No comments about It Happened In New Mexico (It Happened In Series).

No comments about Sights Once Seen: Daguerreotyping Frémont's Last Expedition Through the Rockies.

No comments about New Mexico Scenic Drives (Falconguides Scenic Driving).

No comments about Discover Native America: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.

1 comments about Fodor's New Mexico, 5th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides).

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

No comments about Six One-Day Walks in the Pecos Wilderness.

5 comments about Frommer's Costa Rica 2004.

1. We used this guide to get us an hotel in Montezuma. We stayed at the Nature Lodge Los Fincas. It was a dump and we were forced to either stay or lose all of our money for the entire saty. We did what the couple before we checked in did. We paid them to leave. The rooms were covered with ants, triantulas, no constant running water....hot water, no way. The food was served with ants and bugs in it. I think this writer is either dillusional or just tells the hotels to get ready cause he is on his way. My advice, pick up another guide.



2. Very good resource to plan your trip, but once in Costa Rica I did not think the book was completely accurate. The locals had very different opinions about places and activities. It would have been nice if the book had included information about alternate forms of transport such as boats from town to town or Interbus. Overall a great resource to get started and get a good idea of what you want to do and where you want to go. Ask the locals before you make reservations. Pura Vida



3. I just came back from Costa Rica, and I am still amazed at how useful the book was. Everything we planned and did on the basis of the advice from the book turned into a successful endeavor and great memories.
   
   The book gives detailed information on which places to see, how to get there (covering all possible transporation means), hotels, good places to eat in the respective location, and local tour opperators to use. For all of these it gives prices, addresses, telephone numbers, business hours, best times to visit, etc - even recommends dishes to try in some of the restaurants. Also, the info is presented in a very organized manner and covers a wide range of budget levels. All the recommendations I used were very good and the information proved to be very accurate. I strongly recommend the book as an invaluable practical aid!
   
   An only shortcoming of this book is that it lacks detailed information about Costa Rica, the culture, the history, etc, and does not describe in much detail the places. If you feel the need to know a lot about the places you visit, and have the time to read more, I recommend using this book along with one that is more descriptive of the places, history, etc.



4. If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, this is one of the best travel guides you can buy. Everything you need toi know is packed into this book!



5. My wife and I greatly enjoyed a week in Costa Rica earlier this month. We are not frequent travelers, and neither of us had previously visited a country where English is not the primary language. Frommer's certainly made our trip smoother and more enjoyable. We foud this guide to be accurate regarding both factual information and perspective. Without it, we would have missed some memorable sights and experiences, including side trips to see the beautiful churches in Zarcero and Las Canas. We rented a small SUV, and had very little trouble finding our way, thanks to Frommer's. Driving in San Jose was a bit of an adventure due to a nearly complete absence of street signs, but Frommer's amply warned us about this in advance. I appreciate Eliot Greenspan's sense of humor as well. We also brought the Lonely Planet guide with us, but I must give Frommer's the nod. I have just one difference of opinion with Mr. Greenspan. The Costa Rican cuisine can actually be quite good. We enjoyed some unique fish and poultry dishes at several hotels and resorts that I would put up against any in the states.

No comments about Jack Thorp's Songs of the Cowboys.

No comments about Hiking the Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas (Sierra Club Totebook).

1 comments about Gousha 1996 Road Atlas : United States, Canada, Mexico.

1. This atlas is sold in groceries and other stores alongside Rand McNally and AAA. I especially like the Gousha atlas for vacation traveling. The Gousha atlas is good for visiting national parks and other landmarks. The atlas is large-size and legible and reasonably accurate for a 10-year-old book. Business and other travelers can use the atlas as well.