Frommers ShortCuts - The Riviera Maya and the Southern Yucatan Coast, Mexico, including Tulum

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About the Authors

A writer, editor, and translator, David Baird has lived several years in different parts of Mexico. Now based in Austin, Texas, he spends as much time in Mexico as possible. A former resident of Mexico City, Shane Christensen has written extensively for Frommers throughout Mexico, and is the author of Frommers Dubai and Frommers Grand Canyon . He resides in New York, and goes back to Mexico at every chance he gets. Author of Pauline Frommers Cancn & the Yucatn, Christine Delsol has been traveling to Mexico at every opportunity for 30 years. She has spent most of her career in newspapers and is the recipient of an Associated Press award and two Lowell Thomas awards. Maribeth Mellin first drove the two-lane road from Cancn to Chetumal when tires hanging on sticks marked sandy roads to secluded campgrounds. Shes kept track of the changes ever since. Shes the author of Travelers Mexico Companion which won the countrys prestigious Pluma de Plata award.

Frommers Star Ratings, Icons & Abbreviations

Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listing in this guide has been ranked for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating system. In country, state, and regional guides, we also rate towns and regions to help you narrow down your choices and budget your time accordingly. Hotels and restaurants are rated on a scale of zero (recommended) to three stars (exceptional). Attractions, shopping, nightlife, towns, and regions are rated according to the following scale: zero stars (recommended), one star (highly recommended), two stars (very highly recommended), and three stars (must-see).

In addition to the star-rating system, we also use seven feature icons that point you to the great deals, in-the-know advice, and unique experiences that separate travelers from tourists. Throughout the book, look for:

special finds those places only insiders know about

fun facts details that make travelers more informed and their trips more fun

kids best bets for kids and advice for the whole family

special moments those experiences that memories are made of

overrated places or experiences not worth your time or money

insider tips great ways to save time and money

great values where to get the best deals

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DC Diners Club MC MasterCard