Lonely Planet Victoria

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very useful guide to athens
Nice overview of Athens' attractions
It's out of date.

Lonely Planet Best of Athens
Victoria Kyriakopoulos
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ASIN: 1740598113

Book Description

Athens is still fresh and invigorated after its Olympic face-lift: amble between crumbling temples, enjoy a frappe in a characterful Monastiraki cafe, then trawl the shops for traditional sandals and Byzantine rings. Dine at Piraeus for waterfront views or at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the luminous Acropolis. Raise a toast to Dionysus in a friendly barakia or dance until dawn. Your odyssey begins here.

INSIDER INFORMATION - our expert author reveals local secrets and hidden gems. <BR>SLEEP SOUNDLY - hand-picked hotels; choose from chic designer rooms, grand palaces and charming family-run pensions. <BR>DINE ON MEZEDES - our favorite souvlaki joints, old-style taverns and the latest hot spots. <BR>LIVE IT UP - the city's best live music and performance venues, clubs and neighborhood bars. <BR>NAVIGATE THE CITY with our clear, comprehensive fold-out maps, itineraries, and walking tours.

Customer Reviews:

very useful guide to athens.......2007-05-14

My wife and i were in athens for 3 days and this little book was always in my pocket. it was very useful for us the entire trip. although some of the restaurant suggestions i'd question that's to be expected. the rest of the information was excellent. i found myself referring to the maps and area descriptions constantly. well worth the investment.

Nice overview of Athens' attractions.......2006-08-20

The book has good maps in addition to narrative. We used the "Eating" section and "Directory" most heavily, since we are not shoppers and had arranged a hotel through alternative means. We also used the Eyewitness "Top 10" guide and "Streetwise Athens" map, which provide additional perspectives.

It's out of date........2006-07-02

I guess I should have known that a 2004 guide to Athens is out of date in 2006. It hasn't been updated to reflect the fact that the metro now connects to the airport, and its Acropolis ticket info. is misleading--the Acropolis ticket is good for one visit only, not for four days. The free guide to Athens published by the Ministry of Tourism ("Wonderful Greece") has much better walking tours.

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The Hometown Guide

Lonely Planet Melbourne
Simone Egger
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: 1740598377

Book Description

Great move. You've just picked up Lonely Planet's hometown guide - and we know world-class Melbourne better than anyone else. We've gladly pulled out our best to cover every inch of abundant cultural turf. Applaud honest, insider reviews and stunning colour by staff photographers (see if you can spot one taken from our rooftop). This is the game we play 24/7.

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The Hometown Guide.......2006-10-01

The Lonely Planet city guide to "Melbourne" was put together by Simone Egger and David McClymont. The guide I am reviewing is the 5th edition of the guide, so please take note that a 6th edition will be out soon, and it is almost always best to go with the latest edition of a travel guide.

I may update my review after my trip, but from my first reading of the guide, I found it to be fairly comprehensive. It covers the city as well as some things to do in the immediately surrounding region. There are sections which cover the culture (`City Life', `Arts',' Food', `History'), the area (`Neighbourhoods'), and most importantly for the traveler, things to do (`Eating', `Drinking', `Sleeping', `Walking Tours', `Entertainment', `Sports, Health, & Fitness', `Shopping', and `Excursions').

I found this guide to be very helpful in my planning, and only found a couple areas where it wasn't accurate. The first was in hotel costs, and that is undoubtedly due to the fact that I am going to be there during a holiday. The guide is also from 2004, so there would undoubtedly be changes each year anyway. The other area where they might want to update is for getting a visa. Tourist visas for many countries can now be applied for online, but they do not mention that. I feel that one of the most useful sections of this book will probably turn out to be the `Directory' section, which covers a wide range of topics from transportation, money exchange, embassies, tipping, tourist information, and much more.

As the city guide for the city in which Lonely Planet is based, my expectations were very high, and so far they have been met for the most part. As I indicated earlier, I may come back and edit this review after my trip, but for pre-planning, these is easily a four star reference. However, I do see that the 6th edition is due out in October of this year, so if possible I would suggest waiting for the more up-to-date version of the guide.

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Great Companion

Lonely Planet Victoria
Susie Ashworth , Tim Flannery , Jocelyn Harewood , Cathy Lanigan , Campbell Mattinson , Lisa M. Mitchell , Sally O'Brien , Miriam Raphael , and Nina Rousseau
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Great Companion.......2007-04-02

This book is nicely detailed and will be a welcome companion on my trip to Victoria.

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Lonely Planet Sydney City Map

ASIN: 1740597176

Book Description

Lonely Planet's city maps present the travelers' city in one easy view

• Complete street and sight index makes navigating the city a breeze for walkers and drivers alike

• All new, improved mapping styles and fully updated

• Sturdy, laminated, easy-fold format

• Quick-find highlights and reviews of the top city sights

• Includes up-to-date transit maps and essential practical information

Book Description

52 Maps

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good overall but too heavy for travelers.......2007-04-12

If you're looking for a book with good background information and history lessons this is the one for you. It is not the book to take to walk around the city with. It is simply too heavy. Your best bet is to just cut out the walking maps to take with you before leaving your hotel room. I liked the little walking tour of the bird market, flower market and fish market in Kowloon. As far as the restaurant recommendations are concerned...don't bother looking at the book. Most of the listings are somewhat expensive by local standard and don't offer the best food. All you have to do to find a good meal is to walk around and go to one that's packed with locals. Restaurants are everywhere and most of them open until the wee hours of the morning. There's no fear of not getting good food in Hong Kong. Go ahead, try something you can't find at home.

Lonely Planet Hong Kong & Macau .......2007-01-05

This book gives ou a nice overview of the region, and incredible specific tips for visiting HK and Macau.

Good overall guidebook..........2006-04-16

I found this book to be extremely helpful in covering all the bases of transport, taxes, tipping, typical business hours, history, background, and a good overview of what's where, and how to get there. Often times, we'd have questions about things like poverty level, health coverage, average income, quality of water -- and found that the guide pretty much answered all of those, and more.

The maps aren't super, and because of the size of the book, it made it difficult to carry. Besides, if you're asking a local for directions, you'd want a bilingual map, as the English names of cities/stations drive them crazy. (ie, Mandarin romanizations in a Cantonese city) I do give it credit for accurately pointing out the numerous obscure markets in Tsim Sha Tsui, as well as the various shops in Hong Kong City. The walking guides were surprisingly useful.

The reason why I give it 4 stars is because HK is all about food and shopping, and the book came up seriously short on the food portion. (no pun intended) Despite it being only 3 months since publication (12th edition, Jan 2006) literally *every* restaurant this book recommended (of which we attempted to find) turned out to be non-existent, had changed ownership and had turned into some other shop. I attribute some of this to bad luck, but I seriously doubt the restaurants didn't *all* go out of business in the last 3 months, but rather that the information on the guide was a little outdated.

The section on food is one part I really relied upon to book to help me out, and was pretty disappointed when it didn't come through for me, as the alternatives to an English guidebook aren't great. The alternatives are to ask the hotel clerk (who will recommend the hotel restaurant), or a random stranger (who will recommend his friend/family's restaurant), or read a weekly magazine about which eateries are good (which require Chinese reading skills).

Despite my frugal 4 stars, this guide is considerably better than most, and is worth the small change to purchase, especially when compared to the amount of money you spent to book your vacation.

Great Guide!.......2005-09-25

This was the first time I bought a travel book from Lonely Planet. I loved it because it provides a historical as well as a modern background on the cities being visited. The recommendations for dinner, site-seeting, etc were great! The only thing I would've added is a rating of the top sites to see if you are only in the city for a short time.

Injustice!.......2005-01-15

This LP guide is a pretty good guide to HK and Macau. Being a foodie, I think their food guide section does not do HK's gastronomical scene justice! Beautiful food galore on the islands and LP can't even manage to cover half of that wonder. Oh well ;) Otherwise, it is quite a comprehensive guide to what's there to see around HK and Macau.

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It was great for me.
Little more than a tourist guide

Lonely Planet Crete
Victoria Kyriakopoulos
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1741040396

Book Description

Dramatic mountains and sparkling seas, bustling cities and secluded olive groves, ancient ruins and sleek resorts - Crete is an island of irresistible contrasts. Whether you're gorge walking or Minotaur hunting, celebrating Orthodox Easter or simply sun seeking, our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway.

• EXPERT ADVICE - insider tips help you escape the crowds and discover unspoilt hideaways

• HIT THE HILLS - detailed walks guide you through Crete's spectacular gorges and coastal scenery

• DISCERNING DINING - our refined eating reviews ensure you'll find a slice of authentic Cretan cuisine

• GET UNDER THE SKIN with our in-depth history and culture coverage, including an informed guide to the Minoan civilization

• PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE with comprehensive itineraries and extensive grid-referenced maps

Customer Reviews:

It was great for me. .......2007-05-01

Let me start by saying I have been to Crete before.

I bought the book, rented a car and drove around Crete in 2005 using this guide only with the objective of looking for value for money accomodation and places of interest to me for this trip ie. beaches on the south west: Paleohora, Elafonissi, Plakias etc. The accommodation I stayed at was picked from the book and was superb. The prices (in 2005) were completely accurate. I am not a backpacker (such as the previous reviewer) and I had different aims from the guide and had a different experience. (Other guides are more informative if you are looking for more culural experiences). For me, I can't wait for the next edition to come out to plan my next trip to this beautiful place.

Little more than a tourist guide.......2005-10-12

The book is just a little more than a turist guide. Maybe it can be usefull when making a tour with a small suitcase and a credit card, but backpackers and budget travelers shouldn't lean too much on it. Do your own research when planning the trip and talk to your kind of travelers on the trip. I guess the author did't do any researhes on her own but just copying the previous text. Maybe just some prices that are different than in the previous edition.
Manos hotel in Chania is (let say) recomended by the book and it advertises that in the street proudly. When i asked for the room the price was double than written in the book and not negotiable. The hotel was dirty and the owner arogant. This was just one of my experiences on the trip that don't fit into the guide. But O.K. this can happen. The problem are missing information. For instance that you can sleep half price in the turk part of the historic centre of Chania etc.
Overall: It is O.K. to have a guide on a trip but after visiting Nepal, India and Turkey with Lonely Planet is this one quite a dissapointment to me.

Lo Mejor de Atenas - Lonely Planet (Lonely Planet Best Of Athens)

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Lo Mejor de Atenas - Lonely Planet (Lonely Planet Best Of Athens)
Victoria Kyriakopoulos
Manufacturer: Geoplaneta
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Lonely Planet Athens Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides)

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Lonely Planet Athens Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides)
Victoria Kyriakopoulos
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ASIN: 1740593502

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This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Athens offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Athens Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for one day or one month, for business or for pleasure. <ul>

detailed enough for a marathon stay and concise enough for a blazing sprint through the host city of the 2004 Summer Olympics </li>

highlights the must-see historical sites, from the Parthenon on down </li>

restaurant and lodging listings fine enough to appease the gods </li>

from rembetika clubs to raving discos, insider tips on how to rock the cradle of Western civilisation all night long </li>

day trips and cruises along the Apollo Coast - myriad methods of dodging the din </li></ul>

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Lonely Planet Victoria

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ASIN: 1740592409

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Discover Victoria, a playground with class. Explore the state's rugged coastlines and the great indoors. Devour serious fun, food, wine, arts and culture. The wild, the avant-garde, the kitsch and the classic - this guide will take you there. <ul>

the A to Z of the state's greatest events, from the Australian Open to jazz festivals </li>

pure indulgence: your guide to spas, massages and wineries </li>

the inside word on the best spots for bushwalking, surfing, rock climbing, diving, cycling, skiing and more </li>

more than 50 detailed maps covering every inch of Victoria </li>

advice on where to eat, sleep and play, on any budget </li></ul>

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Frequnt visitor

Lonely Planet Melbourne
David McClymont
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ASIN: 174059181X

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Throw yourself into Melbourne's rich cultural mix with the help of a 24-page colour map section and insider information on the best places to shop, eat and play. Enjoy Australia's most liveable city and make like a local with the very best guide to Lonely Planet's home town. <ul>

Fuel up — on world-class espresso in a hip Italian café </li>

Fill up — on Sichuan duck in the city or seafood in St Kilda </li>

Frock up — dress to the nines and find the perfect bar up a narrow city street </li>

Give up — indulge in a getaway weekend or get tipsy at one of the excellent local wineries </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

Frequnt visitor.......2001-05-25

I go to Melbourne fairly regularly for business (from Sydney). I am looking for some interesting things to do and this book meets that need. It is comprehensive, and in a plus for Lonely Planet, the maps are good. Real street maps, not out of scale, sketch maps.

I am taking the family there for a holiday soon and this book will be invaluable.

Recommended.

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