February 1, 2008
product pick:
Reading Rainbow
Call it a symptom of the trade, but I’m mildly obsessed with travel guidebooks. Whenever I go anywhere, I get at least two. I study the books with the concentration of CSI’s Gil Grissom on a big case, highlighting, underlining and cross-referencing anything that piques my interest. And I’m one of those people who refuses to eat in a restaurant unless it has been suggested by my trusty books. One of the prettiest (and, of course, useful) series out there is DK Eyewitness Travel.
Sure, the guides are filled with all the usual info on hotels, restaurants and must-see sights, but what really sets this series apart are the layouts. The sections are color-coded, which is something I absolutely adore, and the photos are drop-dead gorgeous. And the cultural information is illustrated with such descriptive visuals that you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. The real kicker—the topographical maps. Popular city districts and cultural institutions get the 3-D treatment, so it’s nearly impossible to get lost.
DK Eyewitness Travel has two different kinds of guidebooks. There are the run-of-the-mill country and city ones and the Top 10, which are packed with lists of shops, hotels and restaurants.
The newest titles to join the ranks are Hungary, Brazil and Top 10: Istanbul. In the spring, the company is launching Argentina and Peru guides. Top 10 Guides are $12; Guidebooks start at $25; dk.com.
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Posted by Jenna at 10:11 a.m.
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