Books by Lesley Abravanel

Frommer's South Florida: With the Best of Miami and the Keys (Frommer's Complete Guides)

by Lesley Abravanel

Insider advice on exploring some of South Florida's greatest gems, from South Beach in Miami to the Everglades, and from the crystal-clear waters of the Treasure Coast to the laid-back Florida Keys. Plus tips for navigating the region's best travel routes, like the oceanfront Florida A1A, which runs from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. Where to find the absolute best seafood, the most authentic Cuban food, the best people-watching sites, and the hottest nightlife spots in Miami. Insider tips on how to find South Florida's best beaches, from quiet Matheson Hammock Park Beach to family-friendly Crandon Park Beach. Plus suggestions for the best snorkeling and diving spots and the best spots to connect with nature, like the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon Key and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.

Frommer's Best of Florida

by Lesley Abravanel, Jason Cochran, Beth Luberecki

Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by AI, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, in this case, Tampa-based journalist Beth Luberecki, Miami-based newspaper reporter Leslie Abravanel, and award-winning theme park expert Jason Cochran. In this fully updated, highly detailed guide, they show readers how to see the best of Florida in the smartest, most cost-effective and time-efficient way. Destinations covered in the guide are: Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Keys, the Dry Tortugas, the Florida Everglades, the Space Coast, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Amelia Island, the Tampa Bay area, Jacksonville, Palm Beach and Boca Raton.

The guide includes:

• Expertly curated itineraries that allow visitors to see different parts of the state in the most logical and enjoyable way possible
• Smart strategies for getting the most out of a visit to the theme parks of Orlando
• Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, and restaurants
• Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, and tours so that there's never any guessing
• Invaluable advice about what you'll need to reserve in advance, and what time of day to visit the top sights in order to avoid crowds
• Fascinating and easy-to-read background on the culture, history and natural history of the state.
• Picks in all price categories, so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating system
• Helpful planning advice for getting there, getting around, getting the best price on lodgings, and getting the most from your trip

About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for nearly 70 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have sold over 75 million books, and welcomed millions more to Frommers.com, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.