Let's Go 2003: Spain & Portugal [Paperback]

Inc. Let's Go (Author)

Book Description

Series: Let's Go. Spain and Portugal | Publication Date: December 1, 2002

Let's Go The Resource For The Independant Traveler
For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information.

- Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
- Must-have tips for planning your trip, getting around, and staying safe
- The hottest bars, clubs, scenes, and music festivals
- In-depth cultural information that offers an insider's look at life in the region
- Opportunities to make a difference through study, work, and volunteering
- Detailed city and regional maps

Cultural Connections: Marvel at the elegant beauty of the Alhambra
Hidden Scoops & Hidden Deals: Feast on couscous in the bustling Fez medina
Off The Beaten Path: Experience the world's largest community of cave houses.

"The grand-daddy of budget guides" The New York Times
"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life" The Economist
Visit Let's Go online at www.letsgo.com

Editorial Reviews

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"The grand-daddy of budget guides"
--The New York Times

"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life"
--The Economist

Product Details

• Paperback: 832 pages
• Publisher: Let's Go Publications (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312305958
• ISBN-13: 978-0312305956
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,640,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful!, January 18, 2007

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Dr. D. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Go 2003: Spain & Portugal (Paperback)

We used this book for planning and during our trip. It is highly recommended.

2.0 out of 5 stars buyer beware, January 5, 2006

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wellreadwoman (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Go 2003: Spain & Portugal (Paperback)

I used this guide for a trip to Barcelona, Granada and Alicante and found it to be so inconsistent that it was almost useless. Consequently, my friends and I nicknamed it "Let's Lie."

Since each section is written by one writer/researcher, the quality and accuracy was very variable. One city might have useful information on lodging but be wildly inaccurate on restaurants or visa versa. For example, the hostel section in Granada was percectly fine, but all the info on neighborhood character and tourist sites was poorly researched, completely off-base and usually wrong. Addresses didn't exist, The Allhambra was actually open when the book said it would be closed and the "hip young neighborhood with a gay scene" was filled with fast food, families and churches.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid choice to cover lots of ground and travel on a budget, October 12, 2003

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David (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Go 2003: Spain & Portugal (Paperback)

If you are planning on being in only a couple cities you are most likely better off buying a travel guide that specializes in just those cities. We were heading for a grand tour and covering a lot of ground and spending only a few days in each city. We found the book to be a terrific guide as it took care of local maps for most cities and very detailed maps including subway guides for major cities. Along with that it gave a good description of what to see including a brief history lesson. If you don't need to know absolutely everything about a place but just enough to get you there and know where a few value places to eat, sleep and party are at then you have found your book.