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Summary: Can't go wrong with Let's Go
Review: I have used several Let's Go books while traveling in Europe and have had great success w/ each book. They recommend rooms, dining, and excursions for all budgets. A great investment.
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Summary: Can't go wrong with Let's Go
Review: I have used several Let's Go books while traveling in Europe and have had great success w/ each book. They recommend rooms, dining, and excursions for all budgets. A great investment.
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Summary: Let's Go good!
Review: I would surely have been lost when I stepped off my Aer Lingus flight in the Shannon airport were it not for the faultless and laudable advice of a book which is now tied in my mind with the Bible for most indispensible tome as we shuffle along in life: Let's Go Ireland 2000. The generally good coverage in the book gives the traveler no suspicion of how exacting, clever, and delightful the section on Southwestern Ireland is. "Top o' the mornin' to ye, author of the section on Southwestern Ireland," I say. Surely you are a rare gem - never did I enjoy myself more than when strolling through Cork under the watchful eye of Let's Go Ireland 2000. Cheers!(Is Cork in Ireland? I think so)
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Summary: Let's go Ireland
Review: This book was such a great guide of ireland. I backpacked across lower Ireland, for three weeks. It kept my friend and I, sheltered in great hostels, full of food and drink, and of course had great reviews on places to see. It gave also a great overview of the countries history. I stopped off in London, and the book has a great chapter on the sites, food, bars, and places to stay as well.
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Summary: I used to love Let's Go....
Review: Using Let's Go Ireland confirmed the suspicions that arose after using Let's Go Spain & Portugal last year...namely, that my once beloved travel guide series is slipping into a downward spiral of mediocrity. Definite biases showed up in Let's Go Irelend 2002 that made me feel all I was reading was one person's specific opinion rather than generalized advice.
The fact that only vegetarian restaurants seemed to get high ratings was peculiar in a country whose cusine revolves around meat and potatoes. While this information is handy for vegans, the rest of us are at a loss when choosing where to eat. We gave up on their restaurant recommendations after three lousy meals. The tips on sights were equally shady...how is it possible that the only sight in Dublin that is given the highest recommendation (the thumbs up) was the Guinness Factory? While it was indeed worth a visit, there were obviouslt other spots more worthwhile in the country's lovely capital city. The maps in the book were either useless or nonexistant - it is of no use to recommend places and then leave it up to the traveler to find it on his/her own (especially in a land onf unmarked, windy streets!). The writing remains entertaining, but this book has made me lose my faith in the series. If you decide to bring Let's Go Ireland along, make sure to bring another (Lonely Planet for the budget traveler or Frommers for those with a little more cash).
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Summary: I used to love Let's Go....
Review: Using Let's Go Ireland confirmed the suspicions that arose after using Let's Go Spain & Portugal last year...namely, that my once beloved travel guide series is slipping into a downward spiral of mediocrity. Definite biases showed up in Let's Go Irelend 2002 that made me feel all I was reading was one person's specific opinion rather than generalized advice.
The fact that only vegetarian restaurants seemed to get high ratings was peculiar in a country whose cusine revolves around meat and potatoes. While this information is handy for vegans, the rest of us are at a loss when choosing where to eat. We gave up on their restaurant recommendations after three lousy meals. The tips on sights were equally shady...how is it possible that the only sight in Dublin that is given the highest recommendation (the thumbs up) was the Guinness Factory? While it was indeed worth a visit, there were obviouslt other spots more worthwhile in the country's lovely capital city. The maps in the book were either useless or nonexistant - it is of no use to recommend places and then leave it up to the traveler to find it on his/her own (especially in a land onf unmarked, windy streets!). The writing remains entertaining, but this book has made me lose my faith in the series. If you decide to bring Let's Go Ireland along, make sure to bring another (Lonely Planet for the budget traveler or Frommers for those with a little more cash).
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Summary: Great coverage of the Southwest!
Review: Whoever the Let's Go person is for southwestern Ireland deserves a pay raise and a hearty handshake. I travelled from Cork to Limerick, and all along the way I was accompanied by witty, detailed, precise advice. It was as if I was taking a trip with a trusted and well-informed friend. Thanks Let's Go!
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Summary: Great coverage of the Southwest!
Review: Whoever the Let's Go person is for southwestern Ireland deserves a pay raise and a hearty handshake. I travelled from Cork to Limerick, and all along the way I was accompanied by witty, detailed, precise advice. It was as if I was taking a trip with a trusted and well-informed friend. Thanks Let's Go!
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