Fodor's New Orleans 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2007 | Series: Fodor's Gold Guides

Stroll through the French Quarter, sample the city's distinctive Creole cuisine, listen to the best live music, or take a post-Katrina drive to remember the victims – Fodor's New Orleans 2008 offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

- We frequently update our New Orleans guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real New Orleans.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

Editorial Reviews

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"Always thoughtfully written and easily readable, Fodor's travel guides have become a must-have when traveling to unfamiliar destinations" –Mid South Magazine
 
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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Revised edition (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400017971
• ISBN-13: 978-1400017973
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,691,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Louisiana

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Fodor's New Orleans 2008, May 26, 2008

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Nachi (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's New Orleans 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

This book is well done and seems up to date following the Katrina nightmare. Lots of excellent info and much that is helpful re all aspects of entertainment including the French Quarter and far beyond. Very worthwhile purchase.

4.0 out of 5 stars Timely guide to a city's rebirth, March 11, 2008

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Sean Scoopmire (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's New Orleans 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

The Fodors 2008 Guide to New Orleans is a valuable tool to anyone visiting New Orleans because the guide provides up-to-date information on the recovery status of many hospitality mainstays. The main tourist areas of New Orleans have made almost complete recoveries from hurricaine Katrina. Unfortunately, other areas still have far to go. As with all Fodors guides, this book provides a diverse array of restaurants, hotels, and attractions to suit almost any taste. The guide is particularly valuable because it provides updated information on whether facilities were open at the time of publication or were expected to reopen soon. In cases of uncertainty, the guide frequently provides information on how to check the status, such as an internet site. The only thing that this guide lacks is a useful overall map to the city. A neighborhood map of each district is located with each review topic (e.g., restaurants), but nothing ties all of these small maps together in a useful whole. Overall, the guide is worth the money because it narrows the field of choices to a reasonable cross-section for a visit.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointed with Amazon, February 13, 2008

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pennstatemom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's New Orleans 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

I was a bit disappointed with Amazon as usually the product ships out immediately and in excellent shape. This time, the product shipped out immediately but was dog-earred on the binding. As it was a gift and I was pressed for time, I had no recourse but to give it as a gift and apologize for the condition. Hopefully, quality control will improve in future shippings.