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.Italy (Country Guide)
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by: Damien Simonis

February 01, 2008
I did a multiple country tour across Europe and I will preface my review with the disclaimer that I only ended up seeing Venice while I was in Italy so all my comment pertain to the Lonely Planet's section on this city.

The section on Venice was not as helpful as other Lonely Planet guides that I have had the pleasure of using with my travels. The maps, while accurate and useful for approximate locating, will need to supplemented with another map (either the Lonely Planet's or one purchased when you get there).

The hotel reviews were good, but I would also use the internet more as I found a nice cheap hotel not listed in their guide just walking through the city. Their review of the usefulness of the Venice Pass was ... Read More:
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.Pudlo Paris 2007-2008: A Restaurant Guide (Pudlo Paris)
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by: Gilles Pudlowski

June 12, 2007
Have to say that this book was one of the most used books on our last trip. We liked how it was written and the reviews seemed to be right on. Fine dining is paramount to us in our travels and this really helped find the spots to try. Highly recommend it.
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.Streetwise Florence Map - Laminated City Street Map of Florence, Italy
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by: Streetwise Maps

January 02, 2008
I have been to many European countries and I always buy a streetwise map before I go. These maps are convenient, folds up easy to fit into a purse or backpack, very accurate and laminated. While in Florence it rained often. The map constantly got wet and was dropped in puddles a few times. The map held up great and I do not go to any new place with out one.
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.France (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

March 20, 2006
I love DK guides for their sumptuous photos and the attention they pay to the stories behind national monuments and histories of the destination. For a concise read of the above, DK is the best.

However, DK isn't much of a guide to places. I bought this book expecting to use it for a trip around France but that didn't materialize and I only got to use the Paris section. My review is going to be based on the way I used that part of the book. Besides the usual tourist attractions and monuments, DK doesn't really do a good job of immersing travellers in the culture. Most of the accomodation and restaurant recommendations are on the expensive side and are in touristy areas. I must say that I planned for the accomodation and eating parts of the trip ... Read More:
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.Rick Steves' Florence and Tuscany 2009 (Rick Steves)
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by: Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw

September 01, 2008
Good information with a sense of humor. Well organized and clearly written. Rick Steves knows his stuff.
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.Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, Revised
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by: Fred Plotkin

May 25, 2007
My daughter's husband is in the Air Force and they have been assigned to Aviano Air Base in Italy. I bought Italy for the Gourmet Traveler for her birthday gift.
We loved the format and used the book continuously while I was there helping them transition to a new country. She loved her birthday gift and I know they will use the book while living in Italy for the next 3 years. I look forward to using it as a resource when we visit every summer! Great buy if you are planning a visit to Italy!
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.Istanbul (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

January 15, 2007
I can not make my review by the simple reason that I did not received yet the book i've bought one month ago.
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Roberto Felicio Coimbra
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.Rules, Britannia: An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom
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by: Toni Summers Hargis

March 21, 2006
This is an excellent "study guide" before going to the UK. I would definitely recommend it from cover to cover. The author is very thorough to the point of giving lists of American words vs. British words with their respective meanings.
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.Chic Shopping Paris
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by: Rebecca Perry Magniant

June 17, 2008
It will be love at first sight! This lovely little book is a must if you are traveling from your armchair or in person. The photography is wonderful and you get the feel of how special shopping is in France. Don't leave this little diamond at home - read it while sipping a cup of coffee at your local Starbucks or on the plane before landing in France.
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.Paris to the Moon
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by: Adam Gopnik

September 11, 2001
I love Paris and I love reading books about experiences in Paris. Granted, the authors view is from quite a privileged standpoint. However, he does struggle with the every day mundane problems that make this book a good read. It is a different from the Peter Mayle books, since he does not really offer any new insights into the life of the french, but I think it is absolutely worth it if you haven't been to Paris for a while and just want to escape to it in your own mind.
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