Frommer's The Carolinas and Georgia [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 3, 2003

* Darwin Porter & Danforth Prince
* An unbeatable guide to some of the South's most popular places to vacation
* North Carolina and Georgia each had 43 million visitors in 2000, and South Carolina had 28 million
* Our guide ranges from parks (Great Smoky Mountain) to beaches (the Outer Banks) to historic cities (Charleston) and major metropolises (Atlanta)
* Travelers get the scoop on festivals, sporting events, and new attractions such as a Georgia wildlife resort and a Gone with the Wind memorabilia collection
* Our book comes complete with a giant foldout map

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

Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince are co-authors of a number of bestselling Frommer’s guides, notably Italy, England, France, and Spain. Porter, a bureau chief for the Miami Herald at 21, was the author of the first-ever Frommer’s guide to Italy and has traveled extensively throughout the country ever since. He is joined by Prince, formerly of the Paris bureau of the New York Times.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 6th edition (March 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764567535
• ISBN-13: 978-0764567537
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,696,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Needs Updating, January 3, 2007

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J.Q. Adams (Mandan ND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

We were greatly disappointed in this travel guide since the information was out-of-date. We spent a great deal of time locating a highly rated and recommended restaurant only to find that it had closed years ago. Other recommended restaurants also did not meet the expectations according to the review criteria. We tossed the book aside and relied on recommendations of the locals.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars just okay..., January 3, 2007

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Luckygirl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This travel guide is just okay. It doesn't go into detail at each destination, just an overview. I expected details especially in Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah and Charlotte. I did not find this book helpful.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great vacation thanks to Frommer's!!, July 26, 2004

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Frommer's fan (virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's The Carolinas and Georgia (Paperback)

My husband and I visited Charleston for two nights on our way to Florida in June. As always, Frommers's to-the-point opinions were right on. We had a wonderful stay at a historic inn and enjoyed some memorable dining experiences. Although it was wretched hot, the maps of Charleston were easy to understand and we were easily able to venture out of town to explore the Isle of Palms and the Boone Plantation without getting lost-hehe.

I cannot say enough good things about the organization of this book. We were easily able to find activities and dining options in our price range and were never steered wrong. It also includes so many other wonderful vacation destinations (i.e. Outer Banks, Savannah, Beaufort, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, etc) so you definitely get your money's worth.