Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Laura M. Reckford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: January 26, 2010

Completely updated every year, Frommer’s Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard 2010 has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for romance or family fun. You’ll find details on the best towns, beaches, whale-watching cruises, bike rides, clam shacks, bird-watching, antique shops, and art galleries. The guide is written by a longtime resident of Cape Cod, who has personally inspected all the B&Bs, inns, cottages, and motels she recommends.
Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2010 includes:

• Everything you need to know to find the perfect seaside clam shack and the best winding bike trail.
• 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

On the beaches of Martha's Vineyard, you can kick back and soak up the sun. Chapter 10.

• Foldout map, plus 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

Laura M. Reckford is the editor of The Barnstable Enterprise newspaper in the town of Barnstable on Cape Cod. Formerly the managing editor of The Falmouth Enterprise and Cape Cod Life magazine, she has also been on the editorial staffs of Good Housekeeping magazine and Entertainment Weekly. She co-authored the first edition of France For Dummies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 14 edition (January 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470526599
• ISBN-13: 978-0470526590
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #895,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to Frommers standards, January 24, 2010

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This review is from: Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This guide book is full of political opinions regarding land development policy on Cape Cod and short on reveiws of some major lodging and dining establishments. A great dissapointment and definately not up to Frommers standards. Dont waste your money - buy a different guide book! This is written by someone who is usually a huge Frommers fan.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars more like a condensed phone book than a guide book, June 9, 2010

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Joe the Critic (San Jose Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

The Frommer's guide to Cape Cod is more like a compact directory of businesses than a proper guidebook. It might be useful for looking up shops and restaurants in the vicinity, but it does not provide enough information, analysis, and recommendations to be really useful in planning a trip. The index is particularly poor: for example, there is no index entry for "lighthouses" or for "museums", both subjects that a visitor would be likely to research. Instead of the Frommer's guide I recommend the Insider's Guide, which is a pleasure to read. See Insiders' Guide to Cape Cod & the Islands, 8th (Insiders' Guide Series)