Books published by Avalon Travel Publishing

Longtime resident and former scuba instructor Rosalie Klein offers an inside look at this popular island, from snorkeling along a barrier reef or relaxing on Manchebo Beach to experiencing Aruba's vibrant culture and nightlife

In 1970, Chris Bonington and his now-legendary team of mountaineers were the first climbers to tackle a big wall at extreme altitude. Their target was the south face of Nepal's Annapurna: 12,000 feet of steep rock and ice leading to a 26, 454-ft. summit. As serious armchair climbers will tell you, Annapurna South Face is better than all but a handful of equally gripping classics. One could also argue that all that has happened in the big mountains in the past 30 years has come out of this expedition and out of this book. Bonington and his team—most of whom subsequently died in the mountains—represented a kind of "greatest generation" of modern mountaineers. They pioneered a new, bolder approach to high altitude climbing, and this book is about how they hit the big time.

Whether you're headed on a desert road trip or spending a long weekend in Sin City, Moon Nevadahas the local expertise you'll need to make it the perfect trip

Party at the best festivals in Europe with bestselling author Rick Steves!

From the Pantheon and the Sistine Chapel to a great cappuccino at a local cafe, Rick covers the best that Rome has to offer in the new edition of this bestselling guide.

This helpful guide covers the best of this beautiful state, from Virginia Beach to the Appalachian Trail