Lonely Planet Britain

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A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker
Hit or Miss
Great guide to London, could use more budget info
One Of The Top Guides To London
Average London travel guide

Lonely Planet London
Sarah Johnstone , and Tom Masters
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740598318

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Diverse, energetic and perennially inspiring, London has a lifetime's adventures in one city. Stroll the Millennium Bridge from Tate Modern to St Paul's, browse the boutiques of King's Road and Brick Lane, explore Soho's buzzing streets or Hampstead's soothing heath. Temporary traveller or long-term Londoner, find the city's heart with this smart and stylish guide.

o FIND YOUR WAY - getting around needn't be an Olympic event with our easy-to-use colour maps and detailed walking tours o SEE FOR YOURSELF - critical reviews guide you through London's maze of sights and attractions o EAT & SLEEP IN STYLE - our expert writers cover boutique hotels, hip hostels, Michelin-starred celebrity haunts and the world's best pub grub o GO TO TOWN - hand-picked entertainment options from elegant Covent Garden opera to Shoreditch bars and Brixton gigs o GET OUT & ABOUT - laze on Brighton beach, punt in Oxford and bathe in Bath with day-trip suggestions

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A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker.......2007-05-18

. The information about the history of London was Ok.
. Ok with the walking tour
. All the highlights and backdoor are inside this guide

BUT...looking with a backpacker eyes..

. They should reduce the big restaurant list and make a better explanation of the highlights is the sight section.

Just for your information, I love Lonely Planet...this is a constructive recommendation that I give to all the city guides...

Another important thing, specially for what they call "A city guide"...they should give more information (map and path) of the buses. Yes...it is not Paris...in London it is easy to find a map for the buses...free of charge...BUT ...I am paying more that US$15 for a city guide, man...they should include.

So, I think, less restaurant and better transport and sight information.

Hit or Miss.......2007-03-23

I went to London for about 5 days. A lot of this book was out of date, such as ticket prices for admission to tourist attractions and opening times). Since this edition was published in January 2006, I would recommend a more recent guidebook.

The restaurant recommendations were more upscale than I was hoping for. A place described as Italian with mains costing 7-p pounds actually turned out to be a Mediterranean tapas place and ending up costing 40 pounds per person. I would agree with a previous review that the accomodations were a bit pricier than I was looking for and had better luck finding a place online. I gave it two stars because I did find a nice, traditional pub to hang out in that I went back to multiple nights.

Cross referencing attractions would have been nice - if you looked for a certain subject in the index, it could be spread across 3 different pages (ie. pg 11, 213, 77). I spent a lot of time during my trip with my nose in this book, and I had even flipped through it beforehand! (it took me 2 hours to decide on the inexpensive "Italian" restaurant).

The Walking Tours were ok, but I got the feeling I was missing a lot of things as I followed the maps in the book. I also got lost a lot, which may or may not could be attributed to the book (my travel companions are still laughing about it).

I was so unhappy with this book, I purposefully left it in my rented flat in London. Choose another guidebook.

Great guide to London, could use more budget info.......2006-12-06

I used this book for a five-day trip to London, my first time there. It was very helpful, contained just the right amount of information, and gave useful suggestions of what to do with my limited time. I was a little disappointed with the lack of budget accomodations included in the book (hence the four stars instead of five) but otherwise, all of the recommendations I followed were great.

One Of The Top Guides To London.......2006-07-20

There are many guides to London. From what I can see there are two good general guidebooks. These are the Eyewitness Travel (DK) guide which is the one that I personally prefer or Lonely Planet (the present book). These two books are both just around 500 pages and both are tremendous efforts. They are well balanced guides with lots of photos, maps, history, etc. Both are clearly 5 star guides.

I would rate both (and DK Eyewitness Travel and Lonely Planet) head and shoulders ahead of Frommers or similar books that are less well balanced, i.e.; fewer photos. Overall, the DK guide has better photos and visuals. In fact I am amazed every time I pick up and read that DK guide with the quality of the photos and technical detail. Those graphics make for a better souvenir so it gets the nod as the better book, but it is a close call.

The city has lots of fun things to see and do but time is usually limited and it is expensive - so these guides are good investments. This book is well balanced and like the DK guide it pulls a lot of things together such as history and culture, food, towns and lots of interesting information on London. The book brings it all to life with just magnificent photos and maps, including subway maps.

I have one suggestion, and that is to buy the guide before planning your trip. The guide has lots of information and tips on places to see.

Either case this is an excellent buy. 5 stars.

Average London travel guide.......2006-05-07

It seems like the Lonely Planet guides are really hit and miss. Some are outstanding, but others are quite lacking. Unfortunately the London guide is not very impressive. For starters, the entire book is poorly organized and confusing. London is an enormous city, with several distinct areas, but this book does a very poor job of helping the reader understand where things are. There is almost no cross referencing to help the reader find things that are described in it. I was also disappointed with the maps, which have decent detail in some parts, but no detail whatsoever in many other parts. Finally, this book lacks the detail that I was able to find in some other guides. Overall, I was quite disappointed with this book.

If you want really good London tavel guides, the Rough Gude to London and the Eyewitness London guide are far, far better.

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Lonely Planet Scotland
Neil Wilson , and Alan Murphy
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Scotland's patchwork of sweeping mountains and lochs, craggy coastline and lively towns deserves to be explored and savoured. Walk in the footsteps of historical heroes, soak up culture in Edinburgh and catch live music in Glasgow. Go beyond bagpipes and haggis clichés with our expert authors, and get the insider view with this bestselling guide. FIND YOUR WAY - easy-to-use maps, pre-planning information and practical advice helps you make the most of your trip OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CHAPTER - we tell you the best Munros to bag, dive sites to explore and golf courses to stroll EXPANDED REGIONAL COVERAGE helps you discover more, with tempting ideas and itineraries for weekend breaks SLEEP WELL - from converted castles to snug B&Bs, our hand-picked accommodation listings help you stay in style

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Lonely Planet England
David Else
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If England, Scotland, and Wales are on your itinerary, here's your complete guide to famous sights and intriguing, out-of-the-way places that are hard to find on your own. Lonely Planet's Britain provides 160 maps--including 12 color maps of London; useful notes on British history, literature, theater, film and music; accommodation and eating options for every budget; details on public transport, long-distance walks, cycling, and driving; and information on how to trace your ancestors. The book includes a Welsh language section and a guide to architecture, including a glossary of terms. Also included is information on travel to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. --Kathryn True

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Puff your way up 530 steps to the top of St. Paul's Cathedral for a heavenly view of London, p141. Let the train take the strain while you admire the views on the Ffestiniog Railway, p730. Get your Gaelic up to scratch with a course on the Isle of Skye, p900. Tube ride a Cornish wave in Newquay, a the capital of English surfing, p331. Eleven authors, 3000 hours of research, 195 maps Insider views - tailored itineraries, reading lists and do-it-yourself travel tips help you get under the skin Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions

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Scotland contains some of Britain's finest wilderness, from rushing rivers to the surging seas. Take to the wilds or follow in the footsteps of legend as you make your way across an exhilirating range of landscapes. There are highlands to hike and islands to explore, with castles, cottages, and friendly pubs. Whether you want to climb Bens or wander through glens, ancient Scotland is a land of adventure for every walker.

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David Else , Sandra Bardwell , Belinda Dixon , and Peter Dragicevich
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