Moon Handbooks Hudson River Valley [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Nikki Goth Itoi (Author) "Not surprisingly, the Hudson Valley's most densely populated counties border New York City..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"The latest in the batch of Moon Handbooks releases proves again that Moon is one of the finest travel series around. What sets Moon apart from most most guidebooks is the attention to detail, and more importantly, a respect for the topic."

Product Description
From weekend cycling trips through Minnewaska State Park to choosing fruit from farm stands and fly fishing in pristine creeks, Moon Handbooks Hudson River Valley is the guide to the best this New York City getaway has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with color photos, illustrations, maps, and details for exploring the Catskill Mountains, historic river towns, championship golf courses, and local wineries, Moon Handbooks Hudson River Valley gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 1 edition (April 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566918782
• ISBN-13: 978-1566918787
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #942,293 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best HRV guide out there!, June 25, 2005

By	A reader (NYC) - See all my reviews

This book is the best guide to the Hudson River Valley that I've seen. It was a big help for planning weekend road trips and it also let us find cool new things to do. I think it'd be a great guide for anyone who visits the area often and is looking for something different than the same old thing. The writer really knows her stuff. Great book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An adequate, but not inspiring, guide book , November 12, 2006

By	Elizabeth "A seaside fan" (New York) - See all my reviews

If you have access to no other guidebook on the Hudson River Valley, the Moon Handbook provides an adequate roadmap. The descriptions of attractions are fairly detailed, the maps are easy to follow and the layout of the book is clear. It is dry and descriptive, however, and lacks the kind of personal evaluations that make other guidebooks so inspiring. It reads more like a government pamphlet than a travel book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ideal tool to plan a weekend excursion!, August 11, 2005

By	avid traveler (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

The guide not only offers wonderful suggestions for dining and lodging, but insight into activities and off the beaten path exploration. Clearly, the author's love and knowledge of the region resonates through the book. A very helpful tool for planning a weekend getaway, or a longer stay in this beautiful region of New York state.