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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910.4
EAN: 9781605299945
ISBN: 1605299944
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: November 11, 2008
Publisher: Rodale Books
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Sales Rank: 1465
Studio: Rodale Books
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Product Description:
We've all suffered through bad vacations: tourist traps, endless lines, rundown hotels, and the worst airports on earth. Before you book your next trip, get all of the facts--that 'idyllic' beachfront hotel could really be one of the world's hellholes.In this follow-up to his New York Times bestseller, The Complete Travel Detective Bible, Peter Greenberg shares his experiences and hard-won knowledge of where not to go and why, so you can make sure your big vacation isn't to a dismal destination.From dangerous roads, crime-ridden cities, and countries overrun with disease to depressing destinations, polluted beaches, and place that (literally) stink, the ultimate travel expert leaves no stone unturned, no garbage heap unexplored, to list the locations you should forget even exist.Backed up by information he has been compiling for years, Greenberg unapologetically exposes misrepresented resorts, corrupt countries, and cringe-worthy cruise ships so that travelers can confidently pack their bags and avoid vacation tragedy.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Entertaining. An easy read. Useful.
Ordered this after seeing it on the morning network show. I especially liked the section on bad hotels. Crossing Cancun off my list. I think most travelers will enjoy this book. It can save you an expensive mistake.
Rating:  - Don't Read This Book if You Like to Travel
Travel books should inspire readers to visit places or learn skills to
help them save money, time, and stress. Perhaps the least inspiring
book I have ever read is Don't Go There by Peter Greenberg.
This "essential guide to the must-miss places of the world" covers the
dirtiest, smelliest, dangerous (crime, natural disasters), most crowded, and corrupt destinations and modes (air, lodging, cruises).
Much of the book is rehashed lists and statistics. ... Read More
Rating: - Read with an open mind and a sense of humor
to best appreciate Peter Greenberg's latest book. Well-paid, high-profile travel experts like Greenberg are opinionated about many topics, not only travel. Witness Rick Steves and his frequently less-than-well-received, outspoken political views. And I remember the controversy here in my own city when travel guru Arthur Frommer wrote about the unappealing side of Atlanta in one of his books.
Yup, along with our tastes in movies or music, our travel likes and dislikes are extremely personal. ... Read More
Rating:  - Early Warning Appreciated
My hobby is writing fiction and visiting exotic places for information and experiences(e.g. Irrawaddy, Mekong, Yantze, Amazon, SEA. Korea, and on and on, etc.) I found Peter's book entertaining, educational, and vital for people that tour and travel a lot. Rip offs and dangers are really the rule and not an exception. Just about everything he mentioned is out there waiting for the neophyte and gullible. It's there for the experienced traveler who is willing to take on risk. I sent a copy to my Merrill ... Read More
Rating: - Helpful Travel Information
This is an easy-to-read informative manual that can be read as a novel or to check places you are thinking of visiting. I recommend it to anyone who travels.
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Dewey Decimal Number: 910.4
EAN: 9781605299945
ISBN: 1605299944
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: November 11, 2008
Publisher: Rodale Books
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Sales Rank: 1465
Studio: Rodale Books