Cultured Travel Guide Books - Let's Go Rome 12th Edition (Let's Go Rome)

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780312319960
ISBN: 0312319967
Label: Let's Go Publications
Manufacturer: Let's Go Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2003-12-01
Publisher: Let's Go Publications
Studio: Let's Go Publications

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Summary: still the best
Comment: I used the let's go Rome guide two years ago, and the Paris one the year before that. I have tried many other guidebooks, and found them all shamefully unhelpful and difficult to use. I'm buying a new Rome guide online now precisely because the others are no good. besides, the historical anecdotes scattered througout (especially the ones about the popes) make perfect light reading during down time.

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Summary: Very Disappointed
Comment: Just back from Rome and have to say I was very frustrated with the book throughout my stay. Here's what I thought were the basic weaknesses.

Out of date! If you look closely you'll see it is published in 04 but is based on reviews written in 03. So all the prices etc. were much higher than in the book.

Maps could be a lot better. There are a few color maps in the beginning, some others at the end and then some smaller ones throughout the book.
I went to one recommended restaurant (even though the included map does not show the street!) and found that it no longer existed. Each map should pinpoint each reviewed item.

Index is rudimentary. I had to look under multiple headings to find a specific thing.

Overall the sad part is that there is a wealth of information in the book but I found myself constantly flicking back and forwards trying to find things.

There is a listing of the "Top things to see", but it does not show which page the detail on these sights are.

I have used "Let's Go" guides in the past and have not had this problem. I would recommend the Frommers guide over this one.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Found it very poor
Comment: I'm writing from Rome. I have the Lonely Planet's Western Europe book but thought since I'm spending some time in Rome I would buy the Let's Go book. But I found it very difficult to use, the index is lacking, the maps poor and not referenced in the text. I have ended up just tossing it and just the few pages of Lonely Planet's guide to get around. I had hoped Let's Go with it's long experience in Europe could compete with LP but not in this case.

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Summary: 2003 was _much_ better
Comment: I really don't know what went wrong with Let's Go. It used to be a great series, full of the insider tips that excused its occasional snarkiness. Now, quite suddenly, it starts substituting "guy on the street" and other non-sequiters for content. I've used the 2003 Rome and the 2004 Rome, and while 2003 let some of the nasty changes in, it still managed to preserve the spirit of the series. It was also about fifty times better written. I know the staff changes each year, so this isn't all that surprising. My advice: if you can find the 2003 guide used, buy it! Even if it's not completely updated, it had that edge which made Let's Go Let's Go, instead of some bland guide geared towards no particular audience whatsoever.

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The Resource for the Independent Traveler

For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information.

Includes:

· Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
· The best wine bars, nightspots, and live entertainment
· A user-friendly guide to the Vatican, plus helpful hints for major sights
· In-depth cultural information that offers an insider's look at life in the city
· Opportunities to make a difference through study, work, and volunteering
· Detailed neighborhood maps, walking tours, and photos throughout

Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences

Cultural Connections: Discuss politics, sports, and love with waiters at a laidback Trastevere eatery

Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals: Visit Rome's best museums at their cheapest and least crowded

Off the Beaten Path: Dance the night away in a former produce market

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