5 comments about US Rolled Map (M Series World Wall Maps).

1. I LOVE that I found this on Amazon! I had gone to a "teacher store" and the US Map there was $23.00!! WHAT?!?! So when I saw this one at such a fantastic price I was very excited! I ordered the World Map, too. Nice, big size, and nice colors. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because I wish it was laminated.



2. The map is very good quality and a good size. Perfect to have in any room.



3. This map is a bargain for the sheer size and detail (seriously, how many US maps put Hayward and Fremont, CA on them?). Whereas other maps I've owned are quite dull, the colors used to differentiate the states are quite vibrant and make this map actually enjoyable to look at.



4. The wall map of the US arrived in a large packing tube, in very good condition. Exactly what my husband wanted for marking the places we have been.



5. An inexpensive map for family room wall and used as a preliminary guide of directions, distance and points of interest. This map does not clearly highlight the major highways and cities that makes it less useful for travel planning.

5 comments about World Atlas of Wine.

1. I bought this book for my cousin's 60th birthday. She lives in Tacoma (I'm in AZ) and she owns a wine shop. Her husband and her love to discover different wines throughout the world that they can introduce to their patrons. Upon receiving her present, she immediately called me with an enthusiastic THANK YOU!! She LOVES this book.
   I know this book must be terrific if she says it is so!
   I am looking forward in visiting her this summer and i look forward in seeing The world Atlas of Wine myself!



2. As someone who appreciates wine and always wants to learn more, I have learned the importance of geography as it applies to wine making. The more I learn about wine and geography, the more I understand the flavors and textures that I experience when tasting. The World Atlas of Wine has helped me to close the knowledge gap (as much as can be possible with a commodity that is constantly evolving).
   
   From a purely aesthetic angle, the book is outstanding. It is cloth bound and the pages are glossy yet readable. The full color photographs are numerous, the maps are useful, the labels plentiful, the text is formatted like an encyclopedia. It looks lovely on a coffee table and that's where you should keep it. Out. Where you and your guests will reach for it.
   
   The content is something you can read about from the other reviewers so I won't be able to say anything new. But I would like to summarize that it has a good section about wine making that you can read as you would any text - in order. Then the rest of the book is broken up into regions and sub regions in a well organized manner. You can peruse that part of the book in whatever order you like. The index is thorough. And I can't say enough about how useful I find the maps to be.
   
   I do wish there was more New World content but I feel that is a minor complaint considering how much higher I regard the usefulness of this book to the others in my wine collection.



3. This is an excellent book for both the novice wine lover as well as the more sophisticated one.



4. This book is amazing... It is a perfect coffee table, encyclopedia, textbook, or gift for anyone that has ever picked up a glass of wine and wanted to know a little more. It has beautiful pictures and is so informative. It is a gift I wished I had actually bought for myself.



5. a must have for anyone truely interested in wine. grab a bottle of wine and sit back and learn where that bottle came from, anywhere in the world. great maps of all fine regions of wine.

5 comments about Streetwise London Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of London, England.

1. Best thing about this is that it's laminated to withstand use and weather. Won't know about the rest of it until it's used, but it will be used shortly and used frequently for the next six months.



2. I must say that this lil map of London is very good. So far I am mapping out a lot of places and things and actually found where I will be staying when I get there. :-) It is simply great, and is laminated, so it won't get dirty, bent out of shape or anything. Simply perfect!



3. This was indispensable. It is perfect in the fact that it is plastic coated, it was opened many times and held up well!! My husband carried it in his jacket pocket, and we never left the hotel without it.



4. This streetwise map of London was very useful for my latest trip to London. It is sturdy and compact and comprehensive. The Streetwise maps are a good product in general. I live in New York City but still use a Streetwise map of New York.



5. I spent three weeks in London with a group of students studying abroad. This was by far the most useful map anyone had. Big enough to read and small enough to tuck away in a purse pocket. We did a lot of walking and every little alley was on it. I'm going back this summer and might take two, because my students always wanted to borrow mine.

5 comments about Rand McNally 2010 the Road Atlas: United States / Canada / Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico).

1. Each year, I buy one of these atlases. First, I want to have a Rand McNally Atlas in my car as a ready reference source. Second, I want to stay as current as I can, since roadways change over time. Third, the new features (online and GPS) add a solid component to the whole package. Fourth, I want my son to have an up-to-date atlas when he takes one of his long trips (I get the hand me down atlases, so I do update each year as I inherit his old atlases!).
   
   This atlas has maps of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I like the feature in which maps show especially scenic routes. This atlas has a "Best of the Road" feature, indicating routes that are scenic but that also feature good places to eat and so on. Through the web site, one can determine what roads are under construction.
   
   But the thing I most enjoy about such atlases is the firing of one's imagination. Even when I was a kid, I would trace cross-country trips, to encompass places I really wanted to see. It was an adjunct to my geography classes! And I still enjoy looking at states (or provinces) and imagining how I might get from one place to another, while maximizing the cool places that I could visit in the process.
   
   In short, this is a terrific product, to my mind, and I am happy to make the acquaintance of the 2010 addition to the series--before it goes into my son's hands!



2. I found this atlas to be very well done with good detail and great graphics. It is a very good value



3. forget the Tom Tom!!! how many times is that worthless thing wrong...
   this Atlas is a must and I never leave home without it!!
   it's great and dependable!!



4. Rand McNally Road Atlases are a product with consistent quality and I have been relying on Rand McNally to guide me from place to place for more than twenty years. This road atlas has always come through for me, providing complete and clear maps indicating the different highways, cities large and small, and various points of interest to be found as you travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
   
   Rand McNally includes maps for each of the U.S. states. Some of the more heavily populated states have multiple pages, due to their large number of roads, cities, etc. But even with the less populous states, Rand McNally's Road Atlas includes loads of information. The guide shows much more than roads- it also indicates counties, parks, historic sites, etc., along with other useful information to make travel more efficient. Mileage charts, a quick state summary that indicates the state's nickname, land area, population, largest city, a "Best of the Road" red ribbon to indicate roadways that offer great scenery, dining, and shopping, and small, close- up maps of the state's major cities and national parks are among the extras that you get with this road atlas.
   
   What I like best about Rand McNally's road atlas is its use of contrasting colors and words to indicate the different places on the map. Considering all of the information contained on these maps, one would assume that they are cluttered to the point where they would be unreadable. But this isn't the case at all and the reason is because of Rand McNally's use of contrast. Each item, whether it's an interstate highway, national park, county name, or something else, is labeled in its own unique way so that it becomes distinguished from everything else on the page. For example, the county names are printed in orange and the county lines are indicated with a dashed orange line. If you focus on these, you will distinctly notice them and have no trouble finding the. Now, take you focus off the counties and focus instead on the roads. It is almost as if the county lines and county names are no longer there. This method of contrasting works beautifully. It allows thousands of pieces of data to be presented on the same page without everything blending together.
   
   I use my Rand McNally Road Atlas for many purposes. Besides looking for different travel routes, one fun thing to do with the family is to pull out the road atlas and look for a new place to visit. It is often surprising to find points of interest right in your local area- places like a nearby National Wildlife Refuge, state historic site, or other point of interest that receives little or no publicity. There is no worry about getting lost. The maps contain so many pieces of information- from number of highway lanes, to rest areas, to mileage distances between cities- that you need not worry in any way.
   
   I have used other road atlases and found them acceptable, but I always come back to Rand McNally in the end. The overload of travel information and the excellent contrast make Rand McNally the best in its class.



5. This map book is the best for overseas travellers. Every trip that we have had to the states we buy a current map book and it is always a Rand McNally. We are from Western Australia.

5 comments about Streetwise Paris Metro Map - Laminated Paris Metro Map - Folding pocket & wallet size metro map for travel.

1. I also bought the streetwise Paris map which has the same information only slightly larger print. I think the metro index would be good for a man to carry in his wallet or a woman to carry in her pocket because it folds into three parts to become just a little larger than a driver's license, but the Streetwise Paris map is better if you have a purse because it gives much more information. They are both laminated which is helpful.



2. It's a high quality map, very attractive and waterproof. But it's not that useful on the ground. Get a good guide book with zone maps instead. We never referred to this even once in-country.



3. THANKS FOR A GOOD PRODUCT AND FAST, FAST DELIVERY OF SAME. AGAIN, THANKS ! A+A+A+A+



4. This map was very handy in navigating the streets and metros of Paris. A must have for your pockets.



5. Not at all useful, too small, better maps are given free at hotels and stops. Overpriced.

5 comments about Streetwise London Underground Map - The Tube - Laminated London Metro Map - Folding pocket & wallet size metro map for travel.

1. If you're an American traveling in London, this map is indespencable. If you ask someone in London how to find something, you'll quickly realize that we speak American, not English, and their answer though thoughtfully and politely given, will be a struggle to understand. This map is indestructable and holds up in nasty London weather, has all the stops and routes for the Tube which makes affordable inter city and airport travel easy, and list all the spots you wish to see on you're trip. Good map. I'd buy it again if I didn't already own it.



2. Didn't get wet, fit in pocket, accurate, handy, what more could be wanted. I marked it with a fine point sharpie to find stuff.



3. I have very limited time in London on an upcoming trip, so I want to waste as little time as possible traveling between points. I love the size of this Tube map -- don't want to be weighed down with heavy guidebooks either! The size will make it easy to pack -- though it also makes the map a little harder to read, especially with older eyes.



4. I took this map of the London tube (subway) system with me to London recently and used it every day to get around to all the attractions. It's sturdy, folds up so you can put it in your pocket, and was indispensable for finding my way around London. Wouldn't go to London without it if you plan to use the tube!



5. Best guide for the Tube, though my only complaint is the Bank and Tower Hill stop... It looks like it's connected, but it's a 15 minute walk away.
   
   My friend wants one in every city! Hopefully, there is one!

5 comments about Streetwise Rome Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Rome, Italy - Folding pocket size travel map with metro map, subway.

1. Great map of Rome. Very easy to read with map of metro and a detailed map of downtown. Extremely durable laminated finish. Folds up to fit in a back pants pocket or jacket pocket. Very easy to follow. Great value.



2. I purchased this map with another one. I can't wait to use it while in Rome. It is not only very detailed, but laminated so you can't destroy it with one use. Also the size is perfect to fit in any large pocket or purse...Great map



3. I just got back from a two-week stay in Rome, and this map was definitely more helpful than the paper one that came with the guidebook I bought. I especially liked the enlarged portion that showed central Rome. The lamination is key. We didn't get caught in any rain, but even with dry weather, my other, paper map was worn to shreds. Also helpful, the fact that some major landmarks were illustrated onto the streets, which helps you to stay oriented. The little metro/tram map was completely useless.



4. Streetwise maps are my favorites for visiting any unfamiliar city, and the Rome edition proved to be no exception. Its laminated, heavy construction guarantees that you can fold, re-fold, and carry it in pockets, purses and bags without having it fall apart on you.
   
   The only thing I wasn't crazy about on the Rome map was the way the Historic District was broken off from the other sections of the city...I sometimes found myself flipping back and forth between that part of the map and the other areas of the city, trying to locate where I was when traveling between them and having some difficulty. But within each district I had no trouble navigating with this map.



5. I have several other maps by this company that I really like. The size is convenient, the plastic coating keeps them from tearing on a windy or wet day. But I threw this Rome map away in frustration and just used the one free from the hotel desk instead! I found it difficult to use; I'd look up at a street sign and then struggle to find that street in the tiny print and abbreviations on the map, and the index grid system was little help.

5 comments about Streetwise Manhattan Map - Laminated City Street Map of Manhattan, New York - Folding pocket size travel map with subway map, bus map.

1. y'know, it's a nice, laminated map with some other info, too. BUT...consider that your hotel(for FREE), every 24 hour drug store (and there are MANY), and half of the other stores will have an ABUNDANCE of maps, many inexpensive. and any device with internet access will give you precise directions, including SUBWAY and BUS and WALKING. so don't panic, think about it. of course, it's hardly a major purchase.



2. This map is amazingly unreadable. It's not that it's BAD, it's just that there are MUCH better options available.
   
   I would highly recommend the New Yorker's NYC map series.



3. The map does give you everything you would need of a map of Manhattan. But I was disappointed that the bus route map is shown as a smaller condensed map, but not the subway system, which I feel is much more useful.



4. I really like these maps. I have for LA and Chicago, and even tho' those are several years old, I still use them for getting around basic streets, etc. on current visits. They're good for marking w/grease pencils when you want to know where something is, and how to get there (then wipe clean when done). This Manhattan version joins our collection, and was purchased for a trip, tho' we really didn't use it that much since I was familiar with where we needed to go/be. Most of Manhattan is easy to get around, and a perfect walking city. This map shows subways, but I wouldn't rely on it for that, seems a little confusing. The Metro maps are much better for tube. This is great for streets and neighborhoods.



5. I ordered the Streetwise Manhattan Map after my daughter, who lives there and uses public transport, pounced on the first one I bought. (Her pocket map wasn't laminated and it had finally disintegrated.) She loves the new map. To compensate, she gave me the marvelous 'Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City.'
   Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City
   But reading 'Inside the Apple,' I wanted my map back in order to locate all the fascinating spots it mentions within the larger context. I'm enjoying the two hugely together, and will be primed for my next visit, ready to use busses and subways and winkle out all the treasures described 'Inside the Apple.'.

5 comments about World Rolled Map (M Series World Wall Maps).

1. I found this map to be a good value for its price. I posted it up on a blank wall and it draws several people each day originally from different countries in Africa, Europe, and states in the US looking for and pointing out to others their homeland.



2. It came shipped well in it's original wrapping and in a long box. It's paper, but you can always frame it or get it laminated. It's perfect for little kids to read and it's a great piece of artwork you can hang in their room, too.



3. I'm no map expert, but I thought this map was great, particularly for the price. Nice large size for putting on the wall. I just wanted something to help me out when different countries are mentioned in the news, since my geography has never been the best, and this works perfectly. Highly recommended.



4. This map is really worth every penny. It is large, beautifully printed, and goes fine on a classroom or office wall.



5. This map is better than I expected. At only 5.00 it's a total bargain. It's beautiful in color and a great addition to the wall.

5 comments about Streetwise Paris Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Paris, France.

1. Once you arrive in Paris, there are MANY free maps that are actually easier to use.



2. Nice map but note that it is a really small print and in the evening you need a little flashlight to be able to read the print. If you have sight issues bring a small magnifying glass.



3. This map was our constant companion while in Paris. Not only did it make it easy to figure out where we were and how to go where we wanted to go, but the highlighted sights suggested other outings which we hadn't even known about before. Works great with cab drivers - point and go!



4. The Map of the city was very easy to follow and was accurate. The METROPOLITAN (subway) map was very valuable. Laminated map easy to write and mark wiht a pen and did not get managed even on a 10 day stay in Paris. :)



5. Really liked that the main monuments/attractions where drawn, including the train map. The downside for us that cost the lost of a star was that we stayed at the Marriott on the South side of town and it was not in the map. Other than that, highly recommend this for first time Paris visitors like us. Oh, we had 1 1/2 & 8 y.o. boys with us, and we thought this map made it easy to look up thing quickly.