Compass American Guides: Florida, 2nd Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Book Overview

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Florida covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Florida.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0676904947
• ISBN13: 9780676904949
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Compass America Guides
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher

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.

Simply the best

Over time I have used a lot of different Travel Guides, but no matter where the trip has taken me Fodor's is always the best.

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!