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Lonely Planet USA (Paperback)
by Jeff Campbell , Glenda Bendure
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The USA holds a different promise for every visitor: This suitable and practical guide connects you with the country you only think you know. |
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Author: Jeff Campbell , Glenda Bendure
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. in: March, 2006
ISBN: 1740597370
Pages: 1216
Measurements: 7.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00901
Other information: 4th edition
ISBN-13: 978-1740597371
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This is nonetheless a handy addition to a trip of nearly 3 months covering 9 States. And it is worth the money - even if you just need tips and advice on budget accommodation, motels and restaurants.
Let's face it, trying to cram 50 States worth of information into one publication is not an easy task but this book along with the rest of the Lonely Planet series continue to be the easiest to use and best guide books available.
If you are planning on only visiting a few States or visiting for a short break then my advice would be to either buy an individual guide for the relevant State/City, check the internet for useful information or ask someone else who has been before.
For those of us who cannot lug or afford up to 50 separate books or are on a budget trip of some sort would find this guide useful if not at least for the information regarding local culture and customs.
Families land-cruising in ponderous Winnebagos, college students lead-footing it to spring break beaches, Jack Kerouac hitchhiking west on the back of a flatbed truck, Mark Twain seeking his fortune in the gold rush, Lewis and Clark traversing the wilderness and claiming it for a new republic: whatever the reason, in every age since its founding, the United States isn't a place that you come to and stand still.
America has always called out for exploration and discovery. And whether the goal has been to take the measure of an unmapped and unruly nation or simply to kick back along endless ribbons of highway, any trip invariably entails taking stock of oneself. In ways large and small, America is and has always been about the journey. It is a gloriously defiant work in progress.
Today, some come to revel in America's kitsch and omnipresent pop culture - in the fast-food hamburgers, reality TV, comic book heroes and small-town Americana. Some head for the cities to experience first-hand the grand canyons of Manhattan, Chicago's blues joints and Los Angeles' sun-drenched boulevards. Still others don't stop until the highways and trails peter out, leaving them in solitary contemplation of the continent's awesome natural beauty and vast wilderness.
But if the well-trodden journey across America never fails to be rewarding, it's because of her people, whose energy and restless reinvention never cease, and who keep moving in the dogged belief that they will eventually reach the place where the country makes good on its promise of prosperity, freedom, equality, justice and even happiness for all.
In America, the road always beckons.
Target readers:
General readers
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Glenda grew up in California's Mojave Desert and first travelled overseas as a high school AFS exchange student to India. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Hit the road and discover a land of rolling hills, skyscraper canyons, tropical forests and the most diverse communities in the world. The USA holds a different promise for every visitor, and this complete guide covering the lower 48, Alaska and Hawaii will inspire and connect you with the country you only think you know.
- Be Inspired by our new highlights and planning sections, authors' picks and expert local advice on every region.
- Get Moving - more than 130 maps, routes and itineraries get you where you want to go with ease.
- Whet Your Appetite - our new Food & Drink chapter, written by an award-winning food writer, will leave your mouth watering.
- Catch Some Shut-Eye - our authors recommend the best spots to rest up, from ski shacks in the Rockies to high-class suites in LA.
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From the Publisher
Destination: USA
Families land-cruising in ponderous Winnebagos, college students lead-footing it to spring break beaches, Jack Kerouac hitchhiking west on the back of a flatbed truck, Mark Twain seeking his fortune in the gold rush, Lewis and Clark traversing the wilderness and claiming it for a new republic: whatever the reason, in every age since its founding, the United States isn't a place that you come to and stand still.
America has always called out for exploration and discovery. And whether the goal has been to take the measure of an unmapped and unruly nation or simply to kick back along endless ribbons of highway, any trip invariably entails taking stock of oneself. In ways large and small, America is and has always been about the journey. It is a gloriously defiant work in progress.
Today, some come to revel in America's kitsch and omnipresent pop culture - in the fast-food hamburgers, reality TV, comic book heroes and small-town Americana. Some head for the cities to experience first-hand the grand canyons of Manhattan, Chicago's blues joints and Los Angeles' sun-drenched boulevards. Still others don't stop until the highways and trails peter out, leaving them in solitary contemplation of the continent's awesome natural beauty and vast wilderness.
But if the well-trodden journey across America never fails to be rewarding, it's because of her people, whose energy and restless reinvention never cease, and who keep moving in the dogged belief that they will eventually reach the place where the country makes good on its promise of prosperity, freedom, equality, justic and even happiness for all.
In America, the road always beckons.
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Silvio Anaz (MSL quote), Brazil
<2007-01-17 00:00>
If you are going to travel to/across USA Lonely Planet USA is a suitable and practical guide, in spite of its size. The suggestions about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports and routes include both traditional tourist places and alternatives points too. The "author's choices" are great and help you a lot to choose the best options for small budgets. It works as a trustful friend telling you about the best things to do in your next travel. More maps showing cities and roads would be very useful in the next editions. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-17 00:00>
The book definitely proved useful in my first experience with LP guides: if it didn't already have the information, it would at least point you in the right direction as to where to get it. Though the information for big cities like NY, San Fran and Chicago are limited, it's extremely easy to pick up free guides in those cities anyways, so it doesn't matter too much.
The recommendations for food were about 2/3 accurate in my opinion, regarding price, value and quality. It's great how downtown maps are included, and more comprehensive for the bigger cities. Contrary the opinion of another reviewer, I was grateful for the inclusion of suggested lodging - for all the times we didn't follow our itinerary and needed to check for vacancies whilst still driving. Because all the lodging suggestions are non-chains, I also stayed at one place the guidebook recommended that turned out to be excellent and because it was privately owned, I would have never found it otherwise. It was very homely and good value.
Though I wouldn't carry the book around while actually wandering around the city (too heavy and thick), it was good for leaving in the hotel and planning the next day's activities. On the whole, the concisely outlines what is worth seeing in each state, but expects you to actively seek out more information for details: don't expect that you can rely solely on this guide, especially not if you're into seeing some non-touristy sites. |
Kreuzn (MSL quote), Australia
<2007-01-17 00:00>
This book is huge!! It's worth a read, even if you won't be traveling throughout the country. I read everything relevant to my holiday, then went and read about the places I want to visit!
A lot of information, although because it covers the whole country, it is not overly specific. Getting the relevant guide book for the place you are visiting is recommended.
Still, as I'd like to return to the USA, I know that I can pick this book up at any time, and begin my holiday research! |
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