9 Travel Guides To Help You Plan The Perfect Vacation

By | June 1, 2026
Girl traveling to mountains sitting on the edge of a cliff looking at trees on mountains

Before the advent of accessibility, travelers relied heavily on maps and books to plan the perfect vacation. While the days of taking a road trip have gotten much easier with navigation systems at our fingertips, planning a trip still takes a lot of research and input from people who have experienced it. Travel books and guides are my ideal way of planning for a trip because it doesn’t waste your phone battery and they can be easily stored, sometimes small enough to fit your pocket! Check out our favorite travel guides below and then stop by your local bookstore to grab a book to help you plan the perfect vacation!

Pocket Munich

By Lonely Planet

$13.99

Packing List

By Lonely Planet

$6.99

The London Mapguide

By Michael Middleditch

$14

Wellness Escapes

By Lonely Planet

$17.99

USA Road Map 761

By Michelin

$8.95

Best of Scotland

By Rick Steves

$21.99

Best of Ireland

By Rick Steves

$24.99

Moon Hawaii

By Kevin Whitton

$56.04

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