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City Smart: Portland Review

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(More customer reviews)I loved it. It was funny and witty and interesting. For the person moving to Portland, this book is for you. It outlines the areas where one should and should not live. It give detailed and interesting reviews of everything from children's parks to gay bars. It illustrated the history of Portland perfectly and was a hoot to boot. Five stars!

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City Smart: Portland will guide you to the best this exciting city has to offer. Authors Paul Koberstein and Robin Klein live in Portland and give you their own informed recommendations - as well as those of other Portland residents - for shopping, eating, sightseeing, and simply hanging out. You'll get complete information on hiking trails, golf courses, skateboard parks, local microbreweries, and other local events and activities. Read the special sections on the ten Coolest Corners in Portland and "How to Speak Like a Local," and you'll be all set to go.

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Moon Florida (Moon Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)I like all of the Moon travel guides. They are written by local people who are familiar with the area. Therefore, I feel you get better information, especially on out of the way places that are interesting and not so touristy. Their hotel, motel, and restaurant recommendations are always spot on and are not always mentioned in the other travel books.

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Native Floridian and travel writer Jason Ferguson covers the best of the Sunshine State, from perusing Pensacola and the Panhandle to mingling with Mickey in Walt Disney World and going the distance in Daytona Beach. Ferguson includes unique trip ideas for a variety of travelers, such as "The Old Florida Tour" and "The Rockets and Racecars Tour". With expert advice on exploring the tropical climate of Miami, the Florida Keys, the lush Everglades, and the Tampa Bay area, Moon Florida gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Southern California (Moon Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a difficult review to write. In general, I admire the Moon Handbooks published by Avalon Travel. Of the twenty on my travel shelf, only this one on Southern California has serious faults. In contrast, the Northern California Moon Handbook authored by Kim Weir is quite good.
California is a huge state with a lot of people. Understandably, it has a lot of attractions, places to stay, and opportunities for eating. No guidebook can cover everything. Usually, Moon does a better job than many of the others, but not here. Other guidebooks often focus on the major population centers and shortchange rural communities. For Southern California, Moon has fallen into this trap.
Readers will sense a problem at first glance. The Southern California Moon Handbook, Fourth Edition, September, 2009, is less than half as thick (370 pages) as the guidebook for Northern California, Fourth Edition (1027 pages). It is almost as if the author got overwhelmed while covering Los Angeles and the Central Coast from Los Angeles north to Santa Cruz. In fact, the other sections cover only San Diego, The Deserts, and Yosemite. We recently visited Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Solvang. The American Automobile Association guidebook was much superior throughout for that area.
Hopefully, this edition isn't a trend for the Moon Handbooks

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Writer and native Californian Liz Hamill Scott covers the best that the Southern California has to offer, from road trips through the vast deserts to the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills. Scott offers many unique trip strategies, such as PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) Road Trip, and provides insight on all the must-see sights. Including expert advice on exploring Los Angeles, San Diego, and the rest of the southern half of the state, Moon Southern California gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Northern California (Moon Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)In general, Money Magazine's comment that Moon Handbooks are "America's finest travel guidebook series" remains true. But the decimation of several recent editions is reducing the guides' usefulness and value. The 5th edition of Northern California is nearly half the size of the 4th edition and using more concise language in the new edition cannot compensate. Take just three examples. The previous edition provided detailed descriptions of the five tours at Hearst Castle(Hearst San Simeon). The new edition contains two lines on two tours. The new edition briefly mentions the possibility of hiking to Tall Trees Grove in Redwood national Park. But it leaves out any reference to the permit parking system that enables visitors to start a hike near the grove. The previous edition described the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco--the finest of its kind in America--in a special section. The new edition does not even mention the Asian Art Museum. I still use Moon Handbooks and appreciate the fact that their information is usually kept up to date. But asking travelers to accept a 50% loss of information in this guide for a reduction in price of under 10% ($2) is outrageous.

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Writer and native Californian Liz Hamill Scott covers the best that Northern California has to offer, from day hikes through awe-inspiring Yosemite Valley to rest and relaxation at the spas and vineyards of Wine Country. Scott offers many unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, along with expert advice on exploring the Big Sur coast, and finding Gold Country ghost towns. Moon Northern California gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Handbooks Texas Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this book extensively during the three years I lived in Texas. I liked its mix of history and practical where, when, and how information.
Organized regionally around the major cities, the Texas Handbook also includes numerous towns and sights of interest in the surrounding vicinity and places between. It does a remarkably good job of covering such a large state.
Hopefully a new addition is in the works. Because it was published in 1998, most prices will be out-of-date, but it's so easy to now get hours & admission via web sites, that it's not that big of a problem once you've used the handbook to identify all the interesting places you want to visit.

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Whether you want to explore the Alamo or the nightclubs on Austin's bustling 6th Street, the fifth edition of Moon Handbooks Texas makes traveling in this larger-than-life state possible with up-to-date maps, photographs, accurate descriptions, and detailed directions. Savor the flavors of Terlingua's World Championship Chili Cook-off, tour the historic missions of San Antonio, or venture into the primitive depths of Big Thicket National Preserve. This guidebook provides the tools to create an unforgettable trip. Author Joe Cummings, a fifth generation Texan and world traveler, pours the flavor of his native state into informative, easy-to-read tips on everything from cowboy hat shopping in Austin to surfing and scuba diving off Galveston Island. Accessible and eminently useful, Moon Handbooks Texas is for travelers who want a completely unique and completely Texan experience.

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Moon Handbooks New York State Review

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(More customer reviews)Since 2000 I have used the second edition of this guide as my bible to the history, sights, and most fascinating dining and lodging spots of the central New York area where our children have gone to college. This Guide has made our trips to central New York among the most enjoyable of any I have taken anywhere in the world. The Moon Guide imparts an appreciation of its subject that is unmatched by any travel book I have ever owned. I can't wait to receive the new Third edition -- kudos to the authors!

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One of the oldest states in the Union, New York is a picture of contrasts, from the bustling metropolis of New York City to the quiet solitude of the Adirondacks. In Christiane Bird's updated and revised Moon Handbooks New York State, travelers are given everything they need to plan a trip through this diverse landscape. Included in the book are tips on going to New York City's jazz clubs, theatres, and festivals; visiting the Great River Estates of the Hudson Valley; touring the Finger Lake Wineries; and hiking and canoeing in the Adirondacks. Fun and off beat destinations include hunting for treasures in the Chelsea flea market or visiting Harriet Tubman's home in Auburn. Winner of the New York Public Library award for outstanding reference book, Moon Handbooks New York State is the most informative guide on touring the state.

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Moon Denver (Moon Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a longtime Denver journalist and resident it's always interesting to see how your city comes across in a guidebook. I can say Mindy Sink has done an excellent job of capturing Denver (and beyond). Not only does she do a thorough review of places, but adds some nice insights, from the best way to tour the River North arts district, to the trademark team -- "The Broncos have just not been the same since quarterback John Elway retired" (sorry Broncos fans). As a journalist, Sink's book is also a good resource for new ideas and to double check my own knowledge base. An integral part of Denver is its nearby mountain getaways, and Sink does a great job of including them too. Whether a visitor or resident, this book will add to your experience in town.

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Journalist Mindy Sink has lived in Denver for more than 15 years, and she shares her insider's perspective on the Mile High City with interested travelers. Sink covers must-see sights such as the Colorado State Capitol Building and Confluence Park, plus local secrets like the Dikeou Collection, an international contemporary art collection on display to the public in a downtown office building. She also includes unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, such as An Almost-Free Day in Denver and 10 Places to Go on a Snow Day Without Heading to the Slopes. With detailed information on restaurants and nightclubs in LoDo and nearby outdoor recreation like kayaking and bouldering, Moon Denver gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Insiders' Guide to Twin Cities, 7th (Insiders' Guide Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to take on my second trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul where my daughter just started college. It's a lovely area, but I don't think the author has been to the Twin Cities. We went to a few of the shops and places mentioned and they were nothing like as described, but huge disappointments. The author assumes you are going to shop only at the Mall of America, but we were looking for small, local places. You can find out where to go from the local magazines in your hotel room. Don't wast your money on this.

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Insiders' Guide to Twin Cities is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of the cities and the surrounding environs.

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