England for Dummies [Paperback]

Donald Olson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dummies Travel | Publication Date: January 29, 2002

Great Britain is the top European destination for Americans, with some 4.8 million visitors making the trip across the Atlantic last year. England for Dummies will help you make the most of your stay, with information on the country's best and most unique experiences. This complete guide is your passport to the pubs of London, the stately homes and castles of Kent, the rugged coastline of Cornwall, and more. Whether you're a garden lover or a history buff, traveling solo or with a family, England for Dummies pares down this vast country and helps you plan the trip that's right for you.

England For Dummies is the recipient of a prestigious Lowell Thomas Award. Presented by the Society of American Travel Writers, the award recognizes outstanding publications in the field of travel journalism.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your insider's guide to the best places and prices

Have a grand time in merry old England

From London to the Lake District, there's a zillion things to do in England, and no foreign languages to worry about. But how do you settle on the perfect itinerary? Relax! This guide showcases the best of England ? and makes it easy to plan a memorable trip.

Discover:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn't miss?and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

Travel smart! @ www.dummies.com

• Find listings of all our books
• Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte
• Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com

About the Author

About the Author Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer. His novel The Confessions of Aubrey Beardsley was published in the United Kingdom by Bantam Press, and his play, Beardsley, was produced in London. His travel stories have appeared in the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Sunset, and many other national publications. He has also written guidebooks to Italy, Berlin, and Oregon. London is one of his favorite cities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (January 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764562320
• ISBN-13: 978-0764562327
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,680,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars England for Dummies(Dummies Travel), September 15, 2007

By 

LoveUK - See all my reviews

This review is from: England For Dummies (Dummies Travel) (Paperback)

I just have to say this book was amazing! I have been thinking and dreaming about going to England for ages. This book explained so much that I absolutely would NOT have known! Thinking about if I would have went without reading this book is scary! There is so much information in here you NEED to know before you go. Everything was explained so clear and wonderfully easy to learn.I ABSOLUTELY recommend anyone thinking about going to England to read this book!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suggested reading for anyone who has already or plans to visit England, December 23, 2007

By 

Stephanie A. Shiels (cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: England For Dummies (Dummies Travel) (Paperback)

Although I have traveled numerous times to England, I decided to purchase this superior book. I am currently booked for another trip next October, and thought it best to do more research. I was most certainly not disappointed. This book has a plethora of information of which I was not aware. Also, in that I will be traveling to villages/cities not previously visited, it has been an enormous help, as I plan my itinerary. I would urge anyone who has never had the pleasure, but plans on visiting the U.K. to investigate this very informative book.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars England for Snobbies, June 30, 2009

By 

Susan Garboden "reluctant shopper" (Goshen, IN) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: England For Dummies (Paperback)

NOthing in the Amazon notes tipped me off that this book omits Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol because they have "nothing to offer the first- time visitor". I am a second-time visitor, and plan to make many more trips to Manchester, where my son lives. I am collecting reference books about England, for myself and family. I gave this one to my sister, who was disappointed and surprised that Manchester was omitted. There is more to England than London and the Cotswolds, and I think this author needs to wake up ........OR give the book a different title, such as "What I think you should see in England". As far as I know, no other city in England has the Imperial War Museum North, the Manchester United Soccer Team, the convenient airport, etc, etc, etc. This book could also be entitled "Portions of England for Dummies". It is not a good reference book.