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(More customer reviews)Always a fan of Lonely Planet travel guides, I was disappointed to find that Lonely Planet did not make a guide for Bermuda, so I decided to give Fodor's a try. Overall, the book provided a good amount of information, lists of hotels and restaurants with relatively helpful reviews and details about them. My major complaint (and the reason I like Lonely Planet so much) is the quality of the recommendations. I like a travel guide that does not just give me the names of every restaurant on the island but also helps me choose which ones to try. I tried to use the Fodor's recommendations but was disappointed a number of times. For example, Lido's restaurant got a star, but was an average restaurant... Barracuda Grill did not get a star, but was recommended by everyone I spoke to on the island. Similarly with sightseeing, Paget Marsh was labeled Fodor's choice and was described as a lush natural habitat, 25-acres large, that one could explore via boardwalks. When we arrived, however, we found that it was indeed beautiful, but only about 100 feet of the habitat was accessible (the boardwalk took about 5 minutes there AND back), which would have been helpful to know before we spent $30 on a cab to get out there and asked the cab to come back in an hour. These are only two examples of a generally mixed track-record for the book. In the end, there are not many choices for guides to Bermuda, so go ahead and grab this one off the shelf. But be forewarned, do not trust the recommendations, rather use this guide for ideas but check with your hotel for recommendations and details before heading out to any of the recommended destinations!!
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• Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.• Simple pleasures. Embrace the local scene as you hit the pink sands of Horseshoe Bay, shop for shorts on Front Street, or cheer on your team at Cup Match.• Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler, from snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, and golfing to just lounging on the beach. • Local Experts Fodor's worldwide team of 700 writers reveal their favorite haunts to enrich your travel experience.• Revised Annually Each year our writers hit the streets in search of the hot spots, while verifying that current listings still meet our high standards.• Travelers Like You Get candid advice from fellow travelers at Fodors.com, and read their "Word of Mouth" tips throughout this book.
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