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Lonely Planet Western
Europe
Product description:
- BE IN THE KNOW - incisive history,
arts and culture coverage takes you from ancient Greece and Rome to
London's Tate Modern
- FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring
highlights and itineraries, practical directories and grid-referenced maps
help you plan your own Grand Tour
- DINE OUT - whether you crave fish &
chips, perfect pasta or award-winning haute cuisine, our extended listings
take you to the very best places to eat
- REST YOUR HEAD - handpicked
sleeping options for every budget, including comfy cottage guesthouses,
stylish modern hostels and elegant Georgian hotels
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Countries included: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
Of all the comprehensive European guide books I
looked at (and I spent hours in the bookstore) I liked this one the best. It
is well made, easy to read and navigate, includes plenty of maps, and addressed almost all
of my questions (and many things that I hadn't even thought about yet). Excellent book if
you plan on doing the "grand tour" of Western Europe.
1156 pages. 200 detailed maps. Brief language
guides in the back to French, Dutch, German, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and
Portuguese.
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Lonely Planet Europe On A Shoestring
Coverage: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Hercegovina,
Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Morocco, The
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, St Petersburg, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Yugoslavia (Serbia &
Montenegro).
Covers 40 countries and over 200 maps. 1284 pages
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Let's Go 2008 Europe
This books and its many predecessors, is the
most popular guide for young American backpackers. It is written by students, for
students and is updated every year. It lacks the in-depth information and precise maps that
are a hallmark of Lonely Planet guides. However, if you are looking for a basic
guide that focuses on the party scene and the major touristy highlights of Europe, then
this is probably the book for you. 1104 pages.
Let's Go books do provide lots of good
information, but do not have as much in depth
coverage as Lonely Planet guides . I was happy to see this year that they added more maps than ever
before. At the front and back of this book there are color maps of the major
European cities & subway/metro systems. Good edition, but still not as good
as Lonely Planet.
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Let's Go 2008 Western Europe
Product Description:
Completely revised for 2007 Let's Go: Western Europe is your complete guide
to Europe from Aachen to Zurich. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy
deliver must-have tips and Western Europe's best places, and this year's
update features new and improved itineraries and more coverage of
Scandinavia. A quick primer on Eastern Europe's hottest destinations also
helps you get the most out of your trip. Improved listings of sights,
nightlife, volunteer programs help you see, be seen, and make a difference.
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Rick Steves'
Europe Through the Back Door 2008
Like all of Rick Steves' books, his Europe
Through the Back Door is straight forward and informative. Rick Steves'
budget , however, tends to be slightly higher than the typical student or true
budget traveler can afford. He tends to focus more on the bed & breakfast
crowd, rather than average hostellers. Despite his higher budget, his
travel recommendations and pointers are generally above average. Reading
his book before you go and taking some of his great advice should certainly
enhance your European experience. A limited number of crudely drawn maps. |
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The Rough Guide to Europe
Thirty-one (31) countries are profiled while bringing readers up to speed on
Europe's cultural, political, and contemporary life. Color photos. 1024 pages.
While covering more countries than any one of
the Lonely Planet guides, this guide lacks the in-depth information and precise maps that
are a hallmark of Lonely Planet guides. Several of the people I traveled with while
I was abroad had this book, and for the most part were not completely satisfied with it
(this became evident because they were constantly asking to take a look at my Lonely
Planet!).
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Lonely Planet Central Europe
This Lonely Planet guide offers practical advice
on independent travel in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary,
Liechtenstein, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Included is a
language section with useful phrases in German, Czech, Hungarian, Polish,
Slovak, and Slovene of color photos. 130 detailed maps.
While this book covers fewer countries, each
country is covered in great detail. If you are primarily traveling in
the central/eastern region of Europe, then this is just the book for you. In
fact I used the previous edition of this guide on my recent trip to
central/eastern Europe. Very helpful.
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Lonely Planet Mediterranean Europe
Covering Albania, Andorra, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, Cyprus,
France, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and countries
of former Yugoslavia, plus Tunisia and Morocco, this book includes 205 accurate and
up-to-date maps of countries, cities and towns, a full-color map of the region, and the
accurate, practical information travelers have come to expect from Lonely Planet. |
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