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Lonely Planet Ireland (Paperback)
by Fionn Davenport , Charlotte Beech , Tom Downs , Des Hannigan , Fran Parnell , Neil Wilson
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Author: Fionn Davenport , Charlotte Beech , Tom Downs , Des Hannigan , Fran Parnell , Neil Wilson
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. in: January, 2006
ISBN: 1740599683
Pages: 732
Measurements: 7.8 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00911
Other information: 7th edition
ISBN-13: 9781740599689
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Lonely Planet's "Ireland" is the most thorough travel guidebook. It covers more subjects and lists more places than any other single guidebook. The descriptions are current, interesting and relevant. The maps are very useful and specific directions are given to get to the various sights listed. Also the Irish as well as the English form of place names is given - helpful when trying to interpret road signs. Various forms of transportation available in each place is also a bonus. This guidebook lists more lodging and eating options than any other. Whether you are into wind surfing or shopping, hiking or bar hopping, this book has a wealth of information for you. If you are only going to get one guidebook for your trip - this is the one to get.
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.
From pub-hopping and leprechaun-chasing to Ogham stones and the Book of Kells, Lonely Planet presents the essential Ireland. In addition to the requisite lowdown on food and accommodations, a detailed activities section covers everything from walking and bird watching to hang gliding and rock climbing. The book's intriguing "boxed asides" delve into topics ranging from the mystical to the environmental, including the witch of Kilkenny, the legend of Inishbofin Island, the Birr Observatory and Telescope, even Ireland's disappearing bogs. -Kathryn True
Lonely Planet has City and Out To Eat Guides. They are all about the experience so they focus on doing, being, getting there, and this means they have the best detailed information, including both inexpensive and really spectacular restaurants and hotels, out-of-the-way places, weird things to see and do, the list is endless.
The LP has much to recommend it. Here are the highlights:
- excellent maps with accurate scale and bilingual markers
- good breadth without sacrificing too much depth
- great for people who want to leave the tour groups and package tours behind (it's much cheaper to go solo!)
- a good selection of restaurants and hotels in different price ranges
- good descriptions of main attractions and how to get to them
- a pretty good language section with some of the survival words and phrases you will need
Target readers:
General readers
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From the Publisher:
Who We Are: At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travellers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.
What We Do: We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
- We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
- When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
- We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
- We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
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What We Believe: We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.
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Surf-pounded cliffs and crystal-clear lochs, confident metropolises and ancient towns, dramatic wildernesses and remote island getaways - with so much on offer, which Britain will you choose? Explore every side of this diverse land with our inspiring new guide.
- Plan Your Route - full-color highlights, compelling itineraries and 200 easy-to-use maps lead you from the Orkneys to the Isles of Scilly.
- Immerse Yourself - unravel the past and make sense of the present with our in-depth coverage of Britain's rich history and culture.
- Sleep Sweetly - discerning accommodation reviews guide you to isolated bothies, snug B&BS and glamorous boutique hotels.
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- Get Stuck IN - comprehensive eating and entertainment listings help you track down the best local food and the hottest clubs
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A. Sonier (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
Outstanding! Just returned from our trip to Ireland, and found everything to be wonderful. For the areas we visited (Dublin and County Waterford), we went everywhere that was recommended, and were not disappointed. Loved the organization and presentation. |
H. K. Mengers (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
My mom and I decided to spend a month driving all over Ireland. We took this book and the "Ireland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)" book. Both were very helpful. I'm drawn in more by pictures which is rather limited in this book but I promise in the 4 weeks we drove down all sorts of bad roads and lanes, never once did we come across a landmark, area or town that wasn't mentioned in this book! It was amazing.
I can't judge the hotel ratings but we tried some of their restaurant suggestions and they were great too! (In Kinsale, Co. Cork try The Blue Haven the pub features the same food as the restaurant. The salmon & sticky toffee pudding are a must have!)
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T. Nociti (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
Can a travel guide get any better? I think not. While no book can possibly cover everything of interest to everyone LP certainly hits more than just the highlights. It's worth reading even if you aren't planning a trip. |
P. Lozar (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-18 00:00>
I've made 2 trips to Ireland in the past 2 years. Before and between trips, I looked through a number of popular guides to Ireland, and both times this was the only one I actually took with me. It's thorough, the maps are accurate and helpful, the historical/cultural background sections are useful while not being overwhelming, and the restaurant descriptions are generally reliable. The listings of hotels and guesthouses aren't exhaustive, but those change constantly - especially the B&B's - and I felt that their general recommendations of what areas to stay in in a particular town were helpful. (I booked most of my accommodations through the Bord Failte, either online or in person, and was almost always pleased with the results.) The book is also good at pointing out less well-known sights - e.g., the Hunt Museum in Limerick, which is worth a visit. A guidebook can't satisfy every reader equally, but this one did a good job of recommending activities for a variety of age groups, including families with children. Their descriptions of walks, how to get to historical sites in remote places, the alternatives to the standard Ring of Kerry tours, and even where to find a laundromat in Killarney, were VERY useful to me, and I definitely don't fall into the category of "young and trendy"!
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