Synopses & Reviews
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.
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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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Describes New Mexico's history and provides information on accommodations, restaurants, attractions, shopping, recreation, and nightlife.
Synopsis
America’s #1 bestselling travel seriesWritten by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.
• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
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.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What’s New in New Mexico.
1. The Best of New Mexico.
2. Planning Your Trip to New Mexico.
3. Suggested New Mexico Itineraries.
4. The Active Vacation Planner.
5. Albuquerque.
6. Santa Fe.
7. Taos.
8. Northeastern New Mexico.
9. Northwestern New Mexico.
10. Southwestern New Mexico.
11. Southeastern New Mexico.
Appendix: New Mexico in Depth.
Index.