Resorts Books

This book is good for who is interested in Valuation of Resort and Recreational Property.

As a long-time resident of Honolulu (23 years) as I was growing up (we moved there in 1965), I developed a great love of Hawaiian history. This fine book, with its wealth of photographs of the early days of the late 19th century and early 20th, is a treasure. The written history is also very informative and well done. If you are interested in the development of Honolulu, the passing of the Hawaiian monarchy and Honolulu as it once was, this is a fantastic book. It made me sad for what Honolulu has become and wistful for days long past...

This book was a real find for my family who has recently become a summer resident at Virginia Beach. This resort has changed faces so many times over just the last couple of decades, it is a real treat to see the transformations over the last century. The photographs tell the story themselves but author Yarsinke adds much feeling and background with her narrative. This book is a wonderful photographic history for those familier with the Va Coast and those who are simply U.S. history buffs. Our family has put this on our beach house coffee table to always remind us of the background stories of our vacation spot.

We live in the Northeast and look forward to exploring its beauties and natural sights. This book aces our strict guidelines for its on-target sights worth seeing and information on the restaurants and inns along the way.

I've never seen a campguide that is more informative. Would recommend this to anyone who loves to camp.

We have used Wheelers RV Resort and Campground Guide for years and have never found another guide as comprehensive, reliable and easy to use. If you are looking for the ideal companion to your camping or RVing adventure, this is the book to own. Plus, you can make reservations via a toll-free number at any of the RV resorts or campgrounds who advertise in the book. But don't think this is just a book of advertised parks. Virtually every campground in North America is here, even small county or state parks. With clear directions on how to find them. And if you ever find a campground not listed there is a form in the back to send in. You can even help the publishers rate the campgrounds one to four stars using the same form. It is the only guide which asks its users to help keep the ratings accurate.

Highly recommended for anyone who likes to take to the road. Whether you have an RV or a tent, this is a great resource.

What I like most about Zagat Surveys is the fact that, although Zagat works with travel agents to get information about the properties that are listed, the actual raters are not publicitists or travel agents. They are, in fact, people who have stayed at the resorts or hotels being rated, people who have stayed there, eaten there, used the facilities such as pools and spas, and who have experienced the hotels' service, both good, bad, and indifferent, and have no vested interest in reporting what they like or dislike.

Propertiy ratings cover the following categories: Rooms, Service, Dining, and Public Space. Costs given are the high season rack rates for standard double rooms. Since the ratings are averages of a great number of responses, individual biases probably don't affect them very much.

Properties are listed by country, city within the country, where applicable, and then in alphabetical order.

For convenience, there are a great number of cross references such as: Golf, Hiking, Historical Interest, Pet-Friendly, etc., and even by availability of Fireplaces.

Comments are those of people who have stayed in the properties, and range from raves to "rants."

All in all, If you are looking for an upper end hotel or resort almost anywhere in the world, this Zagat Survey should be of help.

This is the first book I've read by this author. Mr. Moore is a cross between Carl Hiaasen, Stephen King and Timothy Leary during one of the professor's mind-altering drug experiments. Very, very funny metaphors are to be found throughout the story. I started laughing upon reading the author's dedication page which is certainly a first for me. I also cracked up upon reading the first paragraph of the story (32 words). At some points in the story, I had tears of laughter streaming down my face. Mr. Moore is truly an extremely creative and funny gentleman in a Charles Manson, helter-skelter sort of way. The book is sure to cause a few massive heart attacks in unsuspecting religious readers who live in the ole Bible Belt. I liked it a lot, but Mr. Moore's book is not for individuals who are easily offended.

Christopher Moore's The Stupidest Angel CD: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror is another audiobook to entertain, even at 5 A.M. on the commute into the city. My husband and I have gotten into a habit of listening to audiobooks in the car when we travel to and from work, and when we take little road trips.

Christopher Moore's books seem to be the most addictive for us even with the sometimes dark humor and harsh content. The Stupidest Angel is no exception.

The book is set in Pine Cove, Calif., where the Archangel Raziel is set upon Earth to grant a Christmas wish to one child. That child is Josh Barker. Unfortunately, Josh has no idea what is in store when he asks the angel to bring Santa Claus back to life.

With characters like a Warrior babe named Molly, a pot-smoking constable--her husband, a DEA helicopter pilot, and a evil developer, among others, there was nothing to do but sit back and laugh at the follies, misunderstandings, and interactions between these characters. Of course, there had to be a speaking, sunglasses wearing, fruit bat named Roberto! These characters stumble around in their relationships with one another, insulting their spouses and their friends, only to make up in the end, but the ride is raucous.

It gets even crazier in Pine Cover when Molly goes off her medications and starts hearing the narrator in her head, giving her direction. She wonders off into the woods naked and carrying a Japanese sword where she meets Raziel who only wants to eat the marshmallows out of the cocoa packets. Meanwhile, zombies are raging war against the townspeople at the Lonesome Christmas celebration in the local church. The resolution to this story is truly in the Christmas spirit, but the ride to its conclusion is hilarious and action-packed.

It took me a while to discover Christopher Moore, but when I did, I had to get 9 of his books (excluding Lamb, so far) and read, read, read! Of the 9, The Stupidest Angel is my 2nd favorite. The book takes all of the quirkiness, hilarity and absurdity of the cast of characters introduced in his novels, Practical Demonkeeping and The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove, and brings them to the pinnacle of madcap psychosis. Out of 5 stars, I would actually give this book a 6. When you sit down to read this book, get ready to expect the unexpected and wonder, "did he just say that???" I certainly hope that this cast of misfits and oddballs appears again.

Readers will get the most out of this book if they have read other novels by the author, because this one incorporates characters from almost all of his previous works. In effect, even though the story itself is new, it's a "greatest hits" package of interesting people culled from Moore's earlier efforts. You can still read it without knowing the characters (as I had about three Christmasses ago) but it probably won't be as "fun."

As with most of Moore's works, a slightly macabre sense of humor is needed, so if the idea of a zombie Santa doesn't already have you chuckling, you probably won't like this.

I will say that the ending hit one of my major writing pet-peeves, but sadly I can't explain that without giving it away. However, the rest of the book was humorous enough to make up for that, and admittedly it probably is the only way the book could have ended, especially if Moore plans to revisit this setting in the future.

All in all, recommended, especially as a Christmas present to those sick friends of yours whose favorite holidays are either Haloween or April Fool's.

Like all of Moore's books, if you didn't like the title, you won't like the book. It is fun, light reading with a twisted sense of humor that is sarcastic and satirical without being overly cynical or superior. If you enjoy looking at the human condition from three degrees off center, and have at least once found yourself wondering what goes through a dog's mind as it is sniffing your crotch, then do not miss reading every one of his books. If you take anything very seriously in life, chances are that you will be offended somewhere in the nine titles presently out there, but chances are you need to lighten up anyway. If you are just not at the point in life where lightening up is at all practical, then you should immediately look elsewhere (like nonfiction or more likely self-help).

AN EXTRA BONUS is available to those who read Moore's books in general order of publication, as some inside jokes and characters from previous novels appear in later ones. While every book is fully self-contained, the crossovers can provide an extra chuckle for the most ardent fans. You may want to buy them all now, though, because if you make it through the first 50 pages of any of Moore's books, the time it takes to download the next one may be too long to wait.

We are planning a trip in November 2008 to Hedo III and we are currently researching everything we can so we "know " what to expect.
This book tells everything there is to know about the atmosphere, the people,the drinks, etc - It mainly talks about Hedo II but I imagine it is much the same- and it gives a great insight as to the kind of people we should expect to meet.
Great reading and interesting pictures too.
Definately worth the read before you go.

Even though the new addition states that it has been updated to include Hedo 3, there are only a few short paragraphs dedicated to it. The majority is about Hedo 2, to which I have never been. This book made Hedo 2 seem like it is old and dirty, and that the guests are an older and less physically fit sort than traditionally would go to Hedo 3. Perhaps this is true; but to me the author portrayed the resort as not very upscale which turned me off. (At this point I was very glad that I had made reservations to Hedo 3 instead.) Too much of the book is dedicated to showing Hedo 2 guests how to scare the folks at the nearby Sandals resort with various displays of nudity directed to the unsuspecting prudes. (Trust me, that's not what I would waste my time with when I'm at Hedo!) I have been to Hedo 3 with Wild Women Vacations, and I have to say that it was an incredible experience. After reading this book, I don't think I'd even try to go to Hedo 2 at all. It really turned me off. Don't waste your time with this book: go to Hedo 3!

The book is excellent and a must read if you are considering a Hedo Vacation.

I have several friends that have been to Hedonism II (I haven't been there yet). They attest to the accuracy of the information in this book. It gives a lot of information that you would never find in a tourist review.

Ms. Santilli's book, The Naked Truth About Hedonism II, is a good cure for DIF (dreaded island fever or what you feel after returning home from the island).

The Naked Truth evokes the island and especially the resort of Hedo II. If you're a newbie, it's a must read to help get your feet wet. If you've been before, it's a wonderful reminder of why you love the resort ... plus you may read about or see some friends.

This is the must have book for those considering a visit to Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica.

There is nothing like the blatant atmosphere of rich and powerful celebrities being killed off to make for a good popcon mystery. Fluffy and fun, Ms. Clark takes the sister of a famous actress (a famous actress who just so happens to be a recent murder victim) and makes her an unlikely heroine in murders among the rich.

I found this book to be pretty dull, unrealistic, and just overall boring. generally I can get through a MHC book within days, but this one took weeks. Not the best from Clark.

This is one of MHC's best titles. This is a wonderful story full of characters that make you want to never get the end and have to put them away! The plot of captiving and intriguing and manages to scare you good at the end! While some of MHC later work, this is class Clark at her best.

Yes! one of my fav ones from Mary higgins clark my oh my i finished this book in 3 days! that's how interesting it was! loved the end!!! WOW!

Weep No More My Lady follows the Clark formula for her stories. The suspense and guessing part is to find out who amongst the people surrounding the principal players is the killer. Clark was okay, but is now beginning to be a "read one, read all" type.