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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005
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<B>Discover The Greek Islands</B> Marvel as Santorini's vast caldera rises before you from the open deck of a slow ferry Gaze at the carpet of wildflowers from the unspoilt mountain villages of Crete's Lefka Ori Float in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea before flopping onto the sands of Antipaxi's Vrika Beach Discover the secret behind quaffing ouzo but escaping a hangover <B>In This Guide:</B> Six expert authors, 2500 hours of on-the-ground research, 126 maps, 136 sunsets sighed at New full-colour sections cover the islands' top experiences, off-the-beaten-track gems, and best outdoor activities Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions <B>Who We Are</B> At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large. <B>What We Do</B> o We offer travelers 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. o We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are. oWe update our guidebooks by visiting thousands of places in person to get the details right and tell it as it is. o We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent. o We challenge our growing community of travelers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world. o We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travelers; not clouded by any other motive. <B>What We Believe</B> We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world. "[F]or the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native." (Real Simple Magazine)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK book, but tries to cover too much.,
By M. Basil "MikeyBikey" (Canada, eh?) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Greek Islands 6th Ed.: 6th Edition (Paperback)
I got this for planning an upcoming trip. Some of the information is useful -- I especially liked the recommendations. But by trying to cover all of the Greek Islands it is a bit "sketchy". That would be a fine approach if people usually toured a wie variety of islands. Nut my hunch is most people will be like me, hitting 3 of the most popular, and in our case, all in a specific group -- the Cyclades. So for me, this is good for a broad overview, but then I will need guides for each of our specific destinations. I can find similar general advice on the Internet, but then I will need to carry more specifc guide books. This leaves me with the question of how this guide would be useful.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (27 customer reviews) 39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Complete and Very Indestructable,
By Eric Antonow - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: GREEK ISLANDS (LONELY PLANET REGIONAL GUIDES) (Paperback)
Finally a guide built for travelling. Stitched and perfect-bound to endure many one-handed readings, drops and spills. Used this for a few Cycladian islands and Athens, on a mid-level budget and was as satisfied as can be. Great recommendations -- what to do and what is a waste of time (very helpful) and they seem to find a number of gems off the beaten path. I can't say enough about the maps which are included for every island and most towns. Every other guide seems to think that this is non-essential information, leaving you to hunt for a local map at your ports of call. Buy this ahead of planning the trip as their direction and suggestions may have a significant impact on your itinerary.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent guide to the Greek islands!,
By David Lundberg "author of OLYMPIC WANDERING" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lonely Planet Greek Islands (Paperback)
Like its companion book (Lonely Planet Greece), this is an excellent guide (but just to the islands)! 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. Having said that, Lonely Planet Greece gives you basically the same information on the islands, plus mainland Greece, for just a few dollars more. So unless you are flying into Athens and going only to the islands, you are probably better off with the parent book.Reviewed by David Lundberg, author of Olympic Wandering: Time Travel Through Greece 28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely useful book during my 3 month Greek Isle trek,
By MarkHokieSnake "Mark" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: GREEK ISLANDS (LONELY PLANET REGIONAL GUIDES) (Paperback)
I spent the entire summer of 2000 backpacking the Greek Isles. This book was an indispensable tool over the course of 15 different islands and Athens. Most of the travelers I encountered (a few Americans and loads of Aussies, Kiwis, Brits, Swedes, and more) had this exact book. The lodging details, maps, recommendations, and descriptions were very accurate- as accurate as you can be in a compact package such as this. I entered my journey relatively unprepared and this book was truly a lifesaver. I was living in Italy when I started and just "winged it" from there. With this LP Guide, I was able to be quite spontaneous and just look up details of upcoming islands as I needed. The other travelers I encountered who used this book were also universal in their praise. Any travel guide that can help me this much for 3 months is, I repeat, indispensable. Now do yourself a favor and don't do what the typical American traveler does which is i)staying just a day on each island, ii)only seeing Athens, Santorini and Mykonos, and iii)trying too hard to cram 10 European destinations into 10 days. Take some time off and appreciate the cultures! Enjoy.
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