Lonely Planet Greece

• Paperback - March, 2006 - Lonely Planet Publications
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• By: Paul Hellander and Kate Armstrong
• ISBN: 1740597508

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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.

Lonely Planet's Greece is an expert guide to this incredible country, covering everything from the narrowest walkable gorge in the world to classic Greek myths. The authors provide information on inter-island ferries accompanied by a ferry map; extensive writings on history, culture, and mythology; place names in Greek script; and advice on choosing a quiet or gregarious island vacation. A special color feature covers Greek art. --Kathryn True

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Reviews by readers

Excellent guide to Greece!

I spend a month every summer in Greece, and this guide is excellent! It is concise, reads very easily, and gives good common-sense recommendations on what to see and where to stay. It is as up-to-date as you can reasonably expect with changing prices and euro/dollar fluctuations. A very, very practical guide from the budget tourist to middle class. Excellent pictures, very good maps, a fine job! It reminds me, in a way, of the Michelin guides to Europe.

Feta, Tzaiki, and Amazing Sunsets

2 weeks in Greece last summer (2004) and Lonely Planet was in my bag every day. I always reach for LP first when traveling because they are truthful and not endorsed by anyone. There are many other guides out there (Timeout, for example) that actually have advertisements in their books! How's that for impartial!

Yes, there are a few problems. An internet cafe that was supposed to be on Mykonos is now a flower shop, but that had happened in the past 3 months. We had bought the March 2004 edition, the most current, but it is understandable that perhaps the internet caf� became a flower shop after they went to print.

Before you buy this book, think about whether you will be spending more time on the islands or the mainland. We were in both places so we decided on just normal "Greece" but I know there is also a "Greek Islands" book which may be better if you are island hopping.

The maps of the cities are helpful and their recommendations whether it be for hotel, food or activities are always great. If you are lucky enough to be going to Greece make sure you pack this book, you'll be very happy with it.

Dependable

Since 12 years we always buy Lonely Planet guides for everywhere we travel. We like the Lonely Planet guide for its format and size, the hotel suggestions and the easy maps with the most important things to see and to do on it. What we miss are fine dining suggestions.

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