Don't Go There!: The Travel Detective's Essential Guide to the Must-Miss Places of the World | 
| Author: Peter Greenberg
Publisher: Rodale Books
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ISBN: 1605299944
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Publication Date: November 11, 2008
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Product Description
We've all suffered through bad vacations: tourist traps, endless lines, rundown hotels, and the worst airports on earth. Before you book your next trip, get all of the facts--that "idyllic" beachfront hotel could really be one of the world's hellholes.In this follow-up to his New York Times bestseller, The Complete Travel Detective Bible, Peter Greenberg shares his experiences and hard-won knowledge of where not to go and why, so you can make sure your big vacation isn't to a dismal destination.From dangerous roads, crime-ridden cities, and countries overrun with disease to depressing destinations, polluted beaches, and place that (literally) stink, the ultimate travel expert leaves no stone unturned, no garbage heap unexplored, to list the locations you should forget even exist.Backed up by information he has been compiling for years, Greenberg unapologetically exposes misrepresented resorts, corrupt countries, and cringe-worthy cruise ships so that travelers can confidently pack their bags and avoid vacation tragedy.
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 The purpose of this book November 14, 2008
Katie A. Cunningham (Washington, DC)
37 out of 41 found this review helpful
I think many people are misinterpreting what this book is about.
You can go to the greatest city on earth, and have a bad time. I live in DC, and there are certainly things I wish tourists knew coming in about where NOT to go, what to take a pass on, and what they should see, come hell or high water. This book does that for other cities, like saying what sections of the city to avoid in Detroit or Chicago. It's frank about when the cities are at their most crowded (tourists coming to DC: 3pm is rush hour here, okay?), what seasons to avoid.
It's an honest book that doesn't pander to the dreamer who wants to think of the world as a destination vacation, rather than as a place where other people live.
As for his comments on Ashland... it's a great place to raise a family, sure, but if I'm vacationing, it's not the Center of the Universe for me (their quote, not mine).
Don't Go There! Is a great read. November 22, 2008
Steven Evan Moyer (L.A., CA USA)
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
Don't Go There! is a great read, packed with interesting, useful,
hilarious and bizarre trivia about cities and towns, both in the U.S.
and abroad. Unlike a conventional travel book, Peter Greenberg
tells us about the underbelly of these places - which is something no
guidebook has done before. It's refreshing and very entertaining.
You can tell there was a tremendous amount of research that went into
writing this book. In his introduction, the author says that while
the facts and figures are correct, his conclusions and advice are
subjective. Greenberg is an investigative reporter, not a paid
mouthpiece for the travel industry, and that's what makes the book a
valuable read, as well as controversial. It's a great gift for any
active or armchair traveler, who already owns the usual collection of
conventional guidebooks.
Five stars!!
I'm going to Go There November 24, 2008
J. Hartman (Florida)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Peter Greenberg is a Travel Detective - not a tour guide. This book was meant to be fun and informative. If your area is listed in the book, we encourage you to send your video or written 'tour' of your town or state, for everyone to see. We'll post it on Peter's official site www.dontgothere.org. Email questions, videos or responses to petergreenberg@yovia.com
This book made me think in a good way November 18, 2008
K. Lindquist (NY, NY United States)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book really (pleasantly) surprised me, at first I thought it would be all negatives but it really made me laugh, freak out and actually plan a trip! It reminded me it is my responsibility to research my holiday and not just trust the tourism boards or resorts. With the speed of information today, it is so easy to book a beautiful holiday from a website and then when you arrive find out it is college Spring break and the pool is full of beer cans (yes true story at a VERY expensive resort).
The book has a funny side side with some crazy sayings that make the book a joy to read. It is funny that Ashland says they are "the center of the universe". They should actually be welcoming Peter with open arms for all the press that city is getting. No one would cancel a visit to Ashland for that quote but it sure is fun to joke about it. What is the saying; "bad press is better than no press".
This is going to be the best Xmas stocking stuffer, everyone will have fun reading bits!
You know what they say about people who assume... November 21, 2008
Loretta W. Copeland (Los Angeles, CA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've read the book and have seen some of the comments being made by people who have not even bothered to read it and felt it warranted my review. Anyone who has made assumptions about this book before they've read it needs to be reminded of the old proverb. Never assume...you know the rest...
Don't be fooled by pouty people making reviews of a book they've not even bothered to pick up a copy and read before they're passing judgment - because once again, Peter Greenberg delivers the goods in Don't Go There.
I have to say, I'm tired of trying to be sold on the same destinations and sales pitch pictures and information. I don't want to be sold, i want to be informed so that *I* may make my own decisions on where I want to go.
I want the kind of details that only Mr.Greenberg, with his vetted years of travel experience can provide.
If I wanted pretty pictures, I'd buy a postcard! BUT, if I want the time-proven, trusted word of a travel expert who has visited more countries in his life than most of us seasoned travelers would ever dream of, I think I'll stick with his helpful hints and straight-forward info on where and when to go and where to avoid completely. In fact, I must say that I've been to so many of the places mentioned in the book, and Mr. Greenberg is dead on about all of them....
Not to mention his telling us about some places or hotels or airports I wasn't even aware of, but should have been.
This book isn't just a great read, it's another great reference tool.
Don't just take MY word on it though - get your own copy and find out. You'll see - I'm right.
Happy reading, happy travels and thank you, Mr. Greenberg!
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