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Summary: Fodor's lite isn't quite enough
Review: Fodor's sells a full size guide to San Francisco (as do many others) but they seem to have developed the Citypack as a field guide that you can carry with you on your trip. While the book does a decent job of condensing descriptions for the top attractions it can't begin to offer any real coverage of hotels and restaurants in its 96 pages. Practically speaking, you will need a full sized guide to do any serious trip planning and if you get one of those then the need for the Citypack is limited at best. The map is useful but you can buy a roadmap separately for far less money. The plastic cover that is supposed to make it easy to carry is wrapped so tightly that you can barely get the book out and getting it back in without destroying it is almost impossible. Overall, this is a product with some helpful information but not enough to make it a must when planning a trip.
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Summary: Fodor's lite isn't quite enough
Review: Fodor's sells a full size guide to San Francisco (as do many others) but they seem to have developed the Citypack as a field guide that you can carry with you on your trip. While the book does a decent job of condensing descriptions for the top attractions it can't begin to offer any real coverage of hotels and restaurants in its 96 pages. Practically speaking, you will need a full sized guide to do any serious trip planning and if you get one of those then the need for the Citypack is limited at best. The map is useful but you can buy a roadmap separately for far less money. The plastic cover that is supposed to make it easy to carry is wrapped so tightly that you can barely get the book out and getting it back in without destroying it is almost impossible. Overall, this is a product with some helpful information but not enough to make it a must when planning a trip.
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Summary: Great info in a small little book
Review: The best thing about Citypack books are the full sized maps that are included. These books come with plastic covering that makes them very easy to carry around with you as you travel the city. I love how they list the 20 top sights to see, so if you only have a few days, you can easily decide what to put at the top of the list. Beyond that, the advice they give is great (for instance, how Alcatraz tickets usually get sold out) and I love how they list all the clubs, bars, restaurants, and childrens' stuff, etc into categories. It also helps you find your way around public transportation, shopping, etc. and provides helpful phone numbers throughout. I highly reccommend this and it is well worth the price.
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