Fodor's Virginia and Maryland

By Fodor's Travel Publications Inc. and Fodor's

Book Overview

Panama has become Central America's hottest destination. Looking beyond the country's famous, century-old canal, an increasing number of travelers are discovering Panama's vast jungles, remote islands, and rain forests filled with exotic birds. Panama City is the exciting, rapidly developing, hub--a vibrant metropolis with a colonial heart and excellent dining, lodging, and nightlife options, as well as an abundance of easy day-trip opportunities. -COMPACT FORMAT: Fodor's In Focus Guides are packed with the same coverage of a full-size guidebook in a smaller, more convenient format that's easier to carry. -COLOR SECTION: Eight pages of gorgeous photographs capture Panama's top attractions and experiences. -NEW COVERAGE: Panama's recent renaissance has produced scores of terrific new restaurants and hotels, and our writers have selected the best options for a variety of budgets. -SPECIAL FEATURES: An "If You Like" section identifies popular activities and where to do them, whether it's diving, horseback riding, or exploring ruins. "Panamanian Cuisine" points travelers to signature dishes that showcase the best local flavors. "FAQs" addresses practical concerns, such as safety, currency exchange, and the best place to buy a Panamanian hat. "Living in Panama" discusses the growing community of American expats and gives advice for those who may want to consider Panama as a permanent residence. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Complete itineraries for 5-, 7-, and 10-day visits help travelers navigate the country by car, boat, or plane to ensure they hit all of Panama's highlights. A feature devoted to adventure and learning vacations assesses the best tour operators and covers special considerations such as equipment needs and costs, making it simple to choose the diving, adventure, cultural, or eco trip of a lifetime. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's In Focus Panama offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -INCLUDES: Panama City, the Panama Canal, the Chiriqu Province, Bocas del Toro, the San Blas Islands, and more. -ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307480526
• ISBN13: 9780307480521
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Reliable Guide

I used this guide only for Maryland on this trip, and it was very useful. Fodor's is a reliable guidebook, and I will always purchase it first.

Such a complete guide for all purposes

I find the guide pretty informative about many kinds of making tourism along these states, It contains lots of recommendations, hints and thorough points of view from the editors. One thing I remark is that the area dwellers have enriched the content of this book, who try to encourage the traveller to keep an eye in many things a normal guide might not point. I would recommend, though, that the book contain unfoldable color maps instead of those b & w that are within the pages, since it would clearly enhance the view of this guide, however the richness of this book lies on its variety of places of interest and its wide coverage of the minimal facts on every town of these states.

A Must Have for Anybody Going to This Area

As a person who enjoys traveling, I decided to purchase this book on my first trip to Virginia Beach. This guide introduced me to many different sights to see that I never knew existed. They provide phone numbers and addresses of the locations and their descriptions of the places were very accurate. This superb book lists the best attractions, restaurants and many other things for all of the cities in Maryland and Virginia. If you're going to MD or VA for the first time or for the tenth time, this book is a great addition to add to your bag.