Fodor's New England, 28th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) | 
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Publisher: Fodor's
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 276490
Media: Paperback
Edition: 28 Pap/Map
Pages: 640
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 1400007216
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.40443
EAN: 9781400007219
ASIN: 1400007216
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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Though it has two serious deficiencies - it is still a strongly recommended guide. September 13, 2008
Allan M. Gathercoal (Norcross, GA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I took this 28th Edition with me on my August 10-day tour through Boston, New Hampshire Maine. I also had with me: Frommer'sVermont, New Hampshire and Maine, However, hands down, Fodor's is the better of the two. br / br /Do note, that both Fodor's and Frommer's target those who have some jingle in their pockets. Thus, if you are a student/backpacker/struggling worker/stock trader who specialized in Bear Stearns, you might want to consider getting Lonely Planet 2008. In Fodor's you will find very few restaurants (under $20) and fewer accommodations (under $80). br / br /This guide starts out with Boston, the jewel of New England's cities. There is an ample seventy plus pages to get you around this great city. As the guide states, "bring your walking shoes," for much of Boston exists to be explored by foot. Throughout Fodor's when you see a "Fodor's Choice" next to a restaurant, hotel or site, do yourself a favor and take time to imbibe. I found Fodor's recommendations in New Hampshire and Maine to be "right on" and the writing was as informative as it was engaging. br / br /Where this guide falters is with its maps (or lack of). There are no city maps for many of the most important cities. In fact outside of the four cities of Boston, Concord, Providence, Newport and Portland, there are no other city maps. This means you are on your own, and most of the time it is not easy find where the restaurants, hotels and sites are. It baffles me why would a quality guide skimp on something as important as maps? Duh. br / br /Wait, the worse blunder is the total absence of anything that can help you understand the culture, customs, the people and politics of New England. AND, there is NO mention of history! I mean, New England does have a serious history, right Fodor's? I mean, does the birthplace of the nation ring a bell? br / br /Wow this could have been a five star guide if they (editors/writer) coulda/woulda done it right. But, even with these significant shortcomings Fodor's still is a useful and reliable guide. Strongly recommended
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