Fodor's New York City 2009 Book

Editorial ReviewExcerpt from New York Times 10/12/08You may think of Fodorâ??s as dependably bland, but its â??New York City 2009â? (Fodorâ??s Travel, 552 pages, $18.95) is the canâ??t-go-wrong choice for just about any first-timer to the Big Apple. First, itâ??s beautiful â?? great layout, nice maps, easy-to-read font on thick paper. And design matters with guidebooks: they have to be legible in low light, on crowded buses and in airports when youâ??re jetlagged and your contacts are killing you. The best way to break up this mammoth city is by neighborhood, and Fodorâ??s devotes about 200 pages to that task. The neighborhood guides pack information into breezy prose, and have sections like â??Where can I find ...?â? which gives you two choices each for a coffee stop, â??a quick biteâ? or cocktails in each neighborhood, eliminating possible excuses for entering a Starbucks or McDonaldâ??s. If youâ??re browsing in the bookstore and you want a quick sense of why Fodorâ??s stands out, look at their seven-page section on ground zero that starts on page 48 and somehow manages to explain the site and the history in depth while also hitting the right notes about the tragedy.To view full article go to http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/travel/12weekend.htmlProduct DescriptionFodorâ??s. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodorâ??s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although youâ??re at the helm, Fodorâ??s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. Itâ??s like having a friend in New York City!â?¢Your vacation never looked better. This Fodorâ??s full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of New York City with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos.â?¢Updated annually, Fodorâ??s New York City provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.â?¢Fodorâ??s New York City features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.â?¢If itâ??s not worth your time, itâ??s not in this book. Fodorâ??s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodorâ??s Choice designations, ensure that youâ??ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in New York City.â?¢Experience New York City like a local! Fodorâ??s New York City includes unique photo-features that impart the cityâ??s culture, covering the best ways to experience the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ground Zero, and much more!â?¢Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include â??Top Reasons to Go,â? â??Word of Mouthâ? advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.â?¢Full-color pullout mapVisit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.Read More