Insight GD North Amer & Alaska (Insight Guide North American & Alaskan Cruises)

This 362-page guidebook to cruising in North America and Alaska presents the region's highlights in a comprehensive format, together with features on history, people and culture, all illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs and 29 maps. It also includes a Travel Tips section, listing entertainment, nightlife, directory of ports and essential contact addresses. Key features include: Places: region-by-region gazetteer section, with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed local maps; Essay Features: incisive essays on the history and know-how of life on board a cruise ship; Information Panels: 1-page articles, covering detailed subjects, from Whale Watching, to Sir Francis Drake, to Cajun and Creole food; and Travel Tips: practical listings section, including accommodation, restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, entertainment, nightlife, transport and essential contact addresses and numbers.