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3 comments about Visions of Florida.

1. Visions of Florida is a breathtaking journey through a parts of Florida that few Floridians get to see, let alone tourists. Mr. Walters has done a masterful job in bringing out the true color of the people in his black & white images. This fine art book sits alone in it's perpetual home on my coffee table. There is seldom a day that I don't pick it up to be momentarily transported to another world. House guests will often spend hours lost in the splendor of these pages. I am anxiously awaiting Mr. Walter's next book.



2. as an amateur photographer of florida, i am constantly looking for beauty in my surroundings w/ no such luck. i was at an exhibit for florida's coastal waterways by todd something and went to the gift shop to buy his book, right next to woody walter's, and left with this one instead. although it's b&w, one does not need color to see through the eyes and lenses of mr. walters. your mind fills that in. you're standing on the beach in the photographs or you're face to face w/ his animal subjects. even the quality of print is perfect. the transition from negative or slide film onto carbon copy makes no difference at all.



3. WOW! What an amazing book to compliment the knowledge gained from a meeting with Woody Walters. It is always great to have someone who is excited about his work and loves to share that excitement with others.

1 comments about Carefree Canoeing in Florida: A Guide to Trails and Outfitters on Florida's Scenic Waterways.

1. To be useful, a guidebook to canoeing trails must be accurate and complete in directing the reader and potential paddler to undertake the trips described with confidence and in safety. I am familiar with many of the rivers described in this book in north Florida and have noted several gross inaccuracies. The most dramatic being the description of a Blackwater River trip of more than thirty river miles being accomplished in four hours! This could certainly lead a novice paddler into considerable difficulty were they to try the same trip. Taken as entertaining prose and accepting the "poetic license" taken with some important details, I found the book otherwise to be enjoyable reading, written by folks who certainly do enjoy the sport. As a starting point in looking for a new river to cruise Carefree Canoeing is a fun and useful read, but accurate and complete sources must be consulted before planning a trip to any of the rivers described.

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5 comments about Birnbaum's Walt Disney World Without Kids 2000: The Official Guide for Fun-Loving Adults (Birnbaums Walth Disney World Without Kids, 2000).

1. I have visited Walt Disney World six times over twenty years. For the last few trips, I've bought several travel guides. I find two to be the most useful: the Birnbaum guide and Sehlinger's Unofficial Guide. The Birnbaum book contains up-to-date essential information and is invaluable for choosing hotels, dining experiences and planning your stay. However, I must say that this is not the most objective guide -- you won't find too many critical evaluations here. The latest edition is a big improvement in layout and content over the previous year's version -- it's fun and easy to read, and packed with useful tips. The Unofficial Guide is a far more cynical and critical book -- buy both books and get everything you need for a great time at WDW!



2. This book is a great read, but is written from the perspective of Disney's Marketing Dept. and at best can qualify as a supplemental guide to other guides. The book is short and to the point, but with the usual Disney flare. Overall I enjoyed the book, but found its usefullness dwindling compared to Bob Sehlinger's Unofficial Guide to WDW. I will admit, however, that if you are staying in the WDW resort and not planning on going anywhere else, the book is "good." But for critiques of rides, restaurants, etc. you are going to need a different guide.



3. This guide to WDW is invaluable to first time adult visitors and a great refresher course to repeat visitors. Concise and well written, it provides an honest review of attractions, hotels, restaurants and entertainment. Here you'll find how to book a room, a round of golf or a cruise on the lagoon, what's available for room service, which rooms will be the most convenient and quiet, and what kind of weather and crowds to expect. The review of the parks is packed with time and energy-saving tips designed to help adults fully enjoy the experience. It's a little bit larger than pocket size, it's just the right size for a purse. A must for Disney lovers!



4. Hyperion & Hearst published the book and B. Dalton's sold it, but it might as well have been mailed to me free of charge by the folks at the Disney marketing department.

   While the authors occassionally give a luke-warm review of certain Disney attractions and services, they seem to give just about everthing an equally unabashed, THIS-is-the-BEST-thing-since-sliced-bread recommendation. Even if it's true, it's not helpful.

   A terrifically informative book, with some time-saving and fewer money-saving ideas, for those seeking a "guide" in the true sense of the word.

   The New York Daily news calls it "'official' yet insider..." but the "insider" here isn't exactly a whistle-blower.

   For those looking for a book to frankly tell you, "Don't waste your time or money here"--you'll have to turn to an "unofficial" guide.




5. My husband and I visited Disney in 1997 with the assistance of the regular Birnbaum guide. I had been to the resort a number of times (since 1978) prior and found the regular guide very helpful. The "Disney Without Kids" left a lot to be desired. I had hoped for a very detailed listing of restaurants as was found in the regular guide. Instead were a listing of Birnbaum's best bets, many of which we had tried before and found to be OK as far as Disney meals go. If I were planning a trip to Disney, be it with children or not, spend the extra $2 and buy the regular Birnbaum's guide. It was much more informative.

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