Rick Steves' Prague & The Czech Republic 2005 (Paperback)

by Rick Steves (Author), Honza Vihan (Author) "The Czech Republic is geographically small..." (more)
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Steves preaches a low-cost, low-to-the-ground style that not only saves money, but gets you closer to the real Europe, the way Europeans experience it.

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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see the spires of Prague, castles of Bohemia, and villages of Moravia? With Rick Steves' Prague 2005, travelers can experience the best of everything this city has to offer—economically and hassle-free. Rick Steves' Prague 2005 includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries. America's number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing (March 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566917670
• ISBN-13: 978-1566917674
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #909,559 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, great guidebook!!, May 9, 2005

By	Ron S. "Shalimar Ron" (Shalimar, FL) - See all my reviews

As an airline pilot for over 13 years and an USAF pilot for nearly 20 years I have circled the globe a few times over in my travels. I fly to South America, Paris or Madrid once a week for a living and I have never been so taken by a guidebook as I have been by Rick's! My wife and I just finished a 1 week trip to Prague last week and everything in the book was spot on. The sights, the eating and the lodging recommendations were all followed and greatly appreciated. Very down-to earth, no-nonsense yet filled with humor. Some reveiwers seem to troubled by some political overtones of Rick's - leave the politics at home folks! You're in somebody else's backyard. My son and his fiancee are planning a 10 day honeymoon in Europe for July - one book they will not leave home without is their Rick Steves guidebook!! Fodors, Frommers - forget them. Lonely Planet - you've got to be kidding!! Thanks Rick - customer for life.

4.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves on Prague, September 21, 2005

By	David Bratberg (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We enjoy Rick Steves reviews and use them in our travels. We always supplement with another guidebook (DK, National Geographic), as sometimes he is just too damn smug and opinionated. For example, on this trip, he had two good reviews and suggestions on places to stay in small towns outside Prague (Cesky Krumlov & Trebon) and both were exactly as advertised. Some of his low reviews on restaurants do not seem to be accurate, as we have eaten at both restaurants recommended and ones to be avoided on his list, and generally think we can do a better job in finding our own food.

Positive is some of the insight he gives in the description of items in museums, the negative is the lack of good photos and maps(he admits this and says to buy a good map when you get there.