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(12 customer reviews) 35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
The perfect "in a nutshell" guide,
February 9, 2007 Kafu Rahmansha (India) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo (Paperback)
Malta is one of those rare gems that still exist in the world. From its gorgeous coastlines, to the fascinating medieval strongholds, to the very life/flavor of the island itself, this is one of those places that captures the best society has offered from the last two-thousand years.
Lonely Planet does a fine job with their Malta/Gozo edition. Like most of their traveler friendly guides, it captures all the necessary information without overdoing it. For anyone brand new to the island, this book is like the gentle hand that guides you without sullying all the wonderful surprises that await you in Malta, a place I find as one of the worlds least appreciated attractions.
This book will offer advice, but from different perspectives, and the writing comes directly from those that have experienced what they cover. You won't get any "hearsay" junk with this guide. It is right on the money with everything it discusses; from restaurants, to travel accommodations, to...Read more
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Guidebook with good pictures, maps and sugestions. But not a fact book,
May 20, 2007 K. Xian (Stockholm, Sweden) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo (Country Guide) (Paperback)
Typical LP book, more or less what I need and packed with facts. But on the hotel pages, I am surprised to see so few hotels get listed, considering a destination like Malta must offer much much more options at all ranges.
What I also would like to see is information about sea links to Sicilly and Tunisia, a day-trip or an organized tour. There is hardly any mentioning of such. You've made all the way to malta, and Sicilly is just an hour and a half away, it is definitely worth of considering visiting.
All in all, a typical LP book with almost all information you will need.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
If I only got one guidebook for Malta, this would be it.,
March 9, 2008 Bachelier ""1004"" (Ile de France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo (Country Guide) (Paperback)
Most detailed guidebook on Malta, with lots of practical, useful information for families, although the bus information could have been a little more through, considering that taxis in Malta are *outrageously* expensive and the Bus system is really excellent and cheap besides. The food picks were top notch, and the hotel information was okay too. This is good for both the backpackers and stuffed-wallet sets. If I only got one guidebook for Malta, this would be it.
