Avalon Travel was formed in 1999 with the merger of three independent travel publishers—Moon Publications (established 1973), John Muir Publications (established 1973), and Foghorn Press (established 1982)—creating the largest independent travel publisher based in the United States.

Avalon Travel publishes several major travel guidebook series, including Rick Steves, Moon Handbooks, Moon Metro, Moon Outdoors, Road Trip USA, The Dog Lover’s Companion, and Living Abroad, as well as individual travel titles.

Avalon Travel is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.