Product Description

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Written by a lifelong resident of New Mexico, this is an extraordinary and in-depth guide to this most intriguing corner of the American Southwest, written in an honest, personal voice. Come along with Frommer's and discover the galleries and innovative restaurants of Santa Fe, the glorious ski slopes of Taos, the stunning landscapes of White Sands National Monument, the wacky legends surrounding Roswell, and the wondrous subterranean world of Carlsbad Caverns. It's all here, in true Frommer's style, with practical tips, detailed maps, and a wide choice of accommodations that will suit any taste or budget.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #642335 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 404 pages

From the Back Cover
Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Insider tips ranging from the best of Santa Fe's art galleries and Native American pueblos to favorite white-water rafting trips and scenic drives.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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About the Author
Lesley S. King grew up on a ranch in northern New Mexico. She’s a freelance writer and photographer, and a columnist for New Mexico magazine. Formerly managing editor for the Santa Fean, she has written for the New York Times, United Airline’s Hemispheres magazine, and Audubon, among other publications. She is the author of Frommer’s Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque; Frommer’s Great Outdoor Guide to Arizona & New Mexico; and New Mexico For Dummies. She’s also the co-author of Frommer’s American Southwest. Due for release in 2007 are her two newest books: King of the Road and The Santa Fe Farmers Market Cookbook. Kathleen Raphael helped research this book.

Customer Reviews

This was the best guidebook I found for New mexico
I browsed many guidebooks in bookstores and read several from the library before settling on this book to take with me to the Southwest.

The writer writes well and she is not afraid to offer candid opinions of hotels and tourist sites. She's a New Mexico native and shares her passion for the state with the reader.

** I especially liked the lists of top attractions by type in the front of the book: Best of Natural New Mexico, Best Scenic and Historic Drives, Best Outdoor Activities, Best Family Experiences, Best Historic Hotels, etc. (there are 12 of these lists).

These lists helped my companion (my 13 year old son) and I get our hands around the diversity of this state and plan just what we most wanted to do during our one week in the Southwest.

Once we narrowed down what we wanted to do, the book was arranged by region, listing all the other things we could do while in that area.

Other good companion books for this trip were Tony Hillerman's novels set in Navajo country and the book, Roadside Geology of New Mexico.

The Frommers book for Arizona has the same organization and is very good, but not quite as good as this book.

good guide!
Well researched and plenty of information. Gives details on what to expect, how much you may pay, when to go etc. I hope that it had more pictures but other than that, this is the only book you'll need.

More info found online than in the book
I was disappointed with this book and don't think I'll buy another Frommer's guide again. Restaurants that had rave reviews were mediocre at best. I like these reference books to find the hidden treasures of an region but Frommer's just skims the well known and obvious choices for travel. Save the money and do your own research online.