Fodor's How to Take a Road Trip, 1st Edition: Getting Organized Makes Getting There So Much More Fun (Special-Interest Titles) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Special-Interest Titles | Publication Date: May 6, 2003

The American road trip is back! Whatever kind of trip, travelers will appreciate these savvy tips for making the trip go smoother, faster, and more enjoyably. fodor's road-trip experts show how to map out a course, get paperwork in order, pack a trunk, make the time pass, eat and sleep well, deal with car trouble and avoid getting lost. This is a smart pre-trip planner and an invaluable on-the-road resource.

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The American road trip is back! Whatever kind of trip, travelers will appreciate these savvy tips for making the trip go smoother, faster, and more enjoyably. fodor's road-trip experts show how to map out a course, get paperwork in order, pack a trunk, make the time pass, eat and sleep well, deal with car trouble and avoid getting lost. This is a smart pre-trip planner and an invaluable on-the-road resource.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 1 edition (May 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400012406
• ISBN-13: 978-1400012404
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,698,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Time, July 29, 2004

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scotty (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's How to Take a Road Trip, 1st Edition: Getting Organized Makes Getting There So Much More Fun (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

Unless you've had someone coddle you your whole life, Fodor's How to Take a Road Trip is a waste of time. Banal common sense info you don't need to buy. For example, it takes a whole page to explain where to find a road map: bookstore, autoclub, gas station, on line, rest stops. Don't expect any MacGyver tricks of the road---like how to open your car door if you locked your keys inside. Fodor's advice: bring a spare set. This book is nothing more than an empty gimmick.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money, March 10, 2005

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Becky, Brian, and Emily Kosina "Becky, Brian,... (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's How to Take a Road Trip, 1st Edition: Getting Organized Makes Getting There So Much More Fun (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

I wish I had read the reviews on this book before I bought it. The book talks about common sense items that anyone can figure out on their home. A waste of my money & time.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only wish there were a 'zero stars' option, July 12, 2005

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Bilgemeister (Springfield, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's How to Take a Road Trip, 1st Edition: Getting Organized Makes Getting There So Much More Fun (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

The very best thing I can say about this lame waste of trees purporting to be a travel guide is that at least I didn't BUY it...It was just an impulse grab it at the library checkout desk. But still, I'll never get the time it wasted back. All copies should be burned with the author and editors on top as a warning to others.