Frommer's Arizona 2006 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Karl Samson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2005 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 119)

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 free 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. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• Insider tips for planning an active Arizona vacation.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

About the Author

Karl Samson lives in Oregon, where he spends his time juggling his obsessions with traveling, gardening, outdoor sports, and wine. Each winter, to dry out his webbed feet, he flees the soggy Northwest to update the Frommer’s Arizona guide. Karl is also the author of Frommer’s Seattle and Frommer’s Washington State.

Product Details

• Paperback: 484 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; Revised edition (October 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076458927X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764589270
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,828,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great places and finds, March 13, 2006

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S. Sutton (Chapel Hill, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Arizona 2006 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

We used the 2006 book to find our way around Phoenix, and it was very helpful. I didn't use the maps (pretty good one from Hertz), but the listing of things to do, places to eat, and shopping really helped. Their "finds" came through like a charm with the Blue Adobe Grill in Mesa- a must try!

All in all, what I look for in a guide.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to AZ, February 26, 2006

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Patricia (Minneapolis, MN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Arizona 2006 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Being a winter visitor in AZ for over 5 years now, we have found the 2001 Frommer's to be a great guide for celebrations, day trips, and travelling in general. Explanations are great for each landmark, with phone #'s to make reservations and check open times. I always do that because businesses do change their hours seasonally, and from year to year. I an ordering a 2006 Frommer's AZ soon. pmd

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Have Been Better!, May 8, 2008

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Amanda B. (Portage, MI.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Arizona 2006 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This book is not only great for travelers, but for those moving to AZ as well. We moved there for Air Force training in Tucson and were pleasantly surprised about the detail in this book. We just didn't have enough time to explore everything in it! Was well worth the purchase!!!!