Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children
This review is from: Israel Insight Guide (Insight Guides) (Paperback)
Though I'm familiar with the subject, it's been a while since I visited Israel, so I decided a couple of tour books were in order. This one, though full of nice pictures and descriptions, has less detail than I was looking for. The sights covered are cherry-picked with no info on a lot of places. The places chosen for description have a lot of info. A good first guide, but don't expect the depth needed for a return trip.
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This review is from: Israel Insight Guide (Insight Guides) (Paperback)
I've been to Israel a few time and was looking for some new and up to date travel insights. This was not it. The book is current, but does not appear to be up to date for travelers looking for recent travel information and local points of interest. It covered a lot of topics, but not much depth. I would stick with Fodor's or Lonely Planet. There are very few maps.
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This review is from: Israel Insight Guide (Insight Guides) (Paperback)
I stayed in Tel Aviv and used this guide while there. I didn't even realize my hotel was just a block or so from Ben Gurion House, which I certainly would have visited had I known about it sooner. Nor did this guide address historical markers in the neighborhood I was in. This book seems to be primarily aimed at people who just want to "hang out at the beach or the mall." Now, the photography and the history are both done well, but still...
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