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Book Ocean Travel and Cruising

Download or read book Ocean Travel and Cruising written by Kaye Sung Chon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-of-a-kind analysis of ocean cruising! In Ocean Travel and Cruising: A Cultural Analysis, noted author Arthur Asa Berger turns his critical eye to the phenomenon of ocean cruising. This academically solid yet reader-friendly book brings a multidisciplinary cultural studies approach to the subject, examining ocean cruising from economic, semiotic, sociological, psychoanalytic, and marketing perspectives, and offering insights not provided by the more traditional sociological approaches to the subject. You'll explore cruise demographics, the relationship between cruising and gender, the sociology of dining on cruise ships, hedonism and pleasure seeking, the “compulsion to cruise,” consolidation in the industry, the exploitation of workers on cruise ships, and a great deal more. Here's a section-by-section rundown of what's in store for you and your students in this one-of-a-kind new text: “The Economics of Cruising” examines cruise categories, industry consolidation, worker exploitation, and ways that cruise lines make money aside from ticket sales. This section also compares the costs of cruises vs. land-based vacations and fills you in on the typical weekly food and beverage consumption of the Carnival line's complement of ships, which sheds light on how a cruise line can, for a mere $10, provide a food array that would cost a restaurant or hotel $33 to $40. “Signs at Sea—The Semiotics of Cruising” provides you with a quick primer on semiotics and then discusses the cruise ship as a sign system and then breaks the system down to its component parts, discussing dining rooms, cabins/staterooms, dress codes, spatiality, luxury signifiers, the perceived elitism of the cruise experience, the role of photography, and more. “A Sociological Analysis of Cruising” explores cruise demographics and their meaning, time budgeting on cruises, the sociology of dining, new trends in cruising, and the meaning of gender in relation to ocean cruising. A particularly intriguing chapter is “A Psychoanalytic Interpretation of Cruising.” Beginning with a look at the compulsion to cruise, this section explores cruising's relationship with the unconscious, the paradise myth, hedonism and pleasure seeking, the desire for unconditional love, psychological regression, and more. In “Selling Smooth Sailing: Advertising and Marketing Cruises,” you'll examine print advertisements from eight major cruise lines, look at what they have in common and what the differences are between the messages each cruise line hopes to convey via the style and content of their ads and brochures. “Cruising (on) the Internet” looks at the intersection of the information superhighway with the world of cruising. You'll learn about the cruise lines' own Web sites, travel agency sites, Internet sites designed to rate and review cruises and cruise ships, and more. “Notes from a Cruise Journal” shares the author’s on-site reflections and impressions of a weeklong cruise from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and back. Written in accessible, jargon-free language that will appeal to students at all levels, Ocean Travel and Cruising: A Cultural Analysis is the most recent of a very small selection of scholarly studies of ocean cruising available in English. Make it a part of your cultural studies, leisure studies, sociology, travel/tourism/hospitality, popular culture, or American studies course this semester!

Book Cruise Crazy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bob Mick
  • Publisher : Capital Books
  • Release : 2007-11
  • ISBN : 9781933102597
  • Pages : 168 pages

Download or read book Cruise Crazy written by Bob Mick and published by Capital Books. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Kruz Nutty's laugh therapy for all Crazy Cruisers who HAVE to be afloat or sink in despair

Book ADDICT

    Book Details:
  • Author : Stephen Smith
  • Publisher : Westworld International Ltd
  • Release : 1997-02-10
  • ISBN : 0957318553
  • Pages : 374 pages

Download or read book ADDICT written by Stephen Smith and published by Westworld International Ltd. This book was released on 1997-02-10 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STEPHEN SPEAKS WORLDWIDE ON ADDICTION 60 second book trailer available in sample or visit www.addictbook.com The most incredible enlightening true story ever told. From an affluent family Stephen aged 14 ran away to become involved in organised crime and immense wealth. As his amphetamine addiction took its toll he ended up living in shop doorways for over five years when a miracle saved his life. This page-turner emphasises not only the true horror of London’s 60’s criminals and drugs but is also an authentic insight into what leads some children into crime and addiction. Translated into 4 languages Addict has become a cult book in many countries.

Book The Everything Family Guide To Cruise Vacations

Download or read book The Everything Family Guide To Cruise Vacations written by Kim Kavin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-11-15 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you exhausted just from thinking about planning your next family vacation? Does your spouse seek adventure while you just want to relax? Does your teenager sleep until noon and then nap by the pool while your toddler is and running up at the crack of dawn? Is it impossible to choose a restaurant that will satisfy everyone in your family? Then book a cruise! Cruise ships have something for everyone—indoor and outdoor pools, all-you-can-eat buffets and fine dining rooms, children’s playrooms and nightclubs. With The Everything Family Guide to Cruise Vacations, you’ll find the perfect cruise for your tough-to-please family. Embark on exciting shore excursions at these hotspot destinations: Tropical Caribbean Balmy Bahamas Bermuda’s Beaches Exotic Mediterranean Sea Alaskan Wilderness The Panama Canal And more! Chock full of info on cruise lines, ships, day trips, and pricing, this one-stop cruise resource has everything that you need to sail off into paradise, kids and all!

Book Islands Magazine

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1987-11
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 128 pages

Download or read book Islands Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1987-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fodor s The Complete Guide to European Cruises

Download or read book Fodor s The Complete Guide to European Cruises written by Doug Stallings and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A cruise lover's guide to selecting the right trip, with all the best ports of call."

Book Islands Magazine

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1988-05
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 148 pages

Download or read book Islands Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1988-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide  Alaska

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether spotting a moose stopping traffic in Anchorage or exploring Alaska''s stunning glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, the Last Frontier is sure to exceed all expectations. Complete with 3D mapping, extensive hotel and restaurant selections, guided walks and evocative photography, this is the most colorful and comprehensive guide to Alaska on the market. Let DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: Alaska be your planning aid, companion and souvenir as you experience the richness of our northernmost state. Includes beautiful new full color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps. Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services and transportation helps travelers decide at a glance which regions are best suited to their trip. The guides that show you what others only tell you.

Book Star Observer Magazine Jan 2017

Download or read book Star Observer Magazine Jan 2017 written by Corey Sinclair and published by Star Observer. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide  Alaska

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska written by Eric Amrine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether spotting a moose stopping traffic in Anchorage or exploring Alaska's stunning glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, the Last Frontier is sure to exceed all expectations. Complete with 3D mapping, extensive hotel and restaurant selections, guided walks and evocative photography, this is the most comprehensive guide to Alaska on the market. Let DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: Alaska be your planning aid, companion and souvenir as you experience the richness of our northernmost state. Includes beautiful new photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps. Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services and transportation. Helps travelers decide at a glance which regions are best suited to their trip. The guides that show you what others only tell you.

Book Travel   Leisure

Download or read book Travel Leisure written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 1194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book DK Eyewitness Alaska

    Book Details:
  • Author : DK Eyewitness
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2017-10-17
  • ISBN : 1465473475
  • Pages : 306 pages

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Alaska written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this wild and scenic state. Tour the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, ride the Alaska Marine Highway or brave the cold to catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing Northern Lights: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of Alaska with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska: - Over 25 color maps help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Alaska, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and area plans show in detail the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Independence Mine State Historical Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and more - Color photographs of Alaska's natural wonders - glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, forest trails, mountains, Arctic tundra - plus harbor towns, villages and the state's largest city, Anchorage - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Anchorage, the Kenai peninsula, Prince William Sound, Southeast Alaska, Western Interior Alaska, Eastern Interior Alaska, Southwest Alaska, Arctic and Western Alaska - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the history of Alaska, land and ecology, people and society, and festivals and events that take place throughout the year - Experience Alaska with features on the Native cultures and peoples of Alaska, volcanoes and earthquakes, Alaska's glaciers, landscape and wildlife, Russian culture, dog sledding, and more - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Alaska. DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The Independent Planning to explore more of America? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska is your in-depth guide to the very best of Alaska. From going on an adventure to spot wildlife in Denali to exploring the state's glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, Alaska offers an unforgettable experience that will exceed all your expectations. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska: + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska truly shows you this state as no one else can.

Book Enduring Innocence

    Book Details:
  • Author : Keller Easterling
  • Publisher : MIT Press
  • Release : 2007-09-28
  • ISBN : 0262550652
  • Pages : 253 pages

Download or read book Enduring Innocence written by Keller Easterling and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How outlaw "spatial products"—resorts, information technology campuses, retail chains, golf courses, and ports—act as cunning pawns in global politics. In Enduring Innocence, Keller Easterling tells the stories of outlaw "spatial products"—resorts, information technology campuses, retail chains, golf courses, ports, and other hybrid spaces that exist outside normal constituencies and jurisdictions—in difficult political situations around the world. These spaces—familiar commercial formulas of retail, business, and trade—aspire to be worlds unto themselves, self-reflexive and innocent of politics. But as Easterling shows, in reality these enclaves can become political pawns and objects of contention. Jurisdictionally ambiguous, they are imbued with myths, desires, and symbolic capital. Their hilarious and dangerous masquerades often mix quite easily with the cunning of political platforms. Easterling argues that the study of such "real estate cocktails" provides vivid evidence of the market's weakness, resilience, or violence. Enduring Innocence collects six stories of spatial products and their political predicaments: cruise ship tourism in North Korea; high-tech agricultural formations in Spain (which have reignited labor wars and piracy in the Mediterranean); hyperbolic forms of sovereignty in commercial and spiritual organizations shared by gurus and golf celebrities; automated global ports; microwave urbanism in South Asian IT enclaves; and a global industry of building demolition that suggests urban warfare. These regimes of nonnational sovereignty, writes Easterling, "move around the world like weather fronts"; she focuses not on their blending—their global connectivity—but on their segregation and the cultural collisions that ensue.Enduring Innocence resists the dream of one globally legible world found in many architectural discourses on globalization. Instead, Easterling's consideration of these segregated worlds provides new tools for practitioners sensitive to the political composition of urban landscapes.

Book Travel Industry Economics

Download or read book Travel Industry Economics written by Harold L. Vogel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book Harold L. Vogel comprehensively and holistically examines the business economics and investment aspects of major components of the travel industry, including airlines, hotels, casinos, amusement and theme parks, cruise lines, and tourism. The book is designed as an economics-grounded text that uniquely integrates reviews of each sector's history with economics, accounting, and financial aspects and analysis. As such, it provides a concise, up-to-date reference guide for financial analysts, economists, industry executives, legislators and regulators, advertisers, and journalists interested in the economics, financing, and marketing of travel and tourism-related goods and services. The fourth edition of this well-established text updates, refreshes, and significantly broadens the coverage of tourism economics. It includes new sections on travel law and applications of big data and artificial intelligence technologies as well as additional material on demographic spending patterns, the online travel agency business, the pandemic's effects and affects on industry finances, expanded coverage of the cruise line industry, and information on the damage to tourist destinations caused by excessive pollution and traffic."--

Book Travel Diary   Bolivia

Download or read book Travel Diary Bolivia written by Michael Hilburn and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel Diary: Bolivia is a travel guidebook with a slant. It uses personal travelogues from people's trips to Bolivia. By reading these travelogues, one can gain a greater perspective on the culture and customs of a country and they can also see the places that the author enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) visiting. The book is best used in conjunction with a 'regular' travel guide, which provides the basic information for travelers, like hotel and restaurant information. But Travel Diary: Bolivia will give you information on actual visits to some restaurants and hotels and can steer you towards good places to dine and sleep and it can help you avoid the bad places. Many people enjoy reading travelogues before visiting foreign countries, but it is very difficult to print and carry this information with you. Travel Diary: Bolivia allows you to have access to the information found only in those travelogues by printing the travelogues in a paperback format, which is easy to carry and convenient for the traveler.

Book San Diego Magazine

Download or read book San Diego Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1980-11 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: