I own several of the mobil travel books and I have found them very useful. I have tried some of their restaurant recommendations and places to visit and I have been very happy with the results. Try, other Mobil travel guides too.

Finally a comprehensive book detailing mountain bike destinations in and near Philadelphia. Lots of clean comprehensive maps and anecdotal tales. I was most impressed with the collection of rides in the Jim Thorpe area. The book also offers a nice tribute to Jim Thorpe(the man)who never received the acclaim he deserved

The books also explores some lesser known mtb regions such as the Lebanon Valley, the Pine Barrens and yes the Jersey Shore.

Even the getting there directions are innovative, this is the first guidebook I have seen that tells how to get to mtb rides by train. Mountain Bike Philadelphia resets the standards for all guidebooks. Go get it.

This is a great book for tourists and New Yorkers alike who are on a budget. It is filled with valuable information on where to shop, eat, visit, and stay. If only Mr Cheap could tell us how to get the book cheaper!

Museum New York is a fresh look at the incredible variety of both cultural and artistic exhibits available in the New York area. I have visited NYC many times and seen many museums but with this book I was able to make informed descisions regarding where to spend my time. Delightful in its honesty and incredibly intelligently written, I beleive this book is a must for anyone visiting NYC.

This is a wonderful, thoughtfully written book that uncovers many fabulous stories of New Jersey's small and large coastal towns and resorts. Every time I read it, I learn something new. The stories of the Morro Castle burning off Spring Lake and the local people who came to help the survivors; the death of President Grant in Long Branch and the people of that town who built a railroad over night to get the ailing president to his favorite spot; the rich histories of Atlantic City, Ocean City, Ocean Grove, and Cape May, there all here. Well researched and written in an easy conversational style that makes each page a pleasure. The author has something to share about lots of little towns along our special seashore -- makes you want to head immediately to the beach! Great photos taken by the author and his brother. Each section points out places of interest and includes hours of operation, phone numbers, costs, etc. Highly recommended!

Manhattan in "Jewel-Box"

Tamas Revesz's photo book on New York in its black/white jacket looks like a Jewel-Box. When you open the box, you can see the images, like pieces of jewelry. Each of them is unique and precious one. The composition, the vision, the message, the humor, the sense of humanity, etc are together in the pictures. If you read the lyric text of Introduction, you can understand the sensitiveness of the photographer. He came from Eastern-Europe, Hungary, and has got the same wit, as his late colleagues had got and became famous in the United States, Robert Capa, Andre Kertesz. The image on the front of the jacket looks like a painting. The towers of the World Trade Center under the grayish, before the storm clouds, in front the ruins of the old dock of the age of Ellis Island and the free bird flying. All of them are a kind of symbol. But on the back of the jacket you can see the lion of the Public Library in stovepipe-hat and butterfly-bow made you laugh. The lion is so gentle, sweet, as you can grab a sample of the contrapuntal approaching, which is the most important attribute of Tamas Revesz. The jewelries in the book have got the same message. The hectic, hustle-bustle city sometimes looks like a quiet, sleepy small town in the country because of the long shadows, the sunbathing people during lunchtime, the sitting and watching people on the street. The main point are not the glossy glass skyscrapers, as in the most photo books for tourists, but the humankind in these circumstances. You can enjoy these images either a native of New York, or a tourist from wherever.

I 've had this book since 1995.Using this as my guide, I have walked most of the city from Wall Sreet to Harlem. As you walk along, you are informed about architecture, facinating details you would normally overlook, and wonderful gossipy history. ie "Boss" Tweed, dying in the jail he built, and "the Bloody Angle" on Doyer St. in Chinatown. See Wall Street, Chinatown, Soho, the historic squares, the Lower East Side, the Village, mid-town, Upper East, Upper West, Central Park, Morningside Heights, Harlem, the Cloisters. No matter how well you know Manhattan, this will give you new insight on familiar territory. I'm looking for copies of this book because everyone wants to borrow mine, and I hate to part with it.

There are a great many scenic vistas in New York state that visitors to the more populated areas never see. Hardie Truesdale has managed to capture 12 of these in all their beauty--the sparkling waterways, the lush forests, and the amazing mountainscapes of the Catskills and Adirondacks. And for anyone wishing to actually use this as a calendar, there is plenty of space for writing appointments, etc. If you love New York, nature, or outdoor photography, this calendar is a must have.

This book of postcards contains 21 high quality postcards with beautiful panaromas from around the city. My favorite is the Columbia University postcard, which portrays my future college :)

Highly recommended!

Among my four New York City travel guides, this is my favorite. The information is well organized and is presented clearly and concisely in a warm conversational style.

New York City for Families is brimming with practical tips to make your visit to NYC easier, safer, and a lot more fun. Throughout the book you are shown "how to" make sure you enjoy the uniqueness of NYC. Larry Lain colorfully describes many special things and places for you to enjoy about NYC, such as trying Chinatown's luscious lichee nut ice cream, visiting famous NYC presidential places, or buying Broadway tickets at big discounts.

Although there are perspectives tremendously helpful to families with young children, there's also considerable pragmatic info that will be invaluable to persons of any age. Though I've been in NYC dozens of times, I was surprised at Lain's many streetwise insights I didn't know.

From beginning to end, it's loaded with great tips for saving you money. His advice on accommodations is wonderful and can save you many times the cost of the book.

One of the special strengths of New York City for Families is the inclusion of extensive information on all five boroughs, not just Manhattan: "If you insist, like most tourists, to remain in Manhattan, you're going to miss a lot of cool stuff."

Lain's strategic approach for thinking through all the aspects of your trip and skillful advance planning is unique and by far the best of any travel guide.

Just as in Lain's other top-notch travel guides, New York City for Families is continuously updated through the author's web site (listed several places in his book). I checked out the web site. It has a lot of goodies-including extremely detailed info on the latest situations in greater New York City along with updated recommendations.