Travel World guide

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

PLEASE NOTE: A newly updated version of this STREETWISE map is available. The map may be found by searching for the new product ISBN: 9781931257503 Thank You.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Toronto Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Toronto, Canada

Frommer’s Toronto Day by Day

21 Self-guided Tours. 34 Maps. One Great Trip.

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everythingin the smartest, most time-efficient way.

The best of Toronto in one, two, or three days

Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste

Hundreds of evocative photos

Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place

Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets

A tear-resistant foldout mapenclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

Toronto bears many titles-one of the globe’s most culturally diverse cities, the heartbeat of the country’s business community, and the first stop on the itinerary of the majority of travelers to Canada. The city has transformed itself in recent years into one of North America’s largest metropolises, brimming with a breadth of nightlife, dining, theatre and entertainment that rivals any on the continent. A wave of investment has led to the unveiling of a new generation of cultural institutions and high-end hotels that are pushing the city to the forefront of the global tourism destinations.

Frommer’s Toronto Day by Day will guide readers through this new Toronto, quickly and with an insider’s knowledge of the one-of-a-kind experiences that lurk in the city’s many vibrant neighborhoods. With hundreds of color photos, dozens of annotated maps and walking tours, thematic tours for every taste and star-rated advice on where to eat, stay, shop, and have fun, this book is the perfect accompaniment to any visit to the city.

Frommer’s Toronto Day by Day (Frommer’s Day by Day – Pocket)

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Midtown Manhattan Map – Laminated City Street Map of Midtown Manhattan, NY – Folding pocket size travel map with integrated subway lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Midtown Manhattan Map 1:16,000
Midtown Manhattan Theatre District Map 1:8,000

More than just the center of Manhattan, the STREETWISE Midtown Manhattan map is an exquisitely detailed view of Manhattan from Washington Square Park and 4th Street up to 125th Street in Harlem; from the East River where the United Nations sits moving west across town to the Hudson River where you will find the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Nearly 500 hundred sites within this midtown Manhattan map grid are identified, color-coded and indexed, including performance halls, cinemas, colleges, hotels, museums, office buildings, and major department stores.

Finding a theatre is simplified with the inset map of the theatre district featuring 38 distinct venues. Hotels are clearly indicated on the main midtown map so youll know exactly how to orient yourself if youre visiting from out of town. An inset addresses finder tells you where to find address for both cross town streets and North-South Avenues. An index of named streets is also included.

Our pocket size map of Midtown Manhattan is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Midtown Manhattan map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Midtown map today and you too can navigate Midtown like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Midtown Manhattan Map – Laminated City Street Map of Midtown Manhattan, New York

Streetwise Manhattan Bus Subway Map – Laminated Subway Map of New York City

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Manhattan Bus Subway Map – Laminated Subway Map of Manhattan, NY – Folding pocket & wallet size metro map for travel

This map includes the following:
Manhattan Subway Map
Manhattan Bus Map

The STREETWISE Manhattan Bus Subway map is an invaluable tool for getting around on New York Citys public transportation system. One side of the map shows all of the Manhattan subway lines clearly indicating stops and free transfer stations. The flip side shows the North/South and East/West bus routes in a clear and concise manner.

Major sites are highlighted and when folded into thirds, the map is slightly larger than a credit card. This NYC metro map is also laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Manhattan subway map is one of several detailed and easy-to-read maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Manhattan bus subway map today and you too can navigate Manhattan like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. And don’t forget to check out our regular STREETWISE Manhattan map. It’s the number 1 best selling Manhattan travel map on Amazon.com

Streetwise Manhattan Bus Subway Map – Laminated Subway Map of New York City

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Las Vegas Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Las Vegas, Nevada – Folding pocket size travel map with integrated monorail lines & stations – Las Vegas Strip Map

This map covers the following areas:
Main Las Vegas Map including the Las Vegas Strip 1:30,000
Las Vegas Area Map 1:200,000

Feeling lucky? Then take a trip to Las Vegas, the oasis in the middle of the Nevada desert. Not only can you take part in the betting thrills of Americas largest gaming town, but you can also take in Las Vegas world renowned cultural activities and eat some of the finest cuisine in the world. No other vacation can match up to the excitement and nightlife of Las Vegas, and if youre planning a trip nothing will help you get around better than the STREETWISE Las Vegas Strip Map.

Las Vegas isnt just for the short term visitor. As one of the fastest growing cities in the country (they print the phone book twice a year!), Las Vegas welcomes thousands of new residents each year. Finding your way in this ever expanding sprawling metropolis can be quite a challenge. Our STREETWISE Las Vegas Map simplifies the task by giving you a clear, concise picture of the strip and the city beyond. The area map will enable you to put it all into perspective. So, if youre in town for a few days of R & R (rabblerousing and rejuvenation) or establishing your own oasis, the STREETWISE Las Vegas Map will steer you in the right direction.

Our pocket size map of Las Vegas is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Las Vegas map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Las Vegas map today and you too can navigate Las Vegas, Nevada like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Las Vegas Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Las Vegas, Nevada

The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2011

“A Tourist’s Best Friend!”
Chicago Sun-Times

“Indispensable”
The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:

Over 100 hotels and casinos rated and ranked the most offered by any guidebook plus proven strategies for getting the best rate

Complete detailed descriptions of each casino and casino hotel

In-depth critical reviews of Las Vegas’ 60 best shows and 30 top nightspots the most offered by any guidebook

Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants a complete dining guide within the guide, plus the best buffets rated and ranked

Fifty pages of gambling tips from how to play, recognize sucker games, and cut the house advantage to the bone

The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas ranks over 100 hotels and casinos- the most offered by any other guidebook for the destination, providing complete detailed descriptions of each casino hotel.Global Travel Industry News and Forbes Traveler rank Las Vegas as the #2 most popular U.S. destination to visit calling it “America’s favorite playground”.In depth detailed critical reviews of Las Vegas’ best shows, nightlife, and restaurants

The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2011 (Unofficial Guides)

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Houston Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Houston, Texas – Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metro light rail lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Houston Map 1:30,000
Downtown Houston Map 1:20,000
Houston Area Map 1:260,000

You probably didnt know that Houston is the 4th largest city in America. The downside, its the leading city in metropolitan sprawl with high-rise towers and shopping malls spreading out forever over the low flat lands of Southeastern Texas. The upside, Houston has much to offer in terms of world class museums, fine dining, sports teams, parks and a hip party atmosphere.

The STREETWISE map of Houston is split north to south from front to backside and covers a large swatch of west Houston in detail. Districts like the Galleria are easy to find as well as places like Rice University, Hermann Park, and Reliant Stadium and of course downtown Houston.

Downtown Houston, once the business core, is by day a bustling area filled with high-rise office buildings and hotels. To find your way youll need the STREETWISE map of Houston with its inset of Downtown Houston. Without it youll easily get lost looking for the George R Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park, or the Toyota Center. There is nothing worse than driving around forever looking for something that is only minutes away. That won’t happen provided you have the correct tool, like the STREETWISE Houston Map.

The Houston Area Map will help you navigate around outlying areas of the city and it will also help you locate Houstons two airports: George Bush International and William P. Hobby Airport.

Our pocket size map of Houston is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Houston map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Houston map today and you too can navigate Houston, Texas like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Houston Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Houston, Texas – Folding pocket size travel map with metro light rail

147 Fun Things to do in Houston

Come along with our family and experience one of America’s most dynamic, diverse and delightful cities through Karen Foulk’s helpful handbook! Discover why millions have chosen to call the Bayou City HOME! –Giff Nielsen, Sports Director, KHOU-TV

Take a leisurely stroll through the creative pages of Karen Foulk’s travel guide. She’s opening a door to travel, adventure, and family togetherness while showing thousands how to make discovering Houston fun. –Peter Marzio, Director, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

When my grandchildren would come for a visit, I knew only a few places to take them. I don’t want a book about trendy nightclubs. I need this book! It even gives me driving directions. –Cheryl Leavitt, Grandmother of Sixteen, Resident of Sugar Land

Who needs Hawaii or the Caribbean you are holding Houston in your hands. Let Karen Foulk show you 147 fun things to do right here, right now. You can entertain guests, build family memories, impress a date or dazzle your friends with all the fun places you know using this guide.

147 Fun Things to do in Houston

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise New Jersey Map – Laminated State Road Map of New Jersey – Folding pocket size travel map

This map covers the following areas:
Main New Jersey Map 1:750,000
New York/New Jersey Area Road Map 1:220,000
Newark Airport Map 1:90,000

New Jersey, The Garden State, has been the butt of more jokes than blonds, Joey Buttafuoco and the chicken crossing the road combined. Having said that, if you are living in or traveling through the Manhattan metropolitan region, New Jersey may well end up on your itinerary, particularly the western Gateway section of the state. So be prepared, be STREETWISE.

The Gateway Region, west of Manhattan, continues the urban density of the metropolitan area. The turnpike and expressways may be efficient for traffic, but offer little in terms of visual enticement. Elsewhere, New Jersey has great charm and beauty. Head a course south of Gateway, and you will find the Shore Region with surf fishing, boating, and an abundance of water sports. Continuing south, Greater Atlantic City, with its afternoon sun and evening glitter, is a place that is always turned on. The major attraction here is gambling which is easy to locate on the Atlantic City inset map.

The Southern Shore Region nestled between the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean is the perfect place for boardwalk strolls and romantic walks through the old streets of picturesque towns Cape Map, Wildwood, and Ocean City.

Northwest of the Gateway is the Delaware River Region, where Colonial homes, famous battle sites and beautiful scenery come together to make for a rewarding trip. Heading further northwest youll reach the Skylands Region where visitors can expect to see bald eagles, historic villages and romantic B&Bs.

Our pocket size map of New Jersey is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE New Jersey map is one of several detailed and easy-to-read state road maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE New Jersey map today and you too can navigate New Jersey like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise New Jersey Map – Laminated State Road Map of New Jersey

Streetwise New York, New Jersey Laminated Metropolitan Road Map

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise New York, New Jersey Map – Laminated Area Street Map – Folding pocket size travel map with integrated subway stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Manhattan Map 1:27,000
New York/New Jersey Area Road Map 1:220,000

The STREETWISE map of New York, New Jersey is intended to help travelers who primarily rely on their auto to travel in, out and through the metropolitan region of New York. The map front has a detailed map of Manhattan, from Battery Park up to Central Park North. Major access bridges and tunnels are identified, as well as subway lines and points of interest.

On the reverse side is a driving map covering a radius of 25 miles from midtown Manhattan. This map has major highways and secondary roads, which enable you to navigate around the New York New Jersey metro region. Major airports, sites, colleges, shopping centers, hospitals, and communities are clearly indicated and fully indexed. This New York City street map provides more travel options to navigate around the New York metropolitan area than what other maps offer.

Our pocket size map of New York New Jersey is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE New York New Jersey map is one of several detailed and easy-to-read state road maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE New York New Jersey map today and you too can navigate this area like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

Streetwise New York, New Jersey Laminated Metropolitan Road Map

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ — The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Sydney Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Sydney, Australia – Folding pocket size travel map with integrated monorail lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Sydney Map 1:10,000

Sydney is Australias premier city. Theres an attitude of lets have fun that permeates everything in this city. If theres a celebration to be had, Sydney does it up big. This is one of the best cities in the world in which to celebrate New Years Eve and the festivel mood continues on throughout the year.

The largest city in Australia but not the capital (Can you name the capital? Answer below), Sydney has double the space of New York and half of the population. What youll find is a city built around the water preserving much of its open space. The Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the impressive landmarks that symbolize the city. Projecting out into Port Jackson, the Opera House is probably best viewed from the top of the Harbour Bridge, but that excursion may not be for the faint of heart. Climbing to the summit takes about 3 hours, start to finish, and reaches a peak of 134 meters (439.63 feet). Some say its the best way to conquer a fear of heights – you decide.

The Rocks, the old town historic section of Sydney, is located across from the Opera House. First settled in 1788, the European Colonists’ homes and businesses have been restored and now house trendy restaurants, boutiques and galleries. The Rocks Market, held every weekend at the north end of George Street and Playfair, is a wild streetmarket featuring everything imaginable.

Next to The Rocks is Circular Quay, the center for water traffic in the harbour. Ferries, cruises and jet boat rides leave from here and you can pick and choose among the destinations. One spot to consider is Fort Denison, located in the center of Sydney Harbour. Originally a prison, then turned into a fort after two American warships circled the island in the middle of the night, you can now visit the museum or watch the harbour traffic while enjoying lunch in the caf.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, covering 30 hectares, is an oasis in the center of the city. Two aspects of the garden are of particular interest: Cadi Jam Ora, the First Encounters Garden and Mrs. Macquaries chair. Cadi Jam Ora is a garden devoted to the Cadigal people, the Aboriginal inhabitants of central Sydney. The garden, filled with plants native to the area during their time, tells the story of the Cadigal people and their first encounters with the Europeans during the settlement/invasion. Mrs. Macquarie was the wife of Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales in the early 1800s. The Macquaries lived in Government House, located within the Gardens and open to the public for tours, and Mrs. Macquarie used to walk out to a rocky point overlooking the Harbour and watch the ships come in. A chair carved out of the solid stone is where she used to sit and nowadays its the best location to take pictures with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as your backdrop.

Our STREETWISE Sydney Map is fully indexed to include street names, cultural sites, points of interest, government and school locations, hospitals, hotels, parks and reserves, pedestrian walkways and places of worship.

Our pocket size map of Sydney is also laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Sydney map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Sydney map today and you too can navigate Sydney, Australia like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the search bar.

Answer: Canberra, 175 miles southwest of Sydney, is the capital of Australia.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ — The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Sydney Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Sydney, Australia

Frommer’s Sydney Day by Day

16 Self-Guided Tours. 41 Maps. One Great Trip.

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everythingin the smartest, most time-efficient way.The best of Sydney in one, two or three daysThematic tours for every interest, schedule and tasteHundreds of evocative photosBulleted maps that show you how to go from place to placeHotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife for all budgetsA tear-resistant foldout mapenclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs

Frommers. The best trips start here.

Visit us online at Frommers.com

Sydney Day by Day is the perfect answer for travellers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. This attractively priced, four-colour guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Sydney in a short time — with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, accommodation, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Sydney Day by Day is the only guide that helps travellers organise their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you’ll find: Full colour throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps
Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include tours ofCircular Quay and the historic Rocks area, the city’s best architectural sights, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and more.
Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values
Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info

Frommer’s Sydney Day by Day (Frommer’s Day by Day – Pocket)

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Chicago Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Chicago, Illinois – Folding pocket size travel map with integrated CTA & Metra map including lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Chicago Street Map 1:27,000
Downtown Chicago Map 1:18,000
Hyde Park – Kenwood Map 1:40,000
Wicker Park & Bucktown Map 1:27,000
Chicago Area Map 1:330,000
Chicago CTA & Metra Map

Crack! A roaring cheer muffles the ecstatic cry of the announcers amplified voice. The entire city block erupts in joy as a ball drops into the asphalt of West Waveland Avenue. Welcome to Wrigley field, one of the oldest ballparks in the country. Now youre in Chicago, home to some of Americas biggest baseball fans, its tallest building and its deepest deep-dish pizza.

Chicago is the most active city, as well as the center of the Midwest. Hop on Lake Shore Drive and watch as this glistening waterside metropolis unfolds before your eyes. From the Art Institute at Grant Park to the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Science (home to Sue, the citys beloved Tyrannosaurus Rex) to the architectural oasis of the Illinois Institute of Technology campus and Oak Park, Chicago is a world known cultural capital.

All these sites are clearly marked and indexed on the STREETWISE Chicago city map. Also included are an enlarged detailed map of the downtown, an area map that includes the major routes and surrounding towns of Chicago and a map of the Metra system.

Our pocket size map of Chicago is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Chicago map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Chicago map today and you too can navigate Chicago, Illinios like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Chicago Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Chicago, Illinois – Folding pocket size travel map with CTA, Metra map (Streetwise Maps)

The Little Black Book of Chicago, 2011 Edition

Best Travel Series of the Year, 2008

”We select the Little Black Travel Books as our travel guide series of the year. The main reasons for designating these guides as best of the year are their portability and user friendliness. (The spiral binding allows the reader to keep the book open to a certain page.) Individual volumes are small enough to fit into a pocket, but in terms of helpfulness, they are twice their physical dimensions. The other reason these guides are so worthy of praise is the fact that each volume has a neat, tidy, and nicely detailed foldout map to the particular area under discussion. The chapters in each volume correspond to the geographical areas into which the authors divide the city for the tourist. Each chapter gives basics on places to see, available art, and entertainment venues, places to eat and drink, where to shop, and where to stay. You can study a range of guides before your actual trip, but this is definitely a commendable candidate for carrying with you on site.”

–American Library Association Booklist

”When I buy a guidebook, I usually look for the Frommer’s $ a Day budget guidesWashington D.C. from $80 a Day, Paris from $95 a Day, etc. Why? Well, mostly because I’m a creature of habit. I started buying the Frommer’s and Let’s Go guides years ago because they focus on budget travel. Let’s Go is great for backpackers and those on a really tight budget. Frommer’s is a bit more mature but still budget-minded (think hotels rather than hostels), and I like their ”Suggested Itineraries” section and their maps (Frommer’s maps are among the best). But now that there are so many other guidebooks to choose from, I buy Frommer’s mostly because I can be in and out of the store in minutes rather than hours and I know I’ll come home with a reliable guide. Then, just this past month, everything changed . . . I discovered something new . . . You see, when I went to the bookstore to pick up guidebooks for my upcoming honeymoon, I got an idea . . . Why not, I thought, buy five different guidebooks (from five different publishers) and compare them to find my favorite. So that’s what I did. I bought one brand for each stop and then, on my way out, I saw a little Paris guide I’d never seen (or heard of) before. So I picked that up too. (I go to Paris at least once a year so I can never have enough Paris guidebooks.) Here’s what I found . . . and it surprised me: My favorite book of allfor both pre-trip planning and on-the-ground supportis The Little Black Book of Paris. The other guides I bought are all divided into sections this way: Where to Stay, Where to Eat, What to Do. But The Little Black Book of Paris is divided by area. And each area has its own fold-out map (which, to be honest, blows the Frommer’s maps out of the water). While the guide doesn’t have an entire history or culture section like most of the others doLonely Planet, TimeOut, Fodor’s, etc.it’s well written and there’s an overview of each area at the beginning of each section. I liked the guide so much I went back to the bookstore to buy more.”

–The Travel Writer’s Life

2011 Edition. From the Magnificent Mile to the magnificent lakefront, Chicago has it all! And The Little Black Book of Chicago will walk you through the best the Windy City has to offer. This popular travel guide features:

Color-coded, numbered entries in the text keyed to full-color, fold-out area maps in each chapter”Top Picks” directing you to not-to-be-missed attractionsA portable size and sleek, non-touristy ”black book” format10 easy-to-use fold-out maps, including a Chicago transportation mapFull-color spot illustrations throughout that liven the textElastic band place holder to mark your spot4-1/4” wide x 5-3/4” highConcealed wire-o bindingBook lies flat for ease of useNotes pages216 pages

The Little Black Book of Chicago, 2011 Edition

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Charleston Map – Laminated Center City Street Map of Charleston, South Carolina – Folding pocket size travel map

This map covers the following areas:
Main Charleston, South Carolina Map 1:19,000
Historic Charleston Map 1:9,500
Charleston Regional Map 1;780,000
Charleston Area Map 1:220,000
North Charleston Map 1:39,000

Charleston is where history lives. Some areas still reflect the three hundred year old history of this coastal city. For example, Charlestons Historic District encompasses over 2000 historic buildings. The surrounding areas contain old plantation homes, some active today.

The STREETWISE map of Charleston, SC will enable you to experience the rich history and culture of this quintessential Southern city. Our detailed Historic Charleston inset map identifies all the important historic homes and buildings which you will want to see during your walking tour.

The main city center map of Charleston helps you navigate into and out of the city center. It also expands on the number of sites featured including hotels, shopping, educational institutions and neighborhoods.

The Charleston map’s backside features two additional maps: the Charleston Regional Map covers the geography between Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston Area Map helps to navigate around the perimeter of the city to such notable places as The Boone Plantation, Drayton Hall and the Charleston International Airport. A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, education, culture, and parks is clearly listed.

Our pocket size map of Charleston is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Charleston map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Charleston map today and you too can navigate Charleston, South Carolina like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Charleston Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Charleston, South Carolina – Folding pocket size travel map

Moon Charleston and Savannah (Moon Handbooks)

Maybe it’s because he was born in the same hospital as Flannery O’Connor the old St. Joseph’s in downtown Savannah-but there’s no doubt that Jim Morekis has writing in his blood. As the longtime editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper Connect Savannah, the University of Georgia graduate has written about and experienced pretty much every cultural happening in the area. He credits his love of travel to his mother Elizabeth, who was John Berendt’s travel agent during his stint in Savannah while writing Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Jim currently serves on Savannah’s Cultural Affairs Commission, happily spending taxpayer money on the city’s many festivals. As for the ongoing debate over which city is better, Charleston or Savannah, Jim calls it a tie: Charleston has better long-term planning, but Savannah has to-go cups (allowing anyone to explore the Historic District with a beer or cocktail in hand).

When not busy writing, Jim enjoys spending time with his two beautiful daughters, Alex and Sophia, and his dear wife Sonja, who gets his deepest gratitude for opening his eyes to the true wonder and mystery of the Georgia coast.

Jim chronicles the history of the old Morekis family dairy online at morekisdairy.com.

As editor-in-chief for the alternative weekly Connect Savannah Jim Morekis knows the best must-see sights and local secrets of Charleston and Savannah, from exploring the French Quarter to kayaking in the Golden Isles. Morekis also includes unique trip strategies, such as Literary Lark, following the life and work of authors Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allen Poe, and John Berendt, and a Kayakers Paradise tour. Including expert advice on walking Savannahs Historic District squares and dining on she-crab soup in Beaufort, Moon Charleston & Savannah gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Moon Charleston and Savannah (Moon Handbooks)

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Tampa Map – Laminated Center City Street Map of Tampa, Florida – Folding pocket size travel map with trolley lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Tampa/Clearwater/St Petersburg Area Map 1:330,000
(Map A) St Petersburg Area Map 1:135,000
(Map B) Clearwater Beach/Downtown Clearwater Map 1:48,000
(Map C) Downtown St Petersburg Map 1:21,000
(Map D) Tampa Area Map 1:145,000
(Map E) Downtown Tampa Map 1:19,000

Shhhhhdont tell anyone, but this is the best destination in Florida.

The best beach in America is here (Fort DeSoto State Park, rated #1 in the yearly survey by Dr. Beach), the 4th best beach is also here (Caladesi Island State Park), there is a world famous theme park (Busch Gardens), auto racings Indy League whizzes through the streets at 170 miles per hour during the Honda Grand Prix race, there are world class restaurants (Berns steakhouse has been called the best steakhouse in America), world class shopping (Neiman Marcus leads the pack), one of the hottest night life districts you’ll find anywhere (Ybor City is crammed full of clubs and bars) and there are three professional sports teams (the Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays), and two airports (Tampa International and St Pete Clearwater International) offering you a greater choice of flights. Did I mention golf? Just look! You can find all of that here in the Tampa Bay area. What you wont find are the crowds of South Beach or Orlando. Substance without the stampede.

The STREETWISE Tampa Map is actually a combination of several maps to help you get a better understanding of the area:

First there is an area map, the Tampa/Clearwater/St Petersburg Area Map that encompasses the entire Tampa Bay region, from the Sunshine Skyway south of St. Petersburg, north to Tarpon Springs, and east to Interstate 75. This map includes all major highways and exit numbers, major streets and thoroughfares, airports, sites and county lines.

(Map A) is a map of the St. Petersburg area. More detailed than the regional map, this map of the Clearwater/St Petersburg peninsula and barrier islands includes more streets and access roads. Hotels, sites, and parks are indicated on the map. Names of individual beaches are also marked as well as the Pinellas Trail, a 34 mile safe biking trail connecting the north and south part of Pinellas County.

(Map B) is a close up view of Clearwater Beach and Downtown Clearwater. (Map C) is a close up view of Downtown St Petersburg from Interstate 275 out to the Pier, home of restaurants and the Pier Aquarium. Sites such as Tropicana Field, the Salvador Dali Museum and the Museum of Fine Art are clearly marked as well as hotels, educational sites, shopping and parks.

(Map D) covers the Tampa Area from MacDill Air Force Base north to Citrus Park, from the Courtney Campbell Causeway east to Interstate 75 and Brandon. Hotels, shopping, sites, educational sites, government sites, Tampa International Airport and points of interest are all included on this map. Street numbers are listed for major thoroughfares enabling you to easily find addresses.

(Map E) is a close up view of Downtown Tampa. Here youll find details on Channelside, Hyde Park Village shopping area, Ybor City and the Tampa Convention Center. The expressways that weave in and out of downtown Tampa are highlighted in yellow and include clearly defined exit and entrance ramps. If youre going to visit the Tampa Museum of Art, this is the map youll need. The cruise terminal and train station are clearly marked. Hotels, educational sites, points of interest, and governmental sites are placed on the map.

Our pocket size map of Tampa is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Tampa Map – Laminated City Center Street Map of Tampa, Florida – Folding pocket size travel map with trolley lines

Moon Tampa and St. Petersburg

Laura Reiley is a professional writer who has covered food, culture, travel, and parenting. She is currently the food critic for the St. Petersburg Times. She lives in Tampa.

Writer and Tampa resident Laura Reiley offers her unique perspective on Tampa and St. Petersburg, from exploring the Salvador Dali Museum to enjoying the quirky Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Reiley includes trip strategies for a variety of travelers, such as the Nature Lovers Tour and Tampa Sports, covering the Yankees spring training. Including expert advice on the Museum of Science and Industry, Busch Gardens, and nightlife in historic Ybor City, Moon Tampa and St. Petersburg gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Moon Tampa and St. Petersburg (Moon Handbooks)

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

STREETWISE is the first map to be designed with modern graphics and is the originator of the laminated, accordion-fold map format. Weve set the standard that every map company has imitated but never duplicated. Our mission is to make you feel comfortable, to make you feel safe in a place where youve never been before and to enable you to experience a familiar place more fully.

The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Brown, who had been in international publishing for many years, setting up subsidiaries for textbook publishers. In the 1970s, Brown traveled extensively throughout Africa, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Brown would take a large paper map, cut out the city center, folded it up and slip it into his pocket, thus preventing him from looking like a tourist in areas where discretion is the better part of travel. This was his tool for surviving.

After many years on the road, Brown settled back in New York and decided to start his own business, based on the adaptations he had made to maps in his travels. His goal was to give someone the ability to navigate easily in unfamiliar terrain.

He started with a new map format: the accordion fold. Such a simple idea, but at the time it was revolutionary. No more struggling to fold an awkward, oversized paper map. This new format would enable the user to blend in like a native, instead of stick out like a tourist. Brown then added lamination to ensure that the map would be a lasting tool.

More important than the format was the design of the map itself. It had to be a map that not only succeeded above and beyond any map he had used, but was esthetically appealing as well. The look of it had to be as striking as the functionality. Color was introduced in a way that was never seen before in a map – vivid purple for water, soothing gray for the background of street grids, gold to highlight elements of the map. Clarity, conciseness and convenience in a very stylish package.

Building the business was a 24 hour job. Brown sold the maps during the day, zipping around Manhattan making deliveries on his Harley Davidson. At night he packed the orders and did the design work. More titles were added, each title requiring months of research and design.

Today, STREETWISE produces over 130 titles for major destinations, regions and countries throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia. We have grown from the back of a motorcycle to selling millions of maps around the world.

Yet each title is still painstakingly researched and updated. STREETWISE is one of the only, if not THE only map company that conducts research by walking or driving an area to ensure accuracy. After all, what good is the map if what you hold in your hands doesnt match what you see on the street sign? This lengthy fact checking results in superior accuracy; in effect, weve done the work, now you have the adventure.

In the end, its not about the map, its about getting out and finding your own authentic experience wherever you go. Its about being in a city or a region and discovering things that you never thought you would find. You can do this if you have confidence and you have confidence if you have a great map. STREETWISE is the great map that you need.

Streetwise Greenwich Village Map – Laminated Street Map of Greenwich Village, NY – Folding pocket size travel map with subway stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Greenwich Village Map 1:17,000
East Village Map 1:17,000
NoHo Map 1:17,000
SoHo Map 1:17,000
Little Italy Map 1:17,000
Tribeca Map 1:17,000
Chinatown Map 1:17,000

The STREETWISE Greenwich Village Map doesnt just cover Greenwich Village, but everything south of 14th street and north of Chambers street, from the east River to the Hudson. Within these boundaries are some of the most colorful neighborhoods in Manhattan. While times have changed and the area may not be as bohemian as it once was, the influx of professionals has certainly not eradicated the independent spirit of each neighborhood. The area is also such a prime gastronomic destination that this is one of the few STREETWISE Maps to feature restaurants not only highlighted on the map, but also included in the index.

While a few ultra modern condo buildings have shot up recently, Greenwich Village is still a collection of brownstones and townhouses on small tree lined streets. Theres an academic atmosphere fueled by students of New York University, the New School, Parsons School of Design and Cardozo Law School. A longtime center for gays and lesbians, the Village isnt as shocking as it used to be. The annual Halloween parade is still a great sight to see, but the neighborhood is more of a restaurant destination than the flame throwing extravaganza that it once was.

The East Village has gentrified as well. St Marks Place was Punk Rock Central in the 70s and 80s, and while there will always be a few multicolored Mohawks hanging around Trash& Vaudeville (the original American punk rock hangout), the cleaned up Tompkins Square park has attracted uptowners looking for a deal. There are plenty of great restaurants in the area catering to all tastes.

In between the east Village and the West Village lies NoHo (NOrth of HOuston) and NoLita (NOrth of Little ITAly). Renovated lofts and tenements share the neighborhood with unrenovated buildings, making it a bit scruffier that SoHo or Tribeca. The Lower East Side originally was a neighborhood of immigrants jam-packed into tenements, pushcarts and small ethnic shops. Its still a neighborhood of shops where youll find bargains a plenty and its the home of some of the more innovative restaurants in the city.

Chinatown’s frenetic atmosphere is punctuated by stores selling various decipherable and undecipherable goods. Shop for treasures to take home or find a good Dim Sum restaurant and let the dumpling parade begin.

SoHo is an upscale shopping bonanza with labels such as Chanel, Prada and even Bloomingdales. Tribeca is a close-knit neighborhood of lofts, taverns, galleries and restaurants. The Tribeca FilmFestival, held each spring, brings visitors from all over New York and the world to see the diverse selection of offerings, some shown in an open air drive-in set up along the Hudson.

Each of these neighborhoods is delineated by color and fully indexed with listing of streets, parks, bookstores, cinemas, clubs, colleges, hotels, museums, points of interest, post offices, restaurants, shopping and theaters. Subway stops are also clearly marked.

Our pocket size map of Greenwich Village is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Greenwich Village map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Greenwich Village map today and you too can navigate the village like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Greenwich Village Map – Laminated City Street Map of Greenwich Village, NY – Folding pocket size travel map

Streetwise Manhattan Bus Subway Map – Laminated Subway Map of New York City

‘Don’t leave home without STREETWISE.’ –The New York Times

‘STREETWISE is an absolute travel essential.’ –Travel + Leisure Magazine

‘In a strange city, your sense of direction is only as good as the map in your hands. The best maps to carry are published by STREETWISE.’ –Chicago Daily Herald

Streetwise Manhattan Bus Subway Map – Laminated Subway Map of Manhattan, NY – Folding pocket & wallet size metro map for travel

This map includes the following:
Manhattan Subway Map
Manhattan Bus Map

The STREETWISE Manhattan Bus Subway map is an invaluable tool for getting around on New York Citys public transportation system. One side of the map shows all of the Manhattan subway lines clearly indicating stops and free transfer stations. The flip side shows the North/South and East/West bus routes in a clear and concise manner.

Major sites are highlighted and when folded into thirds, the map is slightly larger than a credit card. This NYC metro map is also laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE Manhattan subway map is one of several detailed and easy-to-read maps designed and published by STREETWISE. Buy your STREETWISE Manhattan bus subway map today and you too can navigate Manhattan like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. And don’t forget to check out our regular STREETWISE Manhattan map. It’s the number 1 best selling Manhattan travel map on Amazon.com

Streetwise Manhattan Bus Subway Map – Laminated Subway Map of New York City