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.Top 10 San Diego (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: Pamela Barrus

April 04, 2005
I've had this book for almost two years now. I originally started out visiting San Diego frequently, and now have lived here in SD for 2 months.

At first I used this book for the map, to learn where things are, and also to compile a list of things I wanted to do. My boyfriend and I usually set out to do one of those things on each trip that I would come to San Diego. This book was so helpful with that - for example on our visit to the zoo reading the top 10 was helpful because it gave me a sense of what the park had to offer, and what was in my own top things to see.

Now that I live here, I still use this book! I brought it with me just last week to Balboa Park, and I also use before I have friends to visit - I'll ... Read More:
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.Malaysia and Singapore (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

December 17, 2007
This is a decent guide but I would definately purchase another guide to supplement it. I went on a trip to Kuala Lumpur( I just returned last night) and I took this guide as well as the Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur guide and they were great together. I did use my LP guide a lot more, but this one does include a lot of good information about all the different sights.
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.Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
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by: DK Publishing

August 20, 2007
It's tough to pick the "best" guidebook for a particular destination, and the proliferation of free travel information on the web makes choosing "the one" even tougher. My wife and I always start with a copy of an EyeWitness guide for the destination: there are pictures on every page, and we find the images help us plan our trip: the guides are particularly good for architecture and art. The practical guides in the back cover currency, hotels and restaurants.

This guide to Dehli, Agra and Jaipur is a particularly good example of the DK offerings: the images, paper, text, all are up to the high standards of other books in the series.

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.Top 10 Athens (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: DK Publishing

January 21, 2008
(I wanted to make it 4 stars, but goofed and now can't seem to change it.)

This sounds like a gimmick, but is a surprisingly useful guide, especially given its compact size and low price. The concept of the top 10 list is used to organize information on the most important or interesting things to see. For each item on the top 10 there is a brief paragraph and a marker on a tiny map.

The book is useful for two reasons. First the little paragraphs are well written, giving you key information in a small space. Secondly, they use the top-10 concept in creative ways, so you get the top 10 for Athens of which the Acropolis is number one. But then they give you a top-10 for the Acropolis that allows them to drill down to fairly ... Read More:
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.Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides: Hong Kong (Eyewitness Travel Top 10)
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by: DK Publishing

July 01, 2002
I guess I simply don't like the top 10 style compared to the typical style of the Eyewitess Guides. This is just not as well organized or easy to find information in. Plus you miss out on things you may enjoy but are not considered Top 10. The regular Eyewitness Guides are great!
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.Top 10 Paris (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: DK Publishing

February 04, 2008
Concise up to date guidebook. One for taking with you (nice and light and only contains the essentials.)
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.Sicily (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: DK Publishing

January 15, 2007
This book is the right size for taking it with you, and all the information you'll need for a successful visit. Lots of great photographs.
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.India ( Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

September 01, 2002
If you don't know anything about India and want to visit this huge country...this guide is perfect for you.
Very nice pictures of all main touristic attractions can help you decide what you want to see and where you want to go. It really inspires traveling there.
I first owned the Lonely Planet which is much better at giving you recommended itineraries and routes to get to specific places, as well as cheap but comfortable hotels, but which lacks the visual part to help decide where to go in the first place.
Both guides are quite heavy and rather inconvenient to carry on a trip. I would recommend making photocopies of important pages only to take with you.
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.Portugal (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

January 31, 2003
This travel book was great when traveling throughout Portugal. Had lots of information on what to do and see. The pictures are great.
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.Madrid (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: DK Publishing

January 15, 2007
I use this guide for a 4 days Madrid visit. Ive found it most useful in preparation of what to visit and what to eat once I get there. It also give me a lot of background in terms of what to expect for the dining hour, culture, and how to spend my evening.

What I really like about this guide is the map (both the city map and street by street map) attached. I also like how the guide divided Madrid into 4 major areas and how it pinpointed major attraction which ease your pressure if you have little time in your hand (2-2 days). The guide also covers the most basic historical background and interesting fact that you need to know as a tourist.

The guide is without its flaws however. First disturbing flaw is that - it happen that the a restaurant ... Read More:
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