Category: Travel Guidebooks/Maps Travel guidebooks are an essential tool for anyone planning a trip. They provide valuable information about destinations, including maps, places to stay, eat, and visit. In this review, we will look at five different travel guidebooks in the category of Travel Guidebooks/Maps. We will examine their features, strengths, weaknesses, and overall value. Coast to Coast Path: 109 Large-Scale Walking Maps & Guides to 33 Towns and Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay (British Walking Guides) The Coast to Coast Path is a popular long-distance walking route in the United Kingdom. This guidebook provides detailed maps and guides for 33 towns and villages along the way. It includes information on accommodation, restaurants, shops, and attractions. The book also features practical advice on planning your trip, including transportation options and weather forecasts. Strengths: - Detailed maps and guides for each town and village - Practical advice on planning your trip - Comprehensive information on accommodation, restaurants, shops, and attractions Weaknesses: - Limited information on off-the-beaten-path destinations - No information on nearby hiking trails or other outdoor activities Overall value: The Coast to Coast Path guidebook is a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip along the route. It provides detailed information about the towns and villages, making it easy to plan your accommodations and meals. However, if you are looking for more off-the-beaten-path destinations or outdoor activities, this guidebook may not be as useful. Waypoints: Seascapes and Stories of Scotland's West Coast The Waypoints guidebook provides a comprehensive overview of the Scottish West Coast. It includes detailed maps, guides to towns and villages, and information on attractions, restaurants, and shops. The book also features practical advice on planning your trip, including transportation options and weather forecasts. Strengths: - Detailed maps and guides for each town and village - Comprehensive information on accommodation, restaurants, shops, and attractions - Practical advice on planning your trip Weaknesses: - Limited information on off-the-beaten-path destinations - No information on nearby hiking trails or other outdoor activities Overall value: The Waypoints guidebook is a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip to the Scottish West Coast. It provides detailed information about the towns and villages, making it easy to plan your accommodations and meals. However, if you are looking for more off-the-beaten-path destinations or outdoor activities, this guidebook may not be as useful. Ride To Extraordinary: Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook Norfolk to Miami, 6th Edition (Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook: Norfolk, Virginia to Miami, Florida) The Ride to Extraordinary guidebook provides detailed charts and guides for the Intracoastal Waterway in the United States. It includes information on marinas, anchorages, and attractions along the way. The book also features practical advice on planning your trip, including weather forecasts and navigation tips. Strengths: - Detailed charts and guides for each destination - Comprehensive information on marinas, anchorages, and attractions - Practical advice on planning your trip, including weather forecasts and navigation tips Weaknesses: - Limited information on offshore destinations or other water activities - No information on nearby hiking trails or other outdoor activities Overall value: The Ride to Extraordinary guidebook is a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip along the Intracoastal Waterway. It provides detailed charts and guides, making it easy to navigate the waterways. However, if you are looking for more offshore destinations or other water activities, this guidebook may not be as useful. Turkey Cruising Companion: A yachtsman's pilot and cruising guide to ports and harbours from the Cesme peninsula to Antalya (Cruising Companions) The Turkey Cruising Companion provides a comprehensive overview of the Turkish coastline. It includes detailed charts, guides to towns and villages, and information on attractions, restaurants, and shops. The book also features practical advice on planning your trip, including weather forecasts and navigation tips. Strengths: - Detailed charts and guides for each destination - Comprehensive information on marinas, anchorages, and attractions - Practical advice on planning your trip, including weather forecasts and navigation tips Weaknesses: - Limited information on offshore destinations or other water activities - No information on nearby hiking trails or other outdoor activities Overall value: The Turkey Cruising Companion is a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip along the Turkish coastline. It provides detailed charts and guides, making it easy to navigate the waters. However, if you are looking for more offshore destinations or other water activities, this guidebook may not be as useful. International Marine Light List and Waypoint Guide (The): Maine to Texas Including the Bahamas, Cruising the Chesapeake: A Gunkholers Guide, 4th Edition, MAPTECH Waterproof Chartbook Los Angeles to San Diego including Ensenada, Mexico 2nd Edition, International Marine Light List and Waypoint Guide (The): Alaska to Panama, Including Hawaii, West Highland Way: 53 Large-Scale Walking Maps & Guides to 26 Towns and Villages - Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat - Glasgow to Fort William (British Walking Guides) The International Marine Light List and Waypoint Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the coastlines in North America. It includes detailed charts, guides to towns and villages, and information on attractions, restaurants, and shops. The book also features practical advice on planning your trip, including weather forecasts and navigation tips. Strengths: - Detailed charts and guides for each destination - Comprehensive information on marinas, anchorages, and attractions - Practical advice on planning your trip, including weather forecasts and navigation tips Weaknesses: - Limited information on offshore destinations or other water activities - No information on nearby hiking trails or other outdoor activities Overall value: The International Marine Light List and Waypoint Guide is a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip along the coastlines in North America. It provides detailed charts and guides, making it easy to navigate the waters. However, if you are looking for more offshore destinations or other water activities, this guidebook may not be as useful. In conclusion, travel guidebooks/maps are an essential tool for anyone planning a trip. They provide valuable information about destinations, including maps, places to stay, eat, and visit. The five guidebooks we reviewed in the category of Travel Guidebooks/Maps all have their strengths and weaknesses. If you are looking for detailed charts and guides for waterways or long-distance walking routes, then the Ride to Extraordinary or Coast to Coast Path guidebook may be the best choice. If you are planning a trip along the Turkish coastline or North American coastlines, then the Turkey Cruising Companion or International Marine Light List and Waypoint Guide may be more suitable.