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(Check the \"look inside\" previewer to help you decide).FYI - \u003cb\u003eCongratulations to YOU!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting the San Juans is a great choice - \u003ci\u003eNow you need some answers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e My, new in 2017, \"San Juan Islands Travel Guide,\"\u003cbr\u003e is written for you, and has one primary goal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat goal is -\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecut through the hype -\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etell it like it is -\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einclude what is needed -\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Inside you will find - all the campgrounds - including RV - hiker and biker - kayaker and boater only, marine parks.\u003cbr\u003e all the other parks - state - county - city - day use - and doggy too\u003cbr\u003e all the cities - villages - resorts - marinas - communities\u003cbr\u003e plus tips for Victoria - Vancouver - Butchart Gardens \u003cp\u003eShort reviews -\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin-left: 2em\"\u003efor all the islands - activities - historical sites - hikes \u003cp\u003eAlso included -all the mainland boat ramps - long term trailer parking -local knowledge -\u003cbr\u003e island back doors - public beach access -kayak launch sites -\u003cbr\u003e bicycle trips - boating itineraries -marine fuel stops -\u003cbr\u003e provisioning stores - anchorages -maps - charts - ferry system explained -\u003cbr\u003e This is my second travel guide to the San Juans.\u003cbr\u003e The first published in 2014, \"San Juan Islands \u003cb\u003eCruise Guide\u003c\/b\u003e,\"\u003cbr\u003e is still your detailed \"boaters bible\" to the marine parks.\u003cbr\u003e Land travelers will find that this new\u003cbr\u003e \"San Juan \u003cb\u003eTravel Guide\u003c\/b\u003e,\" is exactly what they want.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new guide is a companion resource to my cruise guide\u003cbr\u003e - not a replacement.\u003cbr\u003e Boat travelers to the San Juans will benefit having both.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoad your car and pack your bags.\u003cbr\u003e Bring your bikes, boats, kayaks, pets and\u003cbr\u003e children to theSan Juans today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you happen to see me, please say hello - John\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50388695941393,"sku":"CIN1542934621G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1542934621.jpg?v=1751275863"},{"product_id":"san-juan-islands-cruise-guide-book-j-r-cummins-9781495384387","title":"San Juan Islands Cruise Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eIf you are planning to visit the San Juan's by boat and are wondering where to go, what to expect, and how to get there, this guide is written for you.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of San Juan Islands Cruise Guide is a larger size (8x10) and bigger (25 more pages) than our full color edition. 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