- Taschenbuch: 380 Seiten
- Verlag: Avalon Travel Publishing; Auflage: 2nd (September 2001)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1566913403
- ISBN-13: 978-1566913409
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 18,8 x 16,6 x 2,1 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.2 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (5 Kundenrezensionen)
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Opinionated, insightful, and entertaining, Moon Handbooks are more than just travel guides-they're reference tools, ideal for independent travelLers who desire complete immersion in the culture of their destination. The only guidebooks to win Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers for six years in a row, Moon Handbooks deliver a wealth of practical advice, as well as in-depth coverage of each region's history, geography, people, arts, politics, and social issues.
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Opinionated, insightful, and entertaining, Moon Handbooks are more than just travel guides-they're reference tools, ideal for independent travelLers who desire complete immersion in the culture of their destination. The only guidebooks to win Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers for six years in a row, Moon Handbooks deliver a wealth of practical advice, as well as in-depth coverage of each region's history, geography, people, arts, politics, and social issues.
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"The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, the second-largest island in the Carribean, with an area of 29,979 square miles (77,945 square km)." Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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"The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, the second-largest island in the Carribean, with an area of 29,979 square miles (77,945 square km)." Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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I'm sorry to say that after a month-long travel through the Dominican Republic, I have to agree with the previous negative reviewer, in that the book is full of inaccuracies and it seems obvious that the author didn't travel to many of the places he writes about. Also, the book seems to derive an awful lot of its material from another book on the Dominican Republic called Adventure Guide. Also, the author seemed overly scared of remote areas, especially around Haiti. It's more a book for older folk who are into golf courses and cigars, not for someone who wants to experience the country and really wander around and meet people. I usually do like the Moon series, though. Don't let this book dissuade you from the usually very competent Moon books.
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I really enjoyed this book. It has lots of valuable cultural information and great research. While there are not snow capped mountains in the DR, it is a great book. Anyone looking at going to the DR to visit or live consider reading this book.
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I feel compelled to comment on this book, especially in light of the highly critical, and, I believe, unfair remarks by an earlier reviewer. Let me preface this review by saying that I do not know the author, nor do I have any connection with Moon Travel Handbooks. I too, spent months on a motorcycle travelling throughout the Dominican Republic, first during a year and a half as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and later as a writer-photographer (which resulted in my own photo-essay book about the DR). Still later I lived and worked in the country for another two and a half years, during which time I again travelled by car extensively thorughout the country. While a Peace Corps Volunteer, I even climbed Pico Duarte with a group of friends. Yes, the book does have some errors. Pico Duarte has probably rarely, if ever, been "snow-capped" (but it often has frost). And given the rampant inflation that has beset the country over the past 30 years, it would hardly be surprising if the prices the author quotes are sometimes wide of the mark. (To my knowledge, he never claims to have stayed in all the hotels and pensiones he mentions; and it would be surprising if the managers remembered everyone who stopped by to take a look at their establishments.) And former President Joaquin Balaguer was born in Navarrete, on the linea noroeste, not Samana. I also think the book is a little dogmatic in taking the anti-Balaguerista line; but this is a matter of personal opinion. What I think is beyond personal opinion is the fact that this book contains a huge amount of factual information about the Domincan Republic which is astonishing in its detail and insight. Over the past few months I have often had it on my bedside table, and will frequently simply open it at random and read about the country where I lived for nearly five years. Each time I read a segment, I am reminded of things about the country I saw and experienced while I lived there, often without knowing or understanding historical, geological, or sociological aspects which Mr. Dold's book presents on every page. In this reader's opinion, this book is a tour de force--a guidebook far beyond "where to eat, where to stay, and where are the best beaches." Indeed, I think this book is such a remarkable and thorough depiction of the Dominican Republic that I have recommended that it be provided to all incoming Peace Corps Volunteers. It would be an invaluable addition to any traveller's luggage.
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A very comprehensive and personal guide book
I lived in the Dominican Republic for two years and traveled widely throughout the country. I wish I had this book while I was there. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. November 1998 veröffentlicht
This book contains many inaccuracies. Very disappointing.
I just spent four months traveling around the Dominican Republic on motorcycle, which allowed me to visit many of the remote places to which Mr. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 23. August 1998 veröffentlicht
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