Product Description

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r)

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
-The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
* Candid, critical, and useful information on Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park
* Helpful hints on getting the best room at the lowest possible rate-on and off the beach
* Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants
* The inside story on the best beaches: where to swim and sun, where to take it off, where to park, how to avoid crowds, and more
* A complete guide to the most interesting and exciting sights and attractions in South Florida, plus insider details on Everglades National Park

Sample Rating

Metrozoo

Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Over 30 . Young adults Seniors

Location South of Miami. Take the Florida Turnpike Extension to the Southwest 152nd Street exit and follow the signs to the entrance; # 305-251-0400 for a recorded message; # 305-251-0401 for more information

Type of Attraction A "new-style" zoo that features cageless animals that roam on plots of land surrounded by moats; guided and self-guided tours. Admission Adults, $8; children ages 3-12, $4 Hours Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. When to go Avoid sweltering summer afternoons. "You'll die here midday in July and August," a zoo employee reports. Come before 10 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. to beat the worst of the heat. Saturday, predictably enough, is the most crowded day, while Sunday morning is usually a quiet time to see the zoo. Keep in mind, too, that animals are most active early in the morning and late in the day.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #821739 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 518 pages

From the Back Cover
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
—The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®:

1. Candid, critical, and useful information on Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park
2. Helpful hints on getting the best room at the lowest possible rate—on and off the beach
3. Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants
4. The inside story on the best beaches: where to swim and sun, where to take it off, where to park, how to avoid crowds, and more
5. A complete guide to the most interesting and exciting sights and attractions in South Florida, plus insider details on Everglades National Park

Sample Rating

Metrozoo

Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Over 30 . Young adults Seniors

Location South of Miami. Take the Florida Turnpike Extension to the Southwest 152nd Street exit and follow the signs to the entrance; # 305-251-0400 for a recorded message; # 305-251-0401 for more information

Type of Attraction A "new-style" zoo that features cageless animals that roam on plots of land surrounded by moats; guided and self-guided tours. Admission Adults, $8; children ages 3–12, $4 Hours Daily, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. When to go Avoid sweltering summer afternoons. "You'll die here midday in July and August," a zoo employee reports. Come before 10 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. to beat the worst of the heat. Saturday, predictably enough, is the most crowded day, while Sunday morning is usually a quiet time to see the zoo. Keep in mind, too, that animals are most active early in the morning and late in the day.

About the Author
Lea Lane headed up the extensive update for this third edition, working on all chapters. Lea has been a columnist for Gannett Suburban newspapers, a TV travel and lifestyle reporter, managing editor of the newsletter Travel Smart, and coauthor of a book on cruises. She writes for magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, and is a major contributor to guidebooks on Belgium, Greece, and Italy, and to The Unofficial Guide to New York City. She is the author of The Unofficial Guide to Bed-and-Breakfasts and Country Inns in New England and the popular travel guide Solo Traveler: Tales and Tips for Great Trips. Lea grew up in Miami Beach and now lives in Miami for most of the year. Her lifestyle Web site is www.sololady.com.

Customer Reviews

Good guide
This is a very well detailed and organized guide. It summarizes the main attractions in the South Florida area, so you can use it with confidence; however I think a new edition is way overdue.

BOOK WAS FINE - JUST DIDN'T LIKE THE KEYS
We had never been to Florida so we wanted to read a bit before going - the book was fine and informative - but we just didn't like the Keys at all - run down - boring and NO BEACHES to speak of. Very disappointed.