Best Guide book?
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Best Guide book?
Hi All,
Any special recommendations for Guide books for the Netherlands and or Belgium?
I normally use Lonely Planet, but their Netherlands book is from 2003, and the Belgium book from 2002. They do have a new "Best of" for Brusslels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent for a decent price that looks good. Frommers also has a nice looking Walking Tours book for Amsterdam, if a bit expensive.
Rough Guide are also old: 2003 and 2002.
Am interested in budget places to stay.
What else?
Thanks!
Any special recommendations for Guide books for the Netherlands and or Belgium?
I normally use Lonely Planet, but their Netherlands book is from 2003, and the Belgium book from 2002. They do have a new "Best of" for Brusslels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent for a decent price that looks good. Frommers also has a nice looking Walking Tours book for Amsterdam, if a bit expensive.
Rough Guide are also old: 2003 and 2002.
Am interested in budget places to stay.
What else?
Thanks!
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I confess that I used Rick Steve's for our trip to the Netherlands and Belgium last summer with a bit of Fodor's and Frommer's photocopied for those areas that Rick missed. It worked out well for us. Have a great trip. Barb
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From a historical angle you just can't beat the Blue Guide to the The Netherlands, published by A & C Black . Wonderful, comprehensive information.
The one I have here is from 2002 but I am sure there will now be a newer version.
Joe
From a historical angle you just can't beat the Blue Guide to the The Netherlands, published by A & C Black . Wonderful, comprehensive information.
The one I have here is from 2002 but I am sure there will now be a newer version.
Joe
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Hi Joe,
Want a giggle? I googled Blue Guides. They referred me to amazon.uk Used the search engine - guess what Blue Guide pulled up?
Yup! One blue water sailing and the rest porno
Under Amsterdam there is no Blue Guide.
But...the idea of using amazon.uk has turned up some good books, like LP, RG, Time Out and DK for less than they cost on the home sites!
So - thanks! A good steer in the right direction. Much appreciated.
Want a giggle? I googled Blue Guides. They referred me to amazon.uk Used the search engine - guess what Blue Guide pulled up?
Yup! One blue water sailing and the rest porno
Under Amsterdam there is no Blue Guide.
But...the idea of using amazon.uk has turned up some good books, like LP, RG, Time Out and DK for less than they cost on the home sites!
So - thanks! A good steer in the right direction. Much appreciated.
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unaS,
I wouldn't worry about the date if it is within the last few years. Very little is changed in those books year-to-year because very little changes in Europe year-to-year. Yes, prices go up, especially if the euro is rising in value compared to the dollar, but relative prices of hotels and such remain almost constant. A budget hotel 5 years ago is still likely to be a budget hotel today. Besides, most books are researched, if at all, a year before the date on the cover so the actual prices given are never correct. Fodor's guides don't even give prices, just an indication like $, $$, $$$.
For finding budget accommodations the best deals and indications of room availability can usually be found on the internet, not in those budget guide books. The cheap hotels tend to fill up in high season because of the mention in a book. Do a search for "B&B city" and insert any city you are interested in. Also check smaller cities close to Brussels, Amsterdam, etc. for lower prices. Public transportation is excellent so you can get to the big city rather easily.
For guide books describing artifacts and natural wonders the Michelin Green Guides are my favorite. Fodor's Guide to the Netherlands is also a good one. Lonely Planet's "Europe on a Shoestring" is the book I carry when visiting more than a few countries.
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