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Insight Guide Greek Islands (Insight Guides Greek Islands)
by Jeffery Pike
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Insight Guides (2003-04)
ISBN: 9812349340
EAN: 9789812349347
Dewy Decimal #: 914
Paperback: 367 pages
Edition: 4 Sub
SKU: 08080279
Condition: Like New As issued n
Comments: Paperback. Like new condition with no markings and no creases to spine or cover. Very slight wear to cover. Near fine copy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guide book. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit. Evocative photography: Insight Guides are renowned for their great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of everyday life. Illuminating text: Expert writers bring to life the islands' history, culture, flora and fauna, and, above all, the people. Incisive evaluations: From Crete's great archaeological sites to volcanic Santorini, from cosmospolitan Corfu to peaceful Aegean islets, it's all here. Detailed, cross-referenced maps: All sites are clearly highlighted and numbered in relation to the text. Full listings: All the travel details, hotels, restaurants and phone numbers you'll need.
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Customer Reviews
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Not a useful travel guide
Rating  (2)
Date: 2005-02-16
6 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
Writing about the Greek Islands is not a simple matter of going there, taking some pictures, and drafting a brief description of the place. This is due in part to the unique nature of the Greek Islands, which are a very diverse and complex collection of locations, cultures, landscapes, and even climates. There are significant logistical concerns because getting to some of these islands can be tricky. And there's also the fact that, while some places cater to package tourists and are overrun with people during certain times of the year, others are far more remote and peaceful. Sadly, this book fails to capture any of these important themes, much less convey them in the kind of detail necessary to make a useful travel Guide. People headed for the Greek Islands should do some more research and find a better guide than this one. Your efforts will pay off in the form of a very enjoyable trip if you bring the right tools with you.
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