Take the guesswork out of vacation planning. Frommer’s hires only seasoned experts, in this case two renowned journalists who live full-time in Arizona. Their advice is savvy, dependable, and based not on one or two short trips to the state, but on a lifetime of exploration. They offer an up-to-date, detail- and tip-rich commentary on Arizona’s iconic sights, and will introduce you to restaurants, off-the-beaten-path attractions, nature spots, tours, bars, and shops, that few tourists know to visit. Most importantly, this book was fully re-researched after the pandemic lockdowns. So whether you’re going to be rafting the Grand Canyon, hiking in Sedona, living the high life in Phoenix and Scottsdale, or walking in the path of Native American history, this is the book for you. Frommer’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon About Frommer’ There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.
Gregory McNamee is a writer, journalist, editor, photographer, and publisher. He is the author or title-page editor of thirty-five books and more than four thousand periodical publications, including articles, essays, reviews, interviews, editorials, poems, and short stories.
Frommers is my go-to source for travel guides, and this is a solid choice in its series. I always appreciate their “best of” lists at the front and their description of neighborhoods in the bigger cities. And I understand that publishers have to find a happy middle ground between providing enough detail to help travelers make decisions and keeping a travel book small enough that someone can stick it in a purse or pack without adding the burden of a lot of weight or bulk. However, this one felt a little on the light side to me when I was using it for a recent trip to Tucson, Phoenix, and national park sites. I would’ve liked a little more background and history in some of the descriptions of sightseeing options and outdoor activities. But I will definitely hold onto this book for our next trip to Arizona.