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Amazing Britain

Advantages: Lots of places to visit on your doorstep
Disadvantages: Directions a bit vague

...I received this book for Christmas last year, and am delighted with it. I love coffee table travel books anyway, but this one was a bit more useful as it featured a variety of places in the UK that were more easily accessible than some of the wild and wac ...

Essexgirl2006 06.04.2010 · Read full review
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Lonely Planet New Zealand

Advantages: Cheap, informative and comprehensive travel guide.
Disadvantages: Some information is now out of date, a few more glossy pictures would have been nice!

...This review is based on the September 2004 Edition of Lonely Planet: New Zealand (The latest edition at the time of writing this review). Most travellers are familiar with Lonely Planet guides, if you aren't, and you're considering a trip, my advice is ...

trumo 20.03.2006 · Read full review
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The best information source for New zealand

Advantages: In depth analysis of this beautiful country
Disadvantages: Quite pricey

What a great guide! Im planning on travelling hear for a year in june and this book really does give you an in depth guide into the different suburbs. The words almost jump off the page and i feel that i have already been! bacpacking for a year is quit ...

natalia_ann 17.01.2009 · Read full review
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Singing the praises of Singapore

Advantages: Just generally an amazing place to go!
Disadvantages: Hotels can be quite expensive

Singapore....well, what can I say, if you're thinking of going, go, go now!! I've visited the country about 5 times in my life, having spent almost a year there in total. My mum is originally from there so when I visit, I see the way that the locals live ...

Celia86 01.09.2001 · Read full review
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An excellent guide.

Advantages: Easy to use with good descriptions and transport options.
Disadvantages: Most of the information is available free while in Singapore.

...I visited Singapore for two weeks from December 2004 to January 2005 and the Lonely Planet guide was invaluable for planning the trip. The edition I used was the 6th Edition printed in July 2003 and apart from some website addresses I found the guide to b ...

Gwenllian 13.02.2005 · Read full review
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