NYC travel guides

Haven't been to NYC in years and thought we'd get a travel guide before
we go. What is the best? Any recommendations.? Would rather stay away
from Frommers and Fodors, since I find them to have nothing bad about
any place and are thus rather unreliable . Also, don't have any
interest in the ones for backpackers, etc. Something similiar to the
Cadogan guides published for European countries. Thanks Liz

wrote:
Haven't been to NYC in years and thought we'd get a travel guide before
we go. What is the best? Any recommendations.? Would rather stay away
from Frommers and Fodors, since I find them to have nothing bad about
any place and are thus rather unreliable . Also, don't have any
interest in the ones for backpackers, etc. Something similiar to the
Cadogan guides published for European countries. Thanks Liz


The DK "Eyewitness" Travel Guide is pretty good. Heavy, though. Last
year I used the Michelin "Must See" guide, which is truly pocket-size
and very handy, with big fold-out maps on both covers.

i prefer searching on line. Have you checked out yelp.com It has lots
of local recommendations.

I recommend the Boathouse in Central Park for a swank setting for
cocktails and appetizers. or dinner if you've got a full wallet.

If you're ever in California, check out Things You Should Do
www.thingsyoushoulddo.com
my list of the best adventures, events, hotels, restaurants, etc. in
California. I hope to go nationwide soon.

On 11 Mar 2006 21:01:03 -0800, "irishlass"
wrote:

i prefer searching on line. Have you checked out yelp.com It has lots
of local recommendations.

I recommend the Boathouse in Central Park for a swank setting for
cocktails and appetizers. or dinner if you've got a full wallet.

I would advise against dinner unless you have no particular interest
in good tasting food.

Brian