Illustrations and color photographs emphasize the beauty and vastness of our neighbor to the north. Two publications focus on the consumer aspects of traveling. Consumer Reports Travel Letter takes the same approach to the travel industry as Consumer Reports does to the consumer goods industry. Each month is packed with details, an index to the 12 most recent months, readers' questions and answers, and is also indexed by the Library's online services. There are non-mainstream publications that report information not easily found elsewhere.
Some requests are answered in each edition, other queries solicit direct personal replies.
Every issue is filled with practical tips found in readers' remarks and reports of first-hand travel experiences. A recent article described Canvas Holidays, a frugal alternative to French hotels. ITN is for those who want to know the nitty-gritty before they go. Outside concentrates on action, sports and travel for extra-active people. Mt. Everest expedition.