Frommer's The Carolinas & Georgia

Book excerpt: You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might goóthey've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Much more detailed and comprehensive than the major competition, this is the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy. It's personally researched and full of candid opinions. You'll find wonderful places to stay in all price ranges: plush golf resorts, stunningly restored B&Bs in historic homes, high-tech business hotels, beachfront motels and condos, and family campgrounds. And our authors have selected a memorable collection of restaurants to give you a true taste of the South, from the best barbecue joints to elegant bistros in Charleston and Savannah. With Frommer's in hand, you'll hit all the highlights: spectacular gardens, historic plantation homes, the Outer Banks, the Great Smoky Mountains, world-class golf courses, family fun in Myrtle Beach, and more. You'll even get a free color fold-out map! Other great guides for your trip include Frommer's Portable Charleston & Savannah and Frommer's Atlanta.