Malta & Gozo (Country Guide) (Paperback)

~ Carolyn Bain (Author)
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Savor a glass of limuncell after a day climbing the steps and tracing the ramparts of Valletta, p. 65

Let your hair down in the Paceville party zone or at Rabat's open-air nightclubs, p. 87, p. 129.

Scratch your head and ponder the who, what, when, and why of prehistoric temples, p. 142.

Hire a centuries-old farmhouse for poolside R&R in a sleepy Gozitan village, p. 150.

One author, one fireworks festival, one serious Eurovision disappointment, 10 boat rides, 12 pastizzi, no rabbits harmed in the making of this book.

Diving & Snorkelling chapter highlights all the best dive spots.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3 Revised edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741045401
• ISBN-13: 978-1741045406
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,066 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect "in a nutshell" guide, February 9, 2007

By	Kafu Rahmansha (India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo (Paperback)

Malta is one of those rare gems that still exist in the world. From its gorgeous coastlines, to the fascinating medieval strongholds, to the very life/flavor of the island itself, this is one of those places that captures the best society has offered from the last two-thousand years.

Lonely Planet does a fine job with their Malta/Gozo edition. Like most of their traveler friendly guides, it captures all the necessary information without overdoing it. For anyone brand new to the island, this book is like the gentle hand that guides you without sullying all the wonderful surprises that await you in Malta, a place I find as one of the worlds least appreciated attractions.

This book will offer advice, but from different perspectives, and the writing comes directly from those that have experienced what they cover. You won't get any "hearsay" junk with this guide. It is right on the money with everything it discusses; from restaurants, to travel accommodations, to tourist attractions, and far more. The maps are excellent and quite beneficial. I found myself spending a good half-hour to hour each night reading this AFTER we were already staying there, just to make certain I was getting every bit of flavor from my vacation as I could. It seems there is very little that this guide doesn't cover, for it even covers its history in a brief, but concise manner.

For those who live or already very familiar with the Malta/Gozo area, there won't be much information here that you probably don't already know. However, if you are traveling to this wonderful place for the very first time, get this book! It is well worth the money and will be indispensable as you try to make the most out of your excursion. I envy anyone who has yet to visit Malta for the 1st time, for there is nothing like the first trip!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Guidebook with good pictures, maps and sugestions. But not a fact book, May 20, 2007

By	K. Xian (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Typical LP book, more or less what I need and packed with facts. But on the hotel pages, I am surprised to see so few hotels get listed, considering a destination like Malta must offer much much more options at all ranges.

What I also would like to see is information about sea links to Sicilly and Tunisia, a day-trip or an organized tour. There is hardly any mentioning of such. You've made all the way to malta, and Sicilly is just an hour and a half away, it is definitely worth of considering visiting.

All in all, a typical LP book with almost all information you will need.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If I only got one guidebook for Malta, this would be it., March 9, 2008

By	Bachelier "Husband, Father, Catholic, Finance... (Ile de France) - See all my reviews

Most detailed guidebook on Malta, with lots of practical, useful information for families, although the bus information could have been a little more through, considering that taxis in Malta are *outrageously* expensive and the Bus system is really excellent and cheap besides. The food picks were top notch, and the hotel information was okay too. This is good for both the backpackers and stuffed-wallet sets. If I only got one guidebook for Malta, this would be it.