Lonely Planet Cape Town
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- Disorganized and a waste of money
- Deals with the city well
- Well written, but out of date already
- This book is incorrect, poorly written, unreliable
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Lonely Planet Cape Town
Simon Richmond
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Similar Items:
- Time Out Cape Town: Winelands and the Garden Route (Time Out Guides)
- Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
- South Africa (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
- The Rough Guide to Cape Town & the Garden Route 1 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
- The Rough Guide to South Africa Map (Rough Guide Country/Region Map)
ASIN: 1740598636 |
Book Description
At the southern tip of Africa, this city is an enticing taste of an entire continent. Somewhere between the good looks of this cosmopolitan city and the realities of its surrounding suburbs is the true Cape Town. Eat out at the local hot spots, surf the secret breaks, or drum a tabletop to the tempo of a resident jazz ensemble. This guide will help you dig beneath the glittereing surface and find your own unique take on the Cape.
o CLIMB TABLE MOUNTAIN - our dedicated chapter will help you decide when, how, why and with whom <BR>o QUAFF A STEEN - from grand old vineyards to the workers' wines, our special chapter on wine will tickle your palate <BR>o SEE EVERY ANGLE - take a grass-roots tour of the Cape Flats, or wander the colourful streets of the Bo-Kaap; we've got every option covered <BR>o GET SOME RHYTHM - catch some jazz in this city that pounds to a perpetual beat <BR>o FLY, DIVE, AND SAIL - our hand-picked activities listings will have you skimming across the waves, diving with the sharks or catching a bird's-eye view of the Cape
Customer Reviews:
Disorganized and a waste of money.......2005-05-03
SUMMARY OF MY REVIEW: Save your money and get free guides at the Cape Town tourism office instead!!!
Lonely Planet guides usually rate pretty good in my view, but this guide to Cape Town has made me re-think my devotion to Lonely Planet books. The one positive thing I have to say about this book is that it is small and packs easily, and that is why I think this guide deserves even one star.
The book is a very disorganized rambling description of Cape Town and neighboring communities. The guidebook begins with a historical overview, which is appreciated, but then is divided into sections that defy logical order. One of the first sections in the book, for example, is about wineries. Why is this section near the front of the book? Shouldn't more essential Cape Town items like lodging and dining come before wineries? Some destinations, such as the wine country, have different descriptions in more than one section of the book, making this book even more frustrating to use.
Additionally, there are very detailed descriptions for things like how to buy a car in Cape Town (how many vacationers are actually going to buy a car and then resell it while on their vacation???), but descriptions of more touristy things like Table Mountain or the Kirstenbosch Gardens are lacking.
Speaking of lacking, when you're in a new city, good maps are essential. So why are the maps in this guide so lacking in detail? The free maps at the Cape Town tourist office are ten times better.
It would be a much more effective guidebook if (1) it were organized in a more logical fashion, and (2) gave readers a clearer picture of what is a "must see" versus something not so good. Frommer's has a pretty good guide to South Africa in general, but I bought this one because it was specific to Cape Town and because it was small and portable.
Bottom line is that if you go to Cape Town, avoid using this as a guide. I'm sure there are better guides out there. If not, the tourist offices in Cape Town are EXCELLENT resources.
Deals with the city well.......2002-04-20
This book deals with a complex city in an understandable manner, and was very helpful in the planning of our trip. I would recommend it, though get the latest edition
Well written, but out of date already.......1999-07-07
This guide covers many things that a tourist would like to know. But a year old is too old for fast-changing South Africa.
It is nice to see Lonely Planet adding web pages - but I wish there was an index somewhere rather than having to search through the book looking for them once I'm at the computer!
This book is incorrect, poorly written, unreliable.......1999-06-26
I would not recommend this book
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Lonely Planet Cape Town: City Map (City Maps Series)
Lonely Planet
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Map
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- Time Out Cape Town: Winelands and the Garden Route (Time Out Guides)
ASIN: 186450076X |
Book Description
<ol>
Around Cape Town</li>
City & the Waterfront</li>
Suburbs & the Cape</li>
Cape Town & Table Mountain</li>
Cape Wineries</li>
Unique Lonely Planet Walking Tour</li>
Index of all Streets & Sights</li>
Essential Information</li></ol>
Customer Reviews:
EXCELLENT MAP.......2005-05-01
i could not have gotten around in cape town without this map. Thank God I had it. It made my movement in Cape Town enjoyable and easy. Easily slipped into your bag or back pocket (sticking out of course)- all landmarks are clearly marked. public transportation stations clearly marked. easy to follow. don't go without this map.
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Lonely Planet Cape Town: A Lonely Planet City Guide (Lonely Planet Language Survival Kit)
John Murray
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