This is the color edition of the new 2017 San Juan Islands Travel guide - Except for color interior pictures, it is the same book. In my opinion the color pictures are worth the added cost - especially if it is a gift or coffee table book. The publisher sets the pricing range, the price is the lowest allowed. (Check the "look inside" previewer to help you decide). FYI - Congratulations to YOU! Visiting the San Juans is a great choice - Now you need some answers.
My, new in 2017, "San Juan Islands Travel Guide,"
is written for you, and has one primary goal.
That goal is -
- cut through the hype -
- tell it like it is -
- include what is needed -
Inside you will find - all the campgrounds - including RV - hiker and biker - kayaker and boater only, marine parks.
all the other parks - state - county - city - day use - and doggy too
all the cities - villages - resorts - marinas - communities
plus tips for Victoria - Vancouver - Butchart Gardens Short reviews -
for all the islands - activities - historical sites - hikes
Also included - all the mainland boat ramps - long term trailer parking - local knowledge -
island back doors - public beach access - kayak launch sites -
bicycle trips - boating itineraries - marine fuel stops -
provisioning stores - anchorages - maps - charts - ferry system explained -
This is my second travel guide to the San Juans.
The first published in 2014, "San Juan Islands Cruise Guide,"
is still your detailed "boaters bible" to the marine parks.
Land travelers will find that this new
"San Juan Travel Guide," is exactly what they want. The new guide is a companion resource to my cruise guide
- not a replacement.
Boat travelers to the San Juans will benefit having both.
Load your car and pack your bags.
Bring your bikes, boats, kayaks, pets and
children to the San Juans today.
If you happen to see me, please say hello - John
About the Author: From one traveler to another: We first came to the San Juan's and surrounding area by boat with our young children. We were armed with a few old car traveler type guidebooks, a chart, and not much cash. Nearly two decades, five sailboats and two powerboats later and after calling three local communities our homeaway base, I decided to write a guidebook.
The first travel guide, published in 2014 is primarily for boaters, but this one, to be published in 2017 is for all travelers. My intention with both books was not to write flowery prose selling the islands, but address basic first time visitor needs and fill in the local knowledge gaps so prevalent when you are from out of town.
This book is big at 8.5 x 11 on purpose, the easy to read large garish labels plastered across the maps and charts are regrettably unattractive, but they are to help readers make plans and keep oriented not win accolades.
I invite you to visit my website www.sailingthesanjuans.com (an ongoing work) Hopefully you will enjoy articles, see color pictures, plus lots more.
The website has e-mail and comment areas. Feel free to write if you have a question. I look forward to hearing from you, or even saying hello somewhere in the San Juans.
John
