Practical Geography: A Tourism Survival Kit is a regional approach to the study of the world’s tourism geography. It focuses on destinations currently attracting tourism, the main attractions at that destination, and introduces the participant to tourism related issues.

Quantum Learning’s Practical GeographySurvival Kit begins in North America and then branches out to the Caribbean and Mexico before moving farther afield. I believe that as North American travellers, we have a responsibility to know our own country before we set out to see the world. As travellers, we are a privileged group of ambassadors, whether we acknowledge it or not. It would be pretty embarrassing to be travelling in Australia only to find that the locals know more about our country than do we.

The following format will be used for each region or country throughout Practical Geography:

• Mapping exercise with music
• Verbal picture with show and tell
• Basics
• Introduction to types of tourism, history and geography
• Attractions and features
• Review worksheet
• Crossword puzzle
• Food