Britain

by David Else, Paul Bloomfield, Nicky Crowther

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If England, Scotland, and Wales are on your itinerary, here's your complete guide to famous sights and intriguing, out-of-the-way places that are hard to find on your own. Lonely Planet's Britain provides 160 maps--including 12 color maps of London; useful notes on British history, literature, theater, film and music; accommodation and eating options for every budget; details on public transport, long-distance walks, cycling, and driving; and information on how to trace your ancestors. The book includes a Welsh language section and a guide to architecture, including a glossary of terms. Also included is information on travel to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. --Kathryn True

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

1056 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

Reviews

[Jayne Cravens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am really picky about travel books: I want a book packed with details that describe sites in such a way that I know if I would really want to go there or not, and know how to get the most out of a particular site. I want to know what's cheap and what's expensive, and what's worth the expense or the time to get to to see. I want to know details about the most famous places as well as some hidden gems that many people never see. Lonely Planet Britain is a fantastic guide to the country, providing all the details you need regarding site's worth seeing and what's worth skipping. I've used it for several trips to London, as well as a two-week tour by motorcycle for Northern England and Scotland.

[Beate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this book about Britain. The best thing about books from Lonely Planet, is that they always start off with a bit of history. I've read a lot of travel books, and I always prefer the Lonely Planets books to any other. Now that I've read both the book on Britain and the book on USA, I've gotta choose where my vacation will go this year. It's either going to be a 4 week roadtrip in GB or 4 week roadrip in USA. Choices, choices, choices...

[SheLove2Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

travel guide. very nice resource if you plan to visit the UK

[Alexia Gaudeul · Rating 3 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11762627