Exploring Britain

By Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

- A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Great Britain, from London and the Lake District to Scotland's quietest fishing villages. - Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions. - Intelligent, opinionated writing by Tim Locke, Richard Cavendish, and Barnaby Rogerson. - Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on cheddar cheese, Highlands genealogy, George Bernard Shaw, and more--all packed with fascinating trivia. - What to see and do, plus recommended tours. - Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights. - To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging. - Key planning information. - Over 25 detailed maps and plans; unique fold-out maps. - Comprehensive destination/topic index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679030042
• ISBN13: 9780679030041
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Fodor's
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Britain with Gusto

Anyone who thinks Britain is dull will have their minds changed by this colorful guide book. Shorter but livelier than Folder's more traditional guide to Britain ("Fodor's 2000 Great Britain"), "Exploring Britain" has a color picture or two on every page, clear maps of every region of Britain plus larger cities, and dozens of marginal notes on every topic, from "Waterway Vacations" to "Mountain Safety." The main text opens with a number of introductory topics, such as "The Pub" and "Kings and Queens," and then goes on to provide easy-to-follow touring guides to 10 British regions, including London, Scotland and Wales, as well as England. The information is provided in a brisker, more personal style than the traditional Fodor's Guides, which tend to be encyclopedic but dry. Most tourism sites described in the book are given ratings, from one to three stars, a time-saver when you have to pick and choose. A condensed guide to accommodations and restaurants rounds out the book, making it a guide that could stand alone, although the traveller needing more information in depth really needs "Fodor's 2000 Great Britain" as well. In short, 'Fodor's Exploring Britain" is compact, colorful, and easy to use, and a good way to whet your appetite for travel to Britain.