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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 914 EAN: 9781741045659 Edition: 7th ISBN: 1741045657 Label: Lonely Planet Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 1014 Publication Date: May 01, 2007 Publisher: Lonely Planet Studio: Lonely Planet Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. If England, Scotland, and Wales are on your itinerary, here's your complete guide to famous sights and intriguing, out-of-the-way places that are hard to find on your own. Lonely Planet's Britain provides 160 maps--including 12 color maps of London; useful notes on British history, literature, theater, film and music; accommodation and eating options for every budget; details on public transport, long-distance walks, cycling, and driving; and information on how to trace your ancestors. The book includes a Welsh language section and a guide to architecture, including a glossary of terms. Also included is information on travel to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. --Kathryn True Product Description: Puff your way up 530 steps to the top of St. Paul's Cathedral for a heavenly view of London, p141. Let the train take the strain while you admire the views on the Ffestiniog Railway, p730. Get your Gaelic up to scratch with a course on the Isle of Skye, p900. Tube ride a Cornish wave in Newquay, a the capital of English surfing, p331. Eleven authors, 3000 hours of research, 195 maps Insider views - tailored itineraries, reading lists and do-it-yourself travel tips help you get under the skin Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Jack of all travel, Master of noneI just returned from 3 weeks in the UK and think the reviews over sold this book. It was not at all the travel bible I expected. You know the comments about how weak the maps are? Well....... if it isn't on the map, it isn't in the book. This book is an excellent resource if you are looking for ideas on what to do with your time in Britain but if you know what you want to do and expect it to be in this book you will most likely be disappointed. If you just want to see the standard ... Read More Rating:  - Nicely Irreverent While It InformsYou want a guidebook with a touch of attitude, Lonely Planet books are for you. They may lack some of the warmth and reach of other books, but they also cover things no one else touches. All the big name sites and attractions are here but so are some spots that most tourists never think of. Lonely Planet Great Britain is unique and I'd recommend it to anyone. Rating: - Lonely Planet is the bestThis is the third Lonely Planet travel book I've purchased, and as usual, it surpasses every other book. All the information is easy to understand, well organized, and relevant. Don't think it's going to include Ireland though, because it's actually part of the United Kingdom, not Great Britain. Rating: - The best of the Great Britain travel books that I have read!In planning a trip to Great Britain, I have purchased three travel books: Lonely Planet, Eyewitness and Frommer's. I would rank them in that order as far as helpfulness in planning our trip. Here are my reasons: I have found Lonely Planet's sections on "where to sleep" and "where to eat" are much more extensive, informative and include a wider variety in price ranges than the other two books. Also, they have more information on some of the smaller towns, that are off the beaten track. I enjoyed the ... Read More Rating:  - Excellent, but many poor mapsThis is an excellent guidebook. The only problem with it is the quality of the city maps, which are almost impossible to read. I saw an earlier edition in which they were in color and much better. They must have tried to save money in this edition by doing them in grayscale. 
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