Moon New Mexico (Moon Handbooks) (Paperback)

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Product Description

New Mexico native Zora O’Neill gives her insider perspective on New Mexico, from museum-hopping in Santa Fe to visiting organic farms. O’Neill includes unique trip ideas like the 14-Day Grand Tour, High Peaks, Wild Rivers, and Nuclear New Mexico. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon New Mexico has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque, Moon New Mexico gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

About the Author

Even though Zora O'Neill now lives in New York City, she still calls New Mexico home. Over the past thirty years, she has seen the region change from 1970s fringy to relative economic success in the 1990s. Some Christmas seasons were spent in the adobe house of the governor of Taos Pueblo, while summers were spent hiking and camping in the Pecos Mountains and the state's other beautiful wilderness areas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 7th edition (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566917956
• ISBN-13: 978-1566917957
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars O'Neill's handbook on New Mexico, March 20, 2008

By	Helen D'assatouroff - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a frequent visitor to New Mexico, I must suggest Zora
O'Neill's handbook as an informative and helpful guide for anyone planning to travel there. New Mexico has much to offer, for artists, sports enthusiasts, historians, culinary experts, nature lovers, etc. This book addresses a myriad of interests in addition to being
a practical guide for tourists. Ms. O'Neill's insights and practical, interesting tips make it a book for all. The maps are great and the pictures timely. It is in no way cumbersome as the varied information it offers is concise and easy to read. Buy it - you'll love it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed......, March 19, 2008

By	Joanne Mardesich (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The artistic color photos as well as the organized layout of Zora O'Neill's New Mexico Moon Handbook caught my eye immediately. Even though I have traveled to New Mexico numerous times, this book entices me to read and learn more about this most diverse state. The more time I spend reading this book,the more difficult it is putting it down. The author's punchy writing style sets this book apart from other guidebooks. It is uncluttered, yet rich with historical, cultural and culinary information as well as with practical advice. This is a must for anybody traveling to New Mexico.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference for New Mexico, April 27, 2009

By	M. Johnson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used this book, as well as the companion piece on Taos, Santa Fe and Abq, during a recent trip to New Mexico. I landed without a plan and let the books drive my itinerary. From helpful restaurant picks to fantastic hiking suggestions, Ms. O'Neill's guidance was flat-out great. Of course, she could've warned me about just how terrible the drive into El Paso was going to be when I tried to short-cut across Texas to reach SW New Mexico...but I'm sure that's in the Texas guide. Thumbs up!