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Cuba (Country Guide) by: Brendan Sainsbury List Price: $21.99 City Travel Guides Price: $14.95 You Save: $7.04 (32%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 917 EAN: 9781740597463 ISBN: 174059746X Label: Lonely Planet Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 520 Publication Date: November 01, 2006 Publisher: Lonely Planet Studio: Lonely Planet Sales Rank: 90280 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Controversial and just a bit conflicted, Cuba is a nation like no other – rhythmic, colorful, sophisticated and whimsical all in one sumptuous breath. Unlock the syncopated beat of this island paradise, revel in Habana Vieja’s culture and traditions, ramble along history’s trail in the Sierra Maestra or simply sit back on a secret beach till mañana dawns with this unparalleled and comprehensive guide. Wanna Cha Cha? – the secrets of salsa, son, mambo and more are revealed in our special Music chapter. Gaps On The Map – informed do-it-yourself content, day tripper itineraries and more than 60 maps open the doors to Trinidad, Santiago, Cayo Coco and more. Travel Back – the revolution didn’t need to be televised, it comes to life with informed features and in-depth historic and cultural coverage. Que Bola Asere? – learn what this phrase means and more with our authoritative Language and Glossary chapters. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - One of Lonely Planet's few BESTSI had used Lonely Planet on several trips where some of them were disappointing and not so much "guiding". Yet, this Cuba guide made our trip to visit the "real" Cuba our most memorable with sufficient information on each major and minor city. From Havana to the far end of Baracoa, the guide has useful information on what to do and up to date info on traveling between cities If any of the 8 cities i visited there was a major or minor event/attraction, Lonely planet had it listed and all you needed to do is choose what to go for. A lot of detail, very friendly to read, and a nice/light take on history and politics of the Socialist nation Rating: - Nearly Excellent Resource for the UninitiatedSome Background: My first trip off the continent and to a foreign speaking country was Cuba. I went with my girlfriend of two years plus in December of 2007. While most people on our flight were headed to Veradero on an all inclusive package, we were headed to Havana, Cuba's capital. The Guide: On the whole, one can't really go wrong purchasing this guide. It's small enough that it can be taken with you throughout the city, and cheap enough that one can afford to abuse it (or spill water on it, as my girlfriend did). More specifically, the information presented about restaurants, banks, hotels, historic sites and the Cuban culture are usually spot on. Further, the section on Havana has superb maps that are ... Read More: Rating: - great buyTraveling without a lonely planet is a waste of time. I would rate this guides as the best. I love that you know what to expect when you arrive to a place which is listed in the guide. I like the extra reading about history, and facts of the country. Great buy!! Rating:  - Not as good as Moon HandbookI bought both the Moon Handbook (Christopher Baker, 4th ed.) and the Lonely Planet guide (Sainsbury, 4th ed.). I haven't been to Cuba, but the Moon guide is a pleasure to read, it's nearly twice the length of the Lonely Planet guide, the maps are better, it goes into more depth on places and also on the general history, the photos are better, etc. Rating: - Lonely Planet-Cubathis is good for all-in-one book. But several big mistakes... You'd better to take another substitution guide book |
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