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.Essential Rome (AA Essential)
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by: Carole Chester

March 04, 2004
This Essential guide is ideal for a weekend/short break to Rome, highlighting the must-sees. The maps are good, with zoom-ins on the parts of the city where you are most likely to be on foot.

The downside was the low level of practical information, for example on using Rome's bus services (buy ticket before boarding), and trains. Jane Shaw recommended Sperlonga as a great seaside day out easily reachable from Rome. It turned out to be a 120K train ride, followed by a bus trip, followed by the discovery that there is nothing in Sperlonga except the beach, and that there was not necessarily a means of returning to Rome.

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.AA Essential Spiral England (AA Essential Spiral Guides)
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by: AA Publishing

January 15, 2007
This Essential guide is ideal for a weekend/short break to Rome, highlighting the must-sees. The maps are good, with zoom-ins on the parts of the city where you are most likely to be on foot.

The downside was the low level of practical information, for example on using Rome's bus services (buy ticket before boarding), and trains. Jane Shaw recommended Sperlonga as a great seaside day out easily reachable from Rome. It turned out to be a 120K train ride, followed by a bus trip, followed by the discovery that there is nothing in Sperlonga except the beach, and that there was not necessarily a means of returning to Rome.

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.AA Explorer Japan (AA Explorer Guides)
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from: Automobile Association

April 01, 2005
Although I initially bought this guidebook as a backup, it rapidly became my first choice. This was because I found it to be practically sized, informative and enjoyable to read. The author has an obvious affection and enthusiasm for Japan and this was communicated in all descriptions of sites. Suggested walks were described clearly and the guide never feels like a directory of things you should do. Interesting sections about aspects of Japanese culture are useful and informative. The book is attractively illustrated, colourful and entertaining. A limited selection of hotels and restaurants are listed at the back.
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.French Riviera (AA Essential Spiral Guides) (AA Essential Spiral Guides)
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by: AA Publishing

January 15, 2008
Although I initially bought this guidebook as a backup, it rapidly became my first choice. This was because I found it to be practically sized, informative and enjoyable to read. The author has an obvious affection and enthusiasm for Japan and this was communicated in all descriptions of sites. Suggested walks were described clearly and the guide never feels like a directory of things you should do. Interesting sections about aspects of Japanese culture are useful and informative. The book is attractively illustrated, colourful and entertaining. A limited selection of hotels and restaurants are listed at the back.
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.Prague (AA Spiral Guides)
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by: Jack Altman, Ky Krauthamer

March 01, 2002
I totally agree with the reviewer above, Except: beware of the maps. Even a local couldn't find where we were on them! On the whole a very good guide though.
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.London (National Geographic Traveler) (National Geographic Traveler London)
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by: Louise Nicholson

March 31, 2007
I totally agree with the reviewer above, Except: beware of the maps. Even a local couldn't find where we were on them! On the whole a very good guide though.
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.AA Essential Spiral Canada East (AA Essential Spiral Guides)
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by: AA Publishing

January 15, 2007
A very brief overview with little detail. Gives an overview of the area, but totally inadequate as a guide book to take on a major trip.
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.Cyprus (AA Spiral Guides)
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by: George McDonald

February 28, 2001
A very brief overview with little detail. Gives an overview of the area, but totally inadequate as a guide book to take on a major trip.
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.Gran Canaria (AA Spiral Guides)
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by: Tony Kelly

March 01, 2002
Although the latest motorways might not show on this map ( as mentioned in other reviews ), this map is still the best I have come across for trekking with Rambling Roger in the Gran Canarian mountains. As a hiker having just returned from Gran Canaria ( February 2008 ), I can confirm I found this map the best available, and after all we do not walk on motorways!!!
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.AA Essential Spiral Corfu (AA Essential Spiral Guides)
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by: AA Publishing

January 15, 2007
Although the latest motorways might not show on this map ( as mentioned in other reviews ), this map is still the best I have come across for trekking with Rambling Roger in the Gran Canarian mountains. As a hiker having just returned from Gran Canaria ( February 2008 ), I can confirm I found this map the best available, and after all we do not walk on motorways!!!
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