Explorer's Guides
4 total works
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket can present a bewildering array of vacation options to visitors and locals alike. In this completely revised and updated fourth edition of the most comprehensive guide to the region, Kim Grant helps travelers cut through the clutter to find lodging, dining, and attractions to suit every taste and budget. She guides readers to nature preserves and bird sanctuaries; bicycle trails and beach paths; historic homes and lighthouses; whale-watching, sailing, and shell-fishing; antiques shops and local artisans; and summer theater, live music, and nightlife. Grant recommends lodgings ranging from family-friendly cottage rentals, to B&Bs, to luxury resorts, and dining options from clam shacks to four-star cuisine. Throughout, special icons highlight places that cater to families, offer special value, are wheelchair-accessible, allow pets, are best for rainy days, and are open year-round. Detailed maps and a quick-reference "What's Where" section make it easy to find your way around and plan the perfect vacation. An independently researched guide; no paid listings. 21 maps make it easy to find your way around the Cape. Kim Grant's photographs are a favorite with readers. 65 black & white photographs, 21 maps, index.
"A special guide to a special place."The Boston Globe In this completely revised and updated sixth edition, veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant provides discriminating recommendations of hundreds of things to see and do and places in which to eat and stay on Cape Cod and the Islands. She leads eager travelers to nature preserves and bird sanctuaries; bicycle trails and beach paths; historic homes and lighthouses; whale-watching, sailing, and shell-fishing; antique shops and local artisans; and summer theatre, live music, and nightlife.In addition, this comprehensive and best-selling guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, vacation cottages, and campgrounds; hundreds of dining reviews, from clam shacks to four-star restaurants; suggested itineraries for stays of varying length; 22 up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out places of extra value, family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, rainy day activities, places that are open in the off-season, and lodgings that accept pets. 100 black & white photographs, 22 maps, index.
Kim includes up-to-date recommendations for lodgings and hundreds of dining reviews, from clam shacks to four-star restaurants. She also profiles outdoor activities and the cultural opportunities that abound in the region.
Six major islands. One indispensable guide.
Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant cuts through the tourist brochure clutter to help you maximize your precious time and money. Utterly reliable and comprehensive, she gives opinionated listings of resorts, condos, vacation cottages, and campgrounds, and hundreds of dining recommendations, from plate lunches and local grinds to seared ahi and Kona lobster at haute eateries.
But Grant steers you where other guides don't. As apart-time resident, she guides you to waterfalls and volcanoes; takes you snorkeling and golfing; finds authentic luaus; illuminates the nuances of hula; and unearths fine contemporary craftsmen and Hawaiiana collectibles. She also includes dozens of "Top Ten" lists highlighting Musts for First-time Visitors, Best Beaches, Best Romantic Resorts, Best Places for Weddings, Best Places for Sunset Drinks, and a section on how to choose the island that's right for each traveler's taste.
Other guide features include:
Suggested itineraries for varying lengths of stays and purposeful getaways
Sidebars on the Hawaiian language and Hawaii regional cuisine
25 up-to-date island, regional, and city maps
Calendar guides to annual events and celebrations
An alphabetical "What's Where" guide for trip planning
Handy icons point out best values, "must dos," family-friendly activities, and rainy-day activities
100 black & white photos, 15 maps, index
Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant cuts through the tourist brochure clutter to help you maximize your precious time and money. Utterly reliable and comprehensive, she gives opinionated listings of resorts, condos, vacation cottages, and campgrounds, and hundreds of dining recommendations, from plate lunches and local grinds to seared ahi and Kona lobster at haute eateries.
But Grant steers you where other guides don't. As apart-time resident, she guides you to waterfalls and volcanoes; takes you snorkeling and golfing; finds authentic luaus; illuminates the nuances of hula; and unearths fine contemporary craftsmen and Hawaiiana collectibles. She also includes dozens of "Top Ten" lists highlighting Musts for First-time Visitors, Best Beaches, Best Romantic Resorts, Best Places for Weddings, Best Places for Sunset Drinks, and a section on how to choose the island that's right for each traveler's taste.
Other guide features include:
Suggested itineraries for varying lengths of stays and purposeful getaways
Sidebars on the Hawaiian language and Hawaii regional cuisine
25 up-to-date island, regional, and city maps
Calendar guides to annual events and celebrations
An alphabetical "What's Where" guide for trip planning
Handy icons point out best values, "must dos," family-friendly activities, and rainy-day activities
100 black & white photos, 15 maps, index