The National Geographic Traveler: London [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: National Geographic Traveler | Publication Date: May 1, 2004

Launching with six information-packed guides, this exceptional series offers the savvy advice and in-depth information that sophisticated travelers seek. With each volume written by one top-notch travel writer, these substantive guides rival the best of the competition in depth of information -- adding a light touch -- while offering strong visual appeal and an elegant, user-friendly design. The special features include:
-- Detailed background information and site descriptions
-- Mapped walking and driving tours
-- Full-spread sidebars offering intriguing vignettes on history, culture, and contemporary life
-- A 60-page directory of visitor information, including notable hotels and restaurants, entertainment, and shopping
-- Top-notch production quality, including fold-out endflaps, printed with maps and quick reference information, that serve as handy bookmarks

Practical, portable, and filled with the superior photography and maps one expects from the National Geographic Society, The National Geographic Traveler guides are comprehensive guides for the seasoned traveler.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

· A great two-in-one travel resource--an indispensable guide plus a full-size map--that will give you an immediate handle on everything you need to know and everywhere you want to go in London.
· Packaged in a handy plastic wallet.
· Includes a very detailed city map and a concise guidebook that has just the information you need to experience the best of London:
· The city's top attractions and the must-see sights at each; itineraries for walks and excursions; the best museums, parks, children's activites, and more--the author's top picks; offbeat sights even locals don't know; restaurants, hotels, shopping, and nightlife--an unabashedly opinionated selection, with pithy descriptions of each recommendation; best festivals and events; travel fact and tips on getting the most from your visit.
· Written by Louise Nicholson, who has lived in central London since 1976. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Louise Nicholson is the award-winning author of more than twenty-five books and regular contributor to Apollo magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, Country Life and Conde Nast Traveler. She lived in London for twenty-five years, has lectured on London at British and American museums, and campaigned actively for the conservation of the city's buildings. Richard Turpin, a specialist in architecture and interiors, has worked for architectural practices, hotel groups and advertising companies. His photographs have appeared in a range of national newspapers and magazines. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic; no edition stated edition (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792274288
• ISBN-13: 978-0792274285
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,281,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Preparation for a Visit to London, April 8, 2000

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This review is from: The National Geographic Traveler: London (Paperback)

This is a great complement to the Eyewitness Guide to London, with a similar design (glossy pages, ample photos and maps). Louise Nicholson is tremendously knowledgable, experienced at writing about London, and offers the reader well-written text in chapters focussed on London's neighbourhoods. The book features detailed descriptions (1-4 pages) of London's must-see and lesser-known sights, and suggested London walks.

The guide adequately addresses requisite travel details, and is current for 2000. Opening times, contact information, and indication of expense-range of entry charges is included in sidebars throughout the text. The guide's Travelwise section reviews restaurants and hotels, shopping and entertainment, and offers the usual travel advice.

Overall, the National Geographic guide best serves as supplementary background reading in preparation for a first-time or repeat visit to London. Another guide, such as the Eyewitness Guide, would probably better serve as a primary guide for quick reference while touring in London, especially for first-time visitors

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good supplement, May 1, 2000

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This review is from: The National Geographic Traveler: London (Paperback)

My boyfriend and I went to London and took this book and a Fodors and found that *between them* we had the perfect travel guide. The National Geographic guide had better maps, beautiful pictures, and more detailed information, but about fewer things. It also doesn't have exact prices and instead it has a certain number of dollar signs to tell you generally how expensive something is, which was a bit annoying (I know they were trying to stay vague in order to account for changes since printing, but still...). I highly recommend this book in combination with the Fodors, which has more superficial information but about a tremendous number of things. The only drawback about that is- two books get heavy when you are lugging them around London.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rediscovering London Rediscovered, September 5, 2011

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This review is from: London Rediscovered (Hardcover)

I recently found an old copy of this book, filed away on my bookshelf. What a feast of information, what fabulous photographs. I was struck once again at what a great book this is - both for Londoners like me and for friends traveling from overseas. I have given my copy to a recent visitor from the USA and will be buying another.