Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guide) [Turtleback]

DK Publishing (Author), Michael Sasser (Contributor), Jonathan Schultz (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2006

Florida can be divided into seven distinct regions, each corresponding to specific geographic and cultural criteria. Marshy Everglades, and tropical Keys occupy the south, while the vacation capital of Miami rises along the east coast. From the extravagant Gilded Age of manses and fantastic beaches of the Gold and Treasure Coasts to the amusement parks of Orlando, and St. Augustine's Spanish-Colonial era architecture in the Northeast, Florida is a region of stark contrasts. For more valuable travel information about art, shopping, entertainment, nightlife, hotels and sports look to Eyewitness Travel to Florida.

Product Details

• Turtleback: 416 pages
• Publisher: DK Travel (March 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756615321
• ISBN-13: 978-0756615321
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Florida

More About the Author

New York City resident Eleanor Berman is an award-winning, widely published travel writer who frequently travels on her own. Her travel and feature articles have appeared in Caribbean Travel & Life, Ladies' Home Journal, and Modern Bride. She is also the author of Recommended Bed & Breakfasts New England and New York Neighborhoods (both published by Globe Pequot).

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Primer for Travel in Florida, May 31, 2004

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Mark Byron "markbyrn" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Turtleback)

This is an excellent guide for those interested in exploring beyond the confines of Central Florida and the theme parks. From Perdido Key on the edge of the Panhandle to Key West and Dry Tortugas, you get a good overview of what Florida has to offer. With photos on almost every page and concise information, you'll be ready to hit the road and give yourself a complete Florida vacation. The book does have a section on the WDW and the other theme parks, and if that's your main interest, it would be better to get one of the many dedicated guides that cover the manufactured fun.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you are thinking of visiting, January 14, 2008

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Micheal V. Angeletti "Donatello(Ninja Master)" (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guide) (Turtleback)

I bought it for my girlfriend before our trip to Florida, and it helped her visualize things better than researching on the internet. I grew up in Jupiter, FL and now live out west, but I learned at least 100 new places and things that I didn't know, especially around Miami and The Keys where we were going.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but can be improved, March 28, 2007

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Andrea Laspertini "laspe" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guide) (Turtleback)

I love this kind of guide for all the images they show of the places you are going to see. The only problem I have is that there is no much information about accomodations. For that I had to look into another guide or online.