Great Escapes: Northern California (Great Escapes) Review

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(More customer reviews)I always thought you should have a really heavy guidebook when traveling, even close to home. But I don't think that any more after reading this one. This book is a great deal, an excellent guide for both locals and visitors to the Bay Area. From Big Sur to Mendocino to Lake Tahoe, it gathers a wide range of both well-known and more obscure Northern California destinations in a concise, informative, and personable volume. Its less than 200 pages are packed with dozens of ideas for one- to three-day getaways with ample specifics to keep you busy.
The book pulls it off through a combination of tight, interesting writing and limited but thoughtful and discerning listings for things like food and lodging. Other examples of this approach: This isn't the guide for a full-bore winery tour, but it will get you to some smaller off-the-beaten-track vintners. And while Great Escapes includes San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland, it skips the typical tourist attractions, instead opting to describe some neighborhoods and spots that locals will recognize approvingly.
Use this book on its own for some outstanding and even unexpected experiences, or as a starting point for your Northern California travels. As someone who has lived in San Francisco for several years, the book makes me realize how many places I didn't even know I wanted to visit.


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Time Off The Leisure Guide to San Francisco Review

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(More customer reviews)As a social worker in San Francisco running vocational training programs, the first thing we do is try to get our unemployed clients to perceive their situations in the most positive light possible - not always an easy task. The generous stack of books that the author herself presented to our organization in hopes of alleviating some of the above mentioned stress have been of great help with this daunting task.
Personally, after thumbing through the chapters, I have not only over come any fear of losing my job in the environment of layoffs and downsizings, but now secretly await my own "Time Off!" - don't tell my boss.

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Time Off! The Leisure Guide to San Francisco helps the underworked, the overworked, and those who simply aren't working - by choice or otherwise - make the most of their leisure time in the City by the Bay. Part guidebook, part reference, and part leisure manifesto, the book offers practical advice on obtaining unemployment insurance, curing the unemployment blues, finding odd jobs, getting along without a regular job, and saving money in innovative ways. Chapters on volunteering and going back to school help make down time rewarding and productive, while sections on rediscovering the city - with a wealth of suggestions for shops, restaurants, nightlife, fairs and festivals, and little-known attractions - celebrate the leisure time in down time. More than just a how-to or travel guide, the book offers a positive, guilt-free assessment of leisure, reminding readers that it is possible to be gainfully unemployed.

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San Francisco (Step by Step) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was born and raised in the SF Bay Area, so when I got this book as a gift I almost scoffed. I lived in San Francisco and always tried to get out and explore, often happily giving my friends advice on where to go and what to do. Basically, I thought I knew what I was talking about. But after cracking open this book I discovered that there was so much more to know and appreciate about one of the best cities in the world. It's a beautiful and well-written book that can help anyone from new tourists to old natives. If you are visiting SF or just want to get to know your own city then get this book. You won't be disappointed.

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An updated edition of Insight's Step by Step San Francisco.This itinerary-based guide details 14 of San Francisco's best walks and tours, written by a local expert, for that personal touch and insider information.All itineraries are arranged by theme for a truly tailor-made travel experience, so whether you want to explore all the classic attractions, lesser-known sights or up-and-coming areas, or perhaps an excursion to Berkeley for those who want to extend their visit outside San Francisco, all the information is available in each tour to pick one that suits.From architecture buffs to art enthusiasts, literary lovers to hopeless romantics and food fiends to shopaholics - this guide covers the best of San Francisco to make your trip truly unforgettable.For those wanting to enjoy the full travel experience, this is an ideal way to link the top attractions with places to eat, drink and rest along the way, along with opening times and admission prices.All itineraries are marked on full-colour detailed maps alongside the text and also on a separate, fully indexed pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently, to ensure easy navigation at all times.Coloured text boxes provide a summary of the tour duration and overall distance so you can choose the appropriate tour for the amount of time you have to spare.This is the only guide to contain 'Only in - ' information; highlighting unique experiences exclusive to San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Mission Dolores.The 'Directory' section contains a clearly organised A -Z list of practical information, including hotel and restaurant listings for all budgets.This new edition also contains a brand-new nightlife listings section, as well as entertainment overview, helping you to make the most of your time in this eclectic and vibrant city.The stylish design, full colour photography and durable, flexibound cover makes this guide not only a pleasure to read, but also the ultimate companion when exploring San Francisco.

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