"I worked with Shirrel Rhoades on The Bahamas Handbook and other publications and know him to be a damn fine travel writer — one who takes the reader along on the journey as his shoulder-to-shoulder companion." -William R. Burkett, Jr., author of Snowing A Little in Paris and Mean Grey Old Morning.

Take side trips to fascinating points of interest around the US with a longtime travel writer who knows where to find lost history, rustic landmarks, little-known historic districts, interesting rock formations, scenic overlooks, millionaire island that don't cost to visit, even the real Fountain of Youth.