The Best Thing I found compared to other travel books was...
the ease of use. The other books had alot of dry info and alot stuff to go through, however Ricks Book was straight to the point and a good read Thank You From Mike in Delta BC Canada.
I like Rick's books as much or more than others. Be careful though, Rick tends to review areas he likes and skip the rest. If you need lodging in a place he doesn't cover, his books are no help.
Kewl Thanks for the Heads up:D