Let's Go 2005 Britain & Ireland

If you're visiting the U.K. and Ireland, especially on a shoestring budget, "Let's Go - Britain & Ireland 2005" is a great choice. It focuses on budget travel, plus cheap & free destinations. It's a superb resource for hostel reviews, and tells you exactly where the best pubs, clubs, and night spots are. If you're a student who enjoys travel, the "Let's Go" series is practically required reading. Because this book covers so much territory (literally), don't expect as many details or as much advice as more specialized guides. If all you need is an overview and important travel tips, this is the one to buy. Frankly, if your schedule is flexible and you have a little extra cash for touring, you can go to the U.K. and Ireland with just this book. Pick up tourist brochures for each area when you get there, and plan your day-by-day activities as you travel. Like many "Let's Go" guides, their Britain & Ireland 2005 guidebook makes travel fun and easy. This book is an excellent reference for informal travel. It includes good maps, common sense advice, and the kinds of practical information in each chapter that can spare you hours of getting lost while looking for the bus stop or a place for a good, affordable lunch. Oh, if you're traveling with small children or want a guidebook that reviews the better hotels and B & Bs, "Ireland for Dummies" is probably a better choice. But, if you favor hostels and want to eat where the locals do, this Let's Go guide is worth throwing into your backpack or suitcase as you head to the U.K. and Ireland. I recommend "Let's Go - Britain and Ireland 2005" most for students and adventurous seniors, and this book will be in my own suitcase when I'm visiting the U.K. and Ireland. --reviewed by Eibhlin Morey, editor, "All Info About Ireland" and "All Info About Literary Britain"

Just in response to one of the other reviews, I'd like to point out that they may refer to the 2004 edition of B & I. I am currently studying in Britain with the sexy new 2005 edition and I'm happy to report that, yes, the prices have been updated and, in the case of trains and buses, they tend to list the highest possible price so you may even find things cheaper than the guide says. There are guides with more extensive coverage, but none cover Britain with nearly as much style: if anything, this is certainly the coolest of the Britain travel guides.

I used this book to plan a trip originating in London, then traveling to Dublin amd finally to Galway. This book was very helpful in the planning stage of the trip. It definitely made the trip a lot smoother and less expensive. It includes maps, advice, and other information to give you ideas on accomodation, dining and sights to see. I recommend it.

Just a quick review of the Let's Go guides. I have used three of them now, and they were all extremely well researched and structured. They making traveling on a budget simple, and not at all stressful. I recommend, even more, insist, that every budget conscious traveler invest in one of these books - it will pay for itself in about a day - maybe even over lunch!!!!!!

This book is excellent and compulsory reading for anyone visiting the UK within this year! The individual sections are written by different people, mostly students I think. You can really see how they have sussed out the places that offer the best value for your money in Britain.In my opinion, the best sections were by Daryl Sng, who covered Central England and Wales. Those interested in UK nightlife and pubbing will find his recommendations useful. His candid and to-the-point writing saved me a lot of time and pointed me right to the sights that I needed to see. Made my planning a whole lot easier and saved me tons of time!I'm absolutely glad I pick up this book prior to my trip. If you're planning to go to England anytime this year, don't miss this.