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Best Northern Ireland Travel Guides

Rick Steves Ireland 2018
Wander rustic towns, emerald valleys, lively cities, and moss-draped ruins: with Rick Steves on your side, Ireland can be yours! Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe.
Reviews
"Great guide with wonderful suggestions to any of the major cities we visited."
"Found this guide helpful in planning my trip."
"A good source of information about some more popular sites in Ireland."
"Very useful as all Rick's publications."
"We like Rick's books; only disappointing thing is when you want or have to go somewhere in the country that he doesn't cover."
"Helpful for novice (and maybe not so novice) international travelers because he goes to enough pains to explain currency, driving rules, tipping, reservations, telephones, internet use, car rentals, and a myriad of other everyday issues that are different in a foreign country."
"I appreciate what he's trying to do - expose the reader to the culture of Irish folks versus seeing the checklist of Ireland tourist traps."
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Round Ireland with a Fridge
Joined by his trusty traveling companion-cum-domestic appliance, he made his way from Dublin to Donegal, from Sligo through Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Wexford, Wicklow--and back again to Dublin. On his only prior visit to Ireland, English songwriter-comic Tony Hawks had seen a man hitchhiking with a refrigerator.
Reviews
"This is a great, light read!"
"This story reads like fiction; it's hard to believe that it's true, yet it is!"
"Sort of the same thing, the same funny or sweet little stories, over and over though, so I lost interest a little by the time I was 80% through it."
"I liked the premise of the story, but was disappointed to find he was able to accomplish his journey due to extensive daily radio coverage."
"fabuolus - so funny...got copies for Christmas stocking suffers."
"This book makes you smile on every page and laugh out loud often."
"Read it before going to Ireland and got a real flavor of the people and layout of the country."
"Then it occurs to me that telling someone a line from a book that has been built up is not as funny to them as it is to me. Now the book isn't a travel book, if you want tips on where to go in Ireland it might provide some, but don't count on it in replace of Let's Go Europe or something."
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One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Great Britain
The fifth book in Rizzoli's successful One Hundred & One series is an informative tour of Great Britain's most beautiful corners, with evocative photographs and detailed listings for everywhere from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon to the Scottish Highlands and undiscovered country inns of the Cotswolds. Tom Aiken is a writer, poet, editor, theater director, musician, and critic.
Reviews
"GREAT BOOK."
"This book has lovely pictures and would be very useful for either an armchair traveler or someone planning a trip to England."
"Top quality book!"
"This book has a surprising and interesting amount of history of the British Isles."
"I love my Country of Birth, and the pictures and short details about each place is perfect for memory lane."
"An armchair travel delight , with the right blend of fantasy,reality and a smudge of cynical interjection."
"Beatiful book, great pics and layout.Rizzoli always print the best, I would recommend this to everyone keen in small villages."
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Best General Ireland Travel Guides

Rick Steves Ireland 2018
Wander rustic towns, emerald valleys, lively cities, and moss-draped ruins: with Rick Steves on your side, Ireland can be yours! Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe.
Reviews
"Great guide with wonderful suggestions to any of the major cities we visited."
"Found this guide helpful in planning my trip."
"A good source of information about some more popular sites in Ireland."
"Very useful as all Rick's publications."
"We like Rick's books; only disappointing thing is when you want or have to go somewhere in the country that he doesn't cover."
"Helpful for novice (and maybe not so novice) international travelers because he goes to enough pains to explain currency, driving rules, tipping, reservations, telephones, internet use, car rentals, and a myriad of other everyday issues that are different in a foreign country."
"I appreciate what he's trying to do - expose the reader to the culture of Irish folks versus seeing the checklist of Ireland tourist traps."
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Best European Travel Guides

Rick Steves Paris 2018
Explore every centimeter of Paris, from the top of the Eiffel tower to the ancient catacombs below the city: with Rick Steves on your side, Paris can be yours! Rick Steves, author of 21 guidebooks and host of the television series Travels in Europe with Rick Steves, has spent 100 days a year traveling Europe, every year, since 1973.
Reviews
"super helpfull to make a itinerary and make the most of Paris."
"Anyway, buy the book before you go but also buy Dixon Long's "Markets of Paris" - there is so much about Paris, it's impossible to overdo the preparation!"
"I can't say enough good things about this book."
"The book comes with a few pre-planned itineraries for a short 3 day trip and a longer trip, which with a little thought, can be customized to fit your schedule and desires. The guidebook covered common tourist scams, two of which were attempted on me which I easily avoided (friendship bracelet and found ring)."
"I read it over before going and it has lots of good information like when to go where, what days time etc. The only thing that I would double check before leaving for Paris or when in Paris is if the days certain places are open. at least 3 hours of waiting!"
"I did my best to read the book before leaving and plan the trip out ahead of time, but it was also extremely useful at the hotel to help finalize the next day's plans, and even once in awhile to have it out with me during the day in case my memory failed me or we changed our plans on-the-fly."
"Rick Steves is a real-live "regular" traveler, who understands that most of us don't stay at the Ritz Carlton, don't eat at 3-star Michelin restaurants, and that we crave authentic travel experiences."
"But it is terrible--bare minumum of info, often misleading or missing info (for instance not mentioning the existence, let alone whereabouts, of a famous restaurant in Paris, but only its satellite location out at Versailles)."
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Best Hotels & Inns Travel Reference

Rick Steves Paris 2018
Explore every centimeter of Paris, from the top of the Eiffel tower to the ancient catacombs below the city: with Rick Steves on your side, Paris can be yours! Rick Steves, author of 21 guidebooks and host of the television series Travels in Europe with Rick Steves, has spent 100 days a year traveling Europe, every year, since 1973.
Reviews
"super helpfull to make a itinerary and make the most of Paris."
"Anyway, buy the book before you go but also buy Dixon Long's "Markets of Paris" - there is so much about Paris, it's impossible to overdo the preparation!"
"I can't say enough good things about this book."
"The book comes with a few pre-planned itineraries for a short 3 day trip and a longer trip, which with a little thought, can be customized to fit your schedule and desires. The guidebook covered common tourist scams, two of which were attempted on me which I easily avoided (friendship bracelet and found ring)."
"I read it over before going and it has lots of good information like when to go where, what days time etc. The only thing that I would double check before leaving for Paris or when in Paris is if the days certain places are open. at least 3 hours of waiting!"
"I did my best to read the book before leaving and plan the trip out ahead of time, but it was also extremely useful at the hotel to help finalize the next day's plans, and even once in awhile to have it out with me during the day in case my memory failed me or we changed our plans on-the-fly."
"Rick Steves is a real-live "regular" traveler, who understands that most of us don't stay at the Ritz Carlton, don't eat at 3-star Michelin restaurants, and that we crave authentic travel experiences."
"But it is terrible--bare minumum of info, often misleading or missing info (for instance not mentioning the existence, let alone whereabouts, of a famous restaurant in Paris, but only its satellite location out at Versailles)."
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Best Travel Dining Reference

The French Laundry Cookbook (The Thomas Keller Library)
2014 marks the twentieth anniversary of the acclaimed French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley—“the most exciting place to eat in the United States” ( The New York Times ). In The French Laundry Cookbook , Keller articulates his passions and offers home cooks a means to duplicate the level of perfection that makes him one of the best chefs in the U.S. and, arguably, the world. After winning rave reviews when he was still in his 20s, it took a more experienced chef throwing a knife at him because he did not know how to truss a chicken to open his eyes to the importance of the discipline and techniques of classical French cooking. The 200 photographs by Deborah Jones include more than just beauty shots: they show how to prepare various dishes; how Keller, shown stroking a whole salmon, respects his ingredients; and how the perfection of baby fava beans still nestled in the downy lining of their succulent pod, or the seduction of an abundance of fresh caviar, calls out the best from the chef.
Reviews
"Beautiful publication with an inexhaustible amount of recipes."
"A gift to someone who eats here all the time."
"I consider this to be the best one I have ever purchased, excluding pastry books."
"This is a stunning cookbook, the only downside is some of the ingredients may be hard to find and the recipes are fairly complicated."
"Classic cookbook with timeless stories and recipes."
"Can't wait until I visit French Laundry I've fallen in love with Yountville,CA."
"Great history of this food culture."
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Best Scotland Travel Guides

Rick Steves Scotland
Try Rick Steves Best of Scotland. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 20,000 travelers to Europe annually. Since moving to Seattle and joining Rick Steves' Eruope (where he serves as content manager) in 2000, Cameron has traveled to more than 35 European countries, contributing to guidebooks, tours, radio and television shows, and other media.
Reviews
"Tips on saving money, renting a car, driving, using your credit card, etc.... His book provides valuable maps and a section an appendix that is chock full of information. I really enjoy how he takes your through the different parts of the country so you get valuable planning ideas."
"I am planning on moving to Scotland within the next 10-15 years and am doing research about which areas I would like to live, Though this book is written as a guide for visiting, the information in this was Wonderful for helping my narrow the areas to look at."
"Found being reviewed everywhere while I was touring Scotland."
"Love the Rick Steve's guides, will come in useful for our trip to Scotland this fall."
"Rick Steves Scotland has helped me plan my itinerary to Scotlad."
"As with all Rick Steve's books they are really great for travelers who want to get the most out of any trip!"
"I've used Rick Steves books for other travel and am excited for his book on Scotland!"
"As expected, Rick Steves didn't let me down with this great book on touring Scotland."
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Best British Channel Islands Travel Guides

Menagerie Manor
With his unfailing charm, Durrell tells the story of how he finally fulfilled his childhood dream of founding his own private zoo, the Manor of Les Augres, on the English Channel island of Jersey. Animals come close to being Durrell’s best friends. He writes about them with style, verve, and humor.
Reviews
"I first heard of Gerald Durrell from the PBS series of The Durrells of Corfu and until reading this book had no idea of this great man's work and of the books he has written."
"This is an easy, fast and enjoyable read about animals by a wonderful author."
"Then I discovered this delightful book and readily equated the author to the youngest son in the series."
"mr. durrelll has never written anything i don't absolutely love."
"I had already read this some years ago and bought this copy as a Christmas present for a seventh grader who said she liked non-fiction."
"Durrell has tales to tell about his animals and tells them in a most descriptive way."
"GOOD BUT NOT AS GOODV AS HIS OTHER BOOKS BUT STILL VERY GOOD."
"I love Gerald Durrell and love the show about the Durrell on Corfu."
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Best Wales Travel Guides

Fodor's Essential Great Britain: with the Best of England, Scotland & Wales (Full-color Travel Guide)
Great Britain remains a perennial favorite with travelers, drawing almost 3 million Americans each year, many of whom will revisit the nation. “Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times.
Reviews
"Just returned from my first trip to Great Britain."
"Was very helpful on my latest trip to England and Scotland in determining which tourist destinations we should go to."
"Swell organized and excellent material."
"Fodor's is always excellent!"
"Great book with tons of info!"
"It was a good travel guide, not great."
"We are planning a trip to England and we needed some more info before we made plans."
"Basic travel information that will be a great help on our trip."
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Best General Great Britain Travel Guides

Lonely Planet Ireland (Travel Guide)
Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, landscapes, sports, food and drink Free, convenient pull-out Dublin map (included in print version), plus over 86 colour maps Covers Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Kildare, Limerick, Clare, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, The Midlands, Louth, Belfast, Armagh, Derry, and more. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones). Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing. Davenport was born in and spent most of his youth in Dublin.
Reviews
"I found it to be easier to pull out my cell phone and look up information on the fly rather than pulling out this book."
"It is the perfect gift for someone who is traveling to Ireland."
"all of the lonely planet books are great."
"Cannot wait to visit Ireland and put to use the resources listed in this book!"
"Great information for most of the places I will visiting."
"Good to use as a resource."
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