| Frommer's USA | 
 enlarge | Authors: David Baird, Harry Basch, Amy Donohoe, Amy Eckert, Bill Mcrae, Matthew Richard Poole, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Beth Reiber, Linda Romine, Karl Samson, Karen K. Snyder
Publisher: Frommers
Category: Book
List Price: CDN$ 30.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 11
Pages: 1088
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
ISBN: 0470387467
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780470387467
ASIN: 0470387467
Publication Date: February 19, 2009 (In 91 Days)
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| Editorial Reviews:
From Amazon.com
It's impossible for a single guidebook to completely cover a country as massive and diverse as America, but Frommer's USA comes close. Sure, some will quibble with destination choices (for example, the editors mention Martha's Vineyard, but not Nantucket) but overall, this 1,000-plus-page tome hits the mark. Chapters focus on both major cities and larger regions (New England, Southern California, etc.), covering such basics as activities, lodging, and affordable restaurants, and doing so in excruciating detail (admission prices, hours of operation, directions, whether or not a hotel has valet parking). You'll also find plenty of full-page maps and quirky little sidebars (gourmet food stores in Napa, best Chicago blues bars). As if that weren't enough, there's an online travel directory with Web addresses for everything from Ticketmaster to Zagat's to Amtrak. If you plan on seeing even a sliver of what this country has to offer, take this guidebook with you. --Jill Fergus
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| Customer Reviews:
Not as complete as Fodors, and there are better guides. December 17, 2003
While on the road (Las Vegas, Arizona and New Mexico) I reviewed three USA guides and my first choice was Fodor's, then Frommer's and finally, Let's Go.Frommer's practical recommendations are judicious ("We highly recommend that you rent a car when in Las Vegas". YES). The guide's 'What to See & Do' is worth adhering to. The maps are excellent and locate accommodations and dining rapidly for you. The comments for restaurants were normally 'spot on the money', but, restaurants can turn over ownership and management quickly and quality can drop. I experienced this in the case of the Frommer's recommended restaurant 'Maria Teresa' in Albuquerque. This is a property needs to be revisited and possibly dropped from the guide. Very disappointing (and the PRIMARY reason for the 3 star rating) is the absences of any prices for accommodations or restaurants! This is the first major guide I have ever reviewed that omitted prices! This is a major flaw for this guide. There are better guides for your money. Consider Fodor's (see my review) or if you are economically challenged consider 'Let's Go USA' (see my review). Conditionally recommend
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