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With near-perfect weather all year, the stunning coastline between Los Angeles and San Francisco features rolling hills, sweeping coastal views, and almost 300 scenic and historic miles with something for every interest, budget, or taste. From Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara -- and including the Channel Islands -- this new Best Places guide leads travelers and locals to the region’s finest spots. Readers will find details on such main attractions as Hearst’s Castle, the Monterey Aquarium, and Big Sur, as well as insider tips on little-known gems such as where to go foraging in tide pools, or see elephant seals living in the wild. A foldout map is included.

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Selective, not comprehensive

This guide is for the experienced traveler. Judith Wylie is a good writer and she makes the places and attractions she describes come alive. On a recent trip to the West Coast I bought this book and found its recommendations which I followed to be accurate.

However, the Best Places series' emphasis on selectivity means an awful lot of choices as far as lodging and dining are concerned are left out. For someone beginning to explore an area a more inclusive guidebook might be a better choice. Also this book has no illustrations or photographs (save for the cover), which lessens both its attractiveness and usefulness.

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Maui 101: Your Guide to Island Life offers newcomers: -Insights into Hawaii history and culture -Suggestions for ways to connect with the Maui community -Nut-and-bolts survival tips, from how to prounounce Hawaiian words to where to look for information on starting a business.

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A must read for those visting or moving to Maui

Of the various books I have read about Maui, Jill Engledow's is by far the most informative.She paints an excellent picture of the culture and history of Maui. You gain so much insight and understanding of the Island and it's people, she actually puts you there and provides such great insights that I have not found in the texts. Alas. don't leave home with out FIRST reading Maui 101.

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Island Life 101 is terrific

-- it really gives a good overview of what it is like to live in Hawaii. It gives a great summary of Hawaiian history and then relates what you read in the history to what's going on today in the islands. Lots of practical tips about how to survive in the islands, both on a social level and in terms of coping with the high cost of living. This writer really knows Hawaii and does a good job of sharing what she knows. I would think tourists would be interested as well as people who have just moved to Hawaii.

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Maui by an Insider

Most books about exotic places are written by people who come from afar, do their homework, and go home to write about it. Nothing wrong with that. But an insider picks up the subtleties that others miss. Jill Engledow has lived on Maui most of her adult life and wrote for the Maui News for many years. She covered every aspect of island life and then some. This book is meant for people thinking about moving to Maui or who have just landed with all their earthly posessions looking for a new life. "Maui 101" contains all kinds of useful tips that will make settling on the Valley Isle much easier. Life is different in Hawaii, and it sure helps to have a detailed guide for new residents at your finger tips.

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ho hum

This little manual does consist of interesting bits of Hawaiian history, but so do all books purporting to be "guides" to the islands. It was billed as a "must read" for newcomers and locals alike. I bought it thinking it contained something new, but it did not. Please refer to the title of this review: ho hum.

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A fun-filled guide to attractions and events in the Bay State, from hiking mountains in the Berkshires to exploring lighthouses on Cape Cod.

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Pocket Guide Florida Keys includes a chapter detailing Florida Key's history and culture, 9 itineraries and excursions taking in sights ranging from the coral reef at John Pennekamp State Park to idiosyncratic Key West City Cemetery, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many high quality photographs and maps, including a detailed pullout map. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Service sucks!

I waited for this item for over 3 weeks and when I inquired of the seller as to where my purchase was, they replied that they had sold out and that Amazon should have notified me. I have not been notified and I have not received the refunded amount of purchase price and shipping as of this date, a month plus later. I request that Amazon update my account and refund the price and shipping for this item.

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