Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman: Over 1000 Tips on Museums, Shopping, Dining, Chocolate, Looking Great & More while traveling in Europe and North America [Paperback]

Laura Vestanen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 7, 2001

We American women deserve terrific vacations and Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman shows us how to get most from our beloved journeys. It has over 1,000 tips for educated, fashionable, gracious women traveling to city destinations in Europe and North America. Museums, savvy shopping, visitingߜ historic venues, enjoying cultural events, secrets to packing lots in a small bag, wearing comfortable and stylish clothing, staying safe, feeling great, finding the absolute best chocolate, and more - all delivered in a clean, crisp style with delightful touches of humor.

Dive into Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman and start planning your next richly rewarding trip right away!

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris (December 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401033784
• ISBN-13: 978-1401033781
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travel Tips, May 6, 2002

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J. Linch (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman: Over 1000 Tips on Museums, Shopping, Dining, Chocolate, Looking Great & More while traveling in Europe and North America (Paperback)

"Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman" lives up to its title. As an experienced traveler who has been all over the world--both for pleasure and business, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is set apart from other guides by information that goes beyond the usual travel tips. Suggestions and advice for social situations, etiquette, art, clothes,and shopping are just some of the things included. The folding and packing techniques outlined are truly unique and I will definitely try out the author's suggestions on my next adventure. This is also the only travel book I have read that reviews chocolate--a must for the true chocoholic!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential ideas for women travelers!, April 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman: Over 1000 Tips on Museums, Shopping, Dining, Chocolate, Looking Great & More while traveling in Europe and North America (Paperback)

As a college student and a single woman, I often do most of my traveling independently and on a budget. This book has invaluable tips on safety and saving money, two of the most important things I have to consider when planning a trip. The author has a witty, no-nonsense style of writing, and takes into consideration all the exciting aspects of world travel that just us women appreciate. (The arts, shopping, chocolate!) This is a must for ALL women travelers, and would make a great gift for a college student going abroad!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like traveling with a Pro!, April 11, 2002

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Joanne Mock (West Hartford CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Travel Tips for the Sophisticated Woman: Over 1000 Tips on Museums, Shopping, Dining, Chocolate, Looking Great & More while traveling in Europe and North America (Paperback)

"Travel Tips for the Sophistocated Woman" is a really great resource book for anyone who travels....women and men alike. While Laura's focus is on international travel, you don't need to be a globtrotter to find value in this guide. I travel a great deal domestically for my job and have had a multitude of occasions to apply her travel saavy tips.

I usually travel alone so I have been particularly appreciative of the safety tips she shares. The easy-to-follow, common sense tips for packing and even chosing what to wear have saved me a lot of time and effort at my hotel when I'm unpacking and preparing my clothes for the next day. Her packing tips are really valuable for people traveling with kids as they tend to require so many items to make them feel at home on the road.

I have recommended this book to a few of my co-workers who are now applying Laura's recommendations on their business trips. I continue to hear many compliments for the golden tidbits she provides.

I look forward to being able to apply my newly acquired travel skills to a trip overseas...alas, that will have to wait for a later date. I will soon be using all that I've learned from Laura when I travel to Guatemala in July to bring home my children. You can be sure I'll spend an hour or so reviewing all of the efficiency tips and the advise she provides on settling into foreign cultures with that adventure.

If you're new to travel, I think this book is a must have. It will make you feel more confident and relaxed about your trip and allow you to enjoy the experience more fully. If you're a travel veteran, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you will glean from this little gem.

If you haven't already, check out Laura's website. She continues to collect and share travel tips with anyone who wants to improve their travel experience.