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Summary: fantastic
Review: My wife and I have been enthusiastic travelers to Central America. We feel in this political climate, Central American countries could be the safest destinations. Until Moon came out with what surely will be the definitive guide to Nicaragua, we hesitated to take a chance and plan a trip to this newly explored nation. After purchasing the Berman/Wood guidebook we feel quite confident that we can visit Nicaragua and find lodging, restaurants, exotic scenery and unique towns. We are looking foward to our trip with much enthusiasm.Thanks Moon!
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: The Moon Handbook is outstanding. I have traveled in Central America several times, using various guidebooks, and this one is the best I've seen for any of the countries. The authors lived there for at least two years, and were not simply travelers doing research. Excellent book on a country that has been ignored too much by travelers (which is kinda nice for those of us that go there).
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Summary: Phenomenal
Review: The other reviews pretty much sum it up... I just wanted to add my support. I've travelled a fair amount and read my share of guide books. This is the best I've ever sniffed out. I'm a slow reader and I read the entire thing cover to cover in 2 days. Quite an accomplishment for me. The "intro" and "on the road" sections were super informative and really helped me better understand/appreciate the confusing situation in Nicaragua. Frankly, I'd recommend you get this book even if you aren't going to travel to Nicaragua ;)
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Summary: Phenomenal
Review: The other reviews pretty much sum it up... I just wanted to add my support. I've travelled a fair amount and read my share of guide books. This is the best I've ever sniffed out. I'm a slow reader and I read the entire thing cover to cover in 2 days. Quite an accomplishment for me. The "intro" and "on the road" sections were super informative and really helped me better understand/appreciate the confusing situation in Nicaragua. Frankly, I'd recommend you get this book even if you aren't going to travel to Nicaragua ;)
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Summary: finally a travel guide, from people who know Nicaragua
Review: This by far is the best Nicaraguan travel guide on the market. It puts the Lonely Planet (Central America on a Shoe String) to shame. I lived in Nicaragua for almost 3 years, and I know these guys have done their research. To know about most of the places they mention in the book, they would have had to them in person, because most of them are not tourist destinations, they are true Nicaraguan secrects. This book is not like most of guide books I've read (lonely planet). Where the authors just ask a few people for some names of places they liked then without even visiting them there selves write about how great they are. These guys got it all right, every little hot spot for food, lodging, hiking, and not to mention the night life. If you are looking for something different in life, some adventure, a story to tell all of your buddies back home. Check out Nicaragua, you wont regret it and I promise you that this book will not only give you a better understanding of the history and culture of Nicaragua, but it will also insure that your adventure is both exciting and rewarding. Thanks Randy and Joshue, for the great Book
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Summary: Best guidebook ever
Review: This is not only the best guidebook for Nicaragua, this is the best guidebook, bar none, of any I have ever read for any location on the planet(and I've read lots). Berman and Wood have not only done their homework about where to go, they've included well-written segments on regional history, geography, culture, language, people-watching, environmental concerns, infrastructure availability, volunteer opportunities in addition to very well documented sources with contact information when appropriate. I have never read a guidebook with such complete information (and clearly-understood, clever writing) until this one. Even if you don't plan on travelling to Nicaragua, this book is highly recommended reading.
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Summary: this book rocks!!!!
Review: Travel guidebooks don't tend to be the most entertaining of texts but this one is different. Not only is it easy to navigate, extremely informative, and well researched ... it's a great read! The authors know all the ins and outs of living, working, traveling and "vagaring" in nicaragua so if you are looking for an insiders view of the country... this is the book.
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Summary: If you really want to see Nicaragua, this is your book
Review: Until this book came along, solid guidebook options on Nicaragua were limited at best. You've basically got three choices: Lonely Planet Central America, Moon Handbooks Nicaragua, and the Footprints guide. For anyone planning on staying more than a few days in Nicaragua, there is no question that this book will enhance your trip significantly. I recently spent three months travelling through Nicaragua and ended up ditching the other two guides b/c they lacked up to date material and were severely limited and outdated in their descriptions of where to stay, eat, and visit (basically the things that you really need to know). For those of you looking for a more local experience, or at least a way to get off the beaten path, this book will be a lifesaver. It is clear that these guys have lived in Nicaragua for a decent chunk of time. I'm tired of bashing on the other guidebooks, but there are many parts of the country that the other books fail to cover in any relevant detail or even mention at times. As far as writing style goes, these guys are actually hilarious. I'm not looking for comedy in a guidebook (just solid info which they've provided in full), but it's a bonus to find a book which provides what you need and presents it in a way that's intelligent and amusing. Their list of fiestas patronales is a must have for those who have the time to stick around the country and check them out. I would also suggest picking up a copy of Waves (a free magazine published in Nicaragua for tourists) for more on what is going on in Nicaragua during a specific month. There's no question that Nicaragua has some amazing sites and incredibly friendly people, so it's nice to finally have a guidebook that allows people to enjoy the experience more fully. If you're heading to Nicaragua, this is your book.
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Summary: If you really want to see Nicaragua, this is your book
Review: Until this book came along, solid guidebook options on Nicaragua were limited at best. You've basically got three choices: Lonely Planet Central America, Moon Handbooks Nicaragua, and the Footprints guide. For anyone planning on staying more than a few days in Nicaragua, there is no question that this book will enhance your trip significantly. I recently spent three months travelling through Nicaragua and ended up ditching the other two guides b/c they lacked up to date material and were severely limited and outdated in their descriptions of where to stay, eat, and visit (basically the things that you really need to know). For those of you looking for a more local experience, or at least a way to get off the beaten path, this book will be a lifesaver. It is clear that these guys have lived in Nicaragua for a decent chunk of time. I'm tired of bashing on the other guidebooks, but there are many parts of the country that the other books fail to cover in any relevant detail or even mention at times. As far as writing style goes, these guys are actually hilarious. I'm not looking for comedy in a guidebook (just solid info which they've provided in full), but it's a bonus to find a book which provides what you need and presents it in a way that's intelligent and amusing. Their list of fiestas patronales is a must have for those who have the time to stick around the country and check them out. I would also suggest picking up a copy of Waves (a free magazine published in Nicaragua for tourists) for more on what is going on in Nicaragua during a specific month. There's no question that Nicaragua has some amazing sites and incredibly friendly people, so it's nice to finally have a guidebook that allows people to enjoy the experience more fully. If you're heading to Nicaragua, this is your book.
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Summary: Indispensable!
Review: We recently got back from a vacation to Nicaragua and we would have been absolutely lost without this excellent guidebook.
Not only is the book a great resource for all your standard travel needs - hotels, restaurants, transportation and special sites, etc. - the book has a nearly overwhelming amount of history of Nicaragua, which was incredibly helpful in understanding what we were seeing during our travels. Wood and Bermon's writing style makes the guide readable, like any nonfiction history book.
Another thing that distinguishes this guidebook from most of the others that cover Central America is that Wood and Bermon recommend hotels and restaurants for all price ranges and types of travelers. These guys are pretty much the first to recognize that Central America is becoming/has become a destination for tourists of all ages and means.
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