Arizona for Dummies, Second Edition [Paperback]

Edie Jarolim (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dummies Travel | Publication Date: January 2, 2003

Whether you want to hike the Grand Canyon, play some winter golf, or relive the days of the Old West, Arizona is great place to unwind. From natural wonders to the nightlife of Phoenix and Scottsdale, this fun and informative guide covers everything you need to know for the perfect Wild West vacation:

• Fun side trips from greater Phoenix
• Natural wonders including the Grand Canyon and Hopi mesas
• Inside tips on the best outdoor activities in each region
• Five great itineraries for short and long trips alike
• Facts and tips on exploring Navajo and Hopi country

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Arizona For Dummies, Second Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your insider's guide to the best places and prices

Make the most of your Arizona vacation

Whether you want to hike down the Grand Canyon or just play a few rounds of golf, Arizona is a great place to unwind. But how do you plan the perfect trip? Relax! This easy-to-understand guide delivers just what you need.

Discover:
* Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
* What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip
* The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
* Lots of detailed maps

About the Author

Edie Jarolim has worn many hats - not counting the sombrero she donned on a certain one-margarita-too-many night.... She has a Ph.D. in American literature from New York University (which explains the occasional highbrow literary allusion) and was a senior editor at Frommer's travel guides in New York before being lured by the warm sun and endless vistas - not to mention the inexpensive real estate - to Tucson, Arizona, in 1992. She has since written about the Southwest and Mexico for a variety of national publications, ranging from the America West Airlines Magazine, Art & Antiques, and Brides to National Geographic Traveler, the New York Times Book Review, and the Wall Street Journal. In addition to Arizona For Dummies, she authored Frommer's San Antonio and Austin and the Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Mexico's Beach Resorts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554840
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554841
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,361,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Arizona For Dummies (Paperback)

Books ignores many places in Arizona. Nothing on Lake Havasu, Kingman, Oatman, Yuma, ShowLow, Pinetop, Payson, Mogollon Rim and nothing on cover of book, front or back, indicates it selectively covers state.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Beginners Guide, September 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Arizona For Dummies (Paperback)

I found this book to be a great guide for our one week trip driving around Arizona. Some of the places we visited include Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Cameron, North Rim, Page/Lake Powell, Navajo Reservation, Chinle, and Winslow. All of the places that I was interested in visiting were covered in detail in the book with lots of good tips, besides just what to eat and where to stay. We followed a lot of the recommendations in the book and had a wonderful time.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless, October 20, 2001

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This review is from: Arizona For Dummies (Paperback)

In my eyes the book is absolutely useless. It is more than superficial as far as sightseeing is concerned. You certainly need another guide to check out which attractions are worth a visit and what exactely is offered. The best information is on hotels and restaurants and you can get these (and better one) the web. Not worth the relatively high price