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Best General Mexico Travel Guides

Hartwood: Bright, Wild Flavors from the Edge of the Yucatán
Winner, IACP Cookbook Award for Culinary Travel Named a Best & Most Beautiful Cookbook of the Year by Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Departures, Fine Cooking, Food52, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Vice, Yahoo!, and more. The flavoring elements are simple—honeys, salts, fresh and dried herbs, fresh and dried chiles, onions, garlic—but by using the same ingredients in different forms, Werner layers flavors to bring forth maximum deliciousness. “With its generous storytelling, lush photography and wood-fired cuisine, Hartwood is nearly as transporting as the open-air restaurant Eric Werner and Mya Henry run in the wilds of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. They are living in rhythm with the nature of the place, and have become deeply connected to the Mayan culture: farming, gardening, foraging, harvesting, and exploring the unique and fascinating flavors of the land. “Every page of this book captures the magic of Hartwood and the delicious food Eric and Mya serve under the rustling canopy of the jungle and beneath the stars.”. —Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt, owners, Tartine Bakery. “In the pyramid’s shadow, by the Mayan shore: inspiring new recipes in an ancient land.”. —Francis Mallmann, author of Mallmann on Fire “A labor of love, a dream restaurant in the jungle, a love letter to Mexico, and now a unique cookbook bring together Eric’s soulful cooking and the incredible ingredients from the Yucatán.”. —Todd Selby, photographer and illustrator.
Reviews
"This cookbook not only has amazing recipes, but the story of the restaurant is both inspiring and intriguing."
"I didn't think it was possible to fall in love with the country of Mexico any further...this book (and subsequent feasting) proved me wrong."
"Loved the story, the education on ingredients, place, and process."
"Beautiful cookbook and eating there was great as well."
"Beautifully written and photographed book."
"Gorgeous book."
"Really neat, I am enjoying their approach to outdoor cooking and use of local ingredients."
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Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Third Edition
This new edition includes: Time-saving vocabulary panels that eliminate having to look words up Advice on how to avoid common mistakes A detailed answer key for quick, easy progress checks Supporting audio recordings, flashcards, and auto-fill glossary available online and via app. Gilda Nissenberg Ph.D. , is an experienced educator and faculty trainer.
Reviews
"Complete Spanish Grammar is another book in the Practice Makes Perfect series which happens to be a real bargain for the price. For example: - Irregular verbs. - Stem changing verbs. - Ser and estar. - Determining when to use the preterit tense vs. the imperfect tense. - The future and the conditional. - The progressive tenses. - The present perfect and the past perfect. - The future perfect and the conditional perfect. - The passive voice and passive constructions. - Not just the present subjunctive but also the imperfect and the pluperfect subjunctive. - Commands. - Nouns and articles. - Adjectives, adverbs, pronouns and prepositions. - And a lot more. One features that I found helpful about this book is that the author includes verb charts that you can quickly use as a reference. But the two things that I like most about this book are: One, the author gives plenty of advice on how to avoid many of the common mistakes that native English speakers make when speaking Spanish. You can conveniently take it anywhere with you when vacationing in a Spanish speaking country in order to have more than 700 phrases in your Spanish-vocabulary arsenal. The program is geared toward the foreign-language learner who wants to eventually achieve fluency in Spanish instead of someone who just wants to learn a few travel phrases. Compared to the other programs that I have used, this one does the best job at teaching you how to develop an authentic sounding Latin American Spanish accent."
"They are easy to understand and make learning fun."
"Great resource for helping with learning or researching self Spanish."
"Good to use if you have forgotten a lot."
"Very good book, very helpful."
"It has quite a bit for the price."
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Lonely Planet Mexico (Travel Guide)
Explore the ancient Maya world, go horse-riding through fragrant pine forest, and experience Mexico City's hopping cultural scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, cuisine, ancient ruins, culture, arts, landscapes, nature, customs, etiquette Over 120 maps Covers Mexico City, Veracruz, Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Central Pacific Coast, Tijuana, the Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico, Baja California, Northern Central Highlands and more.
Reviews
"Great book."
"Just what we needed...could put more information about services in non tourist towns."
"LP."
"Helped us explore and find adventures on our two week trip to Mexico."
"Another helpful buy from lonely planet."
"If you are part of the gentrified folks it will be fine... you will find safe 3 and 4 $ sign places to stay, food creations for foodies to afford, and a general guidebook."
"Good detail and depth in copy."
"Just want I needed to get motivated to plan a trip... and brush up on my Spanish."
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Best Budget Travel Guides

How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Third Edition: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter
If you've ever dreamed of traveling the world, flying off to Europe, a honeymoon the Seychelles, or just taking your family toDisney or a trip to London, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day will give you the practical, step-by-step instructions to get your there - from start to finish on $50 a day (or less). He interviews dozens of other travelers about their success on the road and how you can apply that to your own trip. “Whether you’re a savvy backpacker or just dreaming of getting a passport and going overseas, Matt’s collection of easy-to-employ money-saving strategies will open your eyes to the near-infinite ways of seeing the world without busting your budget.” —Matt Gross, former New York Times Frugal Traveler. Filled with insider strategies and resources, it’s a valuable primer for your upcoming adventures.” —Tim Leffel, author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations.
Reviews
"But I saved several hundred dollars instantly when I read about the various websites that Mr. Kepnes talked about in his book (specifically the ones that consolidate the low-cost airlines - not found in google travel). The cost of the book is insignificant compared to what you would save even if you are a solo traveller so don't hesitate to get this book."
"Great tips and information on traveling cheaper and smarter."
"someday i will run away from home to travel the world and i will be thanking Matt Kepnes for this little gem he put together for us hamsters & sheep that work in these endless, mind numbing jobs....someday...."
"just one chapter helped me save money on trips I was planning!"
"I leave for Costa Rica in two weeks, for four weeks."
"There's a lot of "traveling the world" blogs around Internet, and the tips on this book are likely among all of them, but the specific tips for every region of the world really worth the time (and money) you invest in the book."
"Matt's advice on budgeting and finding different modes of travel is wise and worth many times the cost of his book."
"Offers advice regarding staying in touch with your funds."
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Best Saint Kitts Travel Guides

The Complete Diving Guide: The Caribbean (Vol. 2) Anguilla, St Maarten/Martin, St. Barts, Saba, Statia, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua, Guadeloupe
The Complete Diving Guides to scuba diving in the Eastern Caribbean, including descriptions of ALL dive sites, dive stores and operators. All in all, the guide contains everything a diver needs to know to decide which island to dive and where to stay, which operators to dive with, which sites to visit, what to expect to see and even which camera lenses to use to capture on film what you actually see. ". All in all, the guide contains everything a diver needs to know to decide which island to dive and where to stay, which operators to dive with, which sites to visit, what to expect to see and even which camera lenses to use to capture on film what you actually see. ". Each chapter starts with a short island introduction followed by a very specific description of the dive sites, operators and hotels. Surely this is the acid test of a dive guide?"
Reviews
"The book is well written and includes plenty of general information on diving, facilities, climate, sea, regulations, boats, cruise liners, resorts, hotels, flora, fauna, shipwrecks, photography and safety. The book then covers each of the Caribbean countries which form the main subject matter before concluding with a Glossary, Bibliography and Accident and Emergency Information. It does not fool you by pretending to be something it is not - as is the case with far too many so-called "Guides," but instead concentrates on providing all the relevant and peripheral information that any Scuba Diver will want to know before and during a trip to any of the Caribbean destinations covered."
"We particularly liked that it gave us information about the British and US Virgin Islands and as they are less than 5 miles apart it's simple to dive both areas."
"I used it while cruising in the area on my yacht in St. Maarten and dived in Saba, Statia and Anguilla on the strength of the information in the guide book."
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Best Sailing Excursion Guides

A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles
"Simply put, every local boater should have a dog-eared, well-thumbed copy [of this guide] as a permanent feature in the nautical library. A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands has earned an outstanding reputation for the accuracy of its piloting instructions, the clarity of its writing, and the high quality of its information. Approaches and anchorages for hundreds of bays, harbors, and inlets―many with annotated charts Weather, tides, currents, and commercial traffic patterns Local history and attractions 240 full-color photos 75 color chartlets Larger size and lay-flat binding for ease of use. For even those few boaters who think they know all Puget Sound has to offer, this invaluable reference guide will introduce them to hundreds of new places yet to explore. "An encyclopedic sailing guide to area waters, written with exhaustive first-hand research to almost every cove and inlet, and complemented with a remarkable series of maps, charts, and pictures. "A monumental book that gives minute details on every bay, waterway, and stretch of navigable salt water from Olympia to Port Angeles, including the San Juan Islands. A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands has earned an outstanding reputation for the accuracy of its piloting instructions, the clarity of its writing, and the high quality of its information. Approaches and anchorages for hundreds of bays, harbors, and inlets―many with annotated charts Weather, tides, currents, and commercial traffic patterns Local history and attractions 240 full-color photos 75 color chartlets Larger size and lay-flat binding for ease of use. For even those few boaters who think they know all Puget Sound has to offer, this invaluable reference guide will introduce them to hundreds of new places yet to explore. "An encyclopedic sailing guide to area waters, written with exhaustive first-hand research to almost every cove and inlet, and complemented with a remarkable series of maps, charts, and pictures.
Reviews
"Cruising up there can be very complex....considering ship traffic, reefs that are close to the water surface, floating logs that can separate an outdrive from the boat in a nanosecond, and private or shallow areas that it is a good idea to stay away from."
"A must have for cruising down sound or in the San Juan Islands."
"We constantly use this book for boating in the puget sound."
"the wire coil back is a pain to deal with."
"We've been sailing in the San Juans for over 30 years and still found this book helpful."
"The spiral binding is very nice which allows the pages to lay flat and the heavy cover tucks acound them when the book is closed to protect the page edges - a great touch. I expect this will be a book we will really use this season."
"Great book for cruising the Sound."
"The Waggoner book that was in our charter boat was much better but our favorite was San Juan Islands Cruise Guide: A Boaters Handbook for Camping the San Juan's and Surrounding Area by Cummins."
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Best Mexico City Travel Guides

Mexico CIty: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler
Thankfully, Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler lends a thorough, guiding hand to help make the visitor's stay outstanding. Jim Johnston was born in New York City and grew up in the woods of New Hampshire.
Reviews
"I had a free Sunday and followed his tour of the colonia Maria de la Ribera. And I had a drink at the Paris bar and finished the trip with a walk through the huge Buenavista mall, just as he described."
"We were only there for 4 days but the author's advice and suggested walking tours were extremely helpful in each part of the city we visited."
"There have been many good guidebooks on Mexico City but only one masterpiece."
"This was a very helpful book to get us settled into and oriented to this great city."
"The section detailing how to catch a taxi from the airport to your Mexico City destination is worth the price of admission alone."
"Used this guide while vacationing for 5 days in Mexico City."
"We stayed in the Condesa/Roma neighborhoods, and we loved Jim's walks with information about specific buildings along the way, when they were built, who the architect was, some history about the buildings and the neighborhood."
"It should be considered a supplement to a decent travel guide, but I give it high marks for going where travel guides don't go."
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Best Acapulco Travel Guides

The Gringo's Guide to Acapulco: 3rd Edition
The city with the most beautiful bay in the Western hemisphere. He graduated from the College of Law at DePaul University in 1960 and was admitted to the practice of law in Illinois the same year. After he began traveling to Mexico two or three times a year, his friends started calling him "Carlos", a name he readily responds to.
Reviews
"Good information, easy read."
"This book is the most thorough book on Acapulco that I have seen to date & its strictly on Acapulco unlike many others that begin to dive into other Mexican destinations..."
"The Guide was very helpful in getting our family oriented in an area where we had never traveled before."
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Best Puerto Vallarta Travel Guides

Fodor's Puerto Vallarta: with Guadalajara & Riviera Nayarit (Full-color Travel Guide)
From the authentic folk art of the Huichol Indians to thrilling outdoor adventures to the historic cobblestone streets of the Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta and nearby areas teems with interesting things to see and do. “Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times.
Reviews
"We used this guide for many things when we were headed to PV."
"Hard to use electronically."
"Will be helpful in planning next year's trip."
"Bought this because we're going on our first trip to Puerto Vallarta, specifically the Nuevo vallarta area, and this book advertises " including Riviera Nayarit"."
"Restaurant s were excellent that fodors suggested."
"Very thorough guide to my next destination, Puerto Vallarta."
"Page 216: “ATM buses depart from the bus station in PV…” It is not from THE bus station, but from a small dedicated but at a lot lot only for PV–Mascota- Talpa travel. The suspension bridge is not 7 KM from Mascota; it is 7 Km before Estancia, traveling from PV. These were errors we saw in the few pages we used."
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Best Cancun & Cozumel Travel Guides

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan (Travel Guide)
Inside Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, history, art, literature, Maya heritage, landscapes, wildlife, customs and etiquette Over 30 maps Covers Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Isla Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and the Southern Caribbean Coast, Yucatan State, Chichen Itza, Campeche, Chiapas and more. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community.
Reviews
"This book was perfect for our Yucatan vacation."
"This new version has a lot of helpful information and it is easy to read."
"I always love Lonely Planet and this one was as informative as all the others I have used."
"It has a lot of good informations that you can not always find online."
"Nice guide to the Yucatan area, good recommendations for sites, places to eat and stay."
"very helpful book to have during our travel used it so many times."
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Best Yucatan Peninsula Travel Guides

Hartwood: Bright, Wild Flavors from the Edge of the Yucatán
Winner, IACP Cookbook Award for Culinary Travel Named a Best & Most Beautiful Cookbook of the Year by Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Departures, Fine Cooking, Food52, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Vice, Yahoo!, and more. The flavoring elements are simple—honeys, salts, fresh and dried herbs, fresh and dried chiles, onions, garlic—but by using the same ingredients in different forms, Werner layers flavors to bring forth maximum deliciousness. “With its generous storytelling, lush photography and wood-fired cuisine, Hartwood is nearly as transporting as the open-air restaurant Eric Werner and Mya Henry run in the wilds of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. They are living in rhythm with the nature of the place, and have become deeply connected to the Mayan culture: farming, gardening, foraging, harvesting, and exploring the unique and fascinating flavors of the land. “Every page of this book captures the magic of Hartwood and the delicious food Eric and Mya serve under the rustling canopy of the jungle and beneath the stars.”. —Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt, owners, Tartine Bakery. “In the pyramid’s shadow, by the Mayan shore: inspiring new recipes in an ancient land.”. —Francis Mallmann, author of Mallmann on Fire “A labor of love, a dream restaurant in the jungle, a love letter to Mexico, and now a unique cookbook bring together Eric’s soulful cooking and the incredible ingredients from the Yucatán.”. —Todd Selby, photographer and illustrator.
Reviews
"Fantastic cookbook & the recipes are fairly simple (as you'd expect from a restaurant with only a blender and wood fire)."
"This cookbook not only has amazing recipes, but the story of the restaurant is both inspiring and intriguing."
"I didn't think it was possible to fall in love with the country of Mexico any further...this book (and subsequent feasting) proved me wrong."
"Loved the story, the education on ingredients, place, and process."
"Beautiful cookbook and eating there was great as well."
"Beautifully written and photographed book."
"Gorgeous book."
"Really neat, I am enjoying their approach to outdoor cooking and use of local ingredients."
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