The Unofficial Guide to California with Kids (Unofficial Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book has been sooo helpful in planning our first family trip together up the coast! I was absolutely amazed. It gives you ideas for activities that are popular along with the hidden secrets of each area that are usually only known by the locals. Every section includes kid-friendly restaurants and hotels. There is an entire section on the best beaches and parks for children as well. One of the best parts is that at the beginning of each activity description, it gives you a 4-star scale on how each age range (up to seniors) will enjoy the activity. It also gives you ALL the important information on that activity such as how much it costs, whether or not food is available, stroller/wheelchair/locker rentals, how much time you can anticipate spending there and MANY other helpful tips and information.
I also bought the Fodor's California guide, but this has been SO much more informative and helpful for a family with children. Again - a MUST if you are planning a trip with you entire family.

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More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors.
• Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories
• Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports
• Easy-to-use, two-color design
• Detailed, 2-color maps

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Golf in Scotland: A Travel-Planning Guide with Profiles of 68 Great Courses Review

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(More customer reviews)Simply put, if you're an American (on anyone else who can read English) and you want to travel abroad to play golf in Scotland, this book is "a must," the first one you should buy, and maybe the only one you really need. That is, unless you don't care about what the trip will cost and you have no difficulty letting other people make decisions for you. Mr. Ferguson gives you the ins and outs of making your own arrangements, the pros and cons of various approaches, and the highlights of a number of top-notch Scottish golf courses. He gives you the tools to do it on your own, without the tour company or travel agent . . . to create your own golfing adventure. Which is not to say that Mr. Ferguson will not work with you as non-comissioned, fee-based agent (as he's done with me), but it's also very clear he'd be just as happy, maybe more so, to have you buy the book and plan the adventure on your own (as I do now). By the way, the second book you ought to buy is James Finegan's "Where Golf is Great" (see my Amazon review), a judgment with which I feel certain Mr. Ferguson would not disagree.

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Thoroughly revised for travel in 2009-10, Golf in Scotland is designed to help travelers save money by planning their own trips to Scotland, the "Home of Golf." Seven chapters offer advice on when to go, where to go, lodging, tee times, and other travel decisions. St. Andrews receives special attention in its own chapter. Extensive descriptions of sixty-eight courses and their settings feature complete contact and booking information. A bonus section detailing five new Scottish courses is featured in this revised edition. Appendices include a "Golf-Readiness Checklist," a compendium of useful websites, and an annotated bibliography for further reading. The book is fully indexed. Golf in Scotland has been published in various editions since 2001 and is considered by many, "the bible of Scottish Travel."

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Route 66: EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers - 2nd Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I read these reviews before buying this guide. They were all glowing except Mr. Walker saying that he wanted more information on what to see. Then I read dozens more great reviews on the first EZ guide.
I figured, it's a good chance this guy was confused. And after getting the guide, I could tell he was. He must not have read what it is. It is to make it easy for you to find the difficult to find old route not to give you places to stay or eat, supermarkets, locations of gas stations or anything else. Yes it does include some high points but give us a break! Walker should have bought the Dining & Lodging Guide and Adventure Handbook.

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This second edition updates 90 pages of the first. The EZ66 GUIDES were developed by noted Route 66 historian, Jerry McClanahan and The National Historic Route 66 Federation to make it as EZ as possible for travelers to find and follow the various alignments of Route 66. The guides have been used by thousands from around the world. The 200 page, 5 1/2' x 8 1/2' guide is spiral bound, to make it EZ to use while traveling. It includes EZ to use maps you can follow going EAST or WEST. The guide also includes attractions, games and historic details. This second edition makes an excellent traveling companion with the Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide.

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Open House Review

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(More customer reviews)Elizabeth Berg has done it again---told the story of Everywoman, or at the least, a story every woman can identify with. This moving book, about the disintegration of a marriage and its aftermath, will touch all who read it.
Sam deals with the end of her marriage in a scattershot way: looking for reasons, spending lots of money, trying to figure out what to do, and generally flailing about, emotionally. But the reader comes to understand why, thanks to Berg's wonderful writing. This was the reaction of a woman has no idea what will happen next, when all the things she has thought would come to pass suddenly are no longer a part of her future.
The reader observes Sam as she takes in boarders to help pay the mortgage, has a succession of temp jobs, and begins dating again. At the same time, Sam is going through the grief process, trying to heal herself emotionally in order to get herself to a better place.
I found Berg's humor much more apparent in this book than in any of her others. I laughed out loud when Sam sat down at her sewing machine and sewed up the fly on every one of her husband's boxer shorts! Her characterizations -- of her son, her mother, and the boarders -- were excellent.
Had I not read any other Berg books, I probably would have given this a "5" but I don't think it was quite as good, nor as moving, as "Talk Before Sleep" or "Pull of the Moon".

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Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies Review

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(More customer reviews)This text provides a great overview of the tourism industry, from what tourism is to its organization to the theories that help fomulate such a diverse industry. This book should be studied by every student studying tourism.

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A new edition of the bestselling introduction to tourism textbook
From the local to the global level, the forces that shape today's economic and social conditions also affect the tourism industry. Anyone involved in the work or study of today's tourism industry must consider all these factors together and their effect on it.
This updated and revised Eleventh Edition of Tourism presents a comprehensive introduction to travel and tourism, while continuing the tested approach of successful previous editions. New and revised coverage, integrating the latest developments in the tourism industry, includes: Profiles of such industry leaders as J. W. Marriott, Jr, of Marriott International, Inc., James Rasulo of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Francesco Frangialli, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Lively and fun "Global Insights" look at emerging areas of importance in tourism Demographic trends, such as how the many new travelers from BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) recreate and seek culture New information on transportation options, including high-speed rail and river cruises New consideration of the use of the Internet, particularly Web 2.0 (podcasting, social networks, and blogs), in tourism research, marketing, and promotion Updates on passport, visa, and governmental policies Expanded treatment of crisis management
Moving easily between theory and practice, Tourism, Eleventh Edition offers an unparalleled discussion of recreational travel today, and is suitable both as a lively learning tool for students and a reliable go-to reference for tourism professionals.

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The Official Guide to America's National Parks, 13th Edition (Special-Interest Titles) Review

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(More customer reviews)I own and overused the previous edition. I have anxiously awaited an update and am delighted with the result. I have traveled to over 200 National Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, etc. and use this book to make that possible. It has excellent directions, commentaries and ideas. Some of these gems are like looking for buried treasure and hard to locate. I wouldn't be without it!!

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This completely updated guide is the ultimate tool for planning the perfect trip to one or more of America's 391 magnificent national parks. Focusing on the most trafficked parks as well as the lesser-known gems, this guide includes seashores, trails, wild and scenic rivers, battlefields, and historic sites. Reviewed by the park rangers themselves, this is also the only guide officially endorsed by the National Park Foundation. Coverage includes:- All 391 sites under National Park Service jurisdiction, including three newcomers to the National Park system: African Burial Ground Designation National Monument in New York; Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, D.C.; and Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado- Detailed regional maps and visitor information for effortless orientation and planning- Selected reviews of what to see and do and where to camp and stay- Tips on where to find food and supplies- Advice on when to go and how to get there

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Moon Yosemite (Moon Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a lot of books about Yosemite but for an all encompassing guide to the park Ann Marie Brown's 'Moon Handbooks: Yosemite' is by far the best. Many guides list campgrounds in and around Yosemite. How many give you the best sites within each campground? How many note the free campgrounds at the nearby Nelder Grove of Sequoias and Fresno Dome? Many guides offer itineraries for a day, or two, or a week. But no other book offers itineraries for hardcore hikers, waterfall lovers, families with young children, and of course committed slackers. This book is truly unique, right down to a sidebar telling you where to find a good cappucino.
'Moon Yosemite' is divided into several sections. The initial chapters describe all the recreational opportunities in every area of the park. From bus tours of the valley floor and star gazing at Glacier Point (a new tour as of 2008), to horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and rock climbing, this guide lists all the available options for planning your vacation. Separate chapters describe dining and lodging options both within the park and from every major entrance. (The Yosemite Bug Hostel and Resort deservedly gets high marks in both of these chapters.) When combined with superb photos, nice full color maps, and some great chapters on natural and human history, this book should be your first choice when planning a visit to Yosemite.

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Travel writer and experienced outdoorswoman Ann Marie Brown offers her in-depth knowledge of Yosemite, from hiking through Tuolumne Meadows and horseback riding in Wawona to buying shower time at local campgrounds. Brown provides trip strategies for every type of traveler, including The Hardcore Hiker, The Waterfall Lover, and even A Winter Weekend for those visiting in the off-season. She also breaks down outdoor recreation activities like hiking, backpacking, rafting, and fishing with the essentials: routes, total distance, and supplies. Whether it’s rock climbing near the Royal Arches, checking out Bridalveil Falls, or simply camping under the stars, Moon Yosemite gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (Park Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)We just got back from our trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!). This book was GREAT! Everything stated was right on the money, and we loved the compactness of it. It was easy to just throw in a backpack or carry-on. We also liked how the book was set up. It was easy to understand and to navigate. If you're looking for a good general overall book, this is the one for you.
Along with this book, we also purchased the Outdoor Family Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park - it gave a really good and comprehensive explaination of the hikes found in each of the parks.
Recommendation: Don't be turned off by the idea of eating in a "cafeteria" within the park. We tried them twice while on vacation (both in Yellowstone) and were pleasantly surprised. The food was reasonable and quite good! The diningrooms were really nice as well - the one at Old Faithful overlooks the geyser!
If visiting the town of Jackson (which was a bit too riff-raffy for us), check out the Snake River Brewery. The food was reasonable and very good, the beer and service excellent and the best part - no line! Due to it being located "off the beaten track" a bit, though easily within walking distance from the town square, it doesn't get visited by a lot of tourists. If traveling with children (like us), try sitting upstairs. They have some old video games like Astoids and Pacman which allowed us to enjoy our meal and relax while the kids played the games.

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Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket-sized guide:

The most memorable park experiences, from Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs to Snake River rafting.
Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels—plus a complete campground guide for each park.
Afully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify bald eagles, bison, wildflowers, and more.
The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights.
What to see and do outside of the parks: rodeos, chuckwagon feeds, IMAX nature films, an elk preserve, Jackson Hole’s bars and boutiques, and more.
Detailed, accurate park and trail maps.

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Hotel Management and Operations Review

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(More customer reviews)My review is based on having used Dr. Rutherford's book the past consecutive 7 semesters (incl summer) at Hawaii Pacific University's Travel Industry Management program.
The compilation of articles is ideal for us because chapters are short, but comprehensive and interesting enough to retain student attention. 95% of my students are foreigners, and my average class size is 30 students from at least a dozen countries.
Chapters have numerous references, and all the chapters have challenging case studies except Finance.
This particular construction lends itself to a variety of delivery techniques, as stated in the Preface.
My wish list for the 3rd edition would include: an instructor's manual or workbook, a testbank of questions, e-book version, reducing the content on Marketing (almost double the amount of information in other chapters), and adding a section on Information Technology.
Students, educators, and hospitality professionals will enjoy a favorable ROI on this purchase.

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Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive approach to how professionals across the industry manage different departments within their operation. From the front office to finance, from marketing to housekeeping, this resource offers advanced theory played out in practical problems. Multidimensional case studies are a notable feature, with complex management problems portrayed from multiple viewpoints; "As I See It” and "Day in the Life” commentaries from new managers provide further real-world perspective. Covering the latest issues affecting the industry, this text gives students and professionals an up-to-date, dynamic learning resource.

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Hidden Florida Keys and Everglades: Including Key Largo and Key West (Hidden Travel) Review

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(More customer reviews)Although the book lists several interesting and out of the way spots for the Keys, it was disappointing for the Everglades area. Shops, stops, sites around Homestead that were described glowingly were disappointing. I would prefer a book that describes "nothing" spots as exactly that. We went out of our way to places that were not worth going to.
Better for the Keys and Key West, very helpful there.

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EXPLORE THE HIDDEN REALM

Lose the tourist crowds gator-watching in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Savor a piece of luscious homemade Key lime pie at Mangrove Mama's
Watch the fire-red sunset as you sip a minty mojito at the Top Lounge
Luxuriate on a porcelain-white beach at the ultra-exclusive The Moorings
And many more Hidden gems, including fragrant tropical gardens, wharfside restaurants, labyrinthine canoe trails, cozy beach bungalows, gay Key West and Cuban culture. Plus...
Unforgettable sights and exciting outdoor adventures
Author's personal reviews of hotels and restaurants
12 easy-to-use maps

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Skirt and the Fiddle Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is, above all else, very catching. I saw it while I was browsing at my local bookstore and started to read the first page. I had a great deal of trouble checking myself and remembering to buy the book instead of just reading the whole thing standing there. With moments of both insanity and downright strangeness, this book entertains from cover to cover.

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The Physiology of New York Boarding-Houses Review

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(More customer reviews)Thank goodness the NYT reviewed this; I snapped it up and have read it through twice, frequently laughing out loud and just as often gasping in shock. A human, funny, offensive, very lively and colorful tour of New York boarding houses, apartments, tenements in the mid-19th century (the author's adventures seem to have taken place in the 1840s and early '50s). I alternately fell in love with Gunn and wanted to sock him on the jaw. But you will never forget this book and will want to come back and dip into it often. The illustrations, too, are priceless. Bravo! to the publisher for reissuing this!

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The American boardinghouse once provided basic domestic shelter and constituted a uniquely modern world view for the first true generation of U.S. city-dwellers. Thomas Butler Gunn's classic 1857 account of urban habitation, The Physiology of New York Boarding-Houses, explores the process by which boardinghouse life was translated into a lively urban vernacular. Intimate in its confessional tone, comprehensive in its detail, disarmingly penetrating despite (or perhaps because of) its self-deprecating wit, Physiology is at once an essential introduction to a "lost" world of boarding, even as it comprises an early, engaging, and sophisticated analysis of America's "urban turn" during the decades leading up to the Civil War.
In his introduction, David Faflik considers what made Gunn's book a compelling read in the past and how today it can elucidate our understanding of the formation and evolution of urban American life and letters.

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Flophouse: Life on the Bowery Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought a copy of this book last night after attending a reading with the authors and photographer, along with some of the men who are profiled in the book. This book is so touching and achingly beautiful. It reads like poetry. The words of the men themselves are printed alongside poignant photographs that seem to capture the sentiment of their words. I feel honored to have met some of these men in person and even more honored to have had the pleasure of asking them to autograph their individual pages. The title of my review here is what one of the men, Bruce, wrote to me last night.
To be able to put a voice and a human face to those who have likely seen the best and the worst of life is a gift to all thinking and compassionate people. This book proves that every person has a story to tell and if the words don't quite express it, the photos do.

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Mountains for Mortals: New England: Scenic Summits for Hikers Review

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(More customer reviews)As a 1-3 times a year hiking couch potato I was delighted to discover so many easy to moderate, max. 4 hour hikes within a reasonable drive from Greater Portland area. I appreciate the detailed directions to the trail head, with difficulty ratings and, and whether one could expect to find facilities nearby - although not essential, definitely always a plus. Now I can't wait for the weather to cool off, bugs to die and rainy summer to be over with, so I can lace my boots and "conquer the rock!"

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Although New England contains three of the four most densely populated states in the country, there are still numerous natural sites to be explored in this beautiful area, and this detailed guide catalogs the most unique and scenic mountains. From Mount Katahdin in Maine to the peaks above the coastline, the finest hikes are included here, along with beautiful photographs of the land and precise directions and descriptions.

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Down and Out in Paris and London Review

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(More customer reviews)Be advised that the Harcourt edition appears to be the original edited version. As such the passages on slang end up containing a lot of "-----" which is interesting from the perspective of censorship in the 1930s, but is clearly contrary to the authors intent. Before purchasing a copy check the third or fourth page of chapter 32 for the following passage:
"The current London adjective, now tacked on to every noun is ..."

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Henry VIII: The King and His Court Review

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(More customer reviews)Unlike some of the reviewers, I have been disappointed in some of Ms. Weir's books (especially those dealing with Richard III, where she skews the facts to fit her prejudice). But this one is a gem. WARNING: It is NOT a biography of Henry VIII (nor does it claim to be). It is a wonderful portrait of a court and an age. If the details of everyday life enchant you, you will love this book: you'll learn what Henry's court ate, drank, wore; how they ate, how they drank, and when they wore what! You'll get details about the various royal (and non-royal) residences that are very difficult to find elsewhere: how they were furnished, financed, run, used. And this time, Weir is scrupulous in citing her sources and in using them well. Where there are disputed facts, she indicates this. When she is hypothesizing, she indicates this as well. It is true that she appears to be quite fond of old Henry, but not as he became. Rather, I think, she admires the potential that was in the young king, the goodness, basic decency that could have made him England's best (if not greatest) king. The potential for selfishness, greed, paranoia, and self-delusion was also there--unfortunately, the bad side won! After reading Weir's book, I now share both Weir's semi-nostalgic admiration and her regret.

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Accounting and Financial Management: Developments in the International Hospitality Industry Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best book I have read for Financial Management in the Hospitality industry. I recommend it fully and without reservations

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