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 enlarge | Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 15785
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1456
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1566918529
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.04561
EAN: 9781566918527
ASIN: 1566918529
Publication Date: August 28, 2007
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Condition: Brand new and never used--perfect condition
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very useful guidebook with personality December 14, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Let me start by stating something that should be obvious: if for whatever reason you do not like Rick Steves, you will not enjoy reading through this guidebook. Although Rick is not the only contributor, it is very much written in his style of speaking. Personally, I think it makes his guidebooks more approachable, especially for people with little travel experience.
This book is more for people who don't really know where in Europe they would like to go, or for those planning a multi-nation trip and would rather not buy an armful of books on each country. That being said, do not limit your trip research to only this book or you will miss other Rick Steves favorite locales that didn't make it into this book. Rick's website (along with his shows and radio/podcasts) has a wealth of information.
Take a look at this book's Table of Contents to see what places are included. Rick includes information on traveling from one place to another (mainly by rail and air), sights (description, costs, hours, websites, phone #s, and his rating), recommended hotels in a variety of price ranges, places to eat, when to see sights in order to avoid long tourist lines, important tips (like which sights you should get reservations for), self-guided walking tours, regular tours, how long you need in each locale, etc.
For those who prefer to integrate into a new culture while traveling and experience the real nuances of Europe! November 29, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Cheers to all the Rick Steve's backdoor travelers! I live in Germany, and my family and I constantly refer to these guidebooks for a more personal, informative, and enriching vacation. Rick Steve's purposefully chooses towns or villages that are oftentimes not on the other guidebooks lists. By doing this, he gives a traveler more of a "real" experience. We love his guided walks through towns as he interjects oftentimes witty and always informative facts that we would not be privy to otherwise. Sorry this book was not for the first reviewer, but I endorse it whole-heartedly!! It lacks the bells and whistles of other more flashy guidebooks, but it's practical and educational text makes it worth every penny. I own his DVD's too, which are fun to watch before and after a visit to one of his locations. "Keep on traveling!"
Travel November 14, 2007
5 out of 17 found this review helpful
Sorry, not a winner. Too much. Not useful for many cities in Italy. Liked Frommer's better.
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