CruisinEurope Posted February 13, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've read a few from Rick Steves, and a few from Frommers... but there are SO MANY out there that I'm wondering if I'm missing "the one". What is YOUR favorite travel guide - and why? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted February 13, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2009 AAA Travel Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted February 13, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I love the DK Eyewitness Travel guides. They maybe aren't the most informative, but they do have tons of pretty pictures and extremely well drawn color illustrations: http://us.dk.com/static/cs/us/11/travel/intro.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltic Posted February 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Anyone except Lonely Planet ones. Too intrusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsquare Posted February 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2009 If you really want to know an area solidly, the Blue Guides are great. They are long and very detailed - perhaps overkill for a quick day in port, but essential for really understanding context and history, and pointing out less well-known sights. They also have excellent maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted February 16, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I love Rick Steves' books for budget travel info and Eyewitness guides for the beautiful photographs and maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted February 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I love Rick Steves' books for budget travel info and Eyewitness guides for the beautiful photographs and maps. Eyewitness would be my top choice for the best combination of info and visuals. Michelin Green for more depth in some areas. Others books are trying to become more visual as Eyewitness has pioneered. No one book is perfect for everything! Rick Steves covers some areas and key highlights, but his books are not as comprehensive within most countries. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted February 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Rick Steves covers some areas and key highlights, but his books are not as comprehensive within most countries. I agree that Rick Steves' books don't cover everything - just the best things. That's usually good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted February 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I agree that Rick Steves' books don't cover everything - just the best things. That's usually good enough for me. Agree, Nancy! I like to check out most of the major guides from the library. Then, I can see where they agree, pick the same "best places", etc. Frommers and Fodors are both trying to add more visuals. Sometimes, the Rick Steves picks get "too popular" from so many people following his good suggestions. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in CA Posted February 17, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have used and enjoyed all the books mentioned by other posters, but I have recently discovered a series called AAA Spiral Guides. I like them a lot... beautiful photographs as well as good information. Not so much on hotels and restaurants, but more about attractions and sites, which is great for planning shore excursions! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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