Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia (Paperback)

by Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author) "From steep, sloping mountain forests to lush farmlands that evoke the English countryside, the Carolinas and Georgia offer a landscape as diverse and colorful as..." (more)
Key Phrases: North Carolina, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach (more...)

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Product Description
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 goóthey'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!

Much more detailed and comprehensive than the major competition, this is the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy. It's personally researched and full of candid opinions. You'll find wonderful places to stay in all price ranges: plush golf resorts, stunningly restored B&Bs in historic homes, high-tech business hotels, beachfront motels and condos, and family campgrounds. And our authors have selected a memorable collection of restaurants to give you a true taste of the South, from the best barbecue joints to elegant bistros in Charleston and Savannah. With Frommer's in hand, you'll hit all the highlights: spectacular gardens, historic plantation homes, the Outer Banks, the Great Smoky Mountains, world-class golf courses, family fun in Myrtle Beach, and more. You'll even get a free color fold-out map!

Other great guides for your trip include Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah and Frommer's Atlanta.

From the Back Cover
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
• The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.

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• Book flights, hotels, and rental cars.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 514 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 5th Bk&MP edition (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076456286X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764562860
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,145,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Needs Updating, January 3, 2007

By	J.Q. Adams (Mandan ND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)

We were greatly disappointed in this travel guide since the information was out-of-date. We spent a great deal of time locating a highly rated and recommended restaurant only to find that it had closed years ago. Other recommended restaurants also did not meet the expectations according to the review criteria. We tossed the book aside and relied on recommendations of the locals.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars just okay..., January 3, 2007

By	Luckygirl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)

This travel guide is just okay. It doesn't go into detail at each destination, just an overview. I expected details especially in Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah and Charlotte. I did not find this book helpful.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plan your vacation with Frommer's, June 2, 2005

By	Manny Hernandez "Author of Ning For Dummies" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)

I know this may sound like a commercial, but what can I do? I've become a fan of Frommer's guides. They are predictable in terms of quality: you know you will get a solid and up-to-date guide for your trip planning needs. It is consistent through the years, even as it improves: you know where to look for things. But best of all, it is definitely written with the traveller in mind. Things are arranged in a way that makes searching for information easy. We are planning a trip to North Carolina soon, and I sat down to get ideas and tips for it with the Frommer's guide to the Carolinas & Georgia. I am happy I took the time to check it out. We now have the info we need to make the most of our time there without having to "eBay" an arm and a leg.