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Summary: Well used for planning our vacation from the UK
Review: A great book, we have used the book to plan our trip, from the UK to Asheville, we are now looking forward to the trip, and experiencing sights and tastes of north carolina,Not having been to North Carolina previously, we are heavilly dependant on research material, of which this book is great. Another review will be made after testing the book out, but if Asheville is as good as the book, then we should have no worries.
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Summary: Well used for planning our vacation from the UK
Review: A great book, we have used the book to plan our trip, from the UK to Asheville, we are now looking forward to the trip, and experiencing sights and tastes of north carolina, Not having been to North Carolina previously, we are heavilly dependant on research material, of which this book is great. Another review will be made after testing the book out, but if Asheville is as good as the book, then we should have no worries.
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Summary: Guide offers a wealth of information for all interests
Review: I bought The Ultimate Guide To Asheville & Hendersonville before we went on vacation. The book was very helpful, highly informative and I must say that our vacation was better because of it!!
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Summary: Our Vacation was better because of it
Review: I bought The Ultimate Guide To Asheville & Hendersonville before we went on vacation. The book was very helpful, highly informative and I must say that our vacation was better because of it!!
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Summary: The book is very informative & the sketches are terrific
Review: I really enjoyed the way Mr. Pantas was so descriptive with the land marks & area.There seems to be so much to see & do in the western part of NC. The book is very informative, and easily read.The sketches are very realistic. I bought the first edition on a visit to NC two years ago,& needless to say I had to have the new second edition this year. Thank you Lee James Pantas for giving me the insight of a very lovely part of our country. My husband & I were able to explore the section of that area very easily through yur book. Sincerely, Roylene Rosell
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Summary: The book is very informative & the sketches are terrific
Review: I really enjoyed the way Mr. Pantas was so descriptive with the land marks & area.There seems to be so much to see & do in the western part of NC. The book is very informative, and easily read.The sketches are very realistic. I bought the first edition on a visit to NC two years ago,& needless to say I had to have the new second edition this year. Thank you Lee James Pantas for giving me the insight of a very lovely part of our country. My husband & I were able to explore the section of that area very easily through yur book. Sincerely, Roylene Rosell
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Summary: Overkill
Review: Much too much information to be really useful, because most of it is pretty superficial. How can it be otherwise, when the author has crammed every possible thing he can think of into a book that can't accommodate so much information? The book is also poorly organized/structured, and with such a large amount of material, good organization is critical. The multitude of cross-references is extremely annoying -- the reader shouldn't have to keep flipping around the book to find information on one subject. The author's drawings are very nice, but on the whole the book looks like it was not professionally produced (just looking at the cover gives me a headache.) If you want a book on Asheville, you're much better off with something less comprehensive that has more depth. (E.g., a lengthy list of attractions or restaurants or other things that provides little or no description doesn't do me any good . . . ) Try "The Underground Asheville Guide" as an alternative -- it's a little too cute, but ultimately more helpful . . .
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Summary: Great resource for tourists and folks thinking of relocating
Review: My book is now in its 2nd edition and I am delighted at the acclaim and success it has received. Endorsed by both the Asheville and Hendersonville Visitor Centers, as well as the world-famous Biltmore Estate, it fills a real need since it is the only guidebook available to these two key cities and the Western North Carolina Mountains.It has not only proven to be a real hit with folks visiting the mountains and local residents, but also with those considering moving or retiring here. Because of that, I have added a section on Relocation Resources in the 2nd edition, as well as give expanded coverage to all of the lesser known attractions throughout the mountains. It is also very popular with local realtors as a gift to their clients.I do hope you have the opportunity to visit the Western North Carolina Mountains! You'll love it here.
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Summary: Fantastic Guidebook
Review: My wife and I had bought several books about Western North Carolina before we found Mr. Pantas'. After spending the last week reading over the information inside the book, all I can say is that we did ourselves a dis-service in purchasing all of the other books. I have never seen a more comphehensive and detailed outline, before this book, about a place I was scheduled to visit and potentially relocate too. The "pictures" are great and I hope to see more of his works of art while in Western North Carolina. The Ultimate Guide is a an extraordinarily valuable research tool.
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Summary: Most useful WNC guide I've found
Review: Pantas lists activities, events, galleries, antique shops, kid stuff, historic info, architectural tour info, and so much more....There is something for everyone in this tome. And, though it focuses on Asheville and Hendersonville, this book touches on the major attractions in surrounding areas as well--perfect for day trips or even longer side excursions. My only complaint is that, if readers do choose to tour outside the book's focus, they'll have to look elsewhere for dining and lodging options as this text only includes that information in for Asheville and Hendersonville.
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