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Mexico Travel

Amazon.com: Lonely Planet Mexico (6th ed): Books: John Noble,Tom Brosnahan,Scott Doggett Your Store Books See All 32 Product Categories Your Account | Cart | Wish List | Help | Advanced Search | Browse Subjects | Bestsellers | The New York Times® Best Sellers | Magazines | Corporate Accounts | Amazon Shorts | Bargain Books | Used Books | Textbooks Search Amazon.com Books Web Search This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are. Join Amazon Prime today. Already a member? Sign in . 15 used & new from $1.05 Have one to sell? A9.com users save 1.57% on Amazon. Learn how . Share your own customer images Look inside this book Lonely Planet Mexico (6th ed) (Paperback) by John Noble , Tom Brosnahan , Scott Doggett (31 customer reviews) Availability: Available from these sellers . 15 used & new available from $1.05 Other Editions: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers: Paperback (9th) $26.99 $17.81 62 used & new from $16.15 Rag Book (7th) 6 used & new from $12.95 Customers who bought this book also bought The People's Guide to Mexico (Peoples Guide to Mexico) by Carl Franz Lonely Planet Mexican Spanish Phrasebook by Rafael & Cecilia Carmona Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Central America on a Shoestring) by Robert Reid Moon Handbooks Oaxaca by Bruce Whipperman The Rough Guide to Mexican Spanish Dictionary Phrasebook 2 : Dictionary Phrasebook (Rough Guide Phrasebooks) by Lexus Explore Similar Items : in Books , in Music , and in DVD Editorial Reviews Amazon.com From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. Lonely Planet has done a superb job of capturing Mexico's diverse offerings in one totable book. Whether you're headed for Baja or Chiapas, this is an essential reference with excellent coverage of Mexico City, regional arts and crafts (including how to buy handicrafts), helpful Web sites, and a useful traveler's Spanish language section. --Kathryn True Book Description Mexico is a realm of fascinating history, abundant natural beauty and vibrant cultural scenes. Whether you want to feel the pulse of the megalopolis Mexico City, saunter along crooked lanes in remote colonial towns, explore ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins, or just relax on the sand of a coastal resort, this guide will help you choose from the myriad of options. Features: tips for adventurous travelers, from diving the Arrecife Palancar to scaling Pico de Orizaba; informative coverage of Indian population centers; listings of places to stay and eat for all budgets; detailed advice on how to get around independently; and over 150 detailed maps. See all Editorial Reviews Product Details Paperback: 1016 pages Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6th edition (April, 1998) Language: English ISBN: 0864424299 Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 5.0 x 7.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds. Average Customer Review: based on 31 reviews. ( Write a review. ) Amazon.com Sales Rank: Today: #737,166 in Books Yesterday: #731,835 in Books (Publishers and authors: improve your sales ) Other Editions: Paperback (9th) | Rag Book (7th) | All Editions Look Inside This Book Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover Customers interested in this title may also be interested in: Sponsored Links: What is this? 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I do not claim to be an expert, but I do know what I am looking for in a travel guide. The Mexico guide is a good, complete guide. Filled with information, history and beautiful pictures about almost every corner of this gorgeous country. Reading the whole book gives you a good update on your history and geography knowledge! (Something to do if you are trekking around by bus like I did!) I have always been satisfied with the LP guides. The information given is good, just what you need to get around. The only negative with this book (and the reason I give it 4 and not 5 stars) is that it was completely outdated on prices etc. Another thing (that goes for most of the travel guides) is that many of the hotels that are listed in the book has gotten so much (too much?) business so that the service is down to a minimum. This we found especially in Isla Mujeres where the price was the double of what the book said, and really lousy customer service, if any. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 67 of 73 people found the following review helpful: Still One Star after all these years , February 4, 2002 Reviewer: "cued" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews I reviewed this book a while ago and didn't like it one bit. I just got back from three week road trip driving from Mexico City to Huatulco and back. I brought three books with me: a borrowed copy of LP Mexico, my out-dated copy of Joe Cumming's Mexico Handbook (Avalon / Moon), and Bruce Whipperman's Oaxaca Handbook (Avalon / Moon)... The trip reconfirmed what I have always said about LP: they are over-used, under-researched, and too many people rely on them as if to travel without LP is a sacrilege. Some LP titles might be very good, but LP is now a huge multi-million dollar publishing house with hundreds of titles, not all of which are of equal quality. This is not to say that Avolon's huge, 2 inch thick super Mexico handbook is great either. There is too much brevity in the Mexico Country Handbook... too much editing and cutting. For Mexico I have come to the conclusion that you cannot write a 5 star guidebook and try to cover the whole country. There is simply too much to cover in one book. I live in San Diego and so I appreciate the other reviewer's comment that not including Puerto Nuevo and Rosarito in the LP book is a MAJOR oversight. The best book by far was Bruce Whipperman's Oaxaca book: it was incredibly detailed, covered the entire state, and left practically no stone unturned. I have some criticisms of that book as well (see my review), but if you are going to Mexico, unless you plan on covering the entire country, buy Avalon's Moon Handbooks for specific regions (Oaxaca, Pacific Coast, Mexico City, etc). They are much more accurate, newer, and more complete in terms of the number of attractions covered and the details about each one. The only problem is that there are not enough regional titles to cover the entire country. good luck! Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) Customer Reviews Average Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Concise, Readable & Practical , December 3, 2005 Reviewer: K.A.Goldberg (Chicago) - See all my reviews This is an excellent guide for budget travelers, backpackers, and even people looking for a more expensive visit. Lonely Planet specializes in cheap sleeps (budget hotels & travel hostels), affordable meals, and local customs. There's solid coverage of major attractions, plus off-the-beaten-path ideas for those wishing to skirt the tourist haunts. I particularly liked the vital information on getting to and from airports, city centers, bus and train stations, plus using local busses and the subway in Mexico City. The information in Lonely Planet guides is clear, concise and direct - perfect for travelers needing vital knowledge at their fingertips. This 9th (2004) edition is very good, yet has two weaknesses. First, Mexico is too big for any travel guide to list every pueblo, motel, mountain, beach and sight - even in a large (1,028 pages) yet compact book. Second, places and prices can change, so travelers need to beware. Still, this is an excellent travel guide - visit Mexico and you'll probably see others carrying this book. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: The Bible for the serious traveler to Mexico! , October 1, 2005 Reviewer: Shelly Aster (USA) - See all my reviews I have completed 3 extended trips to Mexico and this guide book has been invaluable. Cramed with good info and plenty of solid advice. This guide is for the serious travler who wants to see the real Mexico. If you take one guide book take Lonely Planet! Also check out "A Tourist In the Yucatan" for an exciting thriller/adventure that can almost be used as a guide book for the Yucatan! Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: I live in Mexico. Great guide , June 9, 2005 Reviewer: Diego (Guadalajara, Mxico) - See all my reviews I live in Mexico, and I bought it to have a better reference while traveling in my own country. I've found places that I didn't know that existed, it has not let me down. The maps are accurate and the recommendations always are correct. The only problem I see is that the prices are not up to date, but it gives you an idea of what to expect to pay in hotels or restaurants. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: Very Helpful , April 6, 2005 Reviewer: Ariel Neuman - See all my reviews I just got back from backpacking around Oaxaca and Mexico City, and found this book extremely useful. Great recommendations, correct information, and generally helpful in choosing what to see and visit. The prices are a bit lower than I found on the trip, but not enough to make a real difference. Highly recommend this book - all the people I met who were using it were very happy. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) See all 31 customer reviews... Auctions and zShops sellers and our other stores recommend Mexico Flag - Deluxe 4'x6' (122cm x 183cm ) (Price: $38.99) Listmania! Low-Income Housing in Mexico : A list by Lisa Hinely TOP TEN GUIDE BOOKS OF AMAZING... : A list by S. 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Italy Travel Video To

Italy Travel Video Home Forum Empire Government Military Culture Economy Books Shop Empire: Roman Empire Map Roman Provinces Timeline Enemy Leaders Roman History Population Italy Travel Video To find good travel videos that feature Italy on it`s own is an easy task as most of the travel videos are in general videos about Italy. We tried hard to collect the best possible travel videos about Italy (of course most are also available on DVD) and hope we have succeeded with it. It is also important to look out for the right version of the travel videos, often travel DVD's from the USA are not working in Europe and Asia and vice versa. Below you will find now a selection of italian travel videos. We hope you find them as useful as we think they are. Italian Travel Videos with Venice Info Italians, The Their Culture, Life & History - DVD DVD Format - NTSC - A personal tour of Italy that goes beyond the guidebooks, also featuring Venice. ( VHS Version ) Wines and Vineyards of Italy - VHS Video Format - NTSC - 4 VHS Set with 12 Episodes. The 3th Episode (28 minutes) is about Veneto and Venice. Beyond Borders Italy - VHS Video Format - NTSC - Explore The People, Places & Culture. (A section is dealing with Venice) Flavors of Italy - VHS Video Format - NTSC - An extensive and interesting jouney (12 Episodes) were the 2nd episode is about Venice (24 minutes) Video Visits Discovering Italy - DVD Video Format - NTSC - A travel video about Italy with a large section for Venice. Extras on the DVD for Florence and Venice. Hotels in Italy If you are looking for a hotel in Rome - Italy all-hotels.com offers you the best variety from fantastic discounts to complete luxury. Availability for all these hotels can be checked online and reservations made in realtime. Reservations are confirmed immediately and your hotel stay is booked with ease through the simple to use booking interface. Hotels in Italy Learn Italian Travel Videos about Italy 2003-2005 UNRV.com - All rights reserved.

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Disney Vacation more affordable

The Disney Blog: Airline Shakeout could make Disney Vacation more affordable -- The Disney Blog Informing Disney Fans the World Over with the latest news and updates from all Disney companies, divisions, and related stories. Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruises, Disney Animation, Pixar, ESPN, and more are covered in as much detail as I can muster. Our Sponsors Blogads Disney DVDs Walt Disney: Walt Disney Treasures - The Adventures of Spin & Marty - The Mickey Mouse Club Walt Disney: Walt Disney Treasures - Elfego Baca and The Swamp Fox - Legendary Heroes Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume Two (1942-1946) Walt Disney : Walt Disney Treasures - Disney Rarities - Celebrated Shorts, 1920s - 1960s Disney Books Robert Tieman: The Disney Keepsakes Sequel to the Disney Treasures book. A must have for any Disney fan. (****) Pixar: The Art of Pixar: 100 Collectible Postcards Full of wonderful postcard art. 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First, if the consolidation of hubs and routes occurs this will leadto fewer seats in the air. This means less capacity to bring the hugecrowds to Orlando and Anaheim during the peak vacation seasons.Vacation Destinations had better be looking at alternate ways to getguests to the gates, more dependance on the international and localmarkets, or plan for flatter attendance patterns. Second, less capacity often results in increased demand. After thecurrent shakeout settles down expect to see a corresponding rise inprices, even on the low cost carriers, until some excess capacity isbuilt back into the system. Also expect there to be less flexibility inwhen and where you travel. The days of non-stop to your destination arewaning and the days of two-to-three hour layovers are once again uponus. Personally, the low cost airlines have worked just fine for me in mycoast to coast travel. I can usually find affordable non-stop flights.But they are less efficient going south to north on the west coast.What should be a 2 hour flight turns into a 5 hour ordeal with layovers and a trip on a commuter plane. I don't see the country becoming any less dependant on air travelanytime soon (and neither do the mega-vacation destinations like Las Vegas which keeps building new hotels). High Speed Rail is still a very expensive alternativeand, so far, impractical when large elevation changes exist. Gas pricesand time make driving much more than 6-8 hours in any direction lessefficient than flying and renting a car. Finally, there is one technology that might shift the balance oftravel. The radius at which it becomes less expensive to fly and rent acar could change dramatically with the wide spread use of fuel cells incars and dual hybrid/plug-n-go configurations. 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