COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
- One of the most current books on the Carolinas and Georgia from any major guidebook company
- The most comprehensive selection of hotel and restaurant reviews
- In-depth information on the important nuts and bolts about traveling in and around the Carolinas and Georgia (which includes Charleston, Savannah, and Asheville) Expertly researched features on must-visit attractions, as well as fun, color-photo features such as 25
- Ultimate Experiences
TOURISM TRENDS:
- The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a steep drop-off in tourism to many destinations, but interest in domestic U.S. travel (especially to destinations that can be reached by car) increased in mid-2020 and surveys have shown that this likely to increase further in 2021 once a wider group of Americans is vaccinated.
- The Carolinas and Georgia look forward to big 2021 events including South Carolina's Spoleto music festival in Charleston and the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival, North Carolina's Cape Fear Blues Festival and the Outer Banks' Seafood Festival, and Georgia's Imagine Music Festival and Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival.
- The hotel sector has seen substantial growth with the recently opened Emeline boutique hotel in Charleston and the new Cooper waterfront hotel expected in 2021. In Atlanta the Dream Atlanta Hotel and the Kimpton Buckhead Hotel are also expected in 2021. In North Carolina, the JW Marriott Charlotte will open (2021) and a Westin near the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in downtown Greensboro is scheduled to open in 2022.
- Other developments for 2021 and 2022 include a new cultural arts center with a 300-seat theater in downtown Myrtle Beach and the construction of the seven-acre Downtown Cary Park in Raleigh, with a great lawn, an entertainment pavilion, and interactive water features.
FULLY REDESIGNED!
- New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front
- New back cover is fully-redesigned
- "Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, and drink)
- Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons
- Other useful features including What to Watch and Read and On the Calendar
- "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel
- Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational
CURATED AND RELEVANT:
- Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.
- Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.
CONCISE:
- Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.
Please see additional key selling points in the book main description