The Rough Guide to Wales 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) [Paperback]

Catherine Neves (Author), Paul Whitfield (Author), Mike Parker (Author), Rough Guides (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2009 | Series: Rough Guide Travel Guides

The Rough Guide to Wales is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions in Wales. Discover the vibrant regions of Wales from the world-famous Valleys and Welsh male voice choirs to the trendy bars of Cardiff Bay. Savour the gastronomic delights in Wales from regional wine to Welsh Laverbread, explore all corners of Wales on scenic walks, or take a detailed look at Wales'' history and culture, from the Celts and druids to modern post-devolution politics. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Wales whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Wales, bars in Wales, restaurants in Wales and shops in Wales to cater for all budgets. Unearth the best Welsh outdoor pursuits; including some of the best mountain and coastal walks in Wales, and activities from surfing on the Gower to rock-climbing in Snowdonia. With the clearest maps of Wales and useful Welsh language section, this Rough Guide will take you to the very best attractions Wales has to offer.

Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Wales.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 6 edition (April 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848360509
• ISBN-13: 978-1848360501
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #791,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Travel > Europe > Great Britain > Wales

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Thick, April 25, 2010

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Ann Smith "family doc" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Wales 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I'm not an expert in reviewing travel guides. We have traveled, however, to India, Peru, and Mexico, and I always plan our trips using a combination of travel guides, internet info ([...]) and, when necessary (like for internal travel in a different country) a travel agent. We are planning a trip next year to Ireland and Wales, and I always start by purchasing travel guides and collecting data about towns and festivals, and dates we might want to aim for, and I buy a map to see for myself where, in the big scheme of things, these places are (and whether or not it looks like a road connects them, or whether it looks like an airport is near, or whether RR tracks are on the map, etc.).

I usually start with the Lonely Planet, because it's easy to read, and enjoyable, and seems to be loaded with information I've found helpful. I thought I'd try the Rough Guide for a change.

It's different from the Lonely Planet books. For me, it's harder to read, physically. Lonely Planet pages are divided into 2 columns of text. Rough Guide has writing all the way across the page, and it's small (and I'm 51). Also, Rough Guide has more historical information than I can take in ahead of time. Lots of it. Lonely Planet seems to be lighter historically, and more packed with restaurant, lodging, and touristy visiting information, and that seems to suit my needs better. Rough Guide is heavier reading than I want to take on at night after a long day at work. I'm SURE it's exactly what some travelers want - just not me.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All you need, June 15, 2010

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Robert N. Jenkins "Travel writer" (st. petersburg, fl, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Wales 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

While the Rough Guides originated as a sort of backpacker's guide to this planet, they have evolved into a full-fledged look at the destinations that doesn't have to read by flashlight in the hostel. Thoughtful, comprehensive and well-written, I enjoy using them and know I can rely on the text -- and I've been a professional travel writer for 22 years.