Hidden New England: Including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont (Hidden New England, 7th ed) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book based on the publishers blurb in Amazon.
This is an unfortunate demonstration of the major pitfall of buying books from Amazon. If I had looked at the book in a bookstore I would never have purchased it, I sincerely doubt anyone would. The book is poorly executed primarily in its index or rather series of indexes which are set out so to make as little practical sense as possible.
I will never be able to tell you what is in the book because it cannot be found. It is a frustrating exercise simply leafing through it because the index is no help. Perhaps if I was intimately acquainted with New England I may have some idea where to look in the book so as I could find what I was after. If I did, why would I be buying a travel guide?
I will stick to the DK's Eyewitness Travel guides from now on at least I can find stuff in it.

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Hidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries and walking and driving tours. Hidden New England is written for the new generation of backroad explorers who are driving through this six-state region with very personal intentions. Understanding that the modern traveler isn't looking to be herded to the same beach or mountain resort as everyone else, Hidden New England focuses on the little hotels, restaurants and shops that define this always-independent region including 30 antique stores. Its recommended lodging options include 209 country inns, 43 cabins, and even 87 campgrounds. Hidden New England reveals the area's history at 17 Revolutionary War sites and 100 historic "American" castles and estates. Spectacular natural spots are revealed, including fall-foliage viewing in 179 parks, beaches and wilderness areas, and 224 hiking and 83 cycling trails. A special section on lighthouses leads to 11 of the area's most interesting. This edition features 20 new maps.

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Mobil 2009 Travel Guide New England (Forbes Travel Guide New England) Review

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(More customer reviews)I toured New England August 2008 and I took this guide with me (along with Frommer's and Fodor's). In my two weeks of driving through out this area I found the Mobil guide useless.
Up front, the guide is incomplete - for an example: Portsmouth, NH, where there are scores of great restaurants (travel.yahoo lists 564) the Mobil guide does not list any restaurants. Not one!
The guide often gives a recommendation but with no description, IE the write up of the recommended "Mike's City Diner" in Boston has two words, "American Menu". That's all.
Mobil Travel Guides give out Five-Star & Four-Star to the country's best Restaurant and Hotels. You want to know where and which ones - right? Well, good luck, as there is nothing to help you find them in the book. Also, there are no maps to help you to find the restaurants or hotels they do recommend. So when you get to a challenging city like Boston you're lost, unless you know the city or pay for a cab. Not good at all.
This is a guide that critical critiques other establishments but did not apply the standard of "excellence" to its own publication. What a disappointment. At best, it is only conditionally recommended. I did find Fodor's New England 2009 to be a super guide.

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Mobil Travel Guide offers 15 Regional Travel Planners for 2008, featuring extensive reviews of destinations to visit in the United States and Canada.Updated annually, each book features in depth profiles of the best lodgings, restaurants, sights and attractions that each easily drivable region has to offer.Comprehensive and easy to use, each Regional Travel Guide is full of exciting new tours and loaded with maps.--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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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The Everything Guide to New England: Lodging, Restaurants, Beaches, and Must-See Attractions (Everything Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this book after visiting Kim's website on About.com. Divided into chapters that cover six New England states, this book offers not only travel destinations, but website addresses, phone numbers, maps and tons of helpful information. I found the "Travel Tips" and "Fast Facts" interesting and the Day Trip suggestions are a lifesaver since I don't have a lot of time to research options. This book will help you plan a New England getaway -- or buy one to give to a friend, or send to someone you know who lives there. They'll love it!

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No matter what the season, the New England states have something to offer everyone. This brand new, thoroughly researched guide features: - Clear maps of each state, including cities, towns, and recreational areas - Hotel accommodation to suit all budgets - B&B's - the American way - Restaurants and eateries - Major attractions, museums, and galleries - Lighthouses and maritime attractions - Family amusement parks - Historical points of interest - and a whole lot more

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