Rick Steves' Great Britain Author: Rick Steves | Language: English | ISBN:
B00EXCOIPY | Format: EPUB
Rick Steves' Great Britain Description
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Great Britain.
With this guide, you’ll explore the misty isle of Great Britain, from lively London to the lush green fields of Wales and the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Wander the sheep-dotted hillsides of the Lake District, and stroll the promenade at the kitschy beach resort of Blackpool. On Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, ask a proud Scot about the local whisky. Trace Britain’s history from prehistoric Stonehenge to Roman Bath, and from tout Welsh castles to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. After a busy day of sightseeing, relax at a neighborhood pub, sharing a chat and a pint with a friendly local.
Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants in big cities and small villages. You’ll learn how to travel by train, bus, or car and discover which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
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- File Size: 57807 KB
- Print Length: 1112 pages
- Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 20th Edition edition (February 11, 2014)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00EXCOIPY
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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I guess I should have done more research before buying this book, because I wound up being pretty disappointed. I've used and enjoyed Rick Steves' guides before, so when I wanted a travel guide covering England, I didn't hesitate to order this one. At a glance, one assumes it will cover - at least in part - all of the major tourist destinations/cities/regions. Unfortunately, this is not the case. A quick glance at the index reveals a single page for the city of Oxford. The listing? 'Oxford: Harry Potter sights'. That's it. It seems Mr. Steves prefers Cambridge, which gets an entire section devoted to it. That's fine, of course, but we happen to want to visit Oxford in our travels (too many years of watching the adventures of Inspectors Morse and Lewis), and to do so, we'll have to buy another book.
Similarly, a whopping 48 pages are devoted to North Wales, while South Wales gets only 19 - 11 of them about Cardiff. Want to visit Manchester or Bristol? Cornwall, Devon, or the East Midlands? Sorry, these places don't exist in this book. The Keswick Pencil Museum? It's your lucky day!
I'm not criticizing the way Steves tours or writes (Pencil Museum, though?!). But really, could you not just call it, 'Rick Steves' Best of Great Britain' and include a bit on the back cover about it only covering certain places? At least then I'd know to buy more than one guide for our trip.
By Amy Capuano
I am planning a first trip to the UK this summer with my daughter. We have been studying maps, brochures, bus and train schedules, etc. to get a sense of what we can accomplish during the brief time we will be there on a limited budget. I waited anxiously for the 2014 Rick Steves guide book to have the most current information to help finalize my plans. This book has filled in the gaps with details on attractions, lodging, places to eat, and how to get around (especially in London). Most useful are reviews of what is worth your time and what to skip. Having watched Rick Steves' programs on his web site, I have found that his approach to travel is compatible with our priorities. (Although we don't drink and will be able to skip the pub crawls.) My book is now dog-eared, underlined and tabbed with Post-It notes. I wonder what it will look like AFTER the trip?
By Jane
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