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Go Slow England

Alastair Sawday

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Editorial Review:

The Slow Food revolution is upon us and this guide celebrates the Slow philosophy of life with a terrific selection of the places, recipes and people who take their time to enjoy life at it most enriching. In this beautiful book that goes beyond the mere glossy, you will discover an unusual emphasis on the people who live in Special Slow Places and what they do. You will meet farmers, literary people, wine-makers and craftsmen - all with rich stories to tell. Go Slow England celebrates fascinating people, fine architecture, history, landscape and real food. We are breaking new ground.

Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels (Rick Steves)

Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

September Trip 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

We recetnly traveled to Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels and Antwerp. We used Rick's book to select the hotels and the areas to visit versus the bigger name publisher review books (like Let's Go and Formers, etc.). We picked three hotels from his book. Two of the three hotels were great, while one was a bit noisy. Even the hotel that was a bit noisy was a clean, smart hotel in the St. Caterhine neighboorhod section of Brussels. We found his book and recommmedations to be well written, clear and true to form. We also used Fromers guidelbook, in campanion to Rick's, but did not find it to be local enought to our needs. We ate almost exclusively at the restaurants is his book, traveled to the sights, used the train systems and used the maps in his book for our trip. Sometimes when you use a book like this you get one or two great places to stay or to eat, but, with his, it was truely a satisfying experience to go to his book's places and come away satisfied.

We saw other travelers in the regions we visited using his book as well.

We will definitely recommmend this book to novice travelers as well as repeat travelers, and defintely buy one of his books again.

Editorial Review:

Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to meander around Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum, explore its maze of canals, and find the tastiest breweries and restaurants? With Rick Steves’ Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels, travelers can experience everything Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels have to offer – economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes: opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

The World's Coolest Hotel Rooms (The Cool Hunter)

Bill Tikos

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Editorial Review:

Written by one of the world's leading trend spotters and proprietor of the widely-read www.coolhunter.net, Bill Tikos, The World's Coolest Hotel Rooms opens the doors to more than fifty of the hippest, sexiest, newest, and most unusual rooms across the seven continents. Featuring the work of today's top architects and interior designers, this book offers diverse accommodations with one thing in common: impeccable taste with edge.

So wherever wanderlust may take you—from an idyllic getaway in Scotland's remote Jura Island to the bright lights and nonstop action of Berlin—there is an amazing place to stay, and Tikos has roamed the globe to find it and the best room in the house.

From a personal concierge in Buenos Aires who can schedule an impromptu tango lesson to a spectacular view of Rajasthan's age old Aravali hills from a deluxe suite, every accommodation provides a unique experience. Boring is not an option. There are rooms that fulfill rock star fantasies—complete with soundstage—and others that elevate the meaning of luxury, with sumptuously dressed daybeds in lush, secluded gardens with private pools. Each entry provides the inspiration behind the hotel's architecture, details the room's special amenities, design features, and rate. Local points of interest are described as well.

With every entry personally selected by a tastemaker whose discerning eye for the most happening movements, styles, and trends in travel, fashion, music, urban living, and design has earned him a global following, The World's Coolest Hotel Rooms is indispensable for creating a special travel experience.

Rick Steves' Switzerland (Rick Steves)

Rick Steves

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Opinionated is OK, but... 2 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

I like Rick Steves's approach to travel, and much of this book is helpful. BUT: He purposely, and dismissively, leaves out the entire city of Geneva, calling it "boring." Well, when you're basing your trip in Geneva, that's not really news you can use. I think Steves's success has gone to his head -- this level of opinionated advice is useless at best, irresponsible at worst. If you want a comprehensive guide to Switzerland, try Fodor's.

Editorial Review:

Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to visit Zürich, Gimmelwald, the Berner Oberland, Interlaken, Bern, Murten, Lake Geneva, and French Switzerland? With Rick Steves’ Switzerland, travelers can experience everything Switzerland has to offer—economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes: opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Vietnam and Angkor Wat (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

DK Publishing

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

A "Pretty Pictures" Guidebook 2 out of 5 stars.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful.

If you want pretty pictures of a few sites in each city, buy this guidebook.

If you want the in-depth logistical information you need while traveling - doctors in Saigon, how good/bad the train really is, more than a handful of hotels/restaurants in each town, names of interesting shops - buy something else.

I bought this ONLY because Lonely Planet got horrible reviews and Footprint, which are my guidebooks of choice, had not been updated in a couple of years. I will never buy it again.

Great! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Like all the Eyewitness Guides I've used, this is chock full of pictures and lively information. I'm sure it will be hugely useful on my trip.

Vietnam and Angkor Wat??? WHAT !!!!!!!!! 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 35 people found this review helpful.

What happened to the rest of Cambodia? Last time I saw Angkor Wat it was still in Cambodia. What gives? Does Cambodia not rate reviewing? Gezzzz

Editorial Review:

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include expanded hotel and restaurant listings, better maps, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print.

Secret Hotels: Extraordinary Values in the World's Most Stunning Destinations

Erik Torkells, Editors of Budget Travel

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The inside deal on fabulous yet affordable hotels in the world’s top vacation destinations

Where should we stay?” This may be the most vexing question facing anyone planning a holiday—especially travelers whose resources aren’t unlimited. But finding affordable accommodation does not mean having to settle for surly desk clerks, paltry meals, and a cramped hotel room whose only window faces a brick wall. Breathtaking views, attentive service, great on-site food, and the full range of amenities—all are available at a cost that won’t make you cringe. You just have to know where to look.

That’s where Secret Hotels comes in. Compiled by the editors of Budget Travel magazine, this out-of-the-ordinary guidebook acquaints you with an enticing array of lodgings—from beachside cottages, to hilltop villas, to gracious, family-run guesthouses—where you’ll vacation in comfort and style without having to worry about breaking the bank. Setting its sights on eight of the world’s top travel destinations—Provence, Tuscany, Tahiti, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Cornwall, Bali, and the French Riviera—Secret Hotels scopes out the hidden treasures that, till now, have mostly been known only to the locals. The description of each hotel is accompanied by sumptuous color photos of the grounds and interiors, and contact information and rates (usually less than $200 per night) are provided.

Mr & Mrs Smith Boutique Hotel Collection: The Global Shortlist

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Featuring 30 hotels—from atmospheric French chateaux and Italian castellos to glamorous chic retreats in Brazil and the US—this stunning guide stands out for its elegant design, witty text, and the trademark Smith attention to detail. Full of stunning original photography, the guide offers informative and inspiring ideas of carefully researched things to see and do in each destination and hotel—from food and drink to activities and nightlife. All featured hotels can be booked directly online through the beautiful and user-friendly award-winning website mrandmrssmith.com. A unique membership scheme is accessed through the card that comes with each book; this card provides a year’s free membership, enabling readers to enjoy exceptional exclusive offers such as room upgrade, champagne on arrival, money-saving gifts, and deals.

Rick Steves' Eastern Europe (Rick Steves)

Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt

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Editorial Review:

Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to visit Etruscan caves in Central Italy's hill towns, shop for cheeses in Avignon's open-air market, or catch an accordion performance on Amsterdam's city streets? With Rick Steves’ Best of Europe, travelers can experience the best of everything Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland have to offer—economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes, opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Zagat 2009 Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas (Zagatsurvey: Us Hotels, Resorts and Spas)

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Editorial Review:

ZAGAT 2009 Top US Hotels, Resorts & Spas rates and reviews more than 850 of the foremost hotels, resorts and spas nationwide. Candid, no-punches-pulled appraisals are based on the opinions of the people who know best: nearly 8,000 fellow travellers who have been to these places and are happy to share their unbiased reports on what they found. Over 8,000 people have participated in this survey. The average participant spends approximately thirty-one nights per year in hotels basing this survey on 240,000 hotel room nights per year, or 660 visits per night. The participants are equally divided between men and women with 41% in the 20s and 30s and 59% are 40 and over.

The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe 7 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Rough Guides

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Editorial Review:

You can get to Europe, even travel around it, without help. But without a little pre-trip planning, you’ll make mistakes – wasting both time and money. This book won’t tell you where to go, but it will give you the tools to custom design the best possible journey for your time frame and budget. There are some things, such as rail passes, volunteer projects or cooking courses, that need to be booked in advance. This book will explain which things to plan for, which are best done on the fly, and how to do it.  It will also help you pack what you need, so you don’t end up carrying around items you never use and give budget tricks and skills so you can save £5 - £15 per day with minimal effort (which can add up to £900 on a two-month trip).  Essentially, this book contains the sort of information you could probably figure out on your own after about four or five years on the road.  Just seems a little easier to get it in an hour or two.

Prepare for the adventure with The Rough Guide First-Time Europe.