Let's Go 2004: Europe (Let's Go: Europe) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Let's Go: Europe | Publication Date: December 1, 2003

The Resource for the Independent 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.

Includes:

· 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, regional, and transport maps--50 in full color

Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences

Cultural Connections: Summon the ghost of Marie-Antoinette in her make-believe "peasant village"

Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals: Sleep in a Rhine Valley castle for a pauper's price

Off the Beaten Path: Take shelter in a Swedish hotel made of ice


Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1120 pages
• Publisher: Let's Go Publications (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312319843
• ISBN-13: 978-0312319847
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,554,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful but don't rely on it, April 18, 2004

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connoisseur (Wellington New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Go 2004: Europe (Let's Go: Europe) (Paperback)

I first used "Let's Go Europe" for my first European trip (using Eurail) in 1986 and found it very useful, and have used it for subsequent trips. Unlike other guides it emphasizes practical information on where to find what, when and at what price. It also tends to be strong on tourist traps. But it clearly suffers from big time lags from receiving info from its researchers to those recommendations making it into print. In the meantime quite a lot can change; in particular accommodation, eating houses etc., can change hands and go from being good value to poor value, as I have found out several times. And of course some places may just disappear. The different writers often make idiosyncratic comments which despite the editors' efforts, make you wonder what they were smoking at the time. Its coverage of what to see and do is very partial, and as another reviewer says if you plan to see more than just a few things in a few cities, get a more comprehensive guide to that country rather than this all in one version. The more you know about a place before you get to it the better.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great guide, April 27, 2004

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Alan (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let's Go 2004: Europe (Let's Go: Europe) (Paperback)

I would recommend this guide to anyone who is planning on backpacking. It contains up-to-date information on trains and buses and their prices. The book also provide detailed maps of large European cities and public transportation maps in the front. This book saved me alot of money on my recent trip and is definately worth its price.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars About Buying a Travel Guide, January 29, 2004

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J. Vicki (Jessup, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let's Go 2004: Europe (Let's Go: Europe) (Paperback)

Last semester I went abroad and found my travel guides essential to navigating around Europe. Let's Go is an amazing series that will help you with everything from bus times to zoo times and you will definitely be glad you bought this in advance (as it is also more expensive to buy this in a European bookstore).

However, something I did learn only through experience is to buy your book wisely. If you plan on traveling through Europe and hitting only the biggest stops, I would advise you purchase "Let's Go Europe". If not, if your plans include a long stay in one particular area, I would *strongly* suggest you consider buying the guide for that area only. The problem with "Let's Go Europe" is that after only a month I found myself buying "Let's Go: Spain and Portugal" because some of the best spots just weren't listed. The information on the Rock of Gibralter was brief to say the least but in "Let's Go: Spain and Portugal" there was more than enough information on the Rock.

Definitely buy wisely, but overall you can't be too wrong by purchasing something from Let's Go.