Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
- Published by: DK Travel; Pap/Map edition January 21, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0756623901
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0756623906
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Book Dimensions:
7.5 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 8.5 ounces
Product Review
The Top ten formula is intriguing. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Product Description
A better value than all the competition, these pocket travel guides offer travelers the insight of local experts to easily plan the perfect trip. Take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Eyewitness Top ten Travel Guides. Branded with DK's trusted and familiar "Eyewitness" style, these compact guides make finding the best every destination has to offer easier than ever before! Perfect for business travel and vacation, searching for the finest cuisine or the least expensive places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or the best deals on places to stay, the best family destination or the hottest nightspot, Eyewitness Top ten Travel Guides provide current, useful information based on the insight of local experts to find the best of everything that each destination has to offer.
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: Eyewitness Top ten Travel Guides: Barcelona (Eyewitness Travel Top 10) (Paperback)
I decided to check out the Top ten guide for Barcelona given the excellent experience I had in London with a similar guide on a past trip to the UK. I noticed the same compelling points with this guide as I'd noticed with the London guide -- a concise list of things to do in city, a list of various neighborhoods, list of best cafes/bars and sample itineraries for spending an entire day in each neighborhood, the top ten things to look for at each attraction, and the best feature: the compact size of the guide. But I was looking for more than just the above -- I was traveling to a city where people don't talk in English after all. What I really liked about the guide was the main map that showed all the important street in an uncluttered fashion, and the mini-maps that were included in the assorted Top ten lists, making it a breeze to locate the attraction or cafe/bar. I also loved the list of the Top ten drinks you'll find only in Barcelona like the "Orxata", the "Granissat" and of course, the "Sangria" that is refereshingly different from what you might have had anywhere else. There are similar lists for food items (definitely try the "Pallela"), shops, etc. These are the things that make you blend in with the locals with confidence. I also loved the section on Streetsmarts -- when you're in a country where English is not the first language, you sometimes need a helping hand with even the simplest of things -- like what is the best deal on the Barcelona Metro? Should I buy single tickets or a "T-10" for ten tickets? How do I make a local phone call? What should I avoid? (Answer: touristy scams at La Rambla). The Top ten guide's Streetsmart section covers many of these "small" things on your mind and also include a few pages with popular Spanish/Catalan phrases with translation in English, eliminating the need to carry a phrase book, if any. With this guide, I was able to see Barcelona according to my schedule and tastes. I took in all the touristy attractions and spent time exploring specific neighborhoods like El Raval, Eixample and interesting detours. Not a day went by when I wasn't glad for having this guide by my side -- and at under ten bucks a pop, I'm quickly acquiring a collection.
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