Fodor's Exploring Florida, 4th Edition (Exploring Guides)

By Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Praise for Fodor's Exploring Guides "Authoritatively written and superbly presented...Worthy reading before, during, or after a trip." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Absolutely gorgeous. Fun, colorful, and sophisticated." -- Chicago Tribune Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information. Full-color photos make these great guides to buy if you're still planning your itinerary (let the photos help you choose ) and they are perfect companions to general guidebooks, like Fodor's Gold Guides. What to See ? Extraordinary coverage of history and culture ? Itineraries, walks and excursions, on and off the beaten path ? Architecture and art Where to Stay ? Quick tips in every price range Where to Eat ? Savvy picks for all budgets The Basics ? Getting there and getting around ? When to go & what to pack

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679007059
• ISBN13: 9780679007050
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Fodor's
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 0.8" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Great overall touring guide

When we were touring Florida, this was a fantastic guide. It discusses all Florida's regions, and the major sights. There are, of course, the obvious attractions--Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center. But readers searching for wild spots will also find luscious details about the Everglades and the glorious Keys, where this book pointed us to off-the-track favorites like the Bahia Honda State beach and Crane Point Hammock and the National Key Deer Refuge. There's a great section on the state's early geological and pre-American histories, too, including maps, photos and descriptions of the early explorers, pirates and native Americans. Not everything about Florida can be provided in a 288 page book, but Fodor's has done a good job with this one.

Rich and colorful.

"Fodor's Exploring Florida" is a rich and colorful guide to the Sunshine State.Whether it's urban Pensacola or historic Fort Jefferson (the largest coastal fortress in the United States and located 60 miles west of Key West), this sleek and holdable volume unveils the beauty and uniqueness of Florida in ways few guides can match.Though hotel and restaurant suggestions aren't given in-depth, the selections are generally good. Ditto excursions, itineraries, and shopping recommendations.But fine maps and photographs abound. Especially well-captured are the dramatic sunset at Mallory Square Pier, in Key West; Bahia State Recreation Area; and Bonita Beach, a serene developement along the southwest Gulf Shore.There's also great art and architectual information!