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Let's Go Ireland 13th Edition

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This book is amazing and unlike any other travel book I've seen. It is geared toward students and young independent travelers and those who really want to get immersed in the culture of the country/area they are traveling to. It focuses on doing things cheaply (but safely) so that you can still have an amazing trip regardless of your budget. This adds to the books overall goal because staying in hostels and B&Bs will allow you to meet more people and learn more about the country you are in. One thing I really like about this book is that it tells you what you absolutely must do/try based on how long you will be in the country, so even if it is a short trip, you can maximize your time there. It also gives you tips on packing, airline tickets, public transportation of the area, advice on car rentals, information on currency and the safest ways to keep your money, and other features standard of any travel book. And at least for this book, it gives you some basic tips on how to fit in with the culture (tipping is condescending, don't make this hand gesture, don't call a money-belt a fanny-pack, etc.) and it gives you some common Irish phrases and how to pronounce them so you can really impress the locals.

This book probably isn't the best choice, however, for older, wealthier individuals who don't need to worry about a budget on their trip and/or can afford a travel agent to set them up in nice hotels and guided tours. Not that there is anything wrong with that. It's just that most of the fun and usefulness of this book is in planning a budget trip by yourself in such a way that, by the time you leave, you take a piece of Ireland with you.

excellent service , great book , would use again , easy to use book , great for budget traveler , off thebeaten track suggestions things to do see eat

I received this book as a gift before traveling to Ireland. Carried it with me the entire trip, the sleeping/eating recommendations are fantastic! I then bought it for a cousin who was spending the summer in Ireland, who also loved it (and ended up buying the Australia version for a semester there). I went to visit her in Ireland and we both had the book with us the entire time! It's perfect for anyone visiting the country for the 1st or 2nd time and looking to stay on a budget! I've already recommended it to many people traveling there.

I bought this to plan a future trip to Ireland with my husband. We're going to be on a budget, and this book has a lot of great tips on how to save in Ireland. It's geared more towards the traveling student, and it is a couple of years old. I don't mind the student thing, but I do wish there was a more recent edition.

Great guide for anyone headed to Ireland, chock full of info and perfect as a general overview!

I bought this book because I am going to Ireland next month for business, but I'll be staying a few extra days to explore and I want to make the most of my short time there. Since I have not gone yet, I can't report on the accuracy of the guide. In 1990, I bought Let's Go Europe and I found that book to be indispensible for my 5 week trip to Europe. That book convinced me that for travelers on a budget and who want to see interesting things, the Let's Go series is probably the best. I'll try to remember to update this review after my trip to Ireland. A friend of mine has a cool web site for Ireland and Scotland [...] It has good photos and descriptions of castles and old ruins.