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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 Ruth P Stevens
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Society to Introduce Kanazawa to the World (1979)
ISBN: B0007AP7MO
Unknown Binding: 247 pages
SKU: 072908002
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...minor edge wear on cover
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Best, if a bit out of date, English language guide book to Kanazawa
Rating  (5)
Date: 2005-07-09
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I compare this guidebook with Diane Durston"s "Old Kyoto" when it come to creating a rewarding pathway to the old and worthy of Japan that is still to be found in Kanazawa. I consider Kanazawa to be like Kyoto, in terms of arts and traditional crafts, on a slightly smaller scale, and this book rewardingly directs you to the heart of those traditions in this stunning city on the Sea of Japan. It is a must read before visiting Kanazawa.
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by Ruth P Stevens
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Society to Introduce Kanazawa to the World (1979)
ISBN: B0007AP7MO
Unknown Binding: 247 pages
SKU: 072908002
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...minor edge wear on cover
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Best, if a bit out of date, English language guide book to Kanazawa
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-07-09
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I compare this guidebook with Diane Durston"s "Old Kyoto" when it come to creating a rewarding pathway to the old and worthy of Japan that is still to be found in Kanazawa. I consider Kanazawa to be like Kyoto, in terms of arts and traditional crafts, on a slightly smaller scale, and this book rewardingly directs you to the heart of those traditions in this stunning city on the Sea of Japan. It is a must read before visiting Kanazawa.
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by Let's Go Inc.
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Let's Go Publications (2006-11-28)
ISBN: 031236086X
EAN: 9780312360863
Dewy Decimal #: 919
Paperback: 800 pages
Edition: 9th
Release Date: 2006-11-09
SKU: 111408020
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...some corner creases in cover
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Packed with travel information, including listings, deals, and insider tips: - CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to eat, sleep, drink, and feel like a local
- RELIABLE MAPS to help you navigate Australia from the reefs to the Outback
- EXPANDED COVERAGE of Melbourne and Tasmania
- STRAIGHT TALK from writers on their experiences and tips for improving your trip
- WORK AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES all over Australia
- A GLOSSARY with all the authentic Aussie lingo you'll ever need
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Great Budget Backpacker's Guide
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-06-09
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
The Let's Go series is fun and irreverently informative. The Australia guide offers many budget insights and interesting facts about this great country.
I have found that the Let's Go books definitely cater well to the rough backpacker, but if you're faint of heart or looking for any fancy frills, this book is not for you.
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Let's Go Australia
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-12-15
It is very useful for traveling, it can be your bible and your guardian angel, and is very updated, the only problem is that you do not have any photos of the places to visit.A "Must Have!!"
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Pretty Much for Backpackers Only
Rating (2)
Date: 2007-10-24
2 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
The Let's Go books are generally pretty useful but this Australia guide is geared to backpackers. Virtually all of the hotel recommendation are hostel or camps... no options or suggestions for other hotels or price ranges. I haven't gone on the trip yet but I suspect that all the restaurant recommendation are also low budget as well. I bascially have to get another guide book to supplement this one.
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better than lonely planet
Rating (4)
Date: 2007-06-17
7 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
it has most of the same loding options and usually a couple more. very accurate on prices. covers some areas better than lonely planet, more of a backpackers book. bad maps though. sometimes tough to get a good idea of a city.
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by Gordon Robison, Paul Greenway
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (2000-06)
ISBN: 1864501324
EAN: 9781864501322
Dewy Decimal #: 915
Paperback: 240 pages
SKU: 102008028
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: exlibrary copy in good condition with the usual markings and stickers
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Whether you're an expat or an independent traveller, you'll discover all you need to know about these three Gulf States - from chaotic camel races to traditional teahouses - with this indispensable guide. - 12 maps, including a full-colour regional map
- up-to-date political, historical & cultural information
- extensive accommodation & restaurant options for all budgets
- helpful advice on getting around, including tips for self-driversuseful Arabic language chapters
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Qatar section terribly out of date
Rating (1)
Date: 2004-12-15
13 out of 14 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this book to prepare for my relocation to Qatar (from Australia).
The book is so out of date it is downright useless. For example, even basic information such as visa requirements is wrong (you *can* get a tourist visa when you turn up at Doha airport). And recommendations about what's on, what's good, what's bad are meaningless - many of the things described don't exist any more or have been superceded.
I was seriously considering sending my book to Lonely Planet and asking for my money back, but it's easier to hop onto the web and complain instead. More useful too!
Having said that, I don't know of any other guides to buy instead. My suggestions are:
If you're planning on moving to Qatar, do. Quality of life here is fantastic, except that outdoor activites are curtailed by the heat most of the year. Recommend you get in contact with someone who lives here for tips.
If you're planning on a holiday to Qatar, don't. There is almost nothing here for tourists, except for 4WD'ing on the dunes which is unique and fun (go for Arabian Adventures, they're the best operator). I would recommend instead Oman (for the scenery and Arabic culture) and Dubai (shopping, astonishing real estate developments)
Back to the book: Completely out of date, and you can pick up the history bits off the net. And I'm just talking about the Qatar section here, no comment on the other two countries (but I would *really* question why you would want to go to them)
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Great tips for Kuwait & Bahrain
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-11-17
I purchaed this book as was traveling extensively between Bahraina and Kuwait - and it was perfect for this. I found the information contained within to be very accurate, and useful in planning my trip.
Bahrain information was spot on - and we managed to follow the complex directions contained to find the Burial grounds, Fort, and basket weavers without hassle. The information on arrival and departure tax into Bahrain was very useful - without this information prior to our travel we might have been refused entry!
I haven't used this book to travel to Qatar, but for Kuwait and Bahrain the information was very useful, and a definite must read before you travel for etiquette and language tips.
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Useful, but way out of date...
Rating (3)
Date: 2003-03-28
8 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this book for a recent business trip to Qatar, and was dissapointed to find quite a number of things that were very out of date. The phone system has been updated since publishing, and now all numbers are 7 instead of 6 digits. you can fix most by adding a 4 at the beginning of most listed numbers, or a 5 for cell phones. Also, some crucial info, like the address to the US Embassy, was wrong. The Embassy moved several years ago. I found most of the societal and historical info to be very handy in preparing for the trip, however, so it was worth it for that.
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Great guide, great places, enjoy!
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-02-11
11 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have spent time in all three countries and can say that this book will be invaluable for first time vistors and seasoned traveller alike.Bahrain with its charming city of Manama, is a Gulf delight, with so many things to see and do. Qatar and espcially Doha is a gem, and Kuwait is exotic, enchanting and modern all at the same time. There are some great places to eat in all of these places and at good prices (has anyone had a bad meal in the Gulf?) and gives sound advice for people touring the area on a wide range of subjects. If you are planning to go to Bahrain I would recommend the Mishal Gardens for a Shisha (apple or mixed fruit hubbly bubbly) and the Diplomat Hotel for its great floor show, amongst many things. Also, don't forget to visit the siouk (old shopping markets and shops including gold and real pearls). Great book! Great destinations! regards, martyn_jones@iniciativas.com
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by Lynne Bairstow, David Baird
Product Group: Book
Publisher: For Dummies (2006-08-21)
ISBN: 0471787426
EAN: 9780471787426
Dewy Decimal #: 917.204841
Paperback: 552 pages
Edition: 3
SKU: 100607AC08
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...crease in cover
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Want to relax and bask on sun-drenched beaches or dive in and enjoy great water sports? Drink in Mexico's rich history and heritage or drink up margaritas? Shop for Huichol art, Oaxacan textiles, Taxco silver, or precious gemstones or explore an eco-park? Explore the pyramids and ancient ruins or tee up for world-class golf? Stay in an incredible luxury resort or a handcrafted casa in a remote village? With information on the top beach resorts in Cancun, Cozumel and the Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Los Cabos and Southern Baja, and more, this friendly guide gives you all kinds of ideas and options, plus information on: - The best beaches, most romantic getaways, best bets for families, and hottest night life
- The desert caves of Los Cabos, the Caribbean reefs off Cancún and Cozumel, and more
- Sea kayaking, sportfishing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more
- Ixtapa with its high-class hotels and Zihuatanejo with its small-town charm
- Where to enjoy authentic Mexican foods such as beef filet tacos, pozole, mango éclairs, poc chuc, and more
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Mexico's Beach Resorts For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes: - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
- The best accommodations and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
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by Gerald Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Globe Pequot (2004-06-01)
ISBN: 0762729902
EAN: 9780762729906
Dewy Decimal #: 917
Paperback: 328 pages
Edition: 3rd
SKU: 102608019
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on cover
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This guide gives an intimate view of the Monterey and Carmel area. It includes walking and driving tours that lead to galleries and vineyards; dining and shopping options that leave visitors wanting and buying more; and recipes from chefs to recreate local cuisine at home.
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M.F.K. Fisher, Kathleen Hill's friend and colleague, gave Kathleen the standard good advice: that she write about what she knows. For Kathleen, that meant the good life. Her background was in culinary arts, and her husband, Gerald, was experienced in travel and history writing. Together, they've taken on the Monterey and Carmel region in this delightful guide--introducing an area of sumptuous beauty, incomparable wineries, superior shopping, premier dining and lodging, and a vast array of other assorted pleasures. They know all the best wineries, and include extras--such as Bonny Doon's recipe for grilled peaches with raspberry purée. They know where to go for the finest artichokes and local albacore salad, how to tour the world of John Steinbeck, and where to stay in Queen-Anne-Victorian-mansion-splendor, with decadent breakfasts, afternoon teas, and night-time champagne. In short, they know everything that's worth knowing about living life to the fullest, and they share it--complete with street maps, festival details, and comprehensive history--so you can reap the Monterey and Carmel bounty too. --Stephanie Gold
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by Don Pitcher
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing (2003-04)
ISBN: 1566914949
EAN: 9781566914949
Dewy Decimal #: 917
Paperback: 784 pages
Edition: 5th
SKU: 060708020
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...
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Rugged and awe-inspiring, Wyoming provides the visitor with a visual feast -- jagged mountains, clear lakes, flowing rivers, and rolling plains -- and Don Pitcher's newly revised Moon Handbooks Wyoming offers all the practical know-how to enjoy a trip to this scenic wonder. This guidebook provides extensive coverage of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, including accommodations in the parks, camping information, up-to-date website listings, and full descriptions of lodgings, dining, shopping and culture in gateway towns. Pitcher expertly guides visitors to these two parks, pointing out their must-see features, both on and off the beaten path. Yes, you get Old Faithful, but you also get great coverage of the backcountry too. Additional sites covered include the Black Hills, Devil's Tower, Medicine Wheel, and much more.
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Great book, very helpful
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-07-06
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
In preparation for our two-week trip to Wyoming, I purchased this book and read as much as I had time for beforehand. During our trip, I found it to be a handy reference for whatever area we were in (mostly Yellowstone/Grand Tetons). The detail is great and some of our lodging choices and attraction choices were made with reference to the book and it was always accurate. I highly recommend it for those heading to Wyoming.
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Excellent travel book, excellent value
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-10-14
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
An outstanding guide to a wonderful state. One book, of course, cannot cover all there is about any area this big, but this book does an outstanding job for Wyoming's history, lodging, attractions, background information, etc.As for any area, it's good to supplement with other specialized topic and / or area guides, but for a general guide to a large state, this one does a great job. Logically arranged, well-written, and very readable, you can almost read it straight through; it's one of the better travel guides available.
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Wyoming Handbook - Moon Travel Handbooks
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-02-22
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I happened on this book in the library and thought it was the best travel book I have ever used. This is nothing missed in this handbook. Great maps and advise.
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Yes, the best guide there is to Wyoming
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-06-04
11 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
Most of the "name brand" travel guides are for fly-by tourists (though I do appreciate Frommer's guides much more than the rest of the big names). Well, if those books are for tourists, then Moon's handbooks (along with Lonely Planet's guides) are for TRAVELERS. And Moon's Wyoming Handbook is, as others here have said, one of their best. It's thick, it's juicy, it's meaty, it's expansive, it's authoritative and wry. So wherever you are in that great big "empty" terrain, it's got some practical information for and historical and cultural insight into places all around.Wyoming has fewer people than any other state (yes, fewer than Rhode Island and Alaska). But it's places of interest are many and varied, though scattered far and wide. You need a good guide and a GOOD READ to cover the miles and the days. I admire author Don Pitcher's efforts here. If you choose one guidebook, make it Moon's Wyoming Handbook. If you'd like to get a second general guide to the region for comparison and cross-reference (including more descriptive listings of selected accommodations), I'd add Frommer's guide to Wyoming, which includes Montana as well.
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An outstanding guidebook to a beautiful piece of America.
Rating (5)
Date: 1999-10-17
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
By far the best guidebook to the entire state of Wyoming, with excellent detailed sections on Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The book, which is superior to some others in the Moon series, is a labor of love by the author for the land, people, and small towns of the state. Pitcher provides great detail on what to see everywhere; colorful local and regional histories; and affectionate, slightly tongue-in-cheek descriptions of small towns. Sure to enhance a visit of any length.
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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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Product Group: Book
Publisher: International Youth Hostel Federation (2006-11)
ISBN: 0901496677
EAN: 9780901496676
Paperback: 800 pages
SKU: 091308008
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: exlibrary copy in good condition with the usual markings and stickers
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