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.London (Lonely Planet City Guides)

by: Tom Masters, et al

February 01, 2008

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.Eastern Europe (Lonely Planet Multi Country Guide)

by: Tom Masters

February 01, 2007
Having just spent 3 weeks in Romania, Macedonia & Albania - this guide was a true travel companion.

Having used the 2005 version of this guide to travel around Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Croatia in March 2006 - this one was much more useful and the writers had gone to great pains to make everything accurate (unlike their Western Balkans guide which was awash with misinformation and inaccuracies, normally regarding telephone numbers etc)

Having also brought the Bradt Albania guide with us (thank god we never relied on this as their pricing information for accommodation was grossly out of date & there was a real laziness in updating vital information) the Lonely Planet was the one that got grubbiest from ... Read More:
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.Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles (Lonely Planet Multi Country Guide)

by: Tom Masters

November 01, 2007
Having just spent 3 weeks in Romania, Macedonia & Albania - this guide was a true travel companion.

Having used the 2005 version of this guide to travel around Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Croatia in March 2006 - this one was much more useful and the writers had gone to great pains to make everything accurate (unlike their Western Balkans guide which was awash with misinformation and inaccuracies, normally regarding telephone numbers etc)

Having also brought the Bradt Albania guide with us (thank god we never relied on this as their pricing information for accommodation was grossly out of date & there was a real laziness in updating vital information) the Lonely Planet was the one that got grubbiest from ... Read More:
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.Maldives (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

by: Tom Masters

October 01, 2006
I agree with all the people above: When you have booked your trip to the Maldives you do not need Lonely Planet to tell you where you can find the beach on the island you are staying. If you think it is interesting you might find pleasure in reading the very informative brief on Maldivian history and current political environment. Even if this is not the case, you might benefit from the complete listing and review of all resorts in operation at the time of publication. But, you need to get hold of the book before you book your trip. If you plan to dive there is also valuable information for you in the book.
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.The Lonely Planet Bluelist (Lonely Planet General Reference)

by: Tom Masters

November 01, 2007
I agree with all the people above: When you have booked your trip to the Maldives you do not need Lonely Planet to tell you where you can find the beach on the island you are staying. If you think it is interesting you might find pleasure in reading the very informative brief on Maldivian history and current political environment. Even if this is not the case, you might benefit from the complete listing and review of all resorts in operation at the time of publication. But, you need to get hold of the book before you book your trip. If you plan to dive there is also valuable information for you in the book.
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.Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan (Lonely Planet)

by: Tom Masters, Richard Plunkett

July 01, 2004
I agree with all the people above: When you have booked your trip to the Maldives you do not need Lonely Planet to tell you where you can find the beach on the island you are staying. If you think it is interesting you might find pleasure in reading the very informative brief on Maldivian history and current political environment. Even if this is not the case, you might benefit from the complete listing and review of all resorts in operation at the time of publication. But, you need to get hold of the book before you book your trip. If you plan to dive there is also valuable information for you in the book.
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.Turkish (Lonely Planet Phrasebook)

by: Tom Brosnahan

1999-02
This little book is a must, it is the best phrase book I have ever picked up. It breaks down a complex language into one that anyone can learn.

It also has a lot of helpful hints, such as different customs.

It is all so a very handy size which should just fit into any pocket or bag.
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.Bulgaria (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

by: Richard Watkins, Tom Masters

June 01, 2005
I visited Sofia and Plovdiv for 4 days recently, and for my purposes found this guide to be of average usefulness, nothing more. The coverage on Sofia was underwhelming; the main sights and accommodation needs are all well covered, but the recommended eating and drinking venues are rather run-of-the-mill, even lacklustre. Certainly it does not do justice to Sofia's well deserved reputation as an up-and-coming, ultra-hip metropolitan location, where in my experience there is no shortage of exceptional and perfectly affordable bars and restaurants, e.g. 10 leva for a filling and impeccable two-course "Chef's Recommendations" at Upstairs, and the amazing Vinobar which is worth visiting just to see the winelist of 300 varieties.

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.London (Lonely Planet City Guides)

by: Sarah Johnstone, Tom Masters

January 01, 2006
This book offers brilliant advice on where to go and where not to go. This guy seems like he has actually been to all the places. It is set out in an easy to read way. It is colour coded and has 6 maps in the front and back covers! They are all very detailed, include street names, train stations and it has the underground map. Its all you need to know on where to stay, eat, shop and visit. It even has sections just for kids! I would advise anyone to buy this book!
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.St Petersburg (Lonely Planet City Guides)

by: Tom Masters

March 01, 2005
Parts of this seemingly republished in 2005 book are hideously outdated. The places to eat section especially so. Over half the places in the guide no longer existed and some of the 'key phrases' in the back were very random whilst others such as 'bill please' were omitted. That said, the guide to the neighbourhoods and what places there are to see as well as a comprehensive history of the city is all good and well. Throughout the guide, prices for various attractions and places to eat are all misquoted and little attention should be paid to them.

Don't walk to any of the out of the way eating places in this guide as tube stations are few and far between and its most likely not there any more. Stick to the main street - Nevsky Pr.
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