Bøger af Jonathan Watkins

Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the island of Sardinia is filled with pleasant contrasts. The glitzy Costa Smeralda is dotted with boutique hotels and posh beaches and is full of five-star glamour. Meanwhile Sardinia has a charming interior with tiny untouched villages. Stretches of enclosed swimming areas along the coast and unexplored coves are just waiting to be discovered. Introduction to Sardinia - Overview - Orientation - Culture - Climate And When To Go - Sightseeing Highlights - Grotta Di Nettuno Marine Cave - Cittadella Dei Musei (Citadel of Museums) - Bosa Town - Golfo Di Orosei (Gulf Of Orosei) - Tharros Archeological Site - Gorropu Gorge - Arzachena - Garibaldi's House (Museum) - Sant' Antioco and San Pietro Islands - Nora Town - Giara Di Gesturi Plateau - Monte Ortobene Mountain - Tiscali Village - Su Nuraxi di Barumini, UNESCO World Heritage Site - Recommendations For The Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places To Eat - Places To Shop

Aruba is the most popular of the Dutch islands on the Caribbean coast. The combination of white sandy beaches and rugged interior attracts winter birds, honeymooners and beach lovers. The island is known for its glitzy resorts, casinos and private beaches and regularly draws tourists from North America and Europe. Introduction to Aruba - Overview - Orientation - Culture - Climate and When To Go - Sightseeing Highlights - Aruba Butterfly Farm, Oranjestad - Bushiribana and Balashi Gold Mine Ruin - Donkey Sanctuary - Manchebo Beach - National Archeological Museum Aruba, Oranjestad - Alto Vista Chapel - Balashi Brewery - The Aruba Carnival Celebration - Bon Bini Festival, Oranjestad - Aruba Hi Winds Competition - Frenchman's Pass - Lourdes Grotto Shrine - Cura Di Tortuga Natural Pool - Casibari Boulders Clusters - The Ostrich Farm - Fort Zoutman Historical Museum - Arikok National Park - Bubali Bird Sanctuary - Guadiriki Caves - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop

Bali, according to Hindu legend, was created at the beginning of time by nine gods, and its foundations were supported by an enormous dragon god. The legend further tells that the inhabitants of Bali will worship the gods till the end of time.

Vienna is the capital of Austria and the country's epicenter for tourism, culture, business, and politics. The city was once the focal point of the Habsburg Empire and Vienna's imperial city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Introduction to Vienna - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Schönbrunn Palace, Garden & Zoo - Ringstrasse - Rathaus (City Hall) - Kunsthistoriches Museum (Museum of Art History) - Naturhistoriches Museum (Natural History Museum) - Staatsoper (State Opera House) - Österreichische Postsparkasse (Austrian Postal Savings Bank) - Innere Stadt (Old Town) - Stephansdom (Saint Stephen's Cathedral) - The Prater - The Secession Building - Hundertwasserhaus - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop

Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, the tiny island nation of Singapore blends the contemporary high tech modern world with a rich history and a multicultural heritage. Singapore is one of Asia's most famous and popular destinations for business or pleasure. Introduction to Singapore - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Marina Bay - National Library - East Coast Beach Park - Bukit Brown Heritage Park & Cemetery - Chinatown - Little India - Sentosa Island - Clarke Quay - Sultan Mosque - Botanical Gardens - Pulau Ubin - Movie Mob - Asian Civilization Museum - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

Phuket in Thailand is the Pearl of the Andaman Sea and is one of the world's most famous beach destinations. Phuket attracts tourists from the world over to its turquoise blue waters and lush green backdrop. Visitors enjoy the local Thai culture and typically love the rich flavors and spices of the splendid Thai cuisine. Introduction to Phuket - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary - Sirinat National Park - Sunset at Laem Promthep - James Bond Island - Old Phuket Town - Surfing in Phuket - Diving in Phuket - Patong Beach & Nightlife - Phuket Aquarium and Zoo - Phuket Fantasea - Floating Muslim Fishing Village - Magnificent Temples in Phuket - Laem Ka Beach - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Eat & Drink - The Black Crab Floating Restaurant - Mee Ton Poh - White Box - Lock Tien Food Court - Koku Yakiniku - Places to Stay - Mook Anda Place - Thalong Guesthouse - Sansuko Ville Bungalow Resort - Kata Garden Resort - Lamai Guesthouse - Places to Shop - Phuket Weekend Market - Central Festival - Super Cheap Shop - Phuket Indy Market - Thai Antiques

This Mediterranean island of Cyprus is the mythological birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and the country's stunning beauty makes it easy to see why it's a popular tourist destination. With lots of sunshine and a coastline of white sandy beaches, the relaxed atmosphere of South Cyprus delights visitors year round. Introduction to Cyprus - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock and Beach) - Pafos Archeological Park - Ancient Kourion ruins - Agios Ionnis Lambadistis Monastery - Wine Routes and Museums - Beaches - Mt. Olympus - Old City, Nicosia - Cyprus Museum - Snorkeling and Scuba Diving - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

George Bernard Shaw once said that "if you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik" and given the city's breathtaking views, it's easy to see why. One trip to this picturesque Croatian coastal city, and you'll understand why it's called "the pearl of the Adriatic." Introduction to Dubrovnik - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Franciscan Monastery/Museum - Lokrum Island - Rector's Palace Museum - Old City Walls - Rupe Ethnographic Museum - Arboretum Trsteno Botanical Garden - Maritime Museum - War Photo Limited Museum - Old City Harbor - Church of St. Blaise and Cathedral - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

Mark Twain said that God created Mauritius first, then modeled heaven after it. Indeed, Mauritius' stunning white-sanded beaches, warm turquoise waters and balmy tropical atmosphere create the quintessential paradise. Celebrities and families alike come to Mauritius and the island is one of the most popular wedding and honeymoon spots in the world. Introduction to Mauritius - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Beaches - Black River Gorges National Park - Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolan Botanical Garden - The Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes (Wildlife Reserve) - L'Aventure du Sucre Museum - Ile aux Cerfs Island - Blue Penny Museum - Mosques and Temples - Chamarel Falls & Village - Undersea Dives and Walks - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop

"Out of the Closet with My Mom" is a novel aimed at helping children and parents who are going through a time when both sides are forced to come out due to ones' sexuality. A parent comes out as gay and their child is forced to "come out" as a child of homosexual parents. It's a stand alone personal narrative that explores the many aspects of having gay parents; coming out to friends, dealing with family members who do not accept their parents lifestyle, being confident about yourself in school and above all lets you know that you're not alone. The narrative follows pudgy, prepubescent Jon Watkins, dying to fit in when his mom decides to sit him and his sister down and tell them that her roommate isn't a roommate at all, she is her girlfriend. "Out of the Closet with My Mom" follows Jon's Middle and High School journey in which he and his sister have to deal with "coming out" about their mom to friends and family.