Fodor's Black Hills of South Dakota

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:

• The most current book on the Black Hills 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 Black Hills (which includes Deadwood and Mount Rushmore) and nearby Badlands National Park

• Expertly researched features on must-visit attractions, as well as fun, color-photo features such as the Black Hills‘ Ultimate Experiences

TOURISM TRENDS:

• The hotel sector has seen some growth with the recently opened Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore in Rapid City, a new Four Points by Sheraton and the Celebrity Hotel in Deadwood, and Badlands Frontier Cabins in Wall.
• An emerging culinary trend focuses on farm-to-table restaurants including Skogen Kitchen in Custer, the Farmhouse Bistro & Bar in Spearfish and Redwater Kitchen also in Spearfish.
• The New York Times has listed the Black Hills as one of its top 52 Places to Visit for 2023.

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