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 Calgary

Andrew Hempstead

Moon Spotlight Calgary is a 75-page compact guide covering the best of Calgary’s sights, including the Calgary Zoo, Canada Olympic Park, and the Lacombe Corn Maze. 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 popular Canadian destination.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Western Canada.

Moon Spotlight Cambria and San Simeon

Michael Cervin

Moon Spotlight Cambria & San Simeon is a compact, 73-page guide covering the seaside town of Cambria, historic San Simeon, vineyard-studded Paso Robles, beautiful Morro Bay, and world-famous Hearst Castle. Author Michael Cervin 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 lovely stretch of California's Central Coast uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Santa Barbara & the Central Coast.

Moon Spotlight Cappadocia

Jessica Tamtürk

Moon Spotlight Cappadocia is a compact, 60-page guide covering the fascinating area of Cappadocia and Turkey's capital, Ankara. Author Jessica Tamtürk offers her insider's take 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 Turkey's heartland uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast.

Moon Spotlight Charleston & the South Carolina Lowcountry

Second Edition
Jim Morekis

Moon Spotlight Charleston & the South Carolina Lowcountry is a 150-page compact guide covering the hospitable city of Charleston, Beaufort, and the Lowcountry, including Hilton Head Island. Author Jim Morekis 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 Holy City of Charleston and the Lowcountry uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Charleston & Savannah.

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Moon Spotlight Chattanooga & Knoxville

Second Edition
Margaret Littman

Moon Spotlight Chattanooga & Knoxville is a 76-page compact guide covering the best of these two Tennessee cities, including Lookout Mountain, Cherokee National Forest, and the East Tennessee History Center. Tennessee resident Margaret Littman 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, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating Chattanooga and Knoxville uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Tennessee.

Moon Spotlight Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

Suzanne Nam

Moon Spotlight Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. Thailand resident and journalist Suzanne Nam 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 this region.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Thailand.

Moon Spotlight Chilean Lake District

Wayne Bernhardson

Moon Spotlight Chilean Lake District is a 95-page compact guide covering the best of Chile’s Lake District, including Osorno, Parque Nacional Puyehue, Puerto Octay, Puerto Varas, and Puerto Montt. Author Wayne Bernhardson 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 the ins and outs of the Chilean Lake District.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Chile.

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 Colorado Ski Towns

Steve Knopper

Moon Spotlight Colorado Ski Towns is a 63-page compact guide covering the best of Colorado’s slopes, including Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Winter Park. Colorado-based journalist and author Steve Knopper 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 skiier's haven.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Colorado.

Moon Spotlight Columbia River Gorge

Ericka Chickowski

Moon Spotlight Columbia River Gorge is a 60-page compact guide covering the best of this spectacular geological wonder of the Pacific Northwest. Award-winning travel writer Ericka Chickowski 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 region of incredible wilderness and artistic attractions uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Washington.

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 Spotlight Copán

Amy E. Robertson

Moon Spotlight Copán is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of Honduras's most famous Mayan ruins. Honduras resident Amy E. Robertson 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, recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this important archaeological site uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands.

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 Spotlight Cozumel and the Riviera Maya

Second Edition
Gary Chandler and Liza Prado

Moon Spotlight Cozumel and the Riviera Maya is an 88-page compact guide covering Puerto Morelos, Playa Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, and Tankah Tres. Authors Liza Prado and Gary Chandler offer their seasoned advice on must-see attractions, and include 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 Mexico’s Caribbean coast uncomplicated and enjoyable.

This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Cancún and Cozumel.

Moon Spotlight Cusco and Machu Picchu

Ross Wehner, Renée del Gaudio, and Kazia Jankowski

Moon Cusco & Machu Picchu is an 85-page compact guide covering the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Cusco, and Peru's most popular destination, Machu Picchu. Authors Reneé del Gaudio, Ross Wehner, and Kazia Jankowski offer seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees, as well as 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 the legendary Lost City of the Incas and surrounding regions uncomplicated.

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