Greek Islands (Regional Guide) | 
| Author: Paul Hellander
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 5
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Pages: 548
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 174104314X
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781741043143
ASIN: 174104314X
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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Product Description
Discover The Greek Islands
Marvel as Santorini's vast caldera rises before you from the open deck of a slow ferry
Gaze at the carpet of wildflowers from the unspoilt mountain villages of Crete's Lefka Ori
Float in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea before flopping onto the sands of Antipaxi's Vrika Beach
Discover the secret behind quaffing ouzo but escaping a hangover
In This Guide:
Six expert authors, 2500 hours of on-the-ground research, 126 maps, 136 sunsets sighed at
New full-color sections cover the islands' top experiences, off-the-beaten-track gems, and best outdoor activities
Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions
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 Fairly disappointing May 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In general, while I find that Lonely Planet produces far and away the best country guides, their city-, region-, and continent guides have a tendency to be surprisingly light on actual information. (One would expect city guides to have, say, _more_ information, but sadly no.) The same is true for LP Greek Islands, which uses the same stock descriptions to talk about virtually every island, really giving very little sense of how the flavor and atmosphere is different in the different places, and with very few photos to give you a sense of what each island looks like. Ferry information is minimal but sufficient, but if you're looking for information on alternative lifestyles, look elsewhere. Even the section on Mykonos, a famous gay retreat, barely acknowledges it as such!
 Dissapoint for this book May 22, 2007
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
I read the recommendation from Amazon, who recommend reader to buy "Lonely planet island" and "Lonely Planet Greece" together.
However, I found the book of " Greece" is enough!! Because you can find enough information of islands in the book of "Greece", you needn't to buy the book of "Greek Island" again! I am not happy for the recommendation from Amazon, which is difficult for me to trust it again!
 Excellent guide to the Greek islands! September 2, 2005
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
Like its companion book (Lonely Planet Greece), this is an excellent guide (but just to the islands)! It is concise, reads very easily, and gives good common-sense recommendations on what to see and where to stay. It is as up-to-date as you can reasonably expect with changing prices and euro/dollar fluctuations. A very, very practical guide from the budget tourist to middle class. Excellent pictures, very good maps, a fine job! It reminds me, in a way, of the Michelin guides to Europe. Having said that, Lonely Planet Greece gives you basically the same information on the islands, plus mainland Greece, for just a few dollars more. So unless you are flying into Athens and going only to the islands, you are probably better off with the parent book.
Reviewed by David Lundberg, author of Olympic Wandering: Time Travel Through Greece
 Disappointing for a Lonely Planet book! July 19, 2005
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I own a LOT of Lonely Planet travel guides and have always been happy with the insider information they provide. This book, however, is lacking in MANY ways. First of all, there are hardly any photos. Secondly, it seems like the same island description has been pasted onto each island. It goes something like this, " This is one of the most beautiful islands....". Lastly, it falls way short in hotel listing. In Mykonos, for example, the book only list 3 hotels in budget, 3 in medium price range, and 3 deluxe hotels. You've got to be kidding! All that's listed as far as excursions in Mykonos is the number of a travel agent and a gay cruise. Sorry,..not interested...in either!! I want descriptions and suggestions. Did Lonely Planet really ever visit all of these islands? VERY disappointing!
Use Let's Go Greece June 16, 2005
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I used this book for Crete and Santorini and it just didn't get the job done. Fortunately, I had Let's Go Greece 2005 with me as well. It had much more accurate and useful information, at least for the the two aformentioned islands.
LP Greek Islands is useful for keeping your Athens cafe table from wobbling, though. So, it has that going for it.
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