Hidden Florida Keys and Everglades: Including Key Largo and Key West (Hidden Travel) (Paperback)

by Candace Leslie (Author)
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The Hidden guidebook series hot-peppers its pages with little arrows that point to a multitude of off-the-tourist-track sites --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Perfect for lovers of hot beaches and warm water with complete information on swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and boating. This book guides readers to both famous and unknown spots all along the beautiful string of islands. It also includes reviews of over 80 local restaurants including the best places for fresh seafood and homemade key lime pie.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press; 10th edition (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569756430
• ISBN-13: 978-1569756430
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #178,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable travel guide and reference., March 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Florida Keys & Everglades (Hidden Florida Keys & Everglades, 6th ed) (Paperback)

Candace Leslie's Hidden Florida Keys And Everglades is a compact and reliable guide to the unique attractions and outdoor activities of Florida. Complete travel information is provided for sightseeing, lodging, dining, shopping, and urban nightlife. For the outdoor enthusiast there is sound advice and suggestions for camping, hiking, diving, canoeing, horseback riding, biking, and fishing. For the truly adventurous there are "hidden locales" where you can find such time capsules as the Historic Smallwood Store Museum, built in 1906 as a trading post for settlers and Seminole Indians; underwater attractions such as the San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve where an 18th-century galleon went down in a hurricane; and Civil War sites such the Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic Site featuring the remains of an 1845 fort. If you are Florida bound, begin your trip with a copy of Hidden Florida Keys And Everglades.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for Key West, not so good for Everglades, March 13, 2004

By	Deborah and/or Geof Wyght (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Florida Keys and Everglades: Including Key Largo and Key West (Paperback)

Although the book lists several interesting and out of the way spots for the Keys, it was disappointing for the Everglades area. Shops, stops, sites around Homestead that were described glowingly were disappointing. I would prefer a book that describes "nothing" spots as exactly that. We went out of our way to places that were not worth going to.

Better for the Keys and Key West, very helpful there.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to visit the Keys the way the locals do!, April 3, 2001

By	"kp56" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Florida Keys & Everglades (Hidden Florida Keys & Everglades, 6th ed) (Paperback)

This is a great book for the first time visitor to the Keys. It gives great tips on where to go to see the Keys from the locals veiw. It tells how to avoid the beaten paths (and tourists!) and see more of the history of the Keys. It has great reviews of the restaurants, entertainment, shopping and hotels available in all price ranges. The book gives great tips for any budget for travelling to the Keys. Its a must for any first time Keys visitor. Best book I've read about the travelling to the Keys.