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by Regis St Louis
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Lonely Planet (2006-06-01)
ISBN: 1741047501
EAN: 9781741047509
Dewy Decimal #: 914
Paperback: 64 pages
SKU: 092108008
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...light shelf wear on cover
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Explore the narrow cobbled streets, 13th-century churches and looming fortress walls of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town, then embrace its future in a stylish bar, contemporary gallery or up-to-the-minute boutique. Refresh yourself on a wind-swept beach or tour of the islands then warm up in a 15th-century wine cellar or traditional Estonian sauna. Whatever your pleasure, find the best of Tallinn with this inspirational guide.
Discover Tallinn – hand-picked highlights and the best museum and gallery listings help make the most of your time in this medieval treasure
Recommended Walking Tours help you get your bearings within the tangle of cobbled lanes
Sleep Soundly – discerning reviews guide you to restored guesthouses and lavish boutique hotels
Shop Around – where to find Soviet memorabilia and the best new Estonian design
Full Color Fold-Out Maps make navigation easy
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by Barbara Pape, Michael Calabrese
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Open Road (2003-04-08)
ISBN: 1892975831
EAN: 9781892975836
Dewy Decimal #: 914
Paperback: 336 pages
Edition: 2nd Rev
SKU: 091908040
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on cover
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An indispensable resource for family travel to Italy. Featured destinations are Rome, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Siena, hill towns of Tuscany, Naples and Amalfi Coast, Milan and Lake Region. Everything is written from the parents' perspective: are the hotels family-friendly? Which restaurants are appropriate for kids? How do you say "I need a babysitter tonight?" What are the best gelato shops in each city and town? What books should my kids read before we leave? 'Fun Facts' sidebars are sprinkled throughout for the kids to ponder, and great activities are planned with the kids (and parents too!) especially in mind. "Real parent-tried advice with sections for Rome, Venice, Verona, Tuscany, Naples & Amalfi, and Milan & Lakes Region." - Transitions Abroad .
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Helpful Book
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-10-14
So far we have found this book helpful in planning our trip. It seems most useful for the larger cities.
We especially like the section with the specific kid phrases to translate.
However, we have found that we are still going online to get additional information. We really like www.ciaobambino.com for child friendly accommodations and have used www.itravelitalia.com to help plan our trip which has provided trip specific info for our needs.
Overall, I would say it has been an average book in planning our trip.
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Not realistic
Rating  (2)
Date: 2007-06-18
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I was very disappointed with this book. I took 2 books it was ITALY DISCOVERY JOURNAL I turned to and it is the one my kids enjoyed the most. Pat had great insight about how to make your kids part of the experience, they will always remember this trip as with ITALY DISCOVERY JOURNAL they were part of the decisions.
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Lots of useful hints
Rating  (4)
Date: 2005-02-25
10 out of 13 customers found this reveiw helpful
As other reviews have stated, this book is far from perfect. But I bought it as soon as I read the art-gallery hint (take crayons and paper). We just got back from a Picasso museum, and our 6-year-old was begging for freedom even though she learned about Picasso in kindergarten. The crayons would have been a lifesaver.
On the upside, the authors understand what kids like and need, and give good hints on things they will like. On the downside, they don't seem to be the brightest bulbs on the planet (the book is filled with howlers like "wet your appetite" and "taxi cues"). They also seem to have a heck of a lot more money than I do (and I'm far from poor). Their idea of an inexpensive hotel is 95 Euros a night for a double (and the kids are extra!). That's my idea of splurging. I shudder every time they tell me that a particular cafe is "a bit pricey, but a good place to relax". I translate that to "lunch will cost more than you ought to be spending on a room."
The second edition also suffers from sloppy proofreading. There are lots of places where prices are still given in lira. The Euro has been around long enough now that I have no clue what 5,000 lira would equate to.
Even so, I'm glad I bought the book. I'll be able to sit down with my daughter and plan the trip together, and that alone is worth the price.
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Not very good
Rating (2)
Date: 2004-07-06
11 out of 16 customers found this reveiw helpful
We own every European travel book that exists. I can honestly say that this one is by far the worst one I have seen, hands down. The coverage of accommodations is sparse and only includes extraordinarily expensive hotels, for the most part, and the dining recommendations are little better. There are no unique tips in this guide and it really covers 6 cities, and not very comprehensively. I give an extra star for making the attempt to write a kids travel guide, since they are not common.
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Don't waste valuable suitcase space with this book.
Rating  (1)
Date: 2004-06-14
30 out of 34 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this book prior to a trip to Italy with my 3-year-old son and was highly disappointed. The authors stick to only the most obvious siteseeing destinations and didn't provide the nitty gritty that a traveler with children really needs. For example, the chaper on Venice of course describes St. Marks, but makes no mention of the playground right near the train station. The Milan chapter mentions "The Last Supper" but overlooks a park we discovered that has a collection of dinosaur statues and a carousel. Another major omission: the authors made no mention of the fact that many youth hostels offer accommodations for families, and the YH in Verona was a real gem -- gorgeous grounds to run around on, a spacious room, and cheap meals. It was also about one block away from a playground. None of the accommodations listings mention the hostel option. Bring Lonely Planet and leave this book behind -- the luggage space is better used by a spare coloring book or toy.
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by Mara Vorhees
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Lonely Planet (2006-03-01)
ISBN: 1740598156
EAN: 9781740598156
Dewy Decimal #: 914
Paperback: 258 pages
Edition: 3
SKU: 092108007
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: writing on first page...creases in cover
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Delight in the iconic onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, treat yourself to world-class ballet at the Bolshoi, be dazzled by chandeliers in the metro and get steamed and washed at a banya. From the splendour of the Kremlin to fine dining haute-russe, you’ll discover a city that’s cloaked in history and embracing the future. Revel in this frenetic, changing capital with this best-selling guide.
Discerning Reviews – hand-picked eating and sleeping options from Georgian cuisine to the best renovated Soviet hotels
Muscovite Nightlife – elite clubs, bohemian bars, cafés, opera and ballet
Cultural Context – insightful history coverage puts Moscow’s past and present in perspective
Full Color Maps – detailed, grid-referenced maps and a metro plan
In-Depth Language Chapter – includes Cyrillic script
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Lonely Planet Moscow
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-11-05
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Good book to give you the general idea of what to expect in Moscow. The book did some what explain that the Russians have figured out how to milk you of your money part of capitalism The subay section is right on the money as well as the Arabat section. I stayed in the Arabat section of Moscow so I can not comment on the other location descriptions. However one would thing that the other sections were just as good. Pick up a week or two before you leave and spend an hour or so each day and read it and plot your days. Lots to see and not enough day or night in your time to see it all.
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Couldn't live without it
Rating  (5)
Date: 2005-04-07
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
I traveled to Moscow in 2003 and 2004 and took this book both times. I honestly don't think I could have survived without it. Since I spent numerous weeks in Moscow I covered a lot of territory and especially took advantage of a lot of the information provided in LP, including the info on sites in outer Moscow. Moscow is a wonderful city, but can be confusing and sometimes a little dangerous. However, I found the maps very helpful for making my way around, and especially the map of the metro. The restaurant listings are helpful as well (the descriptions of Georgian food are dead on, it's really that good), though because I lived in dorms I didn't have much experience with the hotels. Prices for museums or other attractions are iffy since they do change a lot but this book was a must for both of my trips.
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good reading, facts not 100%
Rating (3)
Date: 2004-08-11
4 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
The Lonely Planet Moscow guide was extremely enjoyable to read and provided excellent maps, though a magnifying glass was necessary to read the details. My only qualm with the book was that despite having a recent publication date of March 2003, some of the details were out-of-date. Specifically, the Metropol Hotel was listed as part of the Intercontinental chain with an intercontinental e-mail but when I called Intercontinental I was informed that they sold ownership of the hotel several years ago (current e-mail is metropol@metmos.ru). Thus, I recommend the book as good reading but for detailed planning caution is necessary.
PS: This problem was not unique to this volume. We experienced a similar problem with other books in the series.
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A good book, replaced by a newer edition.
Rating (4)
Date: 2004-01-08
12 out of 15 customers found this reveiw helpful
This has been replaced by an updated edition. Search for 1864503599, or look under "Our Customers' Advice" above. It is still a great guide for your journey of Discovering Russia. We always tell clients and other visitors to Russia that you should get the most current guidebook, as attractions, hotels, restaurants and transportation options do often change--AND THEN VERIFY THE INFORMATION! Marc David Miller, Discovering Russia, New York
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Mostly Accurate and Dependable
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-12-27
11 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
I took this book with me to Moscow this summer. Except for prices and museum hours (which change rapidly), the guide was very accurate. It offers lots of great budget restaurants and shopping places. It has very clear and easy to follow maps of the center of Moscow. However, it has very poor, tiny, black and white maps (if any), of the outer sections of the city (Such as Sparrow Hills). If you plan to spend any time in the outer fringes of the city, you may want to consider purchasing an additional map. Overall, the guide was excellent and rarely left me stranded.
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by Brian Catlos
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Rough Guides (2001-07-09)
ISBN: 1858286638
EAN: 9781858286631
Dewy Decimal #: 910
Paperback: 390 pages
Release Date: 2001-07-05
SKU: 080708001
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...light shelf wear on cover
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The definitive guide to one of France's least explored and most fascinating regions, covering all the towns and historic cities such as Toulouse and Montpellier, as well as the full extent of the changing landscape, from mountain backroads to Mediterranean beaches. The book includes expert descriptions of all the sights, including the walled city of Carcassonne and the Nimes coliseum, and detailed and honest reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink. All the accounts include lively, informed discussion of the rich history and cultural diversity of this part of France, written in a candid, unpretentious style.
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For a good time in Languedoc, read this book
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-01-28
30 out of 30 customers found this reveiw helpful
The mark of a good travel book is not just the durability of the cover, although that is important; it is also a function of the quality of the research.This book has both. Not only is the cover tough yet remarkably pliable, but the contents are well written and well researched. While I was in Languedoc over Christmas, Catlos never left my side - my wife and I ate with him, drove with him. Heck, we even followed his advice on where to spend the night. In fact, we even started calling the book "the Catlos"! We felt that the book was a friend who was guiding us through this mysterious and deeply foreign landscape. My wife found his tips for female travellers to be especially helpful and considered. To be frank, not many guidebooks consistently point out where one might purchase certain feminine necessities. I highly recommend this book and suggest that anyone travelling to the region purchase a copy. It'll become like a good pal - albeit one with a flexible laminated cover.
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by Time Out
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Time Out (2007-02-16)
ISBN: 1846700027
EAN: 9781846700026
Dewy Decimal #: 914.8913046
Paperback: 320 pages
Edition: 4th
SKU: 111408025
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: some rippled pages...edge wear on cover
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Though it is no longer a secret that the Danish capital, Copenhagen, is the perfect destination, with its beguiling blend of super-cool shops, fabulous restaurants, and world-class museums all conveniently compressed within a pretty, pedestrian-friendly heart, this fourth edition of the Time Out guide illuminates the corners of the city that other guides rarely reach. In recent years, visitors have begun to discover an alternative Copenhagen — away from the royal and historic riches of its 1,000-year-old center. Newly revitalized parts of the city like Vesterbro and Norrebro have emerged as groovy hot spots where cutting edge fashion, food, and design flourish. So, while many are lured to Copenhagen by its rich 20th-century design legacy, they are as likely to leave having sampled the best that modern Scandinavia has to offer. This comprehensive guide to Copenhagen, with color photos and maps throughout, covers every attraction, museum, and source of amusement, including new hot spots and up-and-coming neighborhoods.
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Behind the times
Rating (2)
Date: 2008-08-24
I've used a number of Time Out guides but I was rather disappointed by this one. I felt the information was thin, the restaurant reviews not helpful, and the hotel reviews totally off-the-mark. The maps are very confusing and hard to use. The design of the series is also getting pretty stale. I would use something else, maybe the Rough Guide?
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Copenhagen Guide
Rating (4)
Date: 2008-04-02
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
The "TimeOut Copenhagen" guide was very useful for us both before and during our stay in Copenhagen. Recommended.
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by Pier Francesco Listri
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Mandragora SRL (2006-07-12)
ISBN: 8885957994
EAN: 9788885957992
Dewy Decimal #: 394
Paperback: 159 pages
SKU: 081808068
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...minor wear on cover
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According to a recent study, Tuscany is perceived by foreigners as a 'landscape of great beauty and environmental quality where everything has retained a human dimension', revolving around 'the artistic, historic and cultural centre of Florence, transposed from the Renaissance to the contemporary age'. This book does not dwell on the region's famous products, it does not narrate once again its eventful and colourful history, nor focus on the sumptuous art works that comprise what is the finest and most extensive collection in the world. It does not extol to excess the unequalled atmosphere of the landscape nor is it over-emphatic in its praise of the region's intrinsic sense of harmonious physical and mental proportion. What it does seek to do is to tie together these and other characteristics in order to grasp what concretely derives from them today, namely a style of life. This is the region's most precious quality, the specificity of a productive and innovative Tuscany fully integrated into the
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