1 comments about Florida 24/7.

1. The photography was nice, but it wasn't a very good over-all depiction of Florida. Too much focus on small cultures and not enough on the larger cultures in Florida. Also, considering we are surrounded by water on 3 sides there were not many beach/ocean pics at all.

No comments about Sanibel Island (Voyageur Wilderness Books).

No comments about Over Key West and the Florida Keys.

No comments about Rand Mcnally Naples, Marco Island, Florida Easyfinder.

3 comments about Circumnavigation: Sail the Trade Winds: Vanuatu to Florida.

1. This is a companion book to Don Johnson's Cruising Guide to Maine Vol I Kittery to Rockland. See my review under that title.



2. As a sailer planning a world cruise, I view this book as one of the best cruising books I have read because it touches so much on the cultures and people along the way rather than merely on the sailing aspects. I have only read volume one and am eagerly awiting volume two. If you are not a sailer, this is a superb armchair travel book. You will really feel you are meeting people all over the globe. Sue manages to convey the excitement, beauty, learning and sharing of a couple sailing around the world.



3. Really well done. Meticulous, hand-drawn charts. Very approachable style. Now if I can just find Volume II ...

5 comments about Walt Disney World for Couples, 2002-2003: With or Without Kids.

1. I used this book to help plan my honeymoon in Disney, and it came in very handy! All of the little nooks and crannies they suggest are there, though the Japanese garden was tough to find. One item that I would have given higher marks to was the Bistro de Paris. Expect to spend at least 1.5 hours on dinner, but if you time it right (about 7:30) and ask for a window seat facing the lagoon, you should be having coffee just in time for Illumination with no crowds to fight. They gave it one heart short of perfect, but the above made it the standout dinner of the honeymoon!



2. In preparation for our January 2003 trip to Disney World, I bought just about every book available (5 in all) to assist me in the planning process, including this one-- which looked promising. I've discovered that the key to a good Disney Guidebook is in its TIMLINESS. Things are constantly changing at Disney. That being said, it's important to note that while this book says "2002-2003" on the cover, the prices reflect those for 2001 and so do some of the attraction suggestions. While I know it must be challenging trying to keep up with all those changes, the Unofficial Guidebooks and others have done a MUCH better job of keeping pace. I would suggest that the Perlmutter's take it one year at a time in terms of publishing dates in order to deliver the best quality product for their readers. I will say that some of their suggestions are worthwhile, as long as they are still available.



3. This is the most comprehensive guide available for adults going to Disney. Not only does it cover all of the activities that you can do at the parks, but it also gives great tips for romantic interludes. The format is very well organized and the writing is straightforward and genial. The only drawback I perceived was the authors' bias in favor of certain resorts and restaurants. Unlike some other guides, however, this book is not just one giant ad for Disney. It gives the good and the bad about all of the attractions, resorts, and dining. Some of the information is a little outdated (especially concerning pricing and availability of certain planning materials), but overall it is a very solid guide, especially for couples who want a little romance while visiting the happiest place on earth.



4. The Perlmutter's have done an wonderful job of outlining the wonders of Disney for several years. Their book covers the romance of each Disney attraction, the general enjoyment/impression of each item, and they provide enough information about each item so that the reader can make a decision that's informed enough to say, "well, they didn't think it was too great, but that sounds perfect for my partner and me."

   Truly, if you are going to Disney without too many children (though the Perlmutter's also do a great job of describing how to enjoy Disney's romance WITH children around), then you owe it to yourself to purchase this book. My wife and I have never been disappointed by their observations and having lived in Florida for several years we have been to WDW far too many times! You can of course enjoy the romance of Disney without this book; however, doing so is similar to the difference between saying, "I love you" to your partner as you both head out the door to work or saying, "When the sun reflects off of your hair each morning I can't help but fall in love with you all over again" while you're holding him/her in your arms. - Or saying something MUCH more eloquent if that just turned your stomach! :)




5. As a Disney World veteran, I still found this guidebook helpful. It has wonderful suggestions for adult and couples activities. There is also detailed information about Disney's resorts and event the concierge level rooms and suites (information that is difficult to find in other guidebooks).

No comments about Glimpses of South Florida History.

No comments about Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle: A Guide to 30 Great Walking and Hiking Adventures.

No comments about Cuba--The Natural Beauty.

1 comments about Kids Love Florida: A Family Travel Guide to Exploring "Kid-Tested" Places in Florida...Year Round! (Kids Love Florida: A Family Travel Guide to Exploring Kid Tested).

1. This is a very useful and informative tool for any family visiting or living in Florida.
   My daughter will get many ideas for "field trips" with her children and with other home-school moms. It's not just all Disney there. And these ideas are practical as well as places of education and fun.