Having just returned from the UK, I found this book to be the most valuable asset that I took with me. It should be a must for anyone who is traveling independently to London. This was my third trip to London, and at this point I do not care if I ever return to that city. With these strong feelings of dislike, if it wasn't for the fact that I had this book along to tell me about those little side trips, the ten day stay in London would have been a real drudge. The timetables for the trains were off a little, but that can be easily ignored. The only thing that is a must to enjoy this book to its fullest is to have a BritRail Pass. Great Book, Highly recommended. Gregg Gillespi

This book is thinner and shorter than the original Eyewitness series. While I liked all the pictures and the top 10 shows, I felt like everything was covered in only 5 sentences. Plus I had to wonder if the book was paid by certain companies to feature them. For instance, why is there a 2 page spread on the Aladdin hotel when I can think of better theme hotels to be featured. They list 10 tour companies but only the ones that offer the most expensive trips like helicopter rides. I feel like this a good starter book to get a quick idea of everything that's available, but you really need an additional in-depth guide.

Planning a little trip to the Glitter Gulch? Budget impaired like myself? Let Eyewitness help you plan your trip. Essentially it will be all you need to purchase for 'the what to do in and how to survive Vegas' for the first time Vegas goers. It's what I used for my recent trip and I found it to be invaluable.

I'd like to, of course, add my two cents in.

*Take some comfortable, comfortable shoes as well as a lot of shorts and shortsleeve shirts/blouses, like Eyewitness suggests. Fergoshsakes, Vegas is still the desert. And plus all the things that you are going to want to see and do may take some walking and standing. The MGM Grand Lion Habitat had a lot of on lookers when we went--it's a free exhibition--but it was also near midnight and even then we had to manuever to see something.

*There's a strip trolley that costs like a buck and some change that hits all the places as far north as the Stratosphere.(You can take the city bus which rides til 1-2 in the AM to go downtown to the Fremont Experience and Glitter Gulch.) The only problem with this is that these trolleys go the service routes and in these routes are those speed bumps that end up jostling the passengers. Not too cool. But its one of the best bargains going. By the by, if you are needing a lift from the airport to any of the strip hotels, there are plenty of limos--some are specific for the hotel--and shuttles (the one I got was $4.50 one way). Save yourself a buck or two and take the time to find out.

*If you really like your slot buck to go a long way, play penny slots. I know that there are some at the Stardust and Circus Circus and I'm sure there are plenty elsewhere, so if you are convinced that your luck is going south but still wanna play something, try 'em out. Other than that, like Eyewitness suggests, ask the cabbie or the croupier where they usually go to play. Most of the time it's a casino where all the locals go to get more milage out of their $.

*Cabbies and folks wanting you to do a quick two minute questionnare--usually about a time share--well, they give out free shows and dinners! Some shows are free with the purchase of a beverage of some sort. They are a god send. Like Eyewitness says, though, be careful of the xxx shows.

*Eyewitness tells you which exhibition, which museum, which show is going to cost a lil dough and which is free. Expect to pay something for one of thse roller coaster rides that f'rinstance shoot in and out of New York New York. In fact, the entire Eyewitness section of 'Streetsmart' should be required along side the Gideon's for every hotel room in Vegas and I don't lie...gaming risks, tips, ways to stay safe and healthy during your stay. These things are priceless tidbits of information.

*The cheapest thrill is to see any or all of the Strip at night.
It will make you want to come again, but with more $$ to spend.
And the Eyewitness Top 10 will again be a valued resource....

We used this guide in March and found it most helpful in determining which places we'd like to see and what to do in the three days there. The Around the Region section is perfect for those of you who plan to be in Vegas 4-5 days or longer. From festivals, spas, outdoor activities, buffets to the grandest resorts...everything is covered with great photos for visually-based decisions. I would recommend this for all first time Vegas visitors.

This book was very helpful in finding a hotel for 4 nights in Las Vegas. I am a graduating senior from college this May and my boyfriend and I were looking for a vacation spot that I could afford my half of the trip using my graduation money. The Family Fun Guide to Las Vegas, which I happened to see pop up as a banner ad while doing internet research on Los Vegas, was very helpful in finding a hotel for $40 a night in such short notice!

Thank you,

This would be for the novice traveler who needs guidance on the basics of airline ticketing and travel. Too anectodal for a guide, and difficult to scan and find the information you want. I've not been to Paris (yet) but I still could spot mistakes.

I bought this book second hand and took it with us on our first trip to Paris. Although some of the smaller pocket guides are also handy, this book really made our (my!) trip. It was a constant source of great info on how to get around Paris by using the Metro and bus system. It also provided excellent info on many small, local points of intrest (don't miss out on Jo Goldenbergs restaraunt; great food, reasonable cost & marvelous entertainment!) The only small problem I could find is that the prices refered to in the book were listed in French Francs. As everything in Paris is now in Euros, it took a little searching to discover that, at last calculation, $1.00 was approximately 7 FF. As Paris is an expensive city to visit, this book more than paid for its cost.... Not to mention it being a great conversational subject for my girlfriend & me! It's a great book to have, whether you're on a budget or not.

I must disagree with the other reviews. I could look past the mis-spellings (as I am not perfect myself) and skip the parts on airline ticketing. But it was the only guide that accuratly described how to get around the Metro, Bus lines and RER train. And gave bus and Metro directions to Attractions, Stores and Restaurants. Including how to get to attractions outside of Paris, such as Versaille, using Public Transportation. For the Budget traveller, this is a great book.
On my second trip to Paris, it was the only guide that I took with me.

Relatively easy to read and contains some useful strategies for article writers. However, strategies are not all that useful for those writing longer works. It remains on my reference shelf, but I doubt if I will ever get much out of it

I've used Connie's ideas to build a career. Editors LOVE short articles. This book shows you how to write them and gives you lots of ideas on where to send them.

A great idea with good information, but poorly laid-out. It reads like a book rather than a "guide." Probably a good read before you go, but not a good idea for a book to take with you for hints once you get there

Having purchased the book to help plan my tour of Venice, I was rather disheartened to find that Venice is covered in a mere 40 pages. The text of those 40 is, however, quite informative. Of the eight Venetian hotels listed in the Cheapskate's Guide, only 2 offer a night of double room occupancy for less than $200 US dollars. Perhaps a guide for cheapskates in Venice should mention campgrounds ($25 a night) rather than the Hotel Gritti Palace (as high as $572) or the Cipriani (as high as $734).

I keep guidebooks on hand for my friends when they visit me in the Bay Area. This is the worst book I've ever mistakenly purchased by far. It's so bad that is as if the author wrote a book about things her Aunt Sally told her about a trip to SF in 1953. Clueless, yet humorous for natives. (She suggests a visit to some annual rodeo out here, and I don't think she meant it for cruising.) Do not for any reason (other than a laugh) buy this book.

This book was very disappointing. I expected to find tips on finding cheap sleeps and cheap eats. There were tips, of course. But when I followed them, I found that they were not cheap at all! I thought the whole lay out of the book was confusing and uninteresting. There are much better alternative travel guides out there than this one. It wasn't worth the money I paid for it!