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Title: The Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands Book: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations) by Cecily McMillan ISBN: 1-58157-024-4 Publisher: Berkshire House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: A Bit of a Letdown
Comment: The places the author wrote up seemed scant and random, and the write-ups themselves were shallow and rather generic. Also, the organization was odd. Disappointing. I hope Lonely Planet publishes something on this region.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Accidental Tourist
Comment: Having, for more years than even I may care to remember, long considered myself an 'armchair traveler' I tend to be extremely wary of many travel guides. While the author/editor may have their hearts in the right place ( and of that I'm not always certain either! ) they tend to be written, for the most part, from a slightly askew view-point. By that I simply mean seemingly to have been authored by someone who too is merely 'visiting' the city/region that I am reading about....and therefore long to aggressively explore and 'drink-in' the local culture. Again, a book being written from one is on the 'outside looking in' so to speak. And since I tend to wish to 'blend-in' when travelling ( I loathe actually looking like a tourist, don't you? ) I require a book from one who not only knows all the region's highlights but the cafe's, shops and little nooks and crannies that the 'locals' frequent as well. And when a travel book is written concerning the wonderful 'Lowcountry' of Georgia and South Carolina than I may be even more persnikity! But having lived in the South for a number of years ( I'm a transplanted Savannahnian! ) my critiques may be even more judgemental. Therein lies my dilemma!
The back cover of Cecily McMillan's " The Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands Book " states that the author has lived in the 'Coastal Empire' since 1980 and it truly shows. The book itself is penned from one who not only truly knows the region well but from one who seemingly loves it as much as I do. Laid out for easy accessibility I had no problem using the book last summer when visiting Charleston and Kiawah Island. It even gave me much needed updated information on Savannah ( I've been gone far too long! ) such as smaller shops where I could spend my hard earned dollar, tucked away restaurants featuring delicious local cuisine and especially a vast amount of info on the surrounding islands ( Hilton Head I'm coming back to stay next time! Definitely! ) as well. The book also gave a sense of history for the region which I always find very helpful when attempting to 'get the feel' of any city/town and it's local population. Plus, there was an agreeable amount on local beach's that I didn't even know existed. Shame on me! Overall, a very well put together edition that guided me effortlessly through my travels.
Obviously this is a 'two-thumbs up' review of " Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands " and why not? The Lowcountry is a marvelous region and one which possess's an abundance of beauty and a laid-back elegance which is undeniable. I found little wrong about this guide ( not much on local Golf courses but it did give badly needed info as to where I might find it! ) from the first-rate information that was easy to use and seemed fully up to date. And while I am no longer a 'local' ( for the moment! ) I am happy with my purchase and for Ms. McMillan in helping me enjoy my summer holiday. Perhaps you truly can go home again! Thank-You!!
Rating: 3
Summary: A bit cumbersome!
Comment: Even though Great Destinations: Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands Book : A Complete Guide (3rd Ed)is an excellent guide book filled with usefull information; it does have definite drawbacks. For instance, the book is way to big and therefore one is not able to place it in ones pocket which made it not so practical.
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Title: The Best Little Map of Savannah, GA. by Navigator Maps ISBN: 0783419201 Publisher: Navigator Maps Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Fodor's Pocket Savannah and Charleston (Fodor's Pocket Savannah and Charleston) by Fodors ISBN: 1400012090 Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications Pub. Date: 08 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Best Little Map of Charleston, S.C. by Navigator Maps ISBN: 078341921X Publisher: Navigator Maps Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Insiders' Guide to Savannah, 4th by Betty Darby, Rich Wittish ISBN: 0762710454 Publisher: Globe Pequot Pub. Date: 01 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt ISBN: 0679751521 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 06 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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