CoryStevens Publishing : Books

"In a world of ever-increasing access to information and choices, it is common for leisure travelers to feel overwhelmed, but you don't have to do everything yourself. Assistance is available in Susan Kimmel's new book, Travel Guide to the World, with great suggestions for getting the travel experience you want and exceeding your expectations. A major theme that she encourages is personal Internet search and coordination of your plans with a professional travel consultant."

Tom Ogg, Publisher, www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com October, 2006

Award-Winner in the category of travel guides of the Best Books 2006 Book Awards

USABookNews.com October, 2006

"Susan Kimmel's new book, Travel Guide to the World, is not only well-written and researched; it was a pleasure to read as well. The web links at the end of each chapter are wonderful. I found the links to be current and useful. As the Vice President of Platinum Seminars, I read a lot of material on the luxury market. Susan has included all levels of travel from contemporary to luxury in her book. There are a lot of books out offering travel advice, but take my advice and buy this book!"

Dana McPherson, MCC PLS I October, 2006

Travel Guide to the World [is] a resource for all leisure travelers. The idea behind the book was to help travelers plan a vacation that will exceed their expectations. It contains destination ideas, ways to get increased value for the dollar, how to be safe, how to pack, and to use your imagination as you search the Internet for travel information. As you get started with your travel plans you may want to contact a travel consultant who can assist you with your plans....”

ModernAgent.com August 25, 2006

“Travel Guide to the World is one of those handy dandy paperbacks you should read to understand how to handle yourself in different cultures and countries.... Travel Guide is a fantastic tool for all sorts of website listings including various transportation companies, tour operators, special needs travel, solo excursions, and travel safety....If you're looking to expand your horizons and want to investigate traveling globally, this [book] is a great first step in venturing out into the great beyond.”

Bayareafamilytravel.com, by Kathy Chin Leong
August, 2006

“Even for people who think they have the ins and outs of travel beat, the Travel Guide to the World adds new insights in this changing world of ‘hitting the road or the skies.’ There is no one ‘how-to’ book but this one is worth more than a superficial read.”

Karen Fawcett
USA Today Paris City Guide
July, 2006

“Travel Guide to the World “... was a fantastic resource, especially for first time cruisers/travelers, although even veteran cruisers can learn something new too. I thought it was concise, easy to read, and current! Plus, I really like the way you added the resources to find more info with the links.... It should be required reading in every travel school and on the shelves of every bookstore!”

Michael Weldon
MCC, DSM (Washington, N. Idaho, Alaska)
NCL – NCL America – Orient Lines
August 29, 2006

“Travel Guide To The World: Providing The Essentials To Get You The Best Value And Most From Your Travel Experience by Master Cruise Counselor Susan Kimmel is an outstanding introduction and general guide for exploring the world through travel. Providing readers with an extensive guide for properly identifying the intricacies of a situational environment, and the most inexpensive and innovative techniques of economic travel through bartering, low-cost lodgings, budget airlines, bargain cruises, inexpensive trains, economical meals, and so much more, Travel Guide To The World explores the opportune ideas for taking road trips and vacations anywhere around the globe while getting the best value for the traveler's dollar at all times and under every circumstance. Specifically designed as a "take along" reference book, Travel Guide To The World is very highly recommended for all readers who frequently travel or vacation abroad for its invaluable, practical, money-saving advice.”

James A. Cox, EIC
Midwest Book Review, June, 2006

“Travel Guide to the World by Susan Kimmel, MCC provides the essentials to get the best value and the most fun from your travel experience. Discover how to find the real bargains, traveling as a group, using public transportation, special interest cruises, vacation travel tips, discount airfares, and much more. This book will make any trip you take a success.”

Book Dealers World
Vol. 28, No. 3, July, 2006

“A travel agent that you keep in your carry-on luggage? That's a description I would give of Susan Kimmel's "Travel Guide to the World."This isn't a 'How To Travel The World in 80 Days' book, nor is it a budget guru's guide to travel, but rather, it is a book that will steer you clear of some pitfalls and point you down the path to getting what you pay for. Leisure travel is once again a growing activity the world over. Kimmel focuses on great leisure travel, the stuff that she says memories are made of. So what makes for great leisure travel? Getting the leisure experiences that you want, not what those in the business simply want to sell you, is the key. This book is packed full of information and it is indeed like carrying around a travel agent with you–to guide you through options and plans and remind you that you just need to ask for what you want.

Whether traveling by train, plane or automobile, bus, backpacking or biking, whether you are staying in a castle, mom & pop roadside, or tent, whether you are heading down to the Florida Keys or the Great Wall of China, Kimmel has advice for you. If you are accompanied by children, pets, or just your shadow, if you are concerned about travel hazards, health concerns, or security, if you just want to know what to expect, "Travel Guide to the World" just might come in handy. Save some room in the carry-on.

Written in a friendly, common sense tone, the book is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to appreciate.”

Heather Froeschl
Bookreview.com, May, 2006
Online rating: Excellent

“Just want to let you all know that I have ordered and received a few copies of Travel Guide to the World and it is delightfully packed with great information for a client as well as yourself. Get them while they last! Great job Susan!”

Reba Lowe
Travel Consultant/Owner
Vacation Memories Travel Services
August, 2006

“We thought Travel Guide to the World was excellent.”

Sharon Spence
The Moultrie News
South Carolina
June, 2006

“I loved the book [Susan Kimmel's Travel Guide to the World]. Hope you sell a million.”

Harvey Siamon, owner
Incentive Connection Travel
Phoenix, Arizona, May, 2006

“Travel Guide to the World will help readers to plan for leisure travel that will exceed their expectations. It suggests destination ideas, ways to get increased value for the travel dollar and much more. Combine the power of the Internet with your own imagination, a professional travel consultant, and this book to get what you want from a leisure travel vacation.”

Travelwriters.com Press Release: April, 2006

“Travel Guide to the World is chock-full of information that is very beneficial to ALL leisure travelers, agents, etc. I’m really enjoying all the websites you have listed. I'm keeping this book by my computer because I know I'll be referring to it often. This is great reading.”

Donna O'Neill
DO Travel
Keizer, Oregon, May, 2006