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.Moon Costa Rica (Moon Handbooks) by: Christopher P. Baker September 28, 2007 I bought both Lonely Planet and Moon to be able to get a nice perspective on my trip to Costa Rica. Unfortunately the Moon handbook was not as useful as Lonely Planet. In fact, by the middle of the trip I buried this book at the bottom of my backpack. The only thing I found useful in Moon's guide was its maps. Other than that, I would stick with purchasing Lonely Planet. >>See More Reviews & Details on Moon Costa Rica (Moon Handbooks) |
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.Moon Cuba (Moon Handbooks) by: Christopher P. Baker October 09, 2006 In general this is a good book and it seems up to date. For Havana this book is better than the Lonely Planet and has better maps and more information about things and places to see. The downside is the size. For me the Lonely Planet book could have done the job alone and it was only half the size of the this one. >>See More Reviews & Details on Moon Cuba (Moon Handbooks) |
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.Moon Handbooks Havana by: Christopher P. Baker June 16, 2003 I also just got back from Cuba, and I couldn't disagree with Cecil Fox's January 17 review more. Baker is a very good writer who's done extensive research, and the book is pleasurable to read. He makes his love for the place palpable without sparing the reader the frustration a visitor/observer often feels. Other travelers staying where I did ended up borrowing this guidebook for its richness of detail and background that theirs (Lonely Planet) lacked. I liked it so much I'm buying another- I had to leave my copy on the plane as we were without licenses, and afraid of tipping-off US immigration. That said, I wish it were updated a bit. The million bicycles Baker writes about aren't there en masse anymore, and Dulce Maria's was fun but not the ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on Moon Handbooks Havana |
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.Moon Handbooks Costa Rica by: Christopher P. Baker August 31, 2004 My wife and I love Costa Rica and have a shelf full of books and maps about this great country. We own property there. We visit every chance we get. My wife lived in CR for 7 years (in the 70's) and is fluent in Spanish. That said, we both LOVE this book for both its completeness and its insight. If you want a super book to guide you to the great spots of CR, then this is it. The maps aren't good enough for general navigation but this isn't a map book. Just get a copy of the International Travel Maps (ITMP Publishing) and get this book to make your vacation plans. >>See More Reviews & Details on Moon Handbooks Costa Rica |
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.WCDMA (UMTS) Deployment Handbook: Planning and Optimization Aspects from: Wiley September 29, 2006 My wife and I love Costa Rica and have a shelf full of books and maps about this great country. We own property there. We visit every chance we get. My wife lived in CR for 7 years (in the 70's) and is fluent in Spanish. That said, we both LOVE this book for both its completeness and its insight. If you want a super book to guide you to the great spots of CR, then this is it. The maps aren't good enough for general navigation but this isn't a map book. Just get a copy of the International Travel Maps (ITMP Publishing) and get this book to make your vacation plans. >>See More Reviews & Details on WCDMA (UMTS) Deployment Handbook: Planning and Optimization Aspects |
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.World Travel: A Guide to International Ecojourneys (Nature Company Guides) by: Christopher P. Baker, Ben Davidson, Brian Jackman 1996-08 Excellent guide with beautiful photos! Would make a wonderful gift for lovers of ecotravel. I've researched a number of ecotrips, and it covered almost every one I'd ever dreamed of taking, with the one exception of a trip to see the baby harp seals in Canada. >>See More Reviews & Details on World Travel: A Guide to International Ecojourneys (Nature Company Guides) |
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.Moon Handbooks Cuba by: Christopher P. Baker 2003-12 This is an excellent thoroughly researched, detailed book as stated in other reviews. However, in the very lengthy and informative history and pre-reading section, the author's bias against Castro permeates his writing. Thus he presents a biased viewpoint; he discusses more the inefficiencies of the revolution rather than the advantages. He does warn us subtly of his bias however. The best thing would just be to go to cuba and see for yourself. >>See More Reviews & Details on Moon Handbooks Cuba |
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.Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations) by: Christopher P. Baker November 03, 2008 This is an excellent thoroughly researched, detailed book as stated in other reviews. However, in the very lengthy and informative history and pre-reading section, the author's bias against Castro permeates his writing. Thus he presents a biased viewpoint; he discusses more the inefficiencies of the revolution rather than the advantages. He does warn us subtly of his bias however. The best thing would just be to go to cuba and see for yourself. >>See More Reviews & Details on Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide (Great Destinations) |
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.Lonely Planet Jamaica by: Christopher P. Baker 2003-01 "Lonely Planet" is great as a travel guide, but if you want a great read on your trip to Jamaica, take "JAMAICA GIRL" along with you. Jon Michael Miller's novel shows you the real Jamaica, far behind the walls of the famous all-inclusive resorts. You will see the struggles and the joys of a wonderful people, as well as meet Rosalind Juliet Mitchell, a fabulously brave and resourceful progagonist, on her search for love and freedom. It is by far the best book about Jamaica I have ever read. A wonderful story, suspenseful, sexy, funny, disturbing, and quite moving. Wonderful characters. And a great message about the power of love to transform one's existence. A great read for a vacation, or, even, a vacation in itself. >>See More Reviews & Details on Lonely Planet Jamaica |
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.Lonely Planet Bahamas, Turks and Caicos by: Christopher P. Baker 2001-04 I am usually a fan of Lonely Planet, but having just returned from Grand Bahama, I would not recommend this guide. Published in 2001, which means it was researched before that, it is quite out of date given the tough post 9/11 economy. Examples: Running Mon Resort- closed. Hydroflora gardens- closed. Rand Nature Center- closed. Many retailers- closed, moved, renamed, etc. Restaurant prices - way out of date. Some of this is just irritating, but some is more dangerous- eg. LP suggests that, to get to Water Cay you drive the 'dirt road' to the 'north dock' and hire a boat from a local. Do it their way, and you may be a lot lonelier than you bargained for: That dirt road takes 45 minutes on a rutted logging road, lots of forks, no signs, and there ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on Lonely Planet Bahamas, Turks and Caicos |