Frommer's American Southwest (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Don Laine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 26, 2009 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 733)

• Frommer's American Southwest brings you expert coverage of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah's national parks, and Las Vegas.

• Our team of authors give you their personal advice on everything from exploring Native American reservations in New Mexico to the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in Las Vegas.

• Extensive coverage of The Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, and Zion and Bryce Canyon National parks.

• Plan your outdoor adventures with our active vacation planner, and make the most of your time with our tailored itineraries.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The wooden reredo at Santa Fe's San Miguel Mission, the oldest church in the U.S. See chapter 7.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

About the Author

Lesley S. King (New Mexico coverage, plus chapters 2, 3, 4, and appendix) grew up on a ranch in northern New Mexico, where she still returns on weekends to help work cattle. A freelance writer and photographer, she’s a contributor to New Mexico Magazine and an avid kayaker and skier. She has written for the New York Times, United Airlines’ Hemispheres magazine, American Cowboy, and Audubon. She is writer and host of Written on the Wind, a television documentary series. She is also the author of Frommer’s Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque and Frommer’s New Mexico.

Karl Samson (Arizona coverage) finds that the sunny winter skies of the Arizona desert are the perfect antidote to the dreary winters of his Pacific Northwest home. Each winter, he flees the rain to explore Arizona’s deserts, mountains, cities, and small towns. It is the state’s unique regional style, Native American cultures, abundance of contemporary art, and, of course, boundless landscapes that keep him fascinated by Arizona. Summer finds him researching his other books, including Frommer’s Washington, Frommer’s Oregon, and Frommer’s Seattle & Portland.

Residents of northern New Mexico for more than 30 years, Don and Barbara Laine (Colorado and Utah coverage) have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. They are the authors of Frommer’s Colorado, Frommer’s Utah, Frommer’s Rocky Mountain National Park, and Frommer’s Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks; are the lead authors of Frommer’s National Parks of the American West; and have contributed to Frommer’s Texas and Frommer’s USA. The Laines have also written Little-Known Southwest and New Mexico & Arizona State Parks (both for The Mountaineers Books).

Mary Herczog (Las Vegas coverage) lives in Los Angeles and works in the film industry. She is the author of Frommer’s New Orleans and Las Vegas For Dummies, and has contributed to Frommer’s Los Angeles. She still isn’t sure when to hit and when to hold when playing blackjack. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 4 edition (October 26, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047050465X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470504659
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.4 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars out of date and out of touch, August 22, 2005

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Kathleen Wright "kittylou410" (Severn, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's American Southwest (Paperback)

I took this book with me on my vacation to the southwest and I found it disappointing. The restaurants it suggested in Flagstaff were all quirky or trendy. Lake Havasu City is completely different from what they describe, as the major tourist section went bankrupt TWO YEARS AGO. It describes Las Vegas, but none of the natural and historic wonders so close to it like Valley of Fire State Park, which is filled with ancient petroglyphs, incredible scenery, and wildlife. It was somewhat useful, but I'd recommend getting it from the library just to get some ideas of places to go. Don't rely on it for comprehensive, up-to-date information.

5.0 out of 5 stars great tour book!, April 23, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's American Southwest (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

My family is going on our first ever tour of several national parks soon and this book is terrific. It is informative, well-laid out, and full of helpful information. It is great to have background on each park, trustworthy lodging recommendations and suggestions for interesting side-trips. There are many, easy-to-read maps for each chapter. I appreciate the suggested itineraries for half-day, one day, and two day stays in each area. A great resource!

4.0 out of 5 stars Some helpful pointers..., June 26, 2009

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This review is from: Frommer's American Southwest (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I wish I had more time to read this book before going on my vacation this year, but we did pull out some helpful hints from the book.

It provided some good feedback on local restaurants, as well as some kooky out of the way attractions we really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend it for your southwestern getaway.