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Lonely Planet Croatia (Country Travel Guide)

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I bought a copy of Rough Guide to Croatia and then got frustrated with its lack of information on transportation and purchased a Lonely Planet Croatia book as well. Both turned out to be good for different things. The Lonely Planet book lacked some key maps including one of Plitvice National Park and Borik, the area near Zadar where most tourists stay. I have no idea how we would have found our hotel in Zadar (reviewed in both books) without the Rough Guide because Lonely Planet was no help.

I think the authors of both books are still learning about Croatia because they occasionally lacked information about places that the other had. Just not up to snuff like the Lonely Planets I've used to travel around Latin America.

Love these Lonely Planet Guides. They do a pretty good job of showing you where and what to do/go. They have some pretty cool did-ya-know tidbit facts inside and I did love how they broke down each individual area. There were a couple of towns that were not even in the book, but overall it helped us out immensely.

I've visited 44 countries, mostly on a budget, and Lonely Planet is THE only book I would consider using. It's throrough, comprehensive and concise. It's especially geared for the budget/adventure traveler, though it would also prove useful to anyone on a tour or cruise. Lonely Planet is packed with maps, useful phrases, history lessons, tips on culture & conduct, addresses and descriptions of museums, hotels, restaurants - everything you need. Though Lonely Planet leans towards those of us who travel in hostels and budget hotels, it also gives a good description of hotels and restaurants for those who wish to travel in a more luxurious manner. There are other good travel books out there - Eyewitness Guides, etc - that have a lot of beautiful photos - but unless you're traveling with a steamer trunk, these are of little use because they lack the information you'll need while on the road. Look at the others for inspiration before you go, if you'd like, but pack your Lonely Planet. I'd never travel without it.

The book gives a lot of details and is well organised - not like "The Rough Guide" giving pieces information. This one is much more comprehensive and easier to read / find the information you need. Maps in Lonely planet is also better.

The paper quality of the book was extremely poor. I was really disappointed as Lonely Planet has been my favorite travel guide. Shame on them.