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Summary: Lots of helpful tips
Review: Author gives lots of information on many overlooked destinations
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Summary: A "must have" to complete your travel library!
Review: David Vokac has created an excellent travel and visitors guide. Along with some of my favorite places, Vokac has included new places which I can't wait to visit! Vokac's excellent format, attention to detail, unique weather guide, and restaurant picks make this guide a must-have. All of Vokac's books are excellent, and his latest is no exception.
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Summary: Basic directory for weekends, weak for relocation
Review: GREAT TOWNS has a solid selection of towns across America, with no obvious candidates missing. For each place you get an introductory paragraph which provides travel-brochure copy about why the town in question is interesting. There follows a weather chart (the author's own index about how likely mild weather is each month) and then a list of hotels and restaurants. These lists have minimal descriptions, making it hard to really get a feel for the options. And that's basically it.Obviously it's hard to communicate what truly makes a Great Town 'tick' in a directory-style book. Telluride versus Vail among Rockies ski-towns? Very different flavors, but you'd hardly know it from GREAT TOWNS. I feel there is a distinct lack of critical opinion between the covers. As a result, web browsing is far more informative. Interesting footnote: at the back is a scoring system to rate 'livability' for people considering moving. Towns that voted for Republican Presidential candidates get a 'good' score on politics.
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Summary: Not in Paula's lifetime
Review: I just read Paula's review.. It is obvious that Paula was reading a different book than the rest of us! Loosen up Paula! Maybe you and Eleanor can visit some of these great towns together!
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Summary: Not in Paula's lifetime
Review: I wish I could get away right now. This book takes you to another place immediately and you want to live in each of these towns for at least 5 years each! If I start now I can live in 10 of these great towns! Goodbye and Hello! this is a "GREAT" book!
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Summary: Greatest Book about Best Towns in America
Review: I wish I could get away right now. This book takes you to another place immediately and you want to live in each of these towns for at least 5 years each! If I start now I can live in 10 of these great towns! Goodbye and Hello! this is a "GREAT" book!
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Summary: This is a terrific resource-easy to read with loads of info!
Review: I'm planning to relocate and have certain immutable requirements, as well as "wish list" priorities. Mr. Vokac's in depth descriptions of the 100 great towns in America plus his friendly, conversational style, made reading this book a pleasant as well as informative experience. I think one of the best features of this guide is the revelation of personalities and characteristics of the various towns. It felt more like getting inside information from a friend than doing research, but I've gleaned some very valuable data which has helped me narrow my search considerably. It's also given me some great ideas for future vacations!
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Summary: Try a Great Town Trip!
Review: In the bookstore, "Great Towns" had such instant appeal that I bought it, read it and immediately planned a "Great Towns" trip - up the coast of California. With Vokac's book in hand, I stayed in attractive B&Bs, ate in exceptional little restaurants, and generally got to know five very charming towns in my one-week journey. Anywhere you travel in the U.S., arrange to visit at least one "great town," and try Vokac's suggestions!
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Summary: biased toward the west
Review: In the bookstore, "Great Towns" had such instant appeal that I bought it, read it and immediately planned a "Great Towns" trip - up the coast of California. With Vokac's book in hand, I stayed in attractive B&Bs, ate in exceptional little restaurants, and generally got to know five very charming towns in my one-week journey. Anywhere you travel in the U.S., arrange to visit at least one "great town," and try Vokac's suggestions!
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Summary: Try a Great Town Trip!
Review: In the bookstore, "Great Towns" had such instant appeal that I bought it, read it and immediately planned a "Great Towns" trip - up the coast of California. With Vokac's book in hand, I stayed in attractive B&Bs, ate in exceptional little restaurants, and generally got to know five very charming towns in my one-week journey. Anywhere you travel in the U.S., arrange to visit at least one "great town," and try Vokac's suggestions!
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