World Hotels - Rick Steves' Switzerland

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781566919692
ISBN: 156691969X
Label: Avalon Travel Publishing
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2008-03-28
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Studio: Avalon Travel Publishing

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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to visit Zürich, Gimmelwald, the Berner Oberland, Interlaken, Bern, Murten, Lake Geneva, and French Switzerland? With Rick Steves’ Switzerland, travelers can experience everything Switzerland has to offer—economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes: opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

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Summary: Its a okay starter book...
Comment:
I bought Rick Steve bcoz of the hype... apparently, this is a starter book, gives the basics. Rick Steve ignores Gstaad as a touristy town, but if you skip those few streets which are indeed touristy, this place has one of the most beautiful panoramic landscapes in Switzerland. Gstaad region is the main highlight of the Golden pass rail between Zweisimmen and Montreaux.

Gimmelwald depicts a true Swiss village, beautiful place portrayed well in his book.

I strongly suggest going over the forums on Trip Advisor for reviews and lodging information.

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Summary: Geneva is ommitted
Comment: I bought this book because I am planning a trip to Geneva--but Geneva is completely omitted from the book! It is not even listed in the index. Buying this book was a waste of time and money for me.

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Summary: Worst book by Rick Steves
Comment: I'm a Rick Steves fan. In our yearly vacations to Europe, his books were always the most accurate, detailed and useful.
But this one is really different, as if there is some (political? commercial?) agenda behind it - for example -
- Gimmelwald as the center of the Bernese Oberland alps? Are you insane? A vilage with two BB and no restaurants... Is someone reviewing these books?
- And Grindelwald (there) is only mentioned as a side comment while it is the largest resort in that area.
Not even mentioning that Geneva is poorly covered (not interesting...). And these are only the items I've seen until now.
If you are going to Switzerland, specially if focusing on the Bernese Oberland, do yourself a favor and don't buy this book. Don't even read it because you will only get confused, specially if you used to believe Rick Steves.

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Summary: Fantastic
Comment: This is the most interesting guide book as is all of Rick Steve's books. A friend planned their trip to Switzerland using this book and their trip was everything they hoped for. I have used the same book to plan my upcoming trip to Switzerland.

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Summary: Opinionated is OK, but...
Comment: I like Rick Steves's approach to travel, and much of this book is helpful. BUT: He purposely, and dismissively, leaves out the entire city of Geneva, calling it "boring." Well, when you're basing your trip in Geneva, that's not really news you can use. I think Steves's success has gone to his head -- this level of opinionated advice is useless at best, irresponsible at worst. If you want a comprehensive guide to Switzerland, try Fodor's.

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