The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book, Second Edition: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations) (Paperback)

by Chelle Walton (Author)

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Product Description
The four regions of the South Gulf Coast (Sarasota, the Charlotte Coast, the Sanibel Island area, and the Naples area) are discussed in separate chapters, each of which covers lodgings, dining, culture, recreation, and shopping, making this definitive guide even more accessible.

About the Author
Lowell Thomas Award-winner Chelle Koster Walton is the author of numerous guidebooks, including Adventure Guide to Tampa Bay & Florida's West Coast; Fun with the Family in Florida; Fodor's Compass American Series Florida; Frommer's Best Beach Vacations: Florida; Caribbean Ways: A Cultural Guide; and has contributed to the Miami Herald, FamilyFun, Bridal Guide, Fodor's Healthy Escapes, Fodor's Gold Guides: Florida and Bahamas, and Insight Guide to Orlando. She lives on Sanibel Island. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkshire House Publishers; 2 edition (October 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581570511
• ISBN-13: 978-1581570519
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,380,326 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bible of seasonal wonders and recommendations, April 14, 2005

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

This review is from: The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book: A Complete Guide (A Great Destinations Guide) (Paperback)

Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Chelle Koster Walton's The Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book: A Complete Guide appears has been informatative revised to reflect the many changes affecting the Florida region. Gulf Coast residents, 'snowbirds' and visitors will find Walton provides a bible of seasonal wonders and recommendations, from wilderness areas and accommodations complete with prices to parks, ice cream shops, and special tours. Many of these byways would be missed by visitors were it not for Walton's specifics, making this third edition of Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book a real winner.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A better guide to this area, April 26, 2004

By	Jackie M. Bachenberg "theoriginaljfmmb" (Canton, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although this book is not on a par with my favorite DK books, it's one of the better that I have seen on this area of Florida. The author gives a good list of things to do, places to see, where to eat, and where to stay. It lacks the punch and polish of some of the travel books (...), but it gets the job done.

My star ratings:

One star - couldn't finish the book
Two stars - read the book, but did a lot of skipping or scanning. Wouldn't add the book to my permanent collection or search out other books by the author
Three stars - enjoyable read. Wouldn't add the book to my permanent collection. Would judge other books by the author individually.
Four stars - Liked the book. Would keep the book or would look for others by the same author.
Five start - One of my all time favorites. Will get a copy in hardback to keep and will actively search out others by the same author.