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Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels 2007 | 
 enlarge | Authors: Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 101859
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 424
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.5 x 1
ISBN: 1566918057
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781566918053
ASIN: 1566918057
Publication Date: August 8, 2006
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Product Description
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to meander around Amsterdam's Van Gogh museum, explore its maze of canals, and find the tastiest breweries and restaurants. With Rick Steves' Amsterdam 2007, travelers can experience everything Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels have 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 * 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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 great book- but get something extra for Brussels June 6, 2007
Sally Sue (NY, NY)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Rick Steve knows all- I am one of his many, many followers. i think his walks are great, and he gives really practical info as well as providing personal commentary that allows you to judge what sights are actually important to see.
However, If you are going to be in Brussels for more than three hours, get another book. It sort of comes across that Rick doesn't like Brussels, and tells you very little about what to do outside of eating in the Grand Place (the cities main tourist square) and indifferent (or downright hostile) descriptions of the attractions. AND the restaurant in the grand place he suggests stinks. worst meal i had in all of Europe. If I had realized rick's preferences ahead of time, I would have gotten another book.
happy travels!
 Rick Steves' Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels 2007 November 9, 2006
Christoph M. Towne (Pittsburgh, PA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very useful information. When we travel, we always use Rick's books and find them right on. He tells you what to see and what to not waste your time on. His books are a must for the international traveler.
Very Helpful March 30, 2007
Vivian Chang
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book was concise and easy to follow for my trip to Belgium. I wasn't even planning on visiting Bruges, however, I did, so it came in really handy. The suggestions on places to eat were helpful, and the blurbs of historical sites and info on the chocolate shops were good as well. I was glad that I read the book and found out about the signature foods to have in Belgium. The food in Belgium is absolutely wonderful. Although the book suggests taking the train, Brussels is easily walkable. The maps look confusing, but once you're there, it all comes into place with the landmarks, depending on your map-reading ability.
Don't go to Europe w/o Rick Steves April 4, 2007
dw (Oakland)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Anyone who's familiar with Rick Steves, from his PBS show, to his syndicated travel column in newspapers, to all of his books, knows that when it comes to having a true European experience, you gotta "bring" Rick. He finds the best places, the best deals, and saves you time and money. Rather than include everything, he only points you to the best of what a particular country has to offer. And since his books are updated every year, the info is as up-to-date as publishing will allow. He saved the Italian town of Vernazza in the Cinqueterra by bringing in tourism, and that alone is worth a 5 star recommendation. If you're going to Europe and you want to experience it like a local, and save time and money to boot, order a copy of the appropriate guidebook. And if you're going to any major museums, get his "Mona Winks" as well. You'll thank him everytime you walk past all the "suckers" standing in line at some major attraction, while you saunter up to the front with your pass that you ordered ahead of time based on his info.
RICK STEVES March 8, 2007
HOWARD F. (New York)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I now leave my American Express card at home, but I never go to Europe without my Rick Steves books.
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