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UK Holidays - London for Dummies
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List Price: $15.99
Our Price: $17.50
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.210486
EAN: 9780764561948
ISBN: 0764561944
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 386
Publication Date: 2000-10
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies
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Editorial Reviews:
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Now any traveler can rule Britannia--the Dummies way!
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Summary: London for Dummies
Comment: Out of 5 London travel books, used this one exclusively during a 2005 visit - it was invaluable. Much more practical (and in-depth) info. than the other guides. Bought the new copy for my trip in a few months. Also, found The London Mapguide an invaluable map reference for traveling on the Tube and getting around on foot. These 2 books are all you need.
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Summary: disappointing
Comment: I did not have an up-to-date copy of Rick Steve's LONDON 2008, so I bought a copy of LONDON FOR DUMMIES, 4th Edition, at the PX of a nearby USAF base.
The book, published only two years ago, noted that a particular London hotel was "chic," and had been "recently refurbished." Well, I followed the book's advice, and reserved a room at the hotel. Wel-l-l, the carpet was filthy, the curtains were grimy, and even the walls were grimy. The place was downright disgusting. Even after two years, it is doubtful that a place could go downhill that fast. Yecccch!
I just ordered a new copy of Rick Steve's guide LONDON 2008. Buy it! Rick Steve's will steer you to the right place.
I believe that I wasted money on the LONDON FOR DUMMIES book . . . and I ended up being the "dummy"! :-)
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Summary: Only ONE mistake?
Comment: I've not yet been to London, but I found five errors of fact. Not very encouraging when you come to a book to get reliable information! What other little surprises are there that I don't know about?
It might suit an American readership, but I found the text often patronising of the British people, and quite offensive to the Royal Family. I think tact and respect are always pleasant characteristics in a visitor....
My recommendation would be to stick with Lonely Planet Guides, which have served me well on several continents.
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Summary: London for Dummies
Comment: Borrowed this from the library and found we couldn't leave home without it, had to buy it! Everything we needed to know to get ready for our stay over the pond. Taking the source with us.
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Summary: London For Dummies
Comment: I used this book every day when I was in London. The maps were very helpful.
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