Book Description
Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Road Trip: California Highway 1. Explore the twists and turns of this dramatic drive along California's spectacular coast, with all its towering cliffs, secluded beaches, redwood forests, picturesque seaside towns, surfing meccas and big cities along the way.
* All the Sights - highlights like Mendocino, Big Sur and Hearst Castle, plus loads of lesser-known attractions
* Where to Stay - from romantic B&Bs to forested campgrounds, options for every budget
* Coastal Dining - feast on local specialties like steamed clams, artichoke soup and apricot pie
* Wildlife Watching - where to see whales, elephant seals and monarch butterflies
* Family Fun - hayrides, otter feedings, roller coasters, antique trains and more
* Detours - visit a quirky Dutch village, a lovely island and the first Zen monastery in the US
Customer Reviews:
Very Helpful.......2007-07-09
Just used the book for a road trip up the PCH. I found the book very useful, with great info, recommendations and maps. The book is also the perfect size. It can fit in a pocket, so you can carry it with you without declaring to the world that you are a tourist.
Lonely Planet Road Trip California Highway 1 (Road Trip Guides).......2007-01-12
I went on the trip with the book and it gives you minimum information. In most of places I had to visted information centers. Better than nothing.
Review #2 Lonely Planet Road Trip Hwy 1.......2006-11-10
Very informative, but needs more sprcific information on "Places to Stay" and "History."
Fantastic Guide.......2006-10-24
This book will fit in a purse or backpack. Just took a road trip up the PCH and this book was extremely useful..We used several recommendations for restaurants and sights to see.. I highly recommend this book..The maps are awesome..
Very usefull.......2006-08-01
This book was extremely useful!!! We had this book and this book only to guide us up the PCH and it was very informative. I highly recommend it.
Book Description
Enjoy the good life! Just a short drive from San Francisco, the glorious Wine Country is Northern California's favorite getaway. From wine-tasting to balloon rides, award-winning cuisine to grape-stomping festivals, the Napa and Sonoma Valleys are feasts for the senses. Or for a real splash, try a wine-and-water vacation in rural Russian River Valley, also covered here. Cheers!
* Winning Wineries - choice vineyards for tours and tastings
* Fine Dining - mouth-watering reviews of top restaurants and local favorites
* Where to Stay - spectacular spas, quiet campgrounds, cozy cabins and rustic ranches
* Perfect Weekends - special itineraries for cycling and river-running trips, plus the ultimate epicurean holiday
* Aroma or Bouquet? - learn how to talk wine like a pro
* Outdoor Fun - the best spots for hiking, horseback riding, golfing and gliding
Customer Reviews:
Very Helpful.......2007-07-09
Used the book for a two day trip to napa. It had great infomation and maps. The book is also the perfect size, as it will fit in a purse or your pocket.
A bit brief.......2005-09-05
Useful book but concentrates on only a few wine farms and producers.
Book Description
Get your kicks! Leave the interstate behind and explore this classic American drive with its vintage roadside attractions and stunning natural beauty. Follow the "mother road" 2200 miles from Chicago to LA, and discover America along the way.
* Eclectic Americana - see the Gemini Giant, the Cadillac Ranch, the Jackrabbit Trading Post and countless other Route 66 icons
* Natural Treasures - explore the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, the Grand Canyon and the Mojave Desert
* Historic Sights - visit Civil War battle fields, presidential homes, Native American pueblos and Old West towns
* Where to Stay - bed down in a wigwam, a 1930s motor court or a room fit for the King
* Road Food - load up on apple pie, BBQ, fried chicken, milkshakes, chili and gigantic steaks
* Trusty Maps - find hidden stretches of the old road with our detailed maps and directions
Customer Reviews:
Great Travel Help........2007-01-16
Found this a great help on our cross-country trip in May 06.
Printed in China? for a book about a MAJOR US Landmark?.......2006-07-21
I was disapointed to see a book about a US NATIONAL LANDMARK printed in China. This fact is not mentioned in the amazon.com description.
This book was not produced by an "insider" - that is, by someone who lives/lived in the area or traveled US 66 frequently. Instead, it's an international group. Now I suppose that makes it easier with which to plan a trip given that I too, am an outsider (from the US 66 area of the United States). But please, let's print something so near and dear to many hearts of many Americans, right here in the United States. Please.
Also, the color maps: Convenient, very tiny (I purchased a larger, hand-drawn map series together with this book). However, on these maps, it's very difficult to discern between the "original" US 66 route and the "alternate" or "updated" route, as they're in the same (purple) color. The original have more of a haze, and the revised, a more "crisp" color border around the roadway on the map. Perhaps a more contrasting color scheme could have been used.
Lost on 66.......2005-08-20
This book is all but useless, really advise not to waste your money...It will not help you as you drive down the road...it has a few places to stop and see and that's about it!! Get a good guide like the Route 66 Adventure Handbook and the EZ66 Guide for travelers......see you on the road!!
Essential for a Route 66 Road Trip.......2004-09-12
If you're heading out on a tour of the Mother Road, take this with you. Along with listings for sites you won't find in some other guides, this book also has addresses and phone numbers so you can contact hotels, etc., in advance.
When I was setting up my agenda for a Route 66 tour, this is the only place I found a reference to "Elmer's Place." Check it out when you're on the road...
Book Description
When time is short, Fast Talk Italian gives you the essential language to:
* do the sights & shop till you drop * book a room & order a meal * get from A to B fast * clinch that crucial deal * get your message across
Includes easy pronunciation of all words & phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words.
Lonely Planet's Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for a short trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format, making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.
Book Description
When time is short, Fast Talk Spanish gives you the essential language to:
* do the sights & shop till you drop * book a room & order a meal * get from A to B fast * clinch that crucial deal * get your message across
Includes easy pronunciation of all words & phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words.
Lonely Planet's Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for a short trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format, making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.
Book Description
In his newest book, award-winning environmental journalist David Steinman makes sense out of the tangle of issues surrounding climate change. He provides clear, simple steps we can all take to make more responsible environmental choices in our everyday lives, from the food we put on our tables, to the products we use in our homes, and the cars we buy. He shows, for example, how changing even a simple habit of driving to the grocery store to ordering food online can save almost 900 miles a year, reducing both traffic congestion and petroleum emissions.
Steinman traveled the country from his home base in California through the United States to talk with farmers, businessmen, professors, housewives, counter-terrorism experts and many others to find the link between environmentalism, conservatism, patriotism and national security. He reveals how our reliance on petroleum-based products and chemical pesticides negatively impacts our health, our national security and our planet. He presents a number of fascinating anecdotes and case studies about people and companies working to live “green” — using ecological wisdom as the basis for their decision-making — in the process improving everything from their children’s IQs to their company’s bottom line.
Customer Reviews:
A Call for Green Patriotism.......2007-01-06
In Safe Trip to Eden, the author introduces an interesting concept called Green Patriotism, which is the call to Americans to protect our environment because it will ultimately strengthen our national security. He takes us on a trip across America and beyond (to the rainforest in Costa Rica, the San Juan Islands, the Adirondacks, etc.) and each place we learn something new about our current environmental state of affairs - the problems, what is being done by environmentalists to correct them, and how we can make choices in our own lives to support the solutions.
The author emphasizes our power as consumers in a capitalistic culture -that each of our purchase decisions is like casting a vote. He also makes the point that environmentalism is not a partisan issue. While it has been associated with liberals, he gives a history of Republicans and environmentalism in chapter 9.
The book is extremely comprehensive in that it discusses the presence of petrochemical toxins in food and home products, the evolving green car industry, a facinating Pentagon risk assessment report on global warming, natural medicine, the treatment of livestock, negative effects of underpricing in the marketplace, how to maintain a sustainable forest, and much more.
Overall, it's a facinating, empowing and very educating read. I highly recommend it!
Book Description
Wind your way along the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway, America's favorite scenic drive. Explore 469 miles of canopied forests, rolling farmland and towering alpine peaks, with stunning vistas around every turn. Hike to hidden waterfalls, spot wildlife and discover Appalachian culture. From Waynesboro, Virginia to just outside Cherokee, North Carolina, our handy guide reveals all the highlights of this twisty ribbon in the sky.
• GET YOUR HEART RACING - swing over a steep gorge on a mile-high bridge, try whitewater canoeing or hike along the Appalachian Trail
• EXPERIENCE HISTORY - visit stately presidential homes, reconstructed farmsteads, war memorials and working gristmills
• CUT A RUG - dance to live bluegrass music at the Floyd Country Store, check out the Old Fiddler's Convention or take part in an old-time radio show
• KID AROUND - apple-picking, hayrides, water slides, petting zoos, pint-sized railroads and more options for family fun
• GET CRAFTY - see demonstrations of folk arts like weaving, glassblowing and ironworks, and take home an authentic mountain souvenir
• REST EASY - the best places to stay, from lively campgrounds to rustic cabins and stately Victorian B&Bs
Book Description
Enjoy the scenery! Whether you want to explore rugged coastline, rolling farmland, majestic mountains or miles of sand dunes, New England offers loads of options for a quick getaway. Our handy guide follows seven popular drives, including Massachusetts' pristine Cape Cod seashore and graceful Berkshire Mountains, Vermont's pastoral Route 100, Maine's dramatic Route 1 and New Hampshire's leafy Kancamagus Highway.
• BE INSPIRED - view stunning fall foliage, stand atop windswept cliffs and stroll through tiny 19th-century villages • GET CULTURED - enjoy exceptional music festivals, discover renowned regional museums and catch Hollywood stars in summerstock theater • CHOW DOWN - sample local specialties, from clam 'chowdah' and Maine's famous lobster to sharp Vermont cheddar and sweet maple syrup • PLAY ALL YEAR LONG - the best spots for spring hiking, summer sailing, autumn apple-picking and winter skiing • SLEEP TIGHT - accommodations with character, including colonial inns, converted farmhouses, rustic ski lodges and pine-forested campgrounds
Book Description
Discover a rural paradise at New York City's doorstep! The Hudson River Valley is an enchanting blend of rustic and urbane pleasures. Winding country roads, bucolic farms, rugged mountains and woodsy parks share the landscape with elegant towns, cutting-edge art centers, noted restaurants and opulent manors. Our handy guide covers both sides of the river for a perfect getaway.
• TOUR THE TOWNS - explore romantic Rhinebeck, historic Hyde Park or bohemian Woodstock • ADMIRE ART - visit innovative museums, view avan-garde architecture and wander through outdoor sculpture gardens • SLEEP IN STYLE - curl up at a cozy B&B, splurge at an ornate Victorian castle or unwind on a 40-acre horse farm • BE INSPIRED - breathtaking fall foliage, spectacular gardens, sparkling lakes and snow-dusted mountains • GET OUTDOORS - top places to hike, bike, climb, ski and kayak • DIG IN - the tastiest local food, from haute cuisine at the country's top cooking school to flapjacks at an authentic chrome diner
Customer Reviews:
Great book for a weekend trip.......2006-03-12
I bought this book before I read the reviews, and I'm glad I did. The Hudson River Valley is expensive. That's why no cheap lodgings are in the book. We stayed at the Peekskill Inn and found it very affordable as well as charming. The book is small enough for an easy carry - as befits a weekend tripper. It's nicely divided into possible weekend trips so the reader can choose which area fits their mood. Each area gets a thorough review of what it has to offer - not just food, lodging, cultural events, but an understanding of where the area has been and what it has to offer the traveler. The icing on the cake is that the book is fun to read, e.g. "Woodstock feels like an unmade bed - comfortable but disheveled."
not a primary guide.......2005-11-03
I am a Lonely Planet enthusiast and usually use them as my main source during trips and collect them for armchair reading. I saw this and picked it up since I live near the area and have not ventured there in a long time.
This book should only be purchased if you already have the Moon Handbook to New York. I just got the Moon after using this and another guide on previous trips and I feel foolish.
First of all, the money you save by buying this little diary may very well be spent anyway since Ms. Williams doesn't seem to have any interest in anything but high end B&Bs, so if you are on a budget and don't mind a clean but boring room there are no listings, that's none: zero. I found places like this but at random, and almost stayed in a dangerous area because I knew of no alternatives. Moon lists all acceptable motels and B&Bs and lets you decide what you want and how much dough you have.
Second, Ms. Williams likes cool coffee shops, eatieries, shops, but doesn't seem too keen on turning out much copy on historical and cultural sights, so there is precious little coverage. Moon's background info is superior and again, they list all the options and let you decide. Moon New York has more overall info on Hudson Valley despite the fact that it covers the rest of the state as well, and if your car can go over 40 mph I'm sure there's something in a neighboring area that suit your tastes.
And I know LP has other regional guides, but would it kill them to throw in more coverage of the Catskills? We're not talking about Miami to Greenland here, just what's within a two hour drive.
Moderately helpful but a bit thin on details.......2004-08-20
I just returned from a trip to the Hudson River Valley using this book as my primary guide. WIlliams' style was entertaining, and her restaurant advice terrific when it came to The Calico Restaurant in Rhinebeck (we had a fabulous meal) but important details were neglected.
WIlliams' accurately described the town of Hudson, with the town center choc-a-bloc full of antique shops, surrounded by urban decay. With a love of antiques, I planned a trip to Hudson to for an extensive 'tique crawl only to discover 99% of the shops are open ONLY Friday-Sunday. Hudson being far north of my base, the travel time ate much of the day making a last minute change of plans a real challenge.
Likewise, she neglected to mention in any detail the Institute for Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, which is a fascinating place with an excellent perennial garden and very pleasant, helpful and knowlegable staff. Fortunately, we stumbled onto this place by accident, but it was a trip highlight.
Short shrift was similarly given to the many wineries in the area, merely mentioning their existence but with few details.
The maps were helpful, and as I mentioned earlier, our lunch in Rhinebeck at the Calico Restaurant was divine so she gets credit for that. Otherwise, think of this book as a basic intro only and plan on doing much more research before you depart for the Hudson River Valley.
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Pacific Coast Highway: Traveler's Guide (Photographic Tour)
Lonely Planet California
Lonely Planet Road Trip Napa & Sonoma Wine Country (Road Trip Guides)
Hidden Coast of California: Including San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, and Mendocino (Hidden Travel)
Frommer's California 2007 (Frommer's Complete)
