Steve Jonas: 20 books

Marbella on the Costa del Sol in Spain is the destination of choice for the rich and famous. In Marbella and its neighbour Puerto Banús you will rub shoulders with international celebrities at the super-smart beach clubs and can dance until dawn at the areas famous nightspots.    ...

The largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a hotspot for sunshine, culture, food and natural wonders. Over five million tourists make their way to the island every year and it is one of the most best-known holiday locations in all of Spain.  Because of it’s southerly location...

Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canary Islands (after Tenerife and Fuerteventura) and has the archipelago's largest population. It's often described as a "miniature continent" because of the variety it offers. If you are looking for a vacation filled with sunbathing and swimming,...

Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands (after the Big Island) and is one of the eight major islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. The island attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually and has won many tourist awards, including the Conde Nast Traveler Best Beach Award for 19 consecutive...

Located in the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Cancun is a tourist’s paradise. Everything in Cancun is perfect for the young-at-heart vacationer: the soft sand, the aquamarine Caribbean ocean, the fashionable hotel resorts, the tequila-drenched parties and the history-packed...

A thin and long strip of land in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a case study in successful transformation following a tormented and war-stained history. Things have never been easy for this country of around 88 million during its 2,700-year long history but in spite of multiple Chinese occupations, a...

Albufeira is one of the most popular beach resorts in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Once a small fishing village it has been developed into an attractive holiday resort which attracts many tourists from the colder parts of northern Europe and elsewhere. Many vacationers return year-after-year...

Lanzarote is a popular holiday destination in the Atlantic Ocean and it is the fourth largest Canary Island (after Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Gran Canaria). It is located about 1000 km from mainland Spain and 127 km from the African coast.  As a part of Spain, it retains an upscale, European...

Cinque Terre (meaning "five lands" or "five castles") refers to the five villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso del Mar on the northwest coast of Italy. The five villages, which are connected by a walking trail, draw 850,000 tourists each year. Despite...

Located in the southwestern region of Campania in southern Italy, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coastal towns are some of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. Sorrento is 60km south of Naples and Amalfi is 12km further along the Amalfi Coast. The stunning seaside landscape with deep gorges and...

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and has been the capital of the region of Bohemia for centuries. It is regarded as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities and Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe with millions of tourists visiting...

The Spanish city of Valencia has a curious charm all its own. There are remnants of ancient history dating back to 138 B.C. sitting next to ultra-modern buildings that have sprung up since the America’s Cup was held here twice in the last few years.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Welcome...

Located in the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands.  This open-air museum benefits from over 3000 years of history and attracts over one million visitors yearly. With lots of sunshine, sandy beaches, medieval castles, a party-till-you-drop nightlife,...

Located 2,400 kilometres from the southeastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is an island nation and tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean. The island is part of the Mascarenhas Archipelago along with Rodrigues Island and French Réunion, sharing with them a common geologic origin. The official...