Frommer's New England (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Paul Karr (Author), Herbert Bailey Livesey (Author), Marie Morris (Author), Laura M. Reckford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: October 2, 2006

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!

Frommer's New England features gorgeous full-color photos of the historic sights, stunning landscapes, and seaside towns that await you. Meticulously researched by a team of expert residents who know this region intimately, this is an extraordinary and highly personal guide to one of America's most scenic regions.

Frommer's New England is packed with candid opinions on the best country inns and restaurants, lobster pounds, antique shops, foliage tours, beaches, hiking, biking, and other outdoor adventures. We've covered all the perennial favorites, from the Freedom Trail to the Berkshires and beyond, but we'll also take you off the beaten track to discover New England's best small towns and most pristine wild places. Whether you want a romantic getaway in a Vermont country inn or family fun on the Cape's best beaches, Frommer's will help you design the trip that's right for you. You'll even find a color fold-out map!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

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Food and Beverage Highlight: Abbott's in the Rough, Mystic, CT

Few summer pleasures are more congenial than tucking into a lobster dinner on the outdoor deck at Abbott's as the waters of Fisher's Island Sound gently slap the pilings beneath you. For some, visiting the most southeastern corner of Connecticut is about seeing the old restored ships at Mystic Seaport or cavorting whales and dolphins at the Mystic Aquarium; for lobster lovers, though, it's about dining on lobsters fresh off the boat in a clambake-casual waterside setting.

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--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Review

"Using the expertise of knowledgeable travel writers and editors, Frommer's New England is stuffed like a turkey, with slivers of information spilling out as soon as you open the cover.Even experienced travelers will find new information in the guide.Follow the advice in the 'best' list and you won't go too far wrong." —Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 692 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 1st edition (October 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471792802
• ISBN-13: 978-0471792802
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,065,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Valuable, May 13, 2000

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Jill U. "Jill U." (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's New England 2000 (Paperback)

I have never bought a Frommer's Guide Book before, and now after I purchased this one, I am a loyal customer! I found it extremely insightful as to the most quaint New England towns to visit, which are the best routes to get there, practical information on the restaurants in town as well as their price ranges for any type of budgets - as well as advice on the many different bed and breakfasts that are available. This book caters to all travel styles, preferences and budgets. I planned most of my vacation with this book because it had phone numbers, prices, excellent directions... I could probably go on and on. Definitely a must for anyone who is traveling and not familiar with the area. It's like talking to someone who has lived in New England their whole life and is on hand to give you all the practical information you need to have a successful and fun/relaxing vacation. As if the book weren't great enough - they give you a wonderful full-sized pullout map that has all the towns marked on it which are mentioned in the book.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A travel guide for readers, October 14, 2002

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tara leonard (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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

Let's face it; most travel books are a glance-and-go proposition. Most of them do a passable job providing key information, but they aren't exactly a pleasure to read. Frommer's New England 2003 changes all that. Not only are the cititations clear, correct, and complete, many of them are laugh-out-loud funny or wickedly sly. At the end of a busy day on the road, I actually found myself reading the guide for fun (while happily settled in one of the recommended accommodations).A literate guide obviously written by folks in the know.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall, October 22, 2005

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Todd Whatley (Springdale, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's New England (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

We bought the Mobile book, the "Everything" book and this book. Of the three, this had the most detailed information. The maps are not great but the rest of the book makes up for that. The regional grouping was a great help.