The Stormrider Surf Guide: World Collection

Reliable Surf Travel Information

Written by a collaboration of trailblazing journalists and local surf experts combined with awesome images from the worlds leading surf photographers. Detailed maps ensure easy navigation for expanding all surfer’s horizons. Detailed descriptions of each surf spot are enhanced by the unique Stormrider break symbols and supported by optimal swell and weather statistics, plus all the crucial travelling information. An overview of Meteorology and Oceanography and global Surf Environment and Culture looks at the past, present and future of surfing, right across the nine established chapters. The ultimate set of reference guides to our planet’s surf:

The Stormrider Surf Guide Europe
The Stormrider Surf Guide Africa
The Stormrider Surf Guide Indian Ocean
The Stormrider Surf Guide East Asia
The Stormrider Surf Guide Australia
The Stormrider Surf Guide Pacific Ocean
The Stormrider Surf Guide North America
The Stormrider Surf Guide Central America & the Caribbean
The Stormrider Surf Guide South America

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Pacific Ocean

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 70 pages

It's not surprising that the incomprehensible vastness of the Pacific Ocean contains the mightiest waves on the planet and is the birthplace of modern surfing. Informing on all the island chains from chilly New Zealand to humid Hawaii, The Stormrider Guide Pacific Ocean inventory of wave resources is unmatched, sharing practical tips on how to survive some of the world's most challenging waves.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Nusa Tenggara

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Nusa Tenggara

The Southeastern Islands" of Nusa Tenggara string out across the NE border of the Indian Ocean, forming a barrier to the Banda Sea and beyond that, the mighty Pacific. Also called the Lesser Sunda Islands from Bali east, there is nothing lesser about them in surfing terms, with each major island hosting at least one world-class wave including probably the world's best wave, Desert Point on Lombok. This area should attract surfers by the thousands, but in true Indo style, it is not so simple. While surf camps draw in visitors to a few prime spots, the rugged terrain and sparse infrastructure have left many coasts wild and undeveloped, offering the sort of vibe and exploration potential that existed on Bali 30 years ago.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Sumatra

The Stormrider Surf Guide: Sumatra

If you asked a cross-section of surfers where in the world they would most like to go surfing, the answer would invariably be the Mentawai Islands. This remote, equatorial chain is strung out on the front line of the Indian Ocean swell barrage and possesses an embarrassment of riches when it comes to perfect reef bathymetry and flaccid, wavering winds. And that's not all that Sumatran waters have to offer with a hamper full of tasty waves on Nias, the Hinakos, the Banyaks and the mainland province of Lampung, home of the Sumatran Pipeline.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Southern California

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 44 pages

Everything you've heard about Southern California is true: ridiculous crowds, plenty of pollution, appalling congestion, hideous strip malls, hundreds of square miles of houses, freeways, lofty living expenses, image paranoia, bikinis, and ? relatively weak surf. Although Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties each boast a handful of heavy surf spots, the general consensus among those who've surfed SoCal all their lives is that the surf really is quite marginal on the West Coast wave scale.

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Frommer's Turkey, 6th Edition

Frommer's Turkey, 6th Edition explores the highlights of a country that is an amazing and diverse treasure trove of architectural styles and ancient ruins. You'll learn how to navigate the chaotic bustle of Istanbul, buy a rug and get the best deal, find the best undiscovered ruins, and learn the ins and outs of getting a Turkish bath. Insider tips on bargaining at bazaars and seeking out hidden beaches. Readers also get language and etiquette tips, exact prices and directions, logistical advice, detailed two-color maps, and much more.

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Lonely Planet's Paris

What can we say about la belle Paris that hasn't been said by poets, philosophers and artists already? Well, how about where to find the tastiest chocolate croissants? Then there's our rundown of galleries both grand and underground, inside info on all 20 arrondisements, best-kept shopping secrets and the finer details of Parisian etiquette. C'est génial!

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Lonely Planet's New York City

New York can be anything you want it to be - it's why countless people have pinned their dreams on the place, thrown caution to the wind and shown up on its doorstep.

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Frommer's Spain 2011

Completely updated every year, Frommer's Spain features gorgeous color photos of everything from the Balearic beaches to the cosmopolitan capitals. Our authors, longtime correspondents for Frommer's, hit all the highlights of the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, from Andalusia in the south to Cantabria and Asturias in the north. They've checked out each province's best hotels and restaurants and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; detailed coverage of Madrid and Barcelona; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation--and you'll travel Spain like a pro with our authors' in-depth history of the culture.

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Lonely Planet's Venezuela

"Venezuela boasts all four primary South American landscapes, more international beauty queens than any other country and the second-highest count of foreign baseball players in the North American Major League.

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Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia, 3rd Edition

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Our expert author has been covering these exotic islands for years, and he's personally checked out every hotel, every restaurant, every beach, and every activity he recommends. He gives you a feel for the islanders' way of life, and offers a wonderful introduction to the region's unique blend of cultures. Tahiti is only the gateway to French Polynesia, there are many islands and hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so of Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia compares all the options, helping you find the tropical getaway that's right for you. Rely on us for in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, simple bungalows, family-friendly motels, and more, with selections in every price category. We'll point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and more. You'll also get the latest trip-planning information, including tips on finding the best airfare or package deal.

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The Stormrider Surf Guide: Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua

Reliable Surf Travel Information | 20 pages

gnore the geopolitical confusion surrounding Mexico and the real Central America begins in earnest with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua on the PaciÞc coast, wedged by Belize and Honduras on the Caribbean coast. Diversity is high, ranging from coral cays in the northeast to sandy, cliff-lined bays in the southwest, delimiting a mountainous, volcano-pocked land cloaked with jungles, fed by rivers and lakes. As memories of civil war and unrest recede, more surfers are discovering this fascinating region is drenched in quality waves.

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Frommer's South Korea, 2nd Edition

In Frommer's South Korea, you'll find out how to: Steer away from the touristy and the inauthentic and see the real heart of South Korea. Eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighborhood cafe in Seoul, attend the Busar Film Festival, shop for the country's best fabrics (ramie fabrics) at the markets in Hansan, and hike the Seoraksan Mountains (or just buy the area's famous mushrooms and honey) Seek out tea houses, limestone caves, Buddhist temples, hot springs, battlegrounds, and parks throughout the region. Travel South Korea like a pro with our candid advice and handy Korean-language glossary. Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a glossary of Korean cuisine, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

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Frommer's South Florida: With the Best of Miami and the Keys, 7th Edition

Author Lesley Abravanel lives and works in Miami as a gossip columnist for the Miami Herald, so she knows the Florida scene, what's hot and what's not, which restaurants the celebs frequent and sometimes own (and which establishments you might avoid for that very reason). Lesley covers Florida's highlights from a resident's perspective: the South Beach club scene, the best restaurants, hotels at every price point, dive sites in the Keys, baseball spring training, theme parks, the Everglades, the Gold Coast, the Treasure Coast, world-class golf courses, and beaches, water sports, and lots of beach bars. Miami plays host to several major festivals each year, including Art Basel Miami Beach, the Miami International Boat Show, and the Miami Book Fair International. Ten new hotels opened in 2009, with five more slated for completion in 2010. Includes a full-color foldout map.

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Invisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic Borderlands

Traveling more than 14,000 miles by bus and train to the farthest reaches of China, the authors of this narrative explore the minority peoples who dwell there, talking to farmers in their fields, monks in their monasteries, fishermen on their skiffs, and herders on the steppe.

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1,000 Places to See Before You Die

Around the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurant

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Secret New York: The Unique Guidebook to New York's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes

Here's a tourist guide with a difference. New York insider and Village Voice columnist Robert Sietsema has assembled a topic-focused book. Learn where to find a hidden Indian cave right on the island of Manhattan, where to get a delicious, multicourse meal for less than five dollars, how to plug in to the Japanese underground, where to find the best bagel and egg cream, where to find the rock clubs that the hipsters frequent, and where to rent a bicycle to tour the city and where to ride it.

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Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks

A thoroughly revised and expanded successor to Alfred Runte’s Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks, the new edition now includes protected landscapes and historical sites east of the Mississippi made possible or influenced by railroads: the Hudson River Valley; Delaware Water Gap; Harpers Ferry; Indiana Dunes; Gettysburg; Steamtown; and Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, and Acadia National Parks. Illustrated with paintings, posters, photographs, and artifacts from major libraries and public archives, as well as America’s railroads and the author’s private collection, this book is a sight to behold as well as a wonderful, nostalgic armchair read.

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Secret Chicago: The Unique Guidebook to Chicago's Hidden Sites, Sounds, and Tastes

New visitors and longtime residents alike will find unique locales in this guide to the Second City’s hidden treasures. Far beyond the predictable tourist routes, these listings reveal the arcane, cool, and hush-hush hotspots of Chicago. From white sand beaches that include urban skylines and smoky jazz clubs where it’s always midnight to piercing palaces and tasty taquerias, Chicago's diverse destinations are described in detail for travelers willing to step off the beaten path.

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Lonely Planet's Shanghai

The engine of China's future, Shanghai dazzles with its metamorphosing cityscape and inexhaustible verve, beckoning millions with promises of opportunity, glamour and reinvention. What better time to dive headlong into the throng?

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