Submissions to the Writing Contest
These guides have been submitted to the GuideGecko Writing Contest.
Rankings here reflect voting results only. Final rankings will be determined by jury and voting.
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The Sicilian Experience
Destinations: Sicily, Italy
Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Arts, Beach, Cooking, Culture, Food & Dining, Gay & Lesbian, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Luxury, Mid Range, Nature, Senior Traveler, Single, Top End, Villages, Walks and Tours, Wellness, Wine Tasting, Women, Work & Travel
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English, 73 pages, 562 votes:
The Sicilian Experience is a collection of fabulous retreats in Sicily,wineries, boutique hotels and concept hotels. Accompanying itineraries along the Sicilian wine and food routes.
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The Budget Chic Travel Guide
Destinations: Europe - Asia - Australia & Oceania
Categories: 1 month or more trips, 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, Backpacker, Culture, Food & Dining, Low Budget, Mid Range, Student
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English, 81 pages, 482 votes:
Would you like to see the world without breaking the bank? Do you want the freedom of independent travel but find it confusing and tiring to plan it yourself? Do you find it frustrating when the information out there is for US and UK citizens?
We've included these topics that are specially written for Sing...
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Hawaii For Heroes
Destinations: Hawaii, USA
Categories: Activities (General), Adventure Sports, Beach, Culture, Island, Relaxation, Sightseeing
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English, 36 pages, 221 votes:
Here’s something no other travel guide about Hawaii will tell you: There is a secret world behind military gates on the islands, full of boating and beaches and places most tourists never see, unlocked if you just know how to get in. Hawaii for Heroes is the insider guide for what to do once you make it pas...
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Married With Children - Singy's Adventure with Kiddos
Destinations: Singapore
Categories: Activities (General), Amusement Parks, Animals & Wildlife, Children & Travel with Children, City, Food & Dining, Nature, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walks and Tours
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English, 60 pages, 167 votes:
So you are in Singapore with your whole beloved bunch. What to do, where to go, what to eat, where to buy the supply if your children are strictly on organic diet and ... probably, the biggest question is will you still have a chance of going shopping and make the most of the sales?
Tailored for parents tra...
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Going Colombian: Living, Working, and Traveling in Greater Bogota
Destinations: Bogotá, Colombia
Categories: 1 month or more trips, City, Culture, Day trips, Expatriate, Low Budget, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Parks, Public Transport, Sports & Exercise (General), Student, Villages, Work & Travel
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English, 43 pages, 46 votes:
An informal collection of travel tips for those spending an extended period of time living, working, or traveling in Colombia, particularly in Bogota....
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Citamblers: the Incidence of the Remarkable. Guide to Mexico City
Destinations: Mexico City, Mexico
Categories: City
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English, 384 pages, 40 votes:
Without beginning or end, readable from back to front, this book is, above all, a guide for getting lost in Mexico City. For it is enough to go out onto the street, hone your gaze, and open up all your senses, to discover
that the remarkable — that fine line running parallel to the everyday and transecting...
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The Art Lover's Guide to Traveling with Kids, US Edition
Destinations: USA
Categories: Arts, Children & Travel with Children, Culture, Sightseeing, Walks and Tours
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English, 44 pages, 38 votes:
Art opens eyes. Travel opens minds. The two together add up to life-changing experiences for kids.
Use travel to introduce your kids to art. From sculpture parks to historic artist’s homes to kid-friendly museums, The Art Lover’s Guide to Traveling with Kids (US Edition) shows you how to bring art i...
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Summer In the City : London
Destinations: London, United Kingdom
Categories: 1 month or more trips, 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Backpacker, Expatriate, Single, Student, Weekend trips, Women
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English, 42 pages, 26 votes:
London in the summer is different than the London you see in films. This is a guide for the young traveller who wants to experience this unique version London during these sunny months but doesn't have the money nor the patience to blow on tourist traps. This is a guide for those who want to experience London...
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Christchurch - A Guide to the City
Destinations: Christchurch, New Zealand
Categories: 1-2 week trips, Activities (General), Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, City, Culture, Expatriate, Food & Dining, Student, Walks and Tours
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English, 78 pages, 21 votes:
A guide to New Zealand's second largest city in the heart of the South Island, Christchurch...featuring in depth knowledge of the central city, exciting surrounding suburbs and a couple of revitalising day trips....
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Drive-It-Yourself Hokkaido, Japan
Destinations: Hokkaido, Japan
Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Animals & Wildlife, Children & Travel with Children, Cruise, Ship & Boat, Culture, Cycling, Food & Dining, Honeymoon & Romance, Mid Range, Mountain, Nature, Parks, Relaxation, Road Trips, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Trekking & Hiking, Villages, Walks and Tours, Women
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English, 32 pages, 19 votes:
Do you want to explore Hokkaido in a fun and affordable way? Then this guide is for you. Find suggested itineraries and driving routes for road trips lasting 5, 7 or 10 days and everything you need to know about Shiretoko (a World Heritage Site), Akan, Sounkyo, Furano, Biei, Asahikawa, Sapporo and Otaru. This...
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