Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2002 | Series: Frommer's Portable (Book 12)

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format.

Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.

With Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah, you'll have all the highlights of these two historic cities at your fingertips: historic homes, gracious old plantations, Civil War sites, spectacular gardens, and more. We'll show you the very best places to stay and dine, and we'll make sure you see all the locations from John Berendt's blockbuster, the best-selling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. There's also a chapter on nearby Hilton Head, with its lovely beaches and world-class golf courses. It's a snap to see the best of the South with this handy guide from Frommer's!

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. Frommer's Portable Guides help you make the right travel choices. They're easy to carry and carry an unbeatable price. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Put the Best of Charleston & Savannah in Your Pocket

• Outspoken opinions on top attractions?what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
• The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.

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• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
• Get free updates on attractions and prices.

About the Author

About the Author A North Carolina native, Darwin Porter has lived in South Carolina and Georgia and explored extensively in the region's major cities and backwoods hamlets. He was a bureau chief of the Miami Herald at age 21 and has written numerous best-selling Frommer's guides, notably to France, England, Italy, and the Caribbean. He is the coauthor of Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia, working with Danforth Prince, formerly of the Paris bureau of the New York Times. Dan has lived in Georgia and traveled extensively in the tri-state area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 4 edition (April 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764565583
• ISBN-13: 978-0764565588
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,063,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Could get most of this information for free, June 13, 2003

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This review is from: Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah (Paperback)

I did not find this book any more helpful than the Charleston Area 2003 Official Visitors Guide that I ordered for free on the internet (I'd give you the url, but it's not allowed, so do a search). It did offer information on hotels, which the free guide did not. However, the free book gave more information on local events, tours, and sightseeing. This book is not worth the money, get the free one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for, June 18, 2003

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"mfleitz" (Washington DC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah (Paperback)

This was a great portable guide for Savannah. We were only there for 3 days and we went to a number of the restaurants and sites listed. I had also bought Moon Guides' Savannah and Charleston book and it was not as well organized as this guide was. It fit perfect into my little bag also.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Trip Planner, April 10, 2003

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"beepgeiss" (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah (Paperback)

This little guide was very helpful in planing my trip to Savannah, Ga and Charleston, SC. Great companion to "The Best Little Map of Savannah, GA" and The Best Little Map of Charleston, SC", also, must haves for vactioning in these two cities.