Frommer's Greece (Frommer's Complete Guides)
by John S. Bowman, Peter Kerasiotis, Rebecca Tobin, Sherry Marker
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Author: John S. Bowman, Peter Kerasiotis, Rebecca Tobin, Sherry MarkerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-11
ISBN: 0470165383
Number of pages: 700
Publisher: Frommers
Book Reviews of Frommer's Greece (Frommer's Complete Guides)
Book Review: Decent, but not great. Would not get it again.
Summary: 3 Stars
This book tries to cover too much about Greece. As a result, it ends up with too little detail about most areas. The book is thick and bulky and not convenient to travel with.
Today, with the ease of getting hotel information on the Internet, the hotels sections of these travel guides are almost outdated before they hit the press. The guides should stop devoting so much detail to hotel information and focus more on the sites, experiences, culture, and history of the destination.
Also, we disagree with the guide's recommendations of certain highly suggested sites- In particular the mountain villages in and around Andritsena which was a total waste of 3 days on our trip- The book called the area beautiful, friendly, with authentic food etc. Instead, most of the area was destroyed in the fires three years ago, they were the coldest and most unfriendly people we met in Greece, and only the most basic accommodations existed. Restaurants here were the worst we had in Greece.
Another example is the recommendation of Fish Taverna Takis To Limeni (Limeni, the Mani) as one of the best restaurants in Greece. The fish was good, but it was hardly worth the price of $135 for the two of us. In addition, the owner (who waited on us) was rude and couldn't be bothered to stop smoking and drinking with his friends to check on us or see how our meal was. Also, the owner made no offer to fillet the fish for us when serving it etc. This was definitely not worthy of one of the top 10 restaurant suggestions in Greece.
Anyway, things like that which we felt were bad suggestions from the book and the fact that it lacks the detail we would have liked about certain places (Olympia, etc)made it a book we would not recommend
Summary of Frommer's Greece (Frommer's Complete Guides)
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go? they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!Meticulously researched by an experienced team of experts, this in-depth guide is much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You'll find authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the classical sites, with valuable insights that will enrich your trip. We've provided all the background information you need to enjoy and appreciate what you're seeing.
Our authors have personally inspected and chosen wonderful hotels in every price cateogory; whether you want to stay in a rustic guesthouse or an exquisite beach resort, you can trust their opinions. They'll take you to the most beautiful islands, where verdant hillsides tumble down to the blue waters of the Mediterranean. And since Greece can be a tricky place to travel, our guide is loaded with detailed city, regional, island, and town maps; it also features a handy language appendix, complete transportation information, and detailed directions for anything that's hard to find.
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