Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island: with Newfoundland & Labrador [Paperback]

Wayne Curtis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: March 24, 2000

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!

Come along with Frommer's as we explore Canada's pristine Atlantic provinces. You'll discover quaint fishing villages and lovely bucolic countryside, where you can enjoy whale watching, sea kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, and more. You'll feast on amazingly fresh seafood, and meet the locals in the most atmospheric bars and pubs.

Our author has traveled every inch of this vast region, and he's chosen the best places to stay: rustic lodges, elegant B&Bs, mom-and-pop motels, secluded campgrounds, and grand old resorts. He'll even take you on a memorable adventure to the far-flung provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, where you'll enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent. With Frommer's in hand, it's a snap to design the Canadian adventure that's right for you.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Life is short. Vacations are shorter. Relax! Trust your trip to Frommer's. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• The latest, most reliable information—all completely up-to-date!
• Lots of easy-to-read color maps.
• The widest and best selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid, in-depth reviews.
• All the practical details you need to make the most of your time and money.
• One-of-a-kind experiences and undiscovered gems, plus a new take on all the top attractions.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• A fresh, personal approach that puts the fun and excitement back into travel!

It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Find us online at www.frommers.com

About the Author

About the Author Wayne Curtis is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, House Beautiful, Aqua, Yankee, and on Discovery Channel Online. He has contributed chapters to the Discovery Channel/Insight Guides series on outdoor adventure, and is the author of Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine and a co-author of Frommer's Canada and Frommer's New England. He lives most of the year in eastern Maine, but spends the summer months in a 1985 Volkswagen camper exploring back roads in New England and Atlantic Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 293 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 3rd edition (March 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028635086
• ISBN-13: 978-0028635088
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,400,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > New Brunswick
  • #38 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Prince Edward Island
  • #40 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Newfoundland

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There are much better guides to this region available., October 22, 2001

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Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island: with Newfoundland & Labrador (Paperback)

Wayne Curtis has done his homework and his recommendations are the best out in guides today. This is the primary, and only, reason for getting this guide. Otherwise, in all other areas, it falls flat.

There is NO mention of web sites to help travelers gain more information, even with a publication date of 2000. There is only scant reference to web site and email addresses for accommodations. This is an area that has become as essential as physical addresses and phone numbers. By using the net you can view the venue, get real time price quotes and make reservations. The time and significant cost savings is evident and should be in all guides by now.

There is NO information explaining the region's land, ecology, history, government, economy, climate etc. There is NO "recommended reading" section. There are NO 'boxed' vignettes that usually embellish other Guides and explain unique and interesting aspects of the region (and Maritime Canada has a ton of titillating facts and stories).

But, most unbelievable, is that this guide has virtually NO maps! A guide covering five Canadian Provinces that has ten maps of marginal quality (compare to 61 maps in Moon's Atlantic Canada) is woefully sad. A good guide will have a plethora of easy to read maps. A great guide will have city maps that note the location of restaurants and accommodations.

If it were not for Wayne Curtis' "spot on" recommendations I would give this guide a "not Recommenced". But if you choose to purchase it, you will need to supplement it with another quality guide like , Moon's "Atlantic Canada Handbook", then Curtis' recommendations can help. Conditionally recommended.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Needs better maps and ferry info, overall very good., December 6, 2000

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John Foley (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island: with Newfoundland & Labrador (Paperback)

The strength of this guide is the reviews of accommadations and restaurants, since they include everything from budget to plush. Unfortunately, the information given isn't always represented on the maps. A few times, towns listed next to attractions don't appear on the map! There is ONE full color map, the rest are pink/red and not very detailed. However, I do believe this is the best guide for the region simply because the information is very accurate and the book is well-organized.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars maps please!, June 11, 2000

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"andrewmartin2" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island: with Newfoundland & Labrador (Paperback)

Very informative, readable, portable and current. I particularly appreciated web references which led to a wealth of information I had previously been unable to find . However, I was frustrated in being unable to locate exciting places and trips mentioned in the text on the maps. Often I had no idea at all of the general vicinity of an attraction not to be missed. A more detailed map of Nova Scotia would have made planning our trip much easier. Also there was little information on the provincial parks.