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

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"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!

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!

"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.

Vestanen has done a great job of providing practical, useful advice for women travelers. From luggage tags to museums in New Orleans to fabrics that are out of style, this travel book has something for everyone. Easy to read, concise, and well organized.

I guess I don't need tips dressing, packing, nor do I need makeup tips. I can't eat chocolate. There is nothing in this travel book that is new or different. I would recommend a more professionally published book by Fodor's or Rick Steves.

I have to admit, I only made it to Section 4 because this book is in terrible need of a professional copy edit. I got too frustrated.

I purchased this book before traveling to Europe alone. Although I didn't "backpack" across Europe - I am not old enough to find the suggestions in this book useful. If you are under 50 years old - don't bother.