki Goth Itoi

Hudson River Valley native Nikki Goth Itoi offers an insider’s view of this scenic New York City getaway, from touring the Rockefeller and Vanderbilt mansions to fly-fishing in the Catskills. Itoi also guides travelers to the popular wineries located along Dutchess Wine Trail, as well as the summertime fun offered by Greenwood Lake and winter recreation opportunities at Hunter Mountain. Including great travel itinerary ideas such as Weekends in the Wild, Revolutionary War Route, and Fun for Foodies, Moon Hudson River Valley gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Idaho

Sixth Edition
James P. Kelly

Seasoned food, wine, and travel writer James P. Kelly offers his unique perspective on this remarkable travel destination, from free Wednesday night concerts at The Grove in Boise to the bizarre rock outcroppings of the Magic Valley. Kelly uses his local knowledge to craft original trip ideas, including Five Days of Fun in the Sawtooths, Birding in Idaho, and Exploring Backcountry Hot Springs. Complete with details on skiing Silver Mountain, exploring McCall's numerous hot springs, and noshing on contemporary Northwest fare in downtown Nampa, Moon Idaho gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Living Abroad in India

Margot Bigg

India expert Margot Bigg has made the move to India herself, and in Moon Living Abroad in India, she uses her know-how to provide insight and firsthand advice on navigating the language and culture of this complex country. Bigg outlines all the information you need in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner, making planning the move abroad manageable.

Moon Living Abroad in India is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care. With color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps to help you find your bearings, Moon Living Abroad in India makes the transition process easy for tourists, business people, adventurers, students, teachers, professionals, families, couples, and retirees looking to relocate.

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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.