Aqua Quest

Beau Monde Press  - Publishes innovative travel books blending insight and adventure, including An Amateur's Guide to the Planet -- aimed at the thinking traveler and now used in 16 universities to teach cultural geography and intercultural communication. 

Bess Press - is an independent book publishing company located in Honolulu, Hawai'i which publishes trade titles about Pacific-related topics in the following categories: pocket guides, children's literature, cookbooks, humor, travel, sports, languages, reference books, and guidebooks.

Michael Brein, Inc. - Publishes the world's first and only travel guide series to sightseeing by public transportation. Convenient, compact and comprehensive, these pocket-size guides show exactly how to go to the top 50 visitor attractions in the world's most popular cities using subways, metros, undergrounds, trams, buses, ferries and rail. The guides feature ultra-large official transit maps of the cities plus detailed mini-area maps of points of interest that show exactly how to walk to the attractions from the nearest transit stops. Featured recently in United Airlines' Hemispheres Magazine.

CCC Publishing

Carousel Press - Established more than 20 years ago, Carousel Press publishes travel guides to the U.S. and Europe. Its list includes travel guides for families as well as general round-up titles on zoos, castle hotels, and travel in Northern California. 

Chateau Publishing

Chicago Review Press

Corely Productions

Costa Rica Books - publishes one-of-a-kind travel guidebooks for anyone thinking of living, retiring or investing in Costa Rica, Nicaragua or Cuba. Virtually everything potenital expatriates need to know is covered in our guides. All of our books feature a network of valuable contacts and secret-insider information needed to relocate successfully. For information on our Retirement Tours to Costa Rica, please go to: liveincostarica.com

Dispatch Travels - Globe Trekker Press is an independent publisher specializing in general travel books. Its line of guides geared towards women includes Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo and the forthcoming 2008 titles Wanderlust and Lipstick: For Women Traveling to India and Wanderlust and Lipstick: For Women Traveling with Children. An additional line of regional guides for upscale travelers will launch in the spring of 2008 with a guide to British Columbia.

DogFriendly.com, Inc. - publishes unique Dog Travel Guides for the person who just won't leave their dog at home. Travel directories include dog-friendly accommodations, parks, beaches, attractions, outdoor cafes, transportation systems that allow dogs and highway guides for people traveling with dogs.

Eaglemont Press

East West Discovery

Encante Press LLC - Publisher for Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents

Espadana Press  - Explore the wonders of Spanish colonial Mexico with our illustrated regional guidebooks. Unique and affordable. 

EatnDrink - The Eating and Drinking Series: Handy pocket-sized menu translators and restaurant guides that take the mystery out of dining in Europe. Titles include Eating & Drinking in Italy,Eating & Drinking in Paris, and Eating & Drinking in Spain and Portugal. The Best of series: Travel guides featuring one-day, weekend, one-week and two-week vacations to Spain, Paris, and Provence and the French Riviera. Titles include Open Road's Best of Paris, Open Road's Best of Provence and the French Riviera, and Open Road's Best of Spain. All titles are available as ebooks, including Europe's Best Walks (featuring the walks through some of Europe's greatest destinations). Published by Open Road Publishing. Distributed by Simon & Schuster.

Footprint Press - Footprint Press offers guidebooks to outdoor recreation in New York State. We show people where to hike, walk the dog, bicycle, ski, snowshoe, paddle, backpack and explore waterfalls in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region and the rest of upstate NY.

Fulcrum Publishing - Fulcrum Publishing specializes in nonfiction trade books on gardening, Native American culture, travel and outdoor activity guidebooks, essays of place, history, biography, the world of ideas, women of the West, natural history and the environment. We publish 35 to 45 books and approximately 10 gardening calendars each year.

Ginger & Spike Publications - Since 1998, publishers of the HAVE DOG WILL TRAVEL regional guidebook series for people who don't leave home without their canine companions. Pet travel tips, first aid guide and comprehensive directories of DOG-FRIENDLY hotels, motels, B&Bs, cabins and vacation homes throughout California and the Pacific Northwest.

Ginkgo Press, Inc. - Publishers of the award-winning EAT SMART international travel guides for food lovers. The EAT SMART guides have a treasury of culinary surprises and language tips for navigating menu and market, allowing you to get to the heart of a culture through its cuisine.

Global Travel Publishers

Glove Box Guides - an imprint of Really Great Books Are your favorite words cheap and delicious? Then look no further than the Glove Box Guides for all the cheap eats and hip drinks around town. Called a "Zagat Guide for Gen-X" by the Los Angeles Times and named the "Best LA Guidebooks" by New Times Los Angeles, Hungry? and Thirsty? are now available in Los Angeles editions and coming to a city near you soon!

Great Little Books, LLC - We're a general publisher seeking all kinds of well-written words that inspire, educate and make us laugh. A prime example is Up at the Villa: Travels with my Husband by author Linda Dini Jenkins. Travel with her through landscapes both real and internal as she captures the true essence of place and relationships. Better than a travel guide, shorter than a memoir — and it even includes recipes, poetry and lots of photos!

GreatestEscapes.com Publishing

Illustrata Press - An Imprint of Illustrata, Inc. Publisher of Italy: Instructions for Use

Images from the Past

Impact Publications

Intercon Publishing

Intrepid Traveler - Publisher of in-depth guides to all the things to see and do in the Orlando area, from major parks like Walt Disney World and Universal to tiny theaters and hidden nature preserves. Also, a series of books on how to set up and succeed in your own home-based travel marketing business that public television's Rudy Maxa calls "a definitive guide to getting in on the travel business." Plus offbeat travel narrative like "Around The World in the Middle Seat: How I Saw the World (and Survived!) as a Group Travel Leader."

John F. Blair - Since 1954, John F. Blair has made a name for themselves in the travel world with handsome, well-designed, and well-researched travel guides that focus on heritage and outdoor travel, including the Touring the Backroads, In the Footsteps, and Romantic South series. For the hearthside traveler, Blair has also published the Historic Restaurant series, with restaurants and recipes all the way from Pennsylvania and Maryland to Alabama and Florida.

Kuperard - publishes practical guidebooks on customs, culture, and world religions. The Culture Smart! series is described by the New York Times as offering “…glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world”.  Simple Guides help the reader to grasp the essence of a religion, providing engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs, and practices. Together the series enable the discerning traveler to gain a better understanding of the culture and religion of over 70 countries. All books are distributed in USA by Random House.

Lake Claremont Press - features specialized topics in regional history and guidebooks by locals, particularly for the Chicago area. Our bestsellers include Chicago Haunts: Ghostlore of the Windy City, Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100 years of Chicago and the Movies, and A Native's Guide to Chicago.

Living Gold Press - is headquartered on the edge of the Klamath River in beautiful, sparsely populated far northern California. We publish regional titles including the popular "Ribbon of Highway" guide series about historic US Highway 99. Our latest titles include "Klamath River Bird Finder" and "Klamath River Access Guide."

 

Lonely Planet

Manatee Press - publishes travel guides to the Caribbean and Central America, including Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and an award-winning guide to Barbados. Books have detailed maps, helpful tips and informative sidebars, full-color photos, black-and-white photos, and illustrations. These easy-to-use guides are designed to inform, to educate, and to point the traveler towards things he or she might otherwise have missed. Numerous e-mail addresses, web sites, and useful tips are included. Online updates are offered.

Mile Oak Publishing, Inc. - Now in its eleventh year, Mile Oak Publishing specializes in producing driving guides to some of the nation's most popular interstate routes. Interstate-75 is one of the most popular routes for those traveling to and from Florida, and Mile Oak's annually updated "Along Interstate-75" is now in its 18th revised edition.

Morris Communications Corp. - Publishers of The Milepost, the best guide for travelers who wish to adventure to Alaska. The Milepost contains annually updated mile by mile coverage of activities, attractions, services, wildlife, weather, fishing, history, mileages, Native crafts...virtually everything travelers need to know about the Far Northwest (Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Alaska).

North Ridge Books - Now in its tenth year, North Ridge Books publishes The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book:  The Incomparable Guide to Movie Stars' Homes, Movie and TV Locations, Scandals, Murders, Suicides, and All The Famous Tourist Sites. 

PassPorter Travel Press - Publishers of innovative all-in-one travel guides, incorporating expert advice with built-in organizer pockets to create a complete planning system. The first title in the PassPorter series, PassPorter Walt Disney World, is the recipient of four national book awards including the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best First Book. New titles for Disneyland, Los Angeles, and New York City are in the works.

Pilgrim's Tales publishing is passionate about inspiring others to find adventure, discovery and enlightenment through travel. From the Tibetan Himalayas to steamy African jungles to the war-torn lands of Middle East, Pilgrim’s Tales takes you there. Funny, gritty, and insightful, their award-winning travelogues meld real-life adventure with history, culture, and social awareness. They’ve been called “Journeys of body and soul in every sense of the word.” Yak Butter Blues: A Tibetan Trek of Faith (2004), Dead Men Don’t Leave Tips: Adventures X Africa (2005), Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace (2008), Over the Top & Back Again: Hiking X the Alps (2010) and Yak Butter Blues: Una Caminata de Fe Por El Tíbet (2010).

Pili Pala Press Pineapple Press was founded in 1982 by June and David Cussen. We publish quality books that educate and entertain while they make the real Florida accessible to readers nationwide.Most of our titles are nonfiction books about Florida art, folklore, gardening, history, nature, travel, and more. We publish a few literary novels and children's books about Florida, as well as some general nonfiction about lighthouses, nonprofit organizations, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

RLI Press - Publisher's of the award-winning book, Live Your Road Trip Dream - Travel for a year for the cost of staying home, a "how to" book for the boomer generation that provides everything you need to know to launch your own "road trip dream". Whether your dream is antiquing your way around the country, sailing the blue waters of the Caribbean, or even a trek through Asia, Live Your Road Trip Dream will walk you through all the steps to getting out of your home and everyday routine and onto the extended trip of your dreams.

Rough Guides - Since 1982 Rough Guides have been publishing detailed, practical and entertainingly descriptive guidebooks. Each guide is packed with the practical info travelers' need as well as informed background on the sights, history and culture giving rewarding insight into the country. Rough Guides are perfect for any independent-minded traveler regardless of age or budget, as our listings for accommodation, dining and nightlife cover the full range of budgets and represent value for money. At roughguides.com you'll find free access to information taken directly from our guide books to thousands of places, as well as regular travel articles, our full catalog, great travel deals and a community of worldwide travelers swapping stories and advice.

Rum & Reggae Guidebooks - "Rum & Reggae is perhaps an extreme example of the opinionated guidebook.... Clearly, this book is not for the porch crowd." - The New York Times Founded in 1998 by veteran travel writer, critic, and provocateur Jonathan Runge, Rum & Reggae Guidebooks offer a refreshing alternative to the often impersonal, tired, and ordinary guides produced by the big publishers. Our books are opinionated, irreverent, funny, informative, and are geared toward the savvy traveler who avidly avoids the tourist swarms. With a focus on tropical destinations, everything an enlightened traveler needs to know is within our books' very stylish covers. Using his 19 years of travel writing expertise, Jonathan Runge and his trained stable of writers provide the inside scoop on every worthwhile place to see (and which ones to avoid), as well as the 411 on accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, activities, and more. If we like something, we may tell you how wonderful it is, but if we don't, duck! We take no prisoners. (TM)

Santa Monica Press has been publishing an eclectic line of books since 1994. Our critically acclaimed titles are sold in chain, independent, on-line, and university bookstores around the world, as well as in some of the most popular retail outlets in North America. Our authors are recognized experts who are sought after by the media and receive newspaper, magazine, radio, and television coverage both nationally and internationally. At Santa Monica Press, we’re not afraid to cast a wide editorial net. Our list of  lively and modern non-fiction titles includes books in such categories as  popular culture, film history, photography, humor, biography, travel, and reference.

Sentient Publications - publishes nonfiction books on spirituality, ecology, travel, and education. Our authors are intensely interested in exploring the nature of life from fresh perspectives, addressing life's great questions, and fostering the full expression of the human potential. Our travel books include information about a country«s history, culture, and people. Our Creaky Traveler series consists of charming tales and travel tips for the "mobile but not agile."

Shepherd Canyon Books - specializes in books aboutlong-distance hiking. "Camino Chronicle: Walking to Santiago" (2006) takes the reader to Spain to travel 500 miles along the pilgrimage trail known as the Camino de Santiago. "We're in the Mountains Not over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers" (2003) takes adventurers into the wilderness to enjoy the challenges and rewards of backcountry trails.

Smart Travel Press - Publisher of SMART PACKING FOR TODAY'S TRAVELER, the definitive guide to what to take and how to pack for any trip - from business to adventure travel, cruising to family vacations.

Swagman Publishing

Tico Times - The Tico Times, Central America's Leading English-language newspaper celebrates its 50th anniversary this year (2006). And 15 years of publishing the most complete tourism guide to Costa Rica, "Exploring Costa Rica." This year we're publishing the first edition of the same in Spanish. The Tico Times also publishes the bilingual "Restaurant Guide to Costa Rica" now in its second edition.

Time Out Guides

TdB Press - publishes the award-winning Teddy's Travels - America's National Parks. A travel guide series to the National Parks written for the child in all of us. Filled with full color photographs and graphics designed to engage, Teddy's Travels takes you on a fun-filled 'Venture™ with first hand information, web addresses and scavenger hunts. Teddy's Travels is all about learning, through experiencing the world around you. Additional branded products include Teddy's Travels daypacks, caps, water bottles, luggage tags and limited edition Teddy Bears.

Transitions Abroad Publishing, Inc. - Transitions Abroad Publishing, whose principal publication is Transitions Abroad Magazine (founded 1977), publishes the most comprehensive guides and directories to independent travel, living, work, and study abroad for all ages and interests: the Alternative Travel Directory, 8th ed., 2002 (travel, work, and living abroad), and Work Abroad (4th edition, 2002).

UGoGirl Productions

Westcliffe Publishers - Publisher of nature landscape coffee table books, full color guide books, nature essays and state calendars.

West Press  - Travel guidebooks that feature great towns, America's best getaways for a vacation or a lifetime. 

Wilson Publishing  - Author/Publisher of guidebooks to hundreds of charming, centrally located hotels under $100 a night for two in Italy, France & Spain. 

Wyltan Books - Wyltan Books is the publisher of the Fun on Foot series of books, which focus on helping readers get outdoors and run, jog, or walk in USA urban centers and elsewhere. These books identify the best places to exercise on-foot and are popular with frequent travelers.

Windham Bay Press