Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 192 pages
- Published by: DK Travel; Pap/Map edition February 4, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0756623987
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0756623982
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Book Dimensions:
7.5 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 5.6 ounces
Reader ReviewsI've read numerous travel guides, most of which I've dragged with me throughout the duration of my trips (often times, two or three books and various website printouts and lists). These have included the Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide books. All are decent, but tend to be long and tedious to thumb through quickly. But when you factor in size, weight, cost, and coverage, I don't think you can beat the Top ten series. They are ideal for a few days' stay, but might be a bit lacking if you're in a particular city for a week or more. It has been all we've needed for the basis of our Rome and Venice trip planning. The hotel recommendations are a bit outdated and bare-bones, but there's always TripAdvisor and Venere for more up-to-date and detailed info. The maps are also outstanding--they've made my StreetWise maps basically obsolete (for comparison, StreetWise maps cost almost as much as this book). Detractors may quickly scoff at the whole idea of boiling everything down to "just a top 10", but keep in mind that there are numerous "top ten lists" throughout the book, covering many categories. The idea here is to give tourists--especially first-timers--an overview of the major sights and to provide them a basis for which to explore further, based on specific interests. Used as such, I don't think you'll find a better travel guide.
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