The Rough Guide to Corsica 5
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One of the Mediterranean's most accessible, yet least spoilt islands, with some of its best beaches and most beautiful mountain scenery, Corsica is an increasingly popular holiday destination. This... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1843536080
ISBN13:9781843536086
Release Date:May 2006
Publisher:Rough Guides
Length:527 Pages
Weight:0.99 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Best Overall Guide on Corsica so Far
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
An essential resource with something for all: beach goers, outdoor enthusiasts, culture seekers, sightseers and nature lovers. Printed in two colors with helpful highlighted text boxes and easy to read detailed maps, the rough guide lists every range of accommodations from campsites to high-end hotels and includes numerous outdoor activities from magnificent coastal walks to an entire section, several pages long, devoted to the GR20, one of Europe's most challenging long distance hikes. When driving to unknown locations, I just copy the pages containing the maps I need and carry them with me. Includes background information on history, culture, wildlife, interesting anecdotes and a language guide on the back.
I can't wait
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Unlike what the other reviewers have said, I personally have come accross many corsican travel guides, and the Rough Guide is simply the best. It is much more thorough than the others. My only beef is it is obviously British, and not North American. I would love to find travel guides aimed at Canadians travelling the world, alas there are few if any! The book was wonderful, and recalling it, I have been given a great urge to go to Corsica!
another excellent rough guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Like all Rough Guides, this is jam-packed with well-written, discerning travel advice. Also like the rest of the series, it has the best for all budgets. The reviews were incredibly accurate and up-to-date, and all were worthwhile. The cultural sidenotes are interesting, and the photos are much better than thsoe in other guides. I didn't really check out other guides (not that there was a huge amount of choice), but I can't imagine how you could top this one. Go to Corsica, and take this book with you.
very useful and intersting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I travelled Corsica with a rented car. The book gave me almost all I needed - information about the atractions, historical background, cultural interesting articles, and tips about hotels etc... The tourist information offices know very little how to help tourists - with this book they are almost not needed.
You have no other choice - buy it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
How many other guides to Corsica aimed at independent travellers, written in English can you name? Yes, Corsica is covered in each and every guide to France as well, but those 20 or so pages in a 500-pages book aren't what you really want, are they? It would be unfair to say though that Corsica: The Rough Guide is the best one simply because it's also the only one -- both the authors and the editorial staff has done a pretty decent job on this one. Recommended.
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