Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN num: 9781741040784
ISBN number: 1741040787
Label: Lonely Planet Publications
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 716
Printing Date: 2004-01
Publishing house: Lonely Planet Publications
Sale Popularity Level: 229003
Studio: Lonely Planet Publications
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Slate-toned lakes, verdant pastures, peaceful mountain retreats, ragged cliffs pounded by the Atlantic, remote sandy beaches, ancient monastic ruins, cosmopolitan cities and the warmest welcome from its people - Ireland's charm is endless. Discover all its magic with this inspirational guide.
• PLAN YOUR ROUTE with the help of compelling highlights and itineraries and over 80 easy-to-use maps
• UNRAVEL THE PAST - in-depth coverage of the Emerald Isle's rich history and culture
• FIND THE CRAIC in traditional country pubs, chic city bars and bustling seaside taverns
• SLUMBER IN COMFORT whether you fancy elegant Georgian townhouses, snug B&Bs or sumptuous country mansions
• GET ABOUT by horse-and-caravan, canal boat, bicycle or on foot with comprehensive activities info
Amazon.com Review:
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 birdwatching 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
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Ireland is a land of beauty, diversity, history, adventure, and opportunity. Packed with detailed information from cover to cover, "Ireland" includes not only comprehensive yet succinct descriptions of where to go, what to see, and ideas for things to do, it also includes interviews with celebrity chefs, mural artists, musicians, suggestions for getting started, tips for itineraries, notations about the environment, regional maps, notes on language, and a glossary. Organized by counties, the cities, towns and villages are all accessible for the casual tourist or the purpose oriented business traveler. This compact, easily portable, 764-page compendium of superbly organized, readily accessible, 'user friendly' information makes "Ireland" a first-class choice for planning day trips, extended weekends, summer vacations, and more!
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As always, Lonely Planet provides the best and most up to date information. Fail proof. Fool safe.
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"Lonely Planet Ireland" was my introduction to the Lonely Planet series of travel books, and my experience with that volume will definitely lead me to seek out Lonely Planet books on other countries. Lonely Planet's team of writers and researchers writes in a breezy, engaging style that addresses readers as equals (too many travel writers, such as the late Temple Fielding, have talked down to readers). The book is exhaustively comprehensive, covering just about every town, village and point of interest throughout Ireland, and the writers aren't shy in giving their honest, at times bristling opinions when they think something is a tourist trap (i.e. referring to Dublin's popular Temple Bar area as "Temple Barf"). In any case, their descriptions of the places I visited and the hotels I stayed in were absolutely dead-on, and I give the guide high marks for steering me correctly in every instance. (Note to Lonely Planet, if you're reading this: I have a terrific restaurant recommendation in Galway--Cookes Restaurant in Abbeygate Street. Marvelously cozy 17th-century building, nice people, excellent wine list, wonderful food such as the salmon in lemon-dill beurre blanc and the goat cheese and crispy potato skin appetizers.)
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Just the guidebook you need to see Ireland at any depth, for a short visit or an extended stay. Travelling in Ireland is pretty straightforward, simple, and every town is geared toward tourism, so this book may not be absolutely necessary to carry with you, but it is invaluable for planning purposes.
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I have always been a fan of the lonely planet books, because they really help me find places to go in other countries. However, take my review with a grain of salt because, at this point, I have not taken my trip to Ireland yet. While it is informative and it has given me ideas of places to visit and hotels to stay in, I have not experienced what the book has said. However, it has helped me book hotels and design my iternerary.
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