Frommer's Arizona 2003 [Paperback]

Karl Samson (Author), Jane Aukshunas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2002 | Series: Frommer's Arizona

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Arizona features gorgeous color photos of the state's spectacular scenery. Extremely detailed and personally researched, this is the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy for an Arizona adventure. From world-class golf resorts to authentic dude ranches, from stunning Southwestern-style B&Bs to rustic lodges and secluded campgrounds, our authors have chosen the very best places to stay throughout the state, in all price ranges. They'll show you the most scenic drives, and take you outdoors for desert hikes, superb golf, thrilling white-water rafting, horseback riding, and more. Serious shoppers will appreciate our insider advice on finding the best of local art galleries and the most intriguing regional crafts, rugs, and pottery. And of course, you'll discover where to find the best Mexican and Southwestern dining, from elegant resort restaurants to roadside joints that offer great regional specialties and a mean margarita. With Frommer's in hand, you'll see all the highlights, from glorious vistas of the Grand Canyon to the fanciful red-rock formations of Sedona, from the eerie monoliths of Monument Valley to the silent splendors of the desert. You'll even get a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

About the Author

Karl Samson and Jane Aukshunas, husband-and-wife travel-writing team, find that the sunny winter skies of the Arizona desert are the perfect antidote to the dreary winters of their Pacific Northwest home. Each winter, they flee 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 the duo fascinated by Arizona. Summers find the team researching their other books, including Frommer's Washington, Frommer's Oregon, and Frommer's Seattle & Portland.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (October 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764566709
• ISBN-13: 978-0764566707
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,721,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best guide for getting to know AZ!, September 6, 2001

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Manny Hernandez "@askmanny" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Arizona 2001 (Paperback)

I live in Arizona. I moved here in March of 2000. Back before I moved in, I got a copy of the previous edition of this book, after having researched all the options in a bookstore. So far, it's proved to be a very valuable resource, whether I want to find a place to eat or enjoy myself with my wife in Phoenix Metro, or if I'm heading north to the Grand Canyon and want to find an affordable and decent place where we can rest.

5.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Arizona, 2004, March 20, 2004

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Judy Davis (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Arizona 2003 (Paperback)

I began to use Frommer's a few years ago. The first book I bought was for our trip to London, England. The second, for our trip to Puerto Rico. I found the guide very useful for both trips.

Overall, the Arizona guide did not let me down either. I found it very helpful when planning our trip to Arizona. We reviewed all our options for hotels, things to do, and tips for travel prior to our trip. I truly enjoyed the tips.

This guide contained a lot of very useful information. By the time we arrived in Phoenix, I felt like I knew the place. I had no trouble getting around the city. I booked horse back riding (Pondersa Ranch in South Mountain.......a great time), hotels (Best Western in Tempe and Phoenix areas.......good deals with Grand Slam Breakfasts included), and got tickets to a St. Patrick's day event (Bare Naked Ladies through Ticket.com) in Phoenix from home by using the suggestions in this guide.

For this trip however, I didn't use the suggested tours for the Grand Canyon. Instead, I went on instinct and booked a tour I found on the Internet: "Marvelous Marv's Grand Canyon Tours". We had a wonderful time. The tour was $70 each and it was a full day. We spent approximately 5 hours at the Canyon and was given additional time to shop. We got more than we bargained for in the price of our ticket. A truly great deal for Frommer's to advertise! Marv and his partner Maggie were very informative. They described the geological factors, provided a lot of information about the local economy, jobs, and was very intent on making sure we walked away satisfied by our day.

I do enjoy Frommer's. Please consider putting "Marvelous Marv's Grand Canyon Tours" in your 2005 edition. Your customers will appreciate it I'm sure. It's truly a great experience seeing the Grand Canyon from a local perspective. Marv is a local and has been doing this for over 25 years. He knows his stuff. This tour is a must for first time visitors to the Grand Canyon.