Lonely Planet Amsterdam (Lonely Planet Amsterdam Encounter) [Paperback]

Clay Lucas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2002 | Series: Lonely Planet Amsterdam Encounter

-- quick-view maps allow travellers to navigate with ease
-- hot picks for cruising the canals (or the clubs)
-- the best places to experience the city's treasure trove of art and design
-- healthy activities to counter overindulgence in Europe's party capital

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Amsterdam Condensed", the latest in the new Condensed series, gives you the ‘best of’’ of Amsterdam all in one sleek, easy to use pocket guide. Find info on top sites and walking tours, as well as opinionated reviews of where to eat, stay, shop and have fun. The sections are color coded for easy reference and the pages are packed with descriptive photos. In addition, area and transportation maps fold out from the front and back covers for easy access. Whether you’re looking for cold beer or hot jazz, you can be assured that "Amsterdam Condensed" holds the answer for you!

• portable, compact size
• color-coding & symbols for easy access to information
• selective rather than comprehensive information
• high-quality, convenient, quick-view gatefold maps
• grid maps with extensive cross-referencing between text and maps
• the most pertinent information on entertainment,great hotels, best eats, cool cafes and kid’s stuff --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740590724
• ISBN-13: 978-1740590723
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,216,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JEREMY GRAY was born of English parents in Louisiana. He began his writing career at news agencies, working at Agence France Presse and Bloomberg in Germany before moving to The Financial Times in Amsterdam. Over the past decade Jeremy has written travel guides for Lonely Planet, Dorling Kindersley and National Geographic, and contributed travel photography to publications around the globe. Learn more about Jeremy at www.jeremyjgray.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a quick stopover, February 3, 2001

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"pmichna" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam: Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides) (Paperback)

We stayed in Amsterdam for just two days en route back home to Canada, but without this guide, we'd have been lost. It's thin and light, but there's a small wealth of information crammed into it. Of course, if you're staying Amsterdam longer, invest in a more in-depth guide. But we're returning later this year, and it's definitely coming along for the ride - the fold-away maps are worth the price alone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the Clueless Américain..., June 23, 2004

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Cat McAteer "divacat25" (Shepherdstown, WV, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Amsterdam (Lonely Planet Amsterdam Encounter) (Paperback)

In a lot of respects I'm a neophyte, an amateur, a greenhorn (including reviewing, I don't think I've ever reviewed anything before). But on my first solo trip to Europe, this particular guidebook was a lifesaver. My plans were turned on their heads, my friends had missed their train to Amsterdam, and I was absolutely alone in the city. I didn't have any idea how to get anywhere. Fortunately, I had borrowed this guidebook from my cousin prior to travelling to Amsterdam, and it was a veritable lifesaver. From the perspective of a fresh college grad who's not necessarily going for the tulips (especially not in November) Lonely Planet's no-nonsense descriptions of everything from the Anne Frank Huis to the gay/lesbian nightclubs and the Van Gogh Museum to the coffeehouses was the perfect blend. The layout was simple and orderly, the blurbs concise and descriptive. My only complaint would be the maps, which (despite their fold-out nature) seemed small and condensed. We sometimes ended up on streets we could not find listed on the map, and had to re-orient ourselves at Dam Square (that could also be a personal problem). But to sum up, I'm writing this review because I was looking for the book to go back again. I trust this book to get me where I need to go and tell me what I need to see, and ensure that I get both in and out of trouble. If you're headed to the 'Dam, take it with you.