Moon Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque (Moon Handbooks) (Paperback)

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New Mexico native Zora O’Neill shares her appreciation for the Land of Enchantment, from exploring Acoma Pueblo, the 12th century Native American settlement built upon a 367-foot mesa, to watching hundreds of hot-air balloons take flight during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. O’Neill offers a variety of trip strategies such as the American Indian Heritage Tour and a itinerary devoted to Mesas and Mountaintops. Her understanding of the remarkable history and culture of the region also shines through as she guides travelers to sites like the D.H. Lawrence ranch and to the many ceremonial dances throughout the state. From enjoying the range of flavors present in “Santa Fean” cuisine to driving through red rock canyons on the Jemez Mountain Trail, Moon Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Product Details Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition (March 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1598801589 ISBN-13: 978-1598801583 Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #931,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #21 in  Books > Travel > United States > States > New Mexico > Albuquerque #39 in  Books > Travel > United States > States > New Mexico > Santa Fe

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This book has everything you need, May 11, 2009 By  Heidi Ernst - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I live in Santa Fe and think Zora absolutely chose the best the city has to offer in so many different categories. I love the stories and history that she weaves in among her reviews, so you get a really great sense of the place you're going to visit. I'm also learning a few things I didn't already know and will tuck them away, especially for the next time visitors come. Plus, I have regretfully not done enough exploring of Albuquerque and know that now all I have to do is open this book to find the best of that city too. And I'm happy that Zora included a section in the front called American Indian Heritage--and lists events later in the book such as dates of dances at pueblos in the area--because it's a very important part of the history and culture in New Mexico. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Cream of the Crop, May 11, 2009 By  Gwyneth Doland (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I live in Albuquerque and have been writing about Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos for 10 years. I think Zora O'Neill nailed it with this book. It's not comprehensive (thank GOD), but when I think of the top five restaurants or sights I'd recommend in a particular area, and then check the book, I find Zora has written about the exact same ones. Sure, you can do a whole lot of extra research if you WANT to, but why bother? She really did pick the cream of the crop. So buy this book and forget about what you might possibly be missing. If you just follow her advice you'll have a fantastic trip. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The inside scoop from an expert, May 3, 2009 By  Tim Leffel "author, The World's Cheapest Dest... (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews I used this guidebook for a recent 5-day/4-night trip to Santa Fe and Albuquerque and was very impressed with the accuracy of the information. It was a great guide to the best spots in each city, with a healthy dose of opinion that set it apart from most of the bland guides out there all playing it safe with interchangeable descriptions. I think this is the first trip where the two of us chose dining spots based solely by what was in our book; time after time, we got what we were told to expect and it was great. The Moon guides are known for having more depth and expertise than others and employing writers who really know their stuff. This one is no exception: the Albuquerque native who wrote it has a confidence and a strength of opinion that is sorely lacking in many guides where the writer is rushing to research everything from scratch. To the first reviewers point, I actually stayed at the Hilton because I scored a deal on Priceline, but did I really need a book to tell me what a chain hotel is going to be like? If I had just booked a hotel on my own direct, I would have gone with one of the author's recommendations: a locally owned place with plenty of New Mexico flavor.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great tour guide! This Moon Handbook on Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque was our Bible during our trip. I liked Zora's style of writing, I could feel her passion for New Mexico and that made her a... Read more Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth Lemesevski 2.0 out of 5 stars Lots missing Maybe I'm just way too use to Fodors and the rest but I found this handbook sadly lacking. Zora seems to have included her top 5 or so restaurants and inns and left out all the... Read more Published 9 months ago by Camano Island mom Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598801589
• ISBN-13: 978-1598801583
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #931,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #21 in	Books > Travel > United States > States > New Mexico > Albuquerque
  #39 in	Books > Travel > United States > States > New Mexico > Santa Fe

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has everything you need, May 11, 2009

By	Heidi Ernst - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I live in Santa Fe and think Zora absolutely chose the best the city has to offer in so many different categories. I love the stories and history that she weaves in among her reviews, so you get a really great sense of the place you're going to visit. I'm also learning a few things I didn't already know and will tuck them away, especially for the next time visitors come. Plus, I have regretfully not done enough exploring of Albuquerque and know that now all I have to do is open this book to find the best of that city too. And I'm happy that Zora included a section in the front called American Indian Heritage--and lists events later in the book such as dates of dances at pueblos in the area--because it's a very important part of the history and culture in New Mexico.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cream of the Crop, May 11, 2009

By	Gwyneth Doland (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I live in Albuquerque and have been writing about Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos for 10 years. I think Zora O'Neill nailed it with this book. It's not comprehensive (thank GOD), but when I think of the top five restaurants or sights I'd recommend in a particular area, and then check the book, I find Zora has written about the exact same ones. Sure, you can do a whole lot of extra research if you WANT to, but why bother? She really did pick the cream of the crop. So buy this book and forget about what you might possibly be missing. If you just follow her advice you'll have a fantastic trip.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The inside scoop from an expert, May 3, 2009

By	Tim Leffel "author, The World's Cheapest Dest... (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

I used this guidebook for a recent 5-day/4-night trip to Santa Fe and Albuquerque and was very impressed with the accuracy of the information. It was a great guide to the best spots in each city, with a healthy dose of opinion that set it apart from most of the bland guides out there all playing it safe with interchangeable descriptions. I think this is the first trip where the two of us chose dining spots based solely by what was in our book; time after time, we got what we were told to expect and it was great. The Moon guides are known for having more depth and expertise than others and employing writers who really know their stuff. This one is no exception: the Albuquerque native who wrote it has a confidence and a strength of opinion that is sorely lacking in many guides where the writer is rushing to research everything from scratch.

To the first reviewers point, I actually stayed at the Hilton because I scored a deal on Priceline, but did I really need a book to tell me what a chain hotel is going to be like? If I had just booked a hotel on my own direct, I would have gone with one of the author's recommendations: a locally owned place with plenty of New Mexico flavor.