Lonely Planet Greek Islands

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Excellent guide to the Greek islands!
Disappointing for a Lonely Planet book!
Use Let's Go Greece
Useful book but not great

Lonely Planet Greek Islands
Paul Hellander , Kate Armstrong , and Michael Clark
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740599144

Book Description

Whether it's the hedonistic nightlife of Mykonos and Ios, the dramatic caldera of Santorini or cricket in Corfu, there is an island for every style and season. With world-class beaches, a tradition of warm hospitality, great food and a fascinating history, the lure of Greece's stunning archipelagos has never been stronger. Take the guesswork out of finding your perfect island paradise with this best-selling guide. EXPLORE - detailed descriptions of more than 70 Greek islands ISLAND HOP - inspirational itineraries and comprehensive transport information OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - diving, windsurfing, walking and cycling uncovered

OVER 100 MAPS - so you can go further afield IN-DEPTH LANGUAGE SECTION - go on, have fun talking to the locals

Customer Reviews:

Dissapoint for this book.......2007-05-23

I read the recommendation from Amazon, who recommend reader to buy "Lonely planet island" and "Lonely Planet Greece" together.
However, I found the book of " Greece" is enough!! Because you can find enough information of islands in the book of "Greece", you needn't to buy the book of "Greek Island" again! I am not happy for the recommendation from Amazon, which is difficult for me to trust it again!

Excellent guide to the Greek islands!.......2005-09-03

Like its companion book (Lonely Planet Greece), this is an excellent guide (but just to the islands)! It is concise, reads very easily, and gives good common-sense recommendations on what to see and where to stay. It is as up-to-date as you can reasonably expect with changing prices and euro/dollar fluctuations. A very, very practical guide from the budget tourist to middle class. Excellent pictures, very good maps, a fine job! It reminds me, in a way, of the Michelin guides to Europe. Having said that, Lonely Planet Greece gives you basically the same information on the islands, plus mainland Greece, for just a few dollars more. So unless you are flying into Athens and going only to the islands, you are probably better off with the parent book.

Reviewed by David Lundberg, author of Olympic Wandering: Time Travel Through Greece

Disappointing for a Lonely Planet book!.......2005-07-19

I own a LOT of Lonely Planet travel guides and have always been happy with the insider information they provide. This book, however, is lacking in MANY ways. First of all, there are hardly any photos. Secondly, it seems like the same island description has been pasted onto each island. It goes something like this, " This is one of the most beautiful islands....". Lastly, it falls way short in hotel listing. In Mykonos, for example, the book only list 3 hotels in budget, 3 in medium price range, and 3 deluxe hotels. You've got to be kidding! All that's listed as far as excursions in Mykonos is the number of a travel agent and a gay cruise. Sorry,..not interested...in either!! I want descriptions and suggestions. Did Lonely Planet really ever visit all of these islands? VERY disappointing!

Use Let's Go Greece.......2005-06-17

I used this book for Crete and Santorini and it just didn't get the job done. Fortunately, I had Let's Go Greece 2005 with me as well. It had much more accurate and useful information, at least for the the two aformentioned islands.

LP Greek Islands is useful for keeping your Athens cafe table from wobbling, though. So, it has that going for it.

Useful book but not great.......2005-02-15

I really felt like this book should get just three stars, but compared to most other travel guides about the Greek Islands it is definitely one of the best ones. However, I was disappointed that it lacks the kind of detail and good street maps that many other Lonely Planet guides offer. There must be something about the Lonely Planet guides for Greece because the one for Crete is really substandard. And since this book contains the same kind of information about Crete but in a condensed format, it means you really get short-changed on that island. Like I said, this is definitely one of the better guides about the Greek Islands, but I have to say I think the Eyewitness Travel Guide for the Greek Islands edges it out slightly. I should point out that I do not typically use travel books to find hotels and restaurants because those subjects always leave out tons of other options and are often outdated. I find the web more useful instead. This book does include a lot of that information, which I essentially ignored. If you like that kind of information in a book then you might prefer this one over the Eyewitness Travel Guide.

Lonely Planet Rhodes & the Dodecanese (Lonely Planet Rhodes and the Dodecanses)

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A question of cost
Our travel bible!

Lonely Planet Rhodes & the Dodecanese (Lonely Planet Rhodes and the Dodecanses)
Paul Hellander
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1864501170

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Whether you seek the party atmosphere of Rhodes' new town or the fascinating history of its old, the secluded beaches of Tilos or the strange beauty of Nisyros, this essential guide will take the guesswork out of your island-hopping holiday. <ul>

38 detailed maps </li>

special section on Rhodes' medieval Old Town quarter </li>

tips on the best places to hike, windsurf, sunbathe and swim </li>

accommodation options for all budgets, from beach camping to ancient monasteries </li>

practical advice on inter-island ferry and hydrofoil travel </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

A question of cost.......2005-09-04

This is just a question: why is the price for this book $63.63? Let me know if it was just a typo, please.

Our travel bible!.......2004-06-26

This guide really did become our bible on our recent trip to the Dodecanese...we found ourselves saying over and over 'well, the guide says...' and, 'check in the guide book.' Nearly all the restaurant and lodging suggestions were right on, and the maps were sufficient for what you need. If you want to do a vacation just in the Dodecanese, I highly recommend this book!! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it is a bit outdated by now, with prices still in drachmas.

Lonely Planet Corfu & the Ionians (Travel Survival Kit)

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Lonely Planet Corfu & the Ionians (Travel Survival Kit)
Sally Webb
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