Let's Go 2001: Ireland: The World's Bestselling Budget Travel Series

by Inc. Let's Go

Release Date: 01 December, 2000

Edition: Paperback

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I used to love Let's Go....

Using Let's Go Ireland confirmed the suspicions that arose after using Let's Go Spain & Portugal last year...namely, that my once beloved travel guide series is slipping into a downward spiral of mediocrity. Definite biases showed up in Let's Go Irelend 2002 that made me feel all I was reading was one person's specific opinion rather than generalized advice.
The fact that only vegetarian restaurants seemed to get high ratings was peculiar in a country whose cusine revolves around meat and potatoes. While this information is handy for vegans, the rest of us are at a loss when choosing where to eat. We gave up on their restaurant recommendations after three lousy meals. The tips on sights were equally shady...how is it possible that the only sight in Dublin that is given the highest recommendation (the thumbs up) was the Guinness Factory? While it was indeed worth a visit, there were obviouslt other spots more worthwhile in the country's lovely capital city. The maps in the book were either useless or nonexistant - it is of no use to recommend places and then leave it up to the traveler to find it on his/her own (especially in a land onf unmarked, windy streets!). The writing remains entertaining, but this book has made me lose my faith in the series. If you decide to bring Let's Go Ireland along, make sure to bring another (Lonely Planet for the budget traveler or Frommers for those with a little more cash).

Let's go Ireland

This book was such a great guide of ireland. I backpacked across lower Ireland, for three weeks. It kept my friend and I, sheltered in great hostels, full of food and drink, and of course had great reviews on places to see. It gave also a great overview of the countries history. I stopped off in London, and the book has a great chapter on the sites, food, bars, and places to stay as well.