What travel guide do you find to be the most helpful?

Rick Steves

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I really like the set-up in these books, the exploded views of sites. Just all around useful books.

I used Lets Go when I backpacked through Europe a few years ago. Now when I travel, I glance through Fodors.com, and rely on locals and other travelers for things to do and places to eat.

Frommers is good, but I find that I page through them in anticipation of an upcoming trip, but almost never during the actual trip. Once you are traveling, you meet people, you ask, people offer to tell you places they've been and it works out just as well as following a guidebook. Clearly, I am not a believer in just taking off without some research, because there are certain things I like to make sure I see. But not too much research. Like the time I first saw the Rosetta Stone. There we are in London, large family group, no more than one or two can agree where to go, and I end up with one other at the British Musuem. Boom - there it is right in front of me the Actual Rosetta Stone. Did not know it was there. Never thought about it I guess. But there it was. A piece of history. That the Brits ripped off from somewhere :)

people

The travel book series called "Off the Beaten Path".

My laptop and before that the old Internet cafes I still go there everywhere i travel to. I get to meet the most amazing people

Going with someone who's been there before.

just that dashed white line in the center of the road is all i need!!!

Lot's of good pics and ideas on what not to miss.

Always lots of great hints and accurate descriptions of locations.

I have not ever used any but I will check them out from now on. Thanks

I dont use travel guides... I usually just look it up on the internet and ask people about it :D

The Travel Channel!!

I've never used a travel guide before

How do you get around when you are in a new place?

I ask people :)

I used to be a travel agent, so I use the literature sent out by visitor's bureau's of the city or country I am visiting. Frommers and Fodor's are also very useful.

It's also a good idea to check out tripadvisor.com. It features reviews of hotels by normal everyday travellers.

Or even AAA guide books

I actually have never used one before....I have just used the internet to research everything. We are going to England this summer, do you suggest one?

northampton.u.k...search and it gives you all towns and tours..i am from uk..northampton and i check it out when i get home sick..but i think it could help.

Thank you, I will check it out!! :)

I also love the Eyewitness Travel Guides. They have tons of pictures - which tantalizes your visual senses. I like to have an idea of what I am getting myself into beforehand. They also give some great info, for dining, hotel, attractions, etc...

I will check into it!! Thank you!! :)

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