Moon Handbooks: Coastal Carolinas [Paperback]

Mike Sigalas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Moon Handbooks | Publication Date: May 10, 2001

Focuses on the beautiful coastal regions of both North and South Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head * Takes travelers on a tour of the region's rich history - from colonial times to the Civil War to the present day * Includes essays on topics ranging from the Culpepper Rebellion to Abermale to the pirates of the Carolinas * Offers a wide assortment of dining options and accommodation choices - from beachside snack shacks to oceanview seafood restaurants, from secluded campgrounds to quaint B&Bs. * Features information on museums, historic houses, antiquing, and amusement parks * Provides locations for surfing, boating, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities * Functions as a fascinating reference for armchair travelers, roaming vacationers, or anyone interested in the spirit of the South Atlantic coast

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

A graduate of the University of South Carolina, and former resident of Columbia, Isle of Palms, and Orangeburg, Mike Sigalas currently lives in Chico, CA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing (May 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566912679
• ISBN-13: 978-1566912679
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,093,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carolinas - A Little Bit of Heaven, January 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Coastal Carolinas (Paperback)

At last, a travel book that informs like a dusty tome of history, amuses and entertains like comedy, and that is as hard to put down as thriller fiction. This author has given us an overview of the Coastal Carolinas that is observant and accurate. He writes about the region with a non-deprecating irreverance born of loving familiarity...... his is a self-mocking humor, that is acceptable because it is obvious that this author is in love with this little bit of heaven. Well-done, Mr. Sigalas!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific travel book!, July 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Coastal Carolinas (Paperback)

I loved this book! It made me laugh out loud! The writer is really funny and his restaurant recommendations were fantastic! The sites to see were also great. Sigalas really knows the South.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worthwhile companion guide to the coastal Carolinas, April 25, 2003

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audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Coastal Carolinas (Paperback)

Mike Sigalas's guide to the coastal areas of North and South Carolina is a fascinating resource with maps, pictures, historical information, and an insider's knowledge of restaurants, accommodations and entertainment.

The book is written in a casual, friendly style and organized into sections about the region's history, climate, wildlife and plants; travel information such as activities, food, transportation and services; and in-depth chapters on Nags Head and the Outer Banks, New Bern and the Central Coast, Wilmington and the Southern North Carolina Coast, Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, Charleston and Vicinity, and Beaufort and the Low Country. The book concludes with a listing and synopsis of books and films set in the area or about the area, and a very good index.

Having just returned from a stay in Charleston, I can say that the chapter on that area was well-written, informative and presented well. Museum and attraction listings include hours, fees and phone numbers. Accommodations described were traditional, B&Bs, rental homes and campgrounds. Restaurants are divided by cuisine and location; we tried four of them and were happy with the advice. Entertainment information is given for festivals, concert venues, clubs and bars, playhouses, movie theaters and coffee shops. Sports, recreation and shopping information proved reliable, and the transportation section addressed walking, tours, public transport and visitor centers. Several pages discuss places of interest in the Greater Charleston area.

This book was very helpful to us. Well done.