Customer Reviews

The Rough Guide to Wales

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I just got back from a trip to Wales. I had this book and Lonely Planet. This book had much more information, good maps and even good cultural and historical background. And it still fit in the back pocket of my jeans! It directed me to the Black Boy pub in Caernarfon - in business since 1533, so they say - and the Farmer's Arms in St. Davids and it was worth it for that alone. I particularly like the neolithic sites on Anglesey and this book directed me to some very interesting tombs, dolmens, stone circles, etc.

I searched and searched for a good travelers guide to Wales. this is the best I found. I did utilize the wales visitors bureau for more options in accomodations, but if your doing a driving tour of Wales, this book is perfectly set up for that. It hits every little highway and biway, town by town, region by region.

We are planning our itinerary by it.

I was kind of disappointed in the rough guides series. I own a copy of at least one book from every travel guide made and the rough guides are not high on my list. In the front is about 10 pages of nice photos, then the next 500 pages is like reading the phone book. On the other end of the spectrum is the DK eyewitness series which is packed from cover to cover with photos and advice on every single page.Rough guides series do not do a whole heck of alot to entice you to visit anywhere.

This guide breaks Wales down into several sections, and does a great job of highlighting the best things to do and see in each part. I would recommend the Rough Guides to anyone - a great series.