Fodor's New Mexico, 6th Edition (Travel Guide)

By Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Book Overview

Ride horses through pueblo backcountry, watch tribal dances under a starry sky, check out the sizzling gallery scene, or sample tongue-tingling chile in every imaginable way - Fodor's New Mexico, 6th Edition offers all these experiences and more Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing. The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best -"Fodor's guides are saturated with information." - We frequently update our New Mexico guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com. - Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best-so you know you're seeing the real New Mexico. - We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140001736X
• ISBN13: 9781400017362
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Fodor's
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.9" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

good guide

thorough guide--some of the lodging recommended seemed arbitrary, and in some locations offer no affordable choices.

Hands down - the best single guide for New Mexico

I recently, for 10 days, drove around New Mexico, seeking this and experiencing that, and I took with me five guides (Fodor's, Moon's, Off the Beaten Path, Roadside History and NM Sanctuaries, Retreats, and Sacred Places). Fodor's was the most used, referred to and dog-eared of the lot, and here is why.Every time Fodor's recommended a restaurant or a lodging it was accurate and excellent. The descriptions of the properties were superb. After you were done reading about the place you had the feeling you had been there. For example, the comments on the Austing Huas in Taos Ski Valley states, "The breakfast room has large picture windows, stained-glass paneling and an impressive fireplace. Aromas of fresh-baked goods, such as owner Paul Austing's apple strudel, come from the kitchen." Fodor's strength is it's coverage of major cities, prominent towns and "must see" attractions. It is more contemporary and weak on the history, in fact it completely omits an introduction to New Mexico section that usually covers the land, flora and fauna, history, economy and the people (Moon is excellent here and Roadside History for regional history). You will find that Fodor's occasionally skips Interstate places that could be lodging stops (IE: Lordsburg, etc. [Moon does better at this]). Most irritating is the quirky, icon dollar sign rating that is supposed to delineate the cost of accommodations and eateries. Four dollar signs equal this much, Three this much, etc. but not in Santa Fe. It would be much better to tell the reader what the cost of rooms or food will be. Keep it simple Fodor's. And, the maps could be much better as wellThat said, this is still the most trustworthy guide for you to use when you are selecting accommodations, dining establishments and sights to see. Get it. 4.5 stars.

Must-have book if traveling to New Mexico!!!

My husband and I have planned an upcoming trip to Santa Fe based on the information and ratings of Fodor's New Mexico. The book is very informative and the maps are really helpful. We have never traveled to the southwest, but feel confident after reading this book (and talking to people who have been there before) that we have choosen the best destination for our vacation.