Introduction<br >America on Wheels introduces a brand-new lodgings<br >rating system--one that factors in the latest trends<br >in travel preferences, technologies, and amenities<br >and is based on thorough inspections by experienced<br >travel professionals. We rate establishments from<br >one to five flags, plus a unique rating we call Ultra, a<br >special award reserved for only a handful of out-<br >standing properties in each category. Our restaurant<br >selections represent the ethnic diversity of today s<br >dining scene and are categorized with symbols ac-<br >cording to their special features, ambience, and<br >services available. In addition, the series provides<br >in-depth sightseeing information, including driving<br >tours and best-of-the-state highlights.<br >State Introductions<br >Coverage of each state in the America on Wheels series<br >begins with background information that will help<br >familiarize you with your destination. Included is a<br >summary of the state s history and an overview of its<br >geography, followed by practical tips that we hope<br >you will find useful in planning your trip--what<br >kind of weather to expect, what to pack, sources of<br >information within the state, driving rules and regu-<br >lations, and other essentials.<br > The "Best of the State" section provides you with<br >a rundown of the top sights and attractions and the<br >most popular festivals and special events around the<br >state. It also includes information on spectator<br >sports and an A-to-Z list of recreational activities<br >available to you.<br >Driving Tours<br >The scenic driving tours included guide you along<br >some of the most popular sightseeing routes. Every<br >tour is keyed to a map and includes mileage informa-<br >tion and precise directions, refreshment stops, and,<br >for longer tours, recommended places to stay.<br >The Listings<br >The city-by-city listings of lodgings, dining establish-<br >ments, and attractions together make up the bulk of<br >the book. Cities are organized alphabetically within<br >each state. You will find a brief description or "pro-<br >file" for most cities, including a source to contact for<br >additional information. Any listings will follow.<br >TYPES OF LODGINGS<br >Here s how we define the lodging categories used in<br >America on Wheels.<br >Hotel<br >A hotel usually has three or more floors with eleva-<br >tors. It may or may not have parking, but if it does,<br >entry to the guest rooms is likely to be through the<br >lobby rather than directly from the parking lot. A<br >range of lodgings is available (such as standard<br >rooms, deluxe rooms, and suites), and a range of<br >services is available (such as bellhops, room service,<br >and a concierge). Many hotels have a restaurant or<br >coffee shop open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner;<br >they may have a cocktail lounge/bar. Recreational<br >facilities may be available (such as a swimming pool,<br >fitness center, and tennis courts).<br >A motel usually has one to three floors, and many of<br >the guest rooms have doors facing the parking lot or<br >outdoor corridors. A motel may only have a small,<br >serviceable lobby and usually offers only limited<br >services; the nearest restaurant may be down the<br >street. A motel is most likely to be located alongside<br >a highway or in a resort area.<br >Inn<br >An inn is a small-scale hotel or lodge, usually in an<br >older building that may or may not have been<br >designed for lodgings, and it is often located in<br >scenic surroundings. An inn should have a warm,<br >
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与其他旅游书籍侧重于历史文化的宏大叙事不同,这本指南非常“脚踏实地”,它的实用性简直到了令人发指的地步。我关注到了一个细节,那就是它对不同类型司机的友好度分析。比如,它会明确指出哪些路段对于新手司机可能过于挑战(比如某些山路或大都市的复杂立交桥),并提供替代方案。这对于我这种偶尔才长途驾驶的人来说,提供了极大的心理安慰和实际指导。再者,它对于物资准备清单的详尽程度,也远超我的预期。它不只是列出了“衣物”和“食物”,而是细化到了“紧急医疗包必备的非处方药清单”、“应对不同气候的备用衣物比例建议”,甚至还提到了在偏远地区如何储备饮用水的量化标准。这表明作者团队在设计这套方案时,是真正把自己代入了“孤立无援”的自驾情境中进行推演的。这种对潜在风险的全面覆盖,让我在出发前的焦虑感大大降低,因为我知道,只要我按照这本书的要求准备,那么无论遇到什么突发状况,我都有至少一个预备方案可以执行。
评分真正让我对这本《Frommers America on Wheels》刮目相看的,是它对“时间价值”的深刻理解。许多自驾游攻略会推荐你“花一整天时间去探索这个小镇”,但这本书会更负责任地告诉你,如果你的时间非常紧张,你最多只能分配出三个小时,而这三个小时里,你最应该去的是XX地点的观景台,而不是那个需要排队两小时的博物馆。它教会了我们如何做取舍,如何在这个广袤的国度里,用有限的精力撬动最大的旅行体验。它的“时间预算”模块设计得非常精妙,将行程划分为“悠闲节奏”、“标准节奏”和“极限打卡”三种模式,并针对每种模式推荐了相应的每日里程和景点数量。这种基于效率的规划思路,非常符合现代人紧张的假期安排。它不是简单地提供信息,而是提供了一种基于旅行者自身资源限制的优化算法,让我们的自驾之旅,成为了一次资源配置最优化的成功案例,而不是一场疲惫的追赶游戏。
评分这本书的装帧和排版设计,简直是一场对传统旅行指南的颠覆。我看到很多市面上的指南为了塞进更多内容,字体小到近乎密密麻麻,阅读体验极差,但这本书在这一点上做得非常出色。它采用了大量的留白,字体大小适中,即便是长时间在车上阅读,眼睛也不会感到特别疲劳。更妙的是,它的信息密度虽然很高,但通过巧妙的图表和侧边栏设计,实现了高效的信息分层。比如,一个州份的介绍,主干内容是文字,但关键的法律法规、过境注意事项,则被归纳在了醒目的彩色方框里,让你一眼就能抓到重点。我特别喜欢它里面关于车辆维护的章节,它甚至配上了简单的图解,告诉你如何检查胎压、如何应对简单的抛锚,这些内容在其他指南中往往是一笔带过,但在长途自驾中却至关重要。这种“面面俱到”的体贴,让我感觉这不是一本冰冷的参考书,更像是一位随行的机械师和法律顾问的合集,它关注的不仅仅是“看什么”,而是“如何安全、顺利地完成这次旅程”。
评分这本厚厚的指南书,拿在手里就有一种沉甸甸的实在感,封面设计得非常朴实,没有任何花哨的图案,只是清晰地印着书名和一些必要的标识,一看就知道它是一本注重实用性的工具书。我本来对美国自驾游没什么头绪,只知道路途遥远,细节繁琐,但翻开目录,那种按部就班的编排方式立刻让我安心了不少。它不像那些旅游杂志那样只展示光鲜亮丽的景点,而是真正深入到“如何开”和“如何住”这些核心问题上。比如,关于跨州油价的波动分析,写得极其详尽,甚至列出了不同季节、不同地段的平均价格参考,这对于精打细算的旅行者来说,简直是福音。更别提它对路况的预警,什么季节容易遇到暴风雪,哪些路段有季节性施工,这些信息不是在网上搜索几篇攻略就能轻易拼凑出来的,它显然是经过了无数次实地考察和数据核对。我尤其欣赏它在规划路线时,不是简单地罗列城市,而是提供了“主题式”的串联方案,比如“美国西海岸历史名镇之旅”或者“落基山脉国家公园环线”,这种结构性的引导,让我的行程规划从一团乱麻变得清晰有序,真正体会到了“行前准备事半功倍”的感觉。这本书更像是一个经验丰富的老司机,坐在你旁边,用最接地气的方式告诉你如何避开那些游客常犯的低级错误,让人感到非常信赖。
评分我得承认,起初我对这种“百科全书式”的旅行手册是抱持着一丝怀疑的态度的,总觉得信息量太大,容易淹没在细节里,而且,现在的年轻人谁不依赖手机App呢?但这本书的魅力恰恰在于它提供了一种“断网求生”的能力。它的地图部分,虽然不如电子导航那么实时更新,但提供的那些经典路线的地理走向和重要地标的相对位置描述,却能帮助你建立起一个宏观的空间认知,而不是被导航的语音牵着鼻子走。我试着按照它推荐的一条中西部小镇的路线走了一圈,发现那些隐藏在地图角落里、鲜为人知的小博物馆和家庭经营的餐厅,才是这次旅行最棒的惊喜。这些地方,App上基本是搜不到的,它们需要你真的深入到当地社区去挖掘,而这本书提供的那些背景介绍和“本地人推荐”的标签,无疑是最好的引路石。它的文字风格非常冷静、客观,没有过度的煽情,只是冷静地陈述事实和提供选项,比如在推荐住宿时,它会细致地对比连锁酒店的安全性和家庭旅馆的文化体验感,让读者自己去权衡。这种不做价值判断的陈述方式,反而赋予了读者最大的自由度,让我们能够真正按照自己的旅行哲学来定制行程,而不是被所谓的“最佳选择”所绑架。
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