No comments about Mountain Bike! Southwest Washington: A Guide to Trails and Adventure.

3 comments about Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2005 (Frommer's Complete).

1. I picked up this guide for our trip to Washington DC, and was very happy that I did.
   
   We spent 5 days in the city, and ate in the inexpensive to moderate restaurants recommended in the book and did not have a bad meal, and several great meals. We ate at Ethiopian, Thai, Southwestern, and American restaurants.
   
   Our hotel, The Churchill, was recommended in the book, and we booked it on The Churchill's website (mentioned in the book as well) and were able to get a giant room (huge bedroom, even bigger living room, nice size kitchen area with table, and a small bathroom) with a kitchenette for $149 a night. The on-line booking web sites didn't list any rooms with a kitchenette. (The rack rate on the door of our room listed it as $450 a night).
   
   The Frommers guide listed itineraries for staying for one to several days, so we picked and chose some of the activities mentioned. And the info on the galleries and museums were more than sufficient to plan our days and nights.
   
   The Metro-rail info and map were right on the money.
   
   The included full-size map of Washington DC was indispensable.
   
   The only thing that I noticed was incorrect in the book was that the shuttle between Dupont Circle to Georgetown was $1 (not $.50).
   
   I would have also liked to know how far the zones were for the taxi cabs (Is a cab from Georgetown to our hotel in one zone? Or did it cross into a second).
   
   I bought a couple of guidebooks, but all but abandoned the others since this one was so comprehensive. Highly recommended!!!!



2. This book is pretty helpful for a tourist in D.C. I referred to it several times during the course of my 7 day visit. What it doesn't make clear is that Tourmobile tours can be very frustrating. They are portrayed as easy on easy off shuttles, but in reality they overbook their capacity and cannot accomodate people waiting, thus prolong the wait and waste valuable vacation time for their customers. Other than not informing customers about the inefficiency of Tourmobile I'd say this publication is pretty good.



3. I always rely on Frommer's guides when I travel. This book does not disappoint. Frommer's D.C. guide makes it easy to navigate through the city and helps me to make good use of my limited time. The restaurant & lodging reviews are very accurate and dependable.

3 comments about Michelin Must Sees Washington, DC (Michelin Must Sees Washington Dc).

1. I am visit the DC area frequently, but I rarely take the time to explore the tourist sights. This book really gave me some great insights on the sights and helped me prioritize what I wanted to see. The restaurant & hotel suggestions were outstanding, I was not once disappointed. The 'musts for kids' section was very useful in helping me plan not-so-boring things for my children to do. Michelin points out activities & attractions for kids that really peaked their interest (and mine too!!)



2. I bought this book to facilitate my recent family trip to DC. While I went to school in DC, it has been a few years since I have visited. I wanted something to bring me current post 9/11.
   
   This book is not as encompassing as others on the market but, it gets the job done. It is concise and to the point. Many main and "off the beaten path" attractions are identified. Although in the dining section, my favorite Georgetown Italian resturant was overlooked. I can forgive that. The book offers great recommendations on places to eat, stay and visit.
   
   If you are going to DC buy this book to carry with you. It will easily fit into a pocket for ease of use.



3. compact information, great for planning a short visit to DC., especialy for people with limited time for preparations.

No comments about AAA Oregon & Washington: Crater Lake National Park, Eugene, Kennewick, Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympia, Pasco, Portland, Richland, Salem, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Columbia River Scenic Area Map, Driving Distance Charts, Toll & Ferry Information (State Series 2007, 2007-515807).

2 comments about Washington 24/7.

1. "We believe these books portray a more accurate and more human portrait of American life than Americans - or the rest of the world - are used to seeing on the evening news." ~David Elliot Cohen
   
   Washington State is my favorite place to live in the world. Even after living in Africa, Florida State and traveling in Europe, Washington State calls me back time and time again.
   
   The 636 pictures in this unique book were collected from the America 24/7 project. During a single week, a team of inspired photographers, students and photojournalists sent in pictures from all over America. There are small and large pictures. Smaller pictures often frame the pages and larger pictures are featured in all their full-color splendor.
   
   Pictures I loved:
   
   Yakima Weekly Farmer's Market
   Espresso - designs in the foam
   Horses running wild
   Salmon Ladder in Wenatchee
   A picture of the Amazon.com offices
   Rafting on the Wenatchee River
   Kids chasing bubbles from a Bubble Machine
   Space Needle
   Platinum Mink Tonkinese Cats waiting for a Ferry
   Bill and Melinda Gates home in Medina
   The Majestic Mt. Rainier
   
   Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen are the authors of the best-selling Day in the Life series of photography books. America 24/7 may also be of high interest. You can also send in your own picture and buy a custom cover. I ordered a custom cover for the American 24/7 book and was very happy with the quality of the cover and it was a fun experience.
   
   24/7 books are now available for every state! All 50 titles became available on Sept 27, 2004. These make perfect gifts for Christmas, Weddings, Family Reunions, Graduations, Birthdays, Housewarmings, Baby Showers, Treasured Moments and Anniversaries. You can send in your own photo to personalize the cover with a one-if-a-kind book jacket. All you have to do is upload a digital photograph at the America 24-7 website. One of the best ideas since books were invented!
   
   I love the picture of the cat sitting on top of the computer monitor! Cats 24/7 will be released in June, 2005. ISBN: 0811848159 Cats & Dogs 24/7 will be released in April, 2005. The 24/7 books are the most successful photography books in history. Owning one of these books is like owning a piece of publishing history.
   
   ~The Rebecca Review



2. I'm sorry to say that I was very disappointed at the content of this book. I purchased it with the intention of giving it as a gift to a European friend I'll be visiting soon. I wanted to give my friend an overview of what my state looks like. Unfortunately, while the photographs are nicely done and the quality is excellent, the shots are mostly just closeups of people involved in various activities. There are very few photos of the state's scenery - the pictures could have been shot almost anywhere.

2 comments about Access Seattle (4th ed).

1. I really liked how well Seattle was described, though in a very general manner. Small glimpses of the city were given and well critiqued. Very helpful, even for relocation.



2. This is as good as a guidebook can get.

   It is concise- it is not a encylopedia volume to lug around town; It is informative- with history of the city and its surroundings, the book is very thorough and written very very well; It is well illustrated- restaurants, hotels, attractions are color-coded differently and there are a ton of great illustrations that really do justice to the charm of the city.

   Despite having grown up in Seattle, this book opened my eyes to a whole new world of places to go and restaurants to check out that I previously didn't see.

   I would like to shake the hand of the man who put together such a fine guidebook- I have one for the Washington DC area as well!

No comments about Fodor's Where to Weekend Around Washington D.C., 1st Edition (Special-Interest Titles).

3 comments about Frommer's Washington D.C. Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day).

1. I am glad that I am the first to review this book...hopefully I can steer others toward another guidebook when visiting Washington D.C. I purchased the latest edition of this book as well as Frommer's Washington D.C. with Kids. (Please see my more detailed review on that one and save your money.) Overall we found this book to be completely out of date on several of the attractions we visited. We felt we were misinformed by this guide and had to rely on our hotel concierge for all the 'how to' and 'where' questions. We are headed to North Carolina for a 10 days and I'll look at Fodors or Michelin.



2. Very convenient pocket size. Not to heavy to carry all over town, especially in DC where you walk a lot.
   Information and itineraries suggested very good.
   Restaurant, hotels and bar reviews accurate.



3. Frommer's has several DC guidebooks and I own two: a heavy-duty guidebook and this "lighter" version. This "Day by Day" version is pared down and geared towards which sights to see instead of focusing on which hotels are best.
   
   I live in St. Louis but I spend a lot of time in DC with my husband (he has an office there). Our stays range from 2 days to 3 months (so we've covered quite a bit) and this book always comes with me on the plane.
   
   I would rate this book 5 stars except I don't think it could be used as a sole means of DC info. Imagine this book being a shopping catalog - you look at the pics, read a brief description, and based on those you know if you are interested in the product. Well, for me, when I find something interesting in this book my next step is to break out the heavy-duty Frommer's DC to get more/related info. Also, I always use my Streetwise laminated map. It is superior to any that I've used from guidebooks.
   
   I recommend that this book be used as a "highlights" of the more in-depth Frommer's DC. These Frommer's guides will certainly steer you in the right direction and you'll be armed with the info you need to enjoy your visit.

No comments about Washington: A Guide to the Evergreen States (American Guide Series).

No comments about Fodor's Flashmaps Washington D.C., 7th Edition: The Ultimate Map Guide/Find it in a Flash (Flashmaps).