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Title: Karen Brown's Germanys Charming Inns & Itineraries: 2004 by Karen Brown, Clare Brown, June Eveleigh Brown, Barbara Tapp, Jann Pollard ISBN: 1-928901-52-2 Publisher: Karen Brown's Guides Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Somewhat off the beaten track
Comment: When I planned my first trip to Germany, back in 2000, I read through a copy of Karen Brown's guide that I'd taken out of the library. I recall sniffing at it: the hotels it listed were all the expensive, elegant places that I couldn't afford. And there was something about the itineraries that bothered me -- perhaps an emphasis on elegance (presumably at the expense of experiencing the real country).
However, during my vacation, we found ourselves following much of the Black Forest itinerary that the (then-current) book suggested, and discovered that one of the hotels we picked -- a lovely one in Triberg -- was on her list.
I've now been to Germany twice, and am planning a third trip. I've looked at this guide once more, and (now that I'm familar with the country) I am incredibly impressed by it. My initial criticisms, four years ago, were completely off the mark. I've done at least part of a few of her itineraries, and they really are very good.
While it's recommended that you stay a day or two in the major cities (such as Munich), these really get only an arm wave. (You'll want another book that focuses on them.) Where this book shines is in sending you -- in a car, this isn't for the train traveler -- along a well defined route to see stuff outside the litany of museums and yet-another-church.
In addition, those itineraries take you through regions that other books simply ignore. I've found that several books completely ignore the Black Forest, or briefly mention Frieberg and Baden-Baden. The DK book (which does have beautiful pictures) gives a single page to Baden-Baden, for instance; this one has three or four, including some idea of what to expect at the famous spas.
Plus, unlike a lot of guide books, this one gives you some idea of how much time to budget for each leg of the trip. For instance, she points out that it's a 5-hour drive from point-a to point-b along this stretch of the Alpine Road, but between lunch and sightseeing you should expect to stay a full day.
The only earlier criticism that did apply -- an emphasis on expensive places to stay -- has been addressed, as there are now several places listed for 80 euros rather than 200.
I now have quite a collection of Germany tour books. This one's sure to be among the ones I pack along.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Guide for your trip to Germany
Comment: These books have been very helpful on our two trips to Europe. I have found every hotel review to be accurate. The authors also give great ideas for side trips and useful maps. You can plan your whole vacation using these books.
If you want to find charming smaller hotels in Europe this books is your best bet. If you prefer a larger American Style hotel or resort this is not the book for you.
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Title: Karen Brown's Austria: Charming Inns & Iternaries by Karen Brown, Clare Brown, June Eveleigh Brown, Barbara Tapp ISBN: 1928901468 Publisher: Karen Brown's Guides Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Karen Brown's Switzerland: Charming Inns & Itineraries by Karen Brown, Clare Brown, Barbara Tapp ISBN: 1928901611 Publisher: Karen Brown's Guides Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Karen Brown's Italy Charming Inns & Itineraries 2004 by Karen Brown ISBN: 1928901557 Publisher: Karen Brown's Guides Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Germany, 3e (THE GREEN GUIDE) by Michelin Staff, Michelin Travel Publications ISBN: 2060000084 Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications Pub. Date: 2001 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Karen Brown's Frances Charming Inns & Itineraries: 2004 by Karen Brown ISBN: 1928901514 Publisher: Karen Brown's Guides Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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