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BOOK REVIEW tell'em where to go THE GIFT One day soon, Wi-Fi will blanket every inch of the planet and travellers will access a worldly, affordable cloud of info that advises on every decision of a journey. But until that day, we rely on guidebooks. HERE ARE 5 FRESH ones finders for exploring the coast, Canada's wild places and America's Mother Road that make terrific stocking stuffers. (3) istock from five trusty sources: well organized, well-written way- Explore even farther with B.C.'s travel bibliophile Roger Gale: www.bcaa.com/books WET 'N' JUICY John Schreiner's BC Coastal Wine Tour Guide The vino journo who wrote about the Okanagan wine scene Th before most aficionados even knew there was one brings be his tastevin to the rainforest. So, heads up: Mediterranean hi microclimates in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver m Island have spawned some decent grape growing and an Is intriguing cast of determined vintners. (Whitecap; $19.95) in THE GREAT SOUGHT AFTER National Geographic's Guide to the National Parks of Canada This is the first-ever complete guide to Canada's 42 national parks and four national marine conservation areas — and the official guidebook for the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada. As with all National Geographic projects, no expense has been spared to do this tome right, either. The paper is premium gloss, the 250 colour photos are stunning and the writers push the travel envelope. (National Geographic Books; $27) p14-17_FreshTrax.indd 16 (polar bears) Wayne R. Bilenduke/Getty istock PULL-OVER PARADISE Route 66 Adventure Handbook The ultimate '50s America kitsch roadtrip begins in Chicago and ends 4,000 km west in L.A., following a delisted highway that was once the asphalt of choice for Depression-era Dust Bowl refugees, Bobby Troup (who wrote the song Get Your Kicks on Route 66) and the producers of TV's Route 66. To find and appreciate every offbeat roadside attraction that lines this pop-art museum arterial, you need this bible. (Drew Knowles, Santa Monica Press; $22.95) 10/25/11 11:46:58 AM