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Longstanding, veritable classic!Incredible articles
What positives can one say about 'National Geographic' magazine that hasn't been said already.'NG' is an American institution that appeals to individuals with a thirst for multi-culturalism, science, and sociology.And the photography is stunning to say the least.It is often said that 'the best education' is to travel far and wide and see how other cultures live and think.Since this isn't practical for many, the next best thing is to read 'National Geographic' magazine!In addition, the fairly recent cover article on 'Evolution' was well written, convincing, and accurate!And to the myopic reviewer below who thinks that the world revolves around her, and who mentioned is not into Soccer, I say this to her:most of the world loves Soccer (technically called Football), and all the NFL, MLB, and NBA fans COMBINED don't even come close to the combined numbers of Soccer fans worldwide!I am a subscriber for life.

Great, getting a little 'out there'
I've been a subscriber for over fifteen years, and will probably continue to subscribe until the day I die. But at times I find National Geographic frustrating. I have no interest in Soccer, nor do I want a huge fold-out map discussing the sport. Aren't there more phenomenal things going on in the world today? Also, Geographic does have its pet topics.
excellent magazine for lay people
National Geographic Magazine is written primarily for theperson with little or no background in Geography. It is not an intense scholarly magazine and , as a Geograohy professor pointed out, tends to be chatty. But, it does give great information on geopgraphy as well as other fields in the Social Sciences even Natural History. There are many articles about people and places around the world and their customs. There are articles on the latest explorations and discoveries. Such as the rediscovery of the Gnostic Gospel of Judas and the oldest tatooed mummy.Zip USA takes a single US Zip Code and describes the customs and practices of the people living within that zip code. There are many interesting articles about people and places in the United States.
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best travel and adventure magazine
I am mostly a low energy, armchair traveller but enjoy photography and reading about exciting new places and activities. This magazine has fit all these criterias. Outside focuses on exploring different locales that are extremely exciting as opposed to standard vacation hotspots such as Florida, the Carribbean, or Hawaii. The articles transport you to rafting Victoria Falls, deep water dives in South Africa, Alaskan fishing and hiking, plus lots of remote places such as Dominica or the Seychilles. I love how vibrant and rich the photography is and how well covered the articles are. Mind you there is something wondeful about reading magazines that highlight typical vacation spots, but for the adventuresome who like off the cuff travels, reclusive lodges, eco-villages, and remote islands this would be more your speed.

Outside USED to be good - now its pulp
(I sent the following letter to their customer service last week)
Inconsistent
Outside Magazine and I have had an up and down relationship for many years.At times, Outside seduces me with great journalism, awesome photos, and fun facts.I've loved its fearless tackling of environmental issues and its ability to transport me to truly exotic places.At other times, i question its journalistic integrity, emphasis on the latest and greatest gear, and shameless trumpeting of past successes. At times the advice it gives also seems more aimed at insecurities (you need this gear to be successful, you need to live HERE to live a fulfilling life) than I think a magazine focusing on fun in the outdoors should.
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Pound for Pound Best Magazine Published
If your are interested in travel, culture, dining, society, or photography, this is absolutely the magazine for you.
A Quality Magazine
Unlike other travel magazines, this one provides a lot of useful information while holding advertising to a minimum and not interlarding promos throughout the articles (Rick Steves, are you listening?). Each issue contains a wide variety of material about diferent parts of the world and the information provided for featured destinations is truly useful. In other words, the information is trustworthy, the first prerequisite for a travel magazine.
Finest Photo Journalism in Travel Genre and Best Cultural Destinations
National Geographic Traveler brings content rich information about the locations covered, the culture of the people, places to stay for many budgets, along with breathtaking photography that makes me want to leap right into the pages.
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NewYorker
This was a gift for my daughter. Instead of receiving the New Yorker, she is receiving People. You need to fix this!

great magazine for New Yorkers
I used to subscribe to Time Out New York and wanted a little more than bars/clubs listings or interviews with some weird artists. I found it in New York magazine. I liked its special sections on Best Lawyers and Doctors in NYC. I liked its monthly listing of fun activities in NYC . I liked its summer vacation sections. I liked its one-day getaway ideas. Too many things to list...it's a magazine for mature adults who want useful information as well as ideas on fun places to go to.

Love it!
Great magazine.Keeps NYers informed of what's going on in the city and has a great crossword puzzle, to boot! ... Read more

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more gold from nat geo
in this age of digital media, a billion cable channels and the internet, you might think nat geo print editions are a dinosaur.
Adventures for Adults and Family
I especially love this magazine because it gives details of different "non tourist" adventurous things to do.EIther with the family or by yourself.From Canoeing to Climbing a mountain.I recommend it for anyone who likes the outdoors and likes to live on the edge, and with this magazine you will know what most adventure-ers dont.

Adore this magazine!
Adventure, trips, and arcticles of people who have gone to the far reaches physically on this globe! Whether to travel into Afghanistan, or Budapest this is a great magazine to have if you love to travel, and explore! ... Read more

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A lovely magazine
This magazine is lovely.
Good... A little too comercial
I've always thought of Sunset magazine as the type of magazine you'd find in the back of an airplane seat.The kind of magazine with flashy pictures, expensive wines and places you can never afford to go to. This is a good magazine, but I find level of advertising annoying. Also, the reviews of hotels don't strike me as that reliable. Last month, based on a review in this magazine about an inn, we stayed the night at this location and found the service was awful, the 'rooms with fireplaces' not functional and the room smelled bad. These facts were conveniently left out of the review which touted the friendly staff and the great rooms. So I guess, ultimately, I'd take reviews and articles in the magazine with a grain of salt.
Dream Ideas
I enjoy looking at and reading the articles in "Sunset".We plan to retire in Montana and I save articles that have information on houses, yards, etc. Someday, we hope to use some of this information. Great, healthy recipes also included in the magazine. ... Read more

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It's a good thing
Invaluable for the do-it-yourself bride who wants a hands-on wedding, or who just wants to save money (don't we all!). From gowns to centerpieces, Martha shows you how to get that expensive designer look without the expensive designer price tags. Her signature taste and elegance are evident in every suggestion. Highly recommend

The creme de la creme of wedding magazines
I've subscribed to a number of wedding magazines in the past, and Martha Stewart Weddings is my personal favorite.This magazine is classy and sharp and is for the bride who wants to add a distinguished and timeless flair to her wedding.Its great for brides on any budget because Martha Stewart has a hands-on approach to everything.This magazine doesn't just show you beautiful favors and cakes, its tells you *step-by-step* how to make them yourself - and they are relatively simple and come out looking great.The advertisements featured, such as gowns, shoes, accessories, tuxedos and honeymoon destination, are all very attractive and well done.If you can't afford designer couture this will give you a great idea how to imitate it - Martha Stewart herself made her own hat for her wedding, something that was unheard of for a rich socialite!Even if you're on a tight budget, this magazine shows you that the phrase 'inexpensive does not mean cheap' is true. Unique Ideas you can do yourself
This magazine helped me and my husband with so many great ideas when we were planning our wedding.I got back online to order it as a gift for three friends who are engaged and planning weddings this year.It's always full of great unique ideas easily adaptable to different weddings and often things you can easily do yourself!A must for a simply elegant wedding!! ... Read more

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Global travel, Ecotourism, Out-of-the-ordinary info
What I love most about this travel magazine is the out-of-the-ordinary information it provides within a particular destination. Although primarily geared towards $$$$$+ destinations, the editors do a great job with providing more than just great hotel info. In the September 2006 edition, there is the 12 th annual Green List which details the best places in ecotourism - preserving earth's environment and cultures while traveling to the destinations that are simultaneously earth and people friendly. It happens to be a great magazine, well researched, well written, and informative while delivering unique information.
It takes at least 4 months to arrive!
I ordered this as a gift subscription on May 10.
Travels of the Rich
Conde Nast Traveler is a magazine for the wealthy or the want-a-bees.The magazine is geared mostly to North America and Europe.It tells where to eat, shop or be seen on the two continents.For example, an article will inform the reader of a new five-star Sushi restaurant in Florence, Italy.Thus, if you plan to travel to Florence for Sushi (not Michelangelo), this is the magazine for you.It is a great coffee table magazine for the armchair traveler, for the pictures are gorgeous.
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Cottage, Not Country -- Style Galore
Finally a magazine that knows cottage. Cottage isn't country, although it can have some of those elements. It isn't necessarily small, but it can be. It doesn't necessarily mean old, though it can be. Country can be modern and hip or antique and traditional. Above all, it's casual and comfortable. It's a place you want to come home to. It's a feel, an ambiance, a flair for putting things together that don't come in room-to-go packages from furniture store decorators. I especially like the various styles presented in each issue -- ultra modern, traditional, log cabin, seaside, California contemporary, etc. and the monthly comparison of styles in one furniture grouping. It allows you to grab ideas from the entire spectrum of cottage style and to mix and match for yourself. I also like how easy the how-to advice is to follow. From paint advice to luscious gardens to interesting food, this magazine has it all. The accompanying website is great. Products and paints are easy to find. I've banished all the other decorating magazines from my subscription list.

Doesn't everyone want a cottage?
This is my favorite home/decorating/architecture magazine of all time.Perhaps it is a fortuitous coincidence, but "Cottage Living" always features homes in areas of the country that are very interesting to me - like the Adirondacks, Boulder CO, Arlington VA, Asheville NC and New Orleans.The editors have a good understanding of cottage admirers and their interests.Therefore, they include floor plans, before & after pictures, and brief back-stories that give us a glimpse into the life of the cottages and of their inhabitants.
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The FUN Guide to NYC
Time Out New York is a trendy, hip, and fun weekly guide to New York City.It covers weekly events and reviews for just about everything including; eating out, parks, dance, theatre, bars & clubs, sales & store openings, museums, art, Gay & Lesbian, book readings, live music, and much more.The magazine also features interesting facts, profiles, & interviews in each weekly issue.I think its great whether you are new to the city or a veteran.
Time Out New York
I bought it as a gift.The person I got it for, likes it.

The guide to NYC.
I first learned about Time Out while living in London.The London edition of this magazine became my constant companion, allowing me to find great events.Now living just outside of NYC, TONY was my first magazine subscription at my new apartment.Offers many free events, as well as its usual picky reviews.Great for a one-resource list of the week's events. ... Read more

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Weddplans
I have purchased this magazine every month since I was engaged and I love it. I also purchase others, you can check my reviews out there. This is the best guide for brides, offering advice for the dress, invitations, guests, and the most up to date wedding information. This is a must buy!

good to look through
Great magazine for ideas for your big day, hairstyles, dresses, and more.

Not Just For Brides
I'm not married, not engaged, not even with someone. Actually, I have no desire to be married ever, but I buy a copy of Brides maybe twice a year. I find it to really help me out for all the formal occasions I have to attend, including weddings. I like the dress ideas in there and the little things that I tend to want to see like the latest Kitchen Aid Mixer and all that kind of stuff. Honestly as far as Bridal Magazines go, this is the one you should find your dress, ring and honeymoon ideas in. Other Magazines have the all the other stuff, but all the dresses available are in Brides. ... Read more

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Great Magazine. I have read it for years, just as I will visit mytravelscenes.com regularly
I was surfing the net and I happened upon this site.It is obviously a amatures site, but it is chock full of valuable information.The photos on the site were vivid and intriguing.Not to mention that this site actually has links available for use when I was ready to book my travel.I discovered things to do in my destination location prior to leaving the comfort of my home and well in advance of taking my trip.As a long time traveler I highly recommend this site to any and everyone who travels.So give them a chance they are at http://www.mytravelscenes.com
terrible
This is one of the worse magazines I have picked up in years.If you have "money to burn" traveling, then it might be for you.Loaded with advertising and little 'true' content.

A little perspective
A lot of reviewers share similar views, as seen in the recurrence of similar criticism of today's magazines.What these complaints also have in common is that they can tend to be fairly uninformed in regard to certain issues.First off, we all know that T+L is for "affluent travelers."Read the publisher's description, and it will tell you just that.So if you're not an affluent traveler, then don't waste your money on T+L and stick to Budget Travel.T+L occassionally has "affordable" stories, especially in their affordable issue in March.But don't expect the hotels to be to be under $200 a night.You know why?Because nowadays under $200 a night means you're a step above a youth hostal, especially in Europe where you pay an extra 20% on top of every dollar with today's exchange rate.The point is that T+L never positioned itself as an affordable travel mag, so to criticize its shortcomings in that respect is an invalid complaint.
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Useful for Any Traveler
I go to a gym where people share their magazines, and came across this gem. While it focuses on value vacation packages, the benefit that I've gained from it is its list of 40 top vacation packages to destinations around the world. The magazine also offers an up-to-date web page describing even more places and bargains. It has really expanded my horizons about possible vacation spots. That alone is worth the reasonable cost.

Good and Useful Information
Frommer's Budget Travel always has something I can use - every month.Their 20 quick tips are great, the features are actually trips that can be taken without breaking the bank.2 thumbs up!

qualcon
Budget Travel is a quite a neat colorful magazine and is loaded with exotic far-away landscapes that do what they are designed to and give one a lift into dreamland. I also like some, not all, of their articles which tend to be well prepared and nicely written.
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Only white people on the coast?
I had heard good things about this magazine and so ordered a sample.It is a lovely magazine, beautiful photos and it is interesting reading about "other coasts" (besides east and west).But, at least with the most recent issue, in every article about families or couples and their coastal homes the people were all caucasian.Even the advertisements had only white people (save for one about vacationing in Mexico that had some cute Mexican children in it).While I doubt this is intentional, I would encourage the publishers of this magazine to put their attention on this issue.There are plenty of people of color living on the coast who have interesting homes and lives that readers would enjoy learning about.

Enticing Photos and Great Articles
Coastal Living is a professionally- made magazine with lots of enticing photographs, personal stories, and general advice on making the most out of life on the coast. The emphasis in Coastal Living is on waterfront property and the events and entertainment that often take place in cities with a large coastal area.
From Decorating To Environmental Issues
You don't have to live on the coast to enjoy this magazine, you only have to love it. "Coastal Living" is informative and enjoyable reading that covers everything from decorating a beach home to getting involved with environmental causes.
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Arizona Highways Magazine
Unique magazine, nothing else like it.However, the quality of the paper used seems to have been downgraded thus making the photographs appear to not be as high a quality as before.

I'm Here, What's Cool???
lovely synopsis of the entire state for many differnt life styles.
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A very informative magazine for the novitiate and the knowledgeable.
My partner and I led a small group on a cruise (my first; he's a travel agent.) We had subscribed to Cruise Travel for several years and I had always enjoyed looking them over, and then getting to see the ships either in port or getting to do a travel agent tour. On our cruise, unknown to us at the time, were reviewers from Cruise Travel, so we had a nice surprise with the next issue when we got home. They were very thorough and honest and the accompanying pictures were great. I highly recommend the magazine both for an informative review in words and pictures of cruise ships and the ports they visit.

it's mostly advertising!
I am surprised to see other subscribers praising this magazine so much! I do not think it is fair to pay$20 for sixvery thinissues overloaded withtravel agents' ads. The "readable portion" is quite informative but miniscule
over all nice mag
"Cruise Travel" is a magazine about cruising, and is generally informative and interesting. Though it seems to mainly pertain to an older reading audience and the photos are not always as interesting or as amazing as the other main cruise travel magazine "Porthole" I am generally pleased with the content of the magazine.
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Buy the Magazine!
This is the best amusement-related magazine out there.The magazine not only caters to those who like amusement parks but also to families that are looking for a place to go on vacation.The full color photos and articles make this a must buy.Don't wait, get your's now!You won't be disappointed.
Great Magazine
This is the best magazine out there. If your into Roller Coasters or Theme Parks then you will love reading about Jeff and Jennifers adventures to the greatest theme parks in the US. ... Read more

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Who says Money can't buy you Happiness?
Bah---they're just shopping at the wrong stores.
Where the rich meet the beautiful
Robb Report focuses on the wealthy, the beautiful, and their deepest desires.Fast cars, fashionistas, fun, frolic, frivolity, and freedom.....that is how the rich stand apart from the ordinary. classy and a must have for any conessouir
Robb Report covers everything a gentleman could ever want or imagine. I have purchased over a dozen vehicles out of Robb Report magazine and have never been disappointed. Thanks Robb Report ... Read more

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Railfan and Railroad mag.+Islands mag.
How can I review theese magazines when Ihave not recieved them yet.Remember it takes 2-3 months before I get my first issue.You morons.

Just Islands - Beautiful Photographs
This magazine is in part a magazine of dreams. If you have ever dreamed of getting away to an island paradise, then this magazine is for you. All of the articles and photographs are of island destinations. Enjoy your taste of paradise! This magazine covers islands in every part of the world including Hawaii and the South Pacific islands.

Great photos.But that's all, folks!
The photography is fantastic.I love the shots of tropical islands, clear blue sky, soft white sands, palm trees, and crystal ocean water.Basically, paradise on display.Period.Unfortunately, everything else about the magazine is disappointing:The articles are junk, usually full of random babble which provides no real insight into searching, planning and executing a vacation.The advertising is marginally better, but the options are all limited.I can (and do) get more useful information from my travel agent, discount travel magazines & brochures, word-of-mouth, and the internet.Read more

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Too heavy to hold!
This used to be a great (and medium-sized) magazine with at least one great article in every issue. Last year the format was changed & the darned thing is so big I can't read it in bed. At last look they still had at least one interesting article, but it is surrounded by page after page of mind-numbing glossy ads, with more pages of pictures of the SF social set.
Not crazy about the new format....
A few months ago this magazine was transformed into one of those huge glossy coffee table type shi-shi magazines.75% of the magazine consists of advertisements for hi-priced goods now.It's not worth subscribing to

Excellent, informative articles for Bay Area residents
I received San Francisco magazine as a gift a few years ago and at first assumed that it would simply be a way to keep up with restaurant reviews and the like for the city (I live about 35 miles east in the suburbs).After reading a few issues, though, it became clear that a number of the articles are very well written and provide great information and entertainment for residents of San Francisco and beyond.I am thinking of recent articles about Willie Brown (by Joan Walsh), Jim Jones Jr. (by Pamela Feinsilber), and the June 2003 "Green Issue."Some of the articles/features are less relevant to me, but there is always something interesting to read each time a new issue appears in my mailbox.I wish that there was more coverage of restaurants and cultural events in Contra Costa County (where I live), but this is San Francisco magazine after all! ... Read more

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