Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels 2007 (Paperback)

by Rick Steves (Author), Gene Openshaw (Author)
Key Phrases: houseboat museum, rooms into three categories, sex museum, Grand Place, Dam Square, Golden Age (more...)

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Product Description
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to meander around Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum, explore its maze of canals, and find the tastiest breweries and restaurants. With Rick Steves' Amsterdam 2007, travelers can experience everything Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels have to offer - economically and hassle-free.

Completely revised and updated, this guide includes: * Opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights * Friendly places to eat and sleep * Suggested day plans * Walking tours and trip itineraries * Clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot

America's #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Revised edition (August 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566918057
• ISBN-13: 978-1566918053
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #219,364 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book- but get something extra for Brussels, June 6, 2007

By	Sally Sue "travel book-enthusiast" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

Rick Steve knows all- I am one of his many, many followers. i think his walks are great, and he gives really practical info as well as providing personal commentary that allows you to judge what sights are actually important to see.

However, If you are going to be in Brussels for more than three hours, get another book. It sort of comes across that Rick doesn't like Brussels, and tells you very little about what to do outside of eating in the Grand Place (the cities main tourist square) and indifferent (or downright hostile) descriptions of the attractions. AND the restaurant in the grand place he suggests stinks. worst meal i had in all of Europe. If I had realized rick's preferences ahead of time, I would have gotten another book.

happy travels!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, March 29, 2007

By	Vivian Chang - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book was concise and easy to follow for my trip to Belgium. I wasn't even planning on visiting Bruges, however, I did, so it came in really handy. The suggestions on places to eat were helpful, and the blurbs of historical sites and info on the chocolate shops were good as well. I was glad that I read the book and found out about the signature foods to have in Belgium. The food in Belgium is absolutely wonderful. Although the book suggests taking the train, Brussels is easily walkable. The maps look confusing, but once you're there, it all comes into place with the landmarks, depending on your map-reading ability.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect resource!, May 20, 2007

By	Jake's Grandma "Ruthie" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

We went to all 3 of these places with just this book. Great suggestions, guides, helpful hints. We had already booked hotels, so didn't use his hotel suggestions. If you're going (especially to Amsterdam) BUY THIS BOOK!