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Lonely Planet Great Britain (Country Travel Guide) Review

Lonely Planet Great Britain (Country Travel Guide)
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For vacations of average duration there is probably more in this book than you'll need. It turned out to be a great reference whenever our primary guide (Rick Steves) didn't cover some small town or place of lesser interest. Less visually pleasing than other guides, it has all you'll need (and then some) for a stay in the UK.

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Nobody knows Great Britain like Lonely Planet. Whether you're after prehistoric sites in Orkney, mountain climbing in Snowdonia, the tastiest fish and chips in East Anglia, or a quiet beach in Cornwall, this 8th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Britain.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.In This Guide:Top insider tips from a celebrity chef, the King of Hay and a ghost-tour guideDetailed itineraries help you discover the highlights of BritainUnique Green Index picking out the top sustainable travel options

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Frommer's London with Kids (Frommer's With Kids) Review

Frommer's London with Kids (Frommer's With Kids)
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What I like most about this guide compared to other guides, is that you can tell this is a REAL mother visiting these places with REAL children. And most importantly, she tells you about the places to avoid, as well as the best places to visit.
when you're a mom, with two little boys, it is sometimes just as important to actually know the places NOT to go - as well as the places to go.
I laughed out loud when I read her review of Hamleys. We must have been visiting there the same day! I too saw the scary santa. who looked like he would've rather been any where else than where he was. I wouldn't let my boys near him. didn't even want them to see him he looked that miserable. Shame on Hamleys to allow that.
Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, we went for lunch and then to the bathrooms. Where to begin? The food was deep fried and disgusting, the whole place smelled of old frying oil. It was unedible AND very expensive.
Having to change a diaper is another story. The handicapped toilet with the changing tables was dirty and the floor was wet with wet tissue all over and partially flooded. There was a line to get in as well. I had to change my baby on the floor outside the bathrooms. Everything was filthy.
I will never go back there again.
Ms Carrier was right on the money with her description of her experiences there.
So, whenever I am in London with my boys, I always read her guide - because I know she is a real mom like me. I'll go where she says is a good place to go, but I'll also avoid the places she says to avoid.
When you find another mom who's judgement you trust, it's like gold! That's how I feel about this guide.
Good advice from another mom who's been there. It's great!
Can't wait till our trip to Brittany.
Thank you Rhonda!

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Frommer's London with Kids has been extensively updated to reflect all of the latest changes in England's dynamic capital city so you can navigate and explore its neighborhoods with ease, whether you're toting a 5 year-old or towing a fifteen year old.
Our author hits all the highlights, from Harry Potter-related sites to puppet shows and the British Airways London Eye. This mom-in-the-know has checked out all the city's hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the best choices for your kids' tastes, while being friendly to your budget.
You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of the best shopping--from toys and clothes to comics or candies; kid-size walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; tips and tricks for planning a successful U.K. family vacation--right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs; and side trips to Legoland, Windsor Castle, Roald Dahl country, and more.


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British Language & Culture (Lonely Planet Language & Culture) (Language Reference) Review

British Language and Culture (Lonely Planet Language and Culture) (Language Reference)
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As an ex-pat American living in London, I find this book essential when trying to decipher the large number of different words and phrases that the Brits use: I can honestly tell you that the Phrasebook saved me from the horrors of a zucchini dinner when I found out what 'courgettes' really are. I also finally understood the meanings of 'put paid' and 'punters' and enjoyed the section on British sport: while I still don't fully understand cricket and have absolutely no idea about rugby, I now know a bit more than nothing, which is helpful the next time you're in a pub and a Test Match is on.
The less helpful sections of the book were the bits on more obscure language usage like Cockney rhyming slang and Scots Gaelic: I've never heard any rhyming slang in London and when I was in the Highlands the only time I heard Gaelic was on the radio. However, I'm not complaining: it's a whole lot of fun to be able to know how to say 'caite am bheil an t-amar snamh' ('where's the swimming pool'), even if the Scots themselves don't understand, and now I know that nothing beats a good dinner of Lillian Gish (fish) with gay and frisky (whiskey).
Anyway, the Phrasebook also contains a section for each part of Britain plus sections on pronounciation, accomodation, entertainment and society (how to address the Queen when you meet her) and, most important of all, a mini American-British dictionary.
All in all, highly recommended.

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We're chuffed to bits to present this tour of Ole Blighty's lingo. It's the dog's bollocks! Try it out on the lads down your local, have a few pints, and don't worry about sounding naff - if it all goes pear-shaped, wait for the sound of 'Oh, bless!' as they pat you on the back and buy you another bevvie. -Features special sections on Scottish, Welsh, Cornish, and Scots (Lallans). -Lonely Planet's English Language & Culture series gets behind the scenes of languages you thought you knew. -Get into the culture and humour behind common - and not so common - English expressions and learn about the local languages that inspired them.

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Lonely Planet Scotland (Country Travel Guide) Review

Lonely Planet Scotland (Country Travel Guide)
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I found the Lonely Planet guide to be an excellent resource, especially when used with the Baedeker Scotland guide. LP offers truly helpful information, such as where to find maps, how to get back your VAT, weather and insect warnings... as well as brief but very descriptive chapters by region, including the oft-neglected Highlands.
Suggested itineraries are included, and the descriptions of sights, towns and historical destinations is wonderful.
While the guide is short on maps and history -- this is where the Baedeker guide does an excellent job -- it is full of useful and up-to-date information on travelling Scotland. I found my copy to be incredibly resourceful.

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'Like a fine single malt, Scotland is a connoisseur's delight - an intoxicating blend of stunning scenery and sophisticated cities, of salt-tanged sea air and dark peaty waters, of outdoor adventure and deep history." - Neil Wilson, Lonely Planet writerOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.Inside This Book'2 authors17 weeks of on-the-ground research54 mapsCountless drams of whiskyInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsPull-out city map3D plans of iconic sightsComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background

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