Cultured Travel Guide Books - Austin, San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations) |
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.64310464
EAN: 9781581570403
ISBN: 1581570406
Label: Countryman Press
Manufacturer: Countryman Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2007-05-02
Publisher: Countryman Press
Studio: Countryman Press |
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Summary: Heavy on facts, light on opinion
Comment: A good guidebook provides recommendations to help a traveler get the most out of a vacation, and adds facts to assist the traveler to then do so. (A good traveler can then evaluate the facts and opinions, throught he prism of his or her own tastes, to determine the best use of their time and money.) This book provides virtually no opinions -- what restaurants are worth my money? what attractions are worth my time? where are the best values? -- The book almost feels like an annotated telephone book. The author is a "local", and it seems like she is afraid to offend anyone for fear of running into them at the grocery store. So she sticks to the facts -- and there are lots and lots and lots of them. But it would be very difficult to plan a good trip solely with this book. If it has any use, it would be as an additional factual companion to another guidebook.
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Summary: Very Helpful and Fun Read
Comment: I really liked this guide, especially the historical background and the insights into the culture.
Witty and fun to read -- I felt that I could trust the author.
The descriptions of the lodging and restaurants really rang true. (Don't miss the Gristmill in Gruene!)
This book helped me make the most of my trip to the region.
Great state, great guide!
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Filled with local history, down-to-earth tips, and offbeat observations, this guide will lead you to the region's favorite spots to stay, eat, drink, and celebrate.
Central Texas is an unpretentious, free-spirited region filled with treasured taquerias, hallowed music venues, juicy BBQ, and revered natural wonders. A non-stop schedule of cultural festivals makes for year-round revelry.
Explore San Antonio's pedestrian-friendly River Walk, legendary Alamo and historic Mission Trail. Austin's internationally recognized music scene keeps feet tapping and its parks, trails, and swimming holes offer endless recreation. Take a carefree road trip through the Hill Country, past vineyards and wildflowers, to towns brimming with gourmet restaurants and relaxing B&Bs. 15 maps, 100 black & white illustrations, indexes.
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