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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.63350463
EAN: 9780028622460
ISBN: 0028622464
Label: MacMillan Publishing Company
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 383
Publication Date: 1998-01
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Studio: MacMillan Publishing Company
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Product Description:
A brand-new addition to the acclaimed Unofficial Guide series, this frank, opinionated guide makes its debut at the perfect time for travelers planning to attend Mardi Gras. Inside youll find hundreds of ways to save time, save money, and save hassles in the Big Easy. Look for:c Complete coverage and travel tips for enjoying Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, the Sugar Bowl, Creole Christmas, and Halloweenc How to find the perfect hotel and how to get the best deal. More than 120 hotels, motels, B&Bs, inns, and guest houses rated and rankedc Critical profiles of more than 75 of the citys best restaurantsc The lowdown on the hottest nightspots in New Orleansc Street-by-street profiles and walking tours of the French Quarter, the Garden District, Canal Street, and the Central Business Districtc Tips on planning the perfect tripc How to get oriented and get aroundc Special sections for families, business travelers, and international
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I've used quite a few guidebooks, but have to say this is the worst I've ever come across. I was given this book as a gift before moving to New Orleans, and was hoping to get a good idea about the city before arriving. Had I looked at the book myself, I would never have purchased it.
The prose is confusing and overwhelming, the maps are difficult to find and sparse (the book offers an entire section of walking tours without highlighting a single route on a map). Additionally, the authors seem to constantly be telling the reader how they're different from other guidebooks, touting themselves as easier to use. The comparisons get old, and lend the unofficial guide a sense of amateurishness.
Extremely disappointed in this book, threw it away upon my arrival for something easier/more useful, with actual maps, and pictures.
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Great tips from a New Orleans native. What you read about in the book matches what you find on the streets once you're there--something that can't always be said about travel guides.
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I used this book during my week trip to New Orleans. The best parts about this book are the "best of" lists (e.g. best brunch, best creole restaurant) and the extensive descriptions for hotels, restaurants and bars. However, I found this book a bit text heavy (no photos) and the maps were a bit difficult to understand than Lonely Planet's guide to New Orleans.
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The authors of this book blend refreshing frankness, exceptional research and tons of information into an indispensible guide for the Crescent City and a lot of the area around it. It is the book you want if you only want one; the only thing some other guides have on it is map quality. It will help you with the top-to-bottom planning of your trip, as well as greatly assist you once there.
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My wife and I had never gone anywhere near New Orleans. The Unauthorized guide pulled no punches and gave amusing and thorough advice on subjects we hadn't even considered. It is very useful and we heartily reccommend it to everyone.
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