Customer Reviews

Rick Steves' Croatia and Slovenia 2007

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I just got back from a trip to Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro planned by my wife using this book. The sites, restaurants, and lodging recommended by Steves are exactly how he describes them: interesting and affordable. Exactly what we were looking for.

If you're looking for tips on hot night-life scenes or a hostel hopping trip, this isn't the book for you. It's more for people who enjoy great food, comfortable and clean hotels, and learning about the history and culture of areas they visit.

I've been to Europe 3 times and used National Geographic, Eyewitness and now Rick Steves. Except for the pretty pictures in the other two, they just don't compare to Rick's guide.

If your not familiar with Rick's guids here is the difference: They are written from the point of view of a real traveler.

This guide tells you (in ricks opinion and/or his staff) what's worth seeing, how to get there, where to stay, where to eat. Second it goes so far as to give hours, email, phone and real prices (as well as comments like "overly perfumed rooms") for every hotel/restaurant in the book. This is exactly the insight you need when your showing up in a foreign country and a big step above the generic information found in other guides.

I highly recommend that if you're going to buy this book, you do it before you book a single thing on your trip.

I was in Montenegro for business and took a 3-day trip to see Dubrovnik. This guidebook was excellent for seeing the town. You don't need any other guidebook. Additionally, it was perfect for touring the "Bay of Kotor" area of Montenegro, which is a popular day-trip from Dubrovnik.

I used Rick Steve's throughout Germany and Belgium and his tips and recommendations were spot on. We are now planning a trip to Italy and Croatia and I am once again, using his money & time saving tips, and recommendations on where to stay.

If you want to be simply a tourist, then Rick Steve's is not for you. If you want to truly experience a culture and have a great time then use his book.

I am traveling to Croatia and Slovenia in May. I was looking for a book that would describe many of the places I will be visiting. This book was exactly what I was looking for -- it had just enough detail and information. Rick really knows Europe and I find his opinions to be very much like my own. He takes you to the places that are really worth seeing. This book is a must if you are going to Croatia or Slovenia.

The book was extremely helpful in my travels in Croatia. Some of his suggestions saved money and time, as well as helping us find things, decide where to stay and what to eat, and navigate the transportation options. As he said, one should pony up the few extra dollars and buy the newest edition, which we didn't, but still it was a great help.

My wife and I went to Croatia and Slovenia in September 2007. This was an excellent guide. We loved the fact that it was completely up to date

I have used several guide books for each international trip and Rick Steves always has the most useful information for someone looking for a fun but affordable trip. He picks the best values for the money, and always knows where the locals go. The best was a little cafe in Aix en Provence where we went for lunch, and as we were sitting, Rick Steves walked by with his film crew, so we all ran out and had him sign our Rick Steves' Provence books!

Rick Steves knows Europe and how to convey his insightful comments in an entertaining way. I read the book cover to cover without being bored or inundated with any useless data....everything was relevant. Highly recommended.

This book will enable us to see the best of Croatia and what we want to see. Rick Steve's sound advice and travel tips are a MUST for all travlers. I've relied on his books before and consider it THE source for any region.