- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1st Edition edition (3 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470055251
- ISBN-13: 978-0470055250
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.2 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #39 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > France > Cities & Regions > Brittany
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"a useful and well–researched guide…Invaluable for anyone travelling with children, it is full of genuinely useful advice about finding – among other things – the best castles, beaches, boat trips, museums and campsites." (The Sunday Telegraph, Sunday 29th April)
"Handy destination guide with family–friendly activities, dining and accommodation. Packed with useful advice." (French Magazine, June 2007)
"It is a very comprehensively written guide and I would certainly use it to plan my holiday to Brittany." (Families South West Magazine, July 2007)
"a useful and well–researched guide…Invaluable for anyone travelling with children, it is full of genuinely useful advice." ( The Sunday Telegraph, Sunday 29th April)
“Handy destination guide with family–friendly activities, dining and accommodation. Packed with useful advice.” (French Magazine, June 2007)
"It is a very comprehensively written guide and I would certainly use it to plan my holiday to Brittany." (Families South West Magazine, July 2007)
“Written for UK families by UK authors, these colour guides can take the hassle out of organising a family holiday”. Waterstone′s Books Quarterly May 2008
“Written for UK families by UK authors, these colour guides can take the hassle out of organising a family holiday”. Waterstone′s Books Quarterly May 2008
Families South West Magazine, July 2007
"It is a very comprehensively written guide and I would
certainly use it to plan my holiday to Brittany."
certainly use it to plan my holiday to Brittany."
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I've just read the previous review and feel obliged to redress the balance, having bought this book from Amazon prior to our own family holiday in Brittany this year.
In point 1. his review states that there isn't enough accommodation information but goes on to suggest in point 4. that they get rid of the accommodation details to make way for more information on attractions?! Which is it to be??? Do you want accommodation details in there or not!? What's more, with some 750 miles of coastline in Brittany alone, you're not going to easily be able to cover every beach, let alone every accommodation option or every attraction. That's just simply not realistic.
I bought the book having already booked our accommodation also for a recent family holiday, along with my wife and our two young boys. So, as it happened, the accommodation details were superfluous to us also, but only for that trip. I still found it interesting to read about other places and that information could yet prove useful to us for future visits which we will no doubt make (we had a great time!). Accommodation in the book is ranked according to price and value for money, both things that are critical to many families operating on a budget.
Where the book really wins out though, in my opinion, is in the niche that it caters for. I am not aware of any other books covering the area that specifically put families to the fore. And this is important - our needs are very different to those of couples or single travellers.
The needs of our children are foremost on a family holiday. If they're happy, we're happy. And it's obvious that the book has been written by someone with children as this is borne out in repeated family-oriented references to details that your typical reviewer wouldn't care about (high chairs, parks, changing facilities... that sort of thing). And, whilst the book doesn't cover every place to stay, every attraction, or every restaurant, it does highlight those that may be of particular interest to parents and children. That kind of information is gold-dust and not covered in any detail by other books.
I also recommend the book because of how current it is (published in 2007). Many of the places reviewed have literally just opened, or you get to hear about very recent changes at certain places, so you get a good insight into aspects that books that are even just slightly older simply won't have been able to cover.
If you're thinking of going to Brittany and have children, then go for this book. Don't be put off by the overly-negative review by Poppet's Dad!
In point 1. his review states that there isn't enough accommodation information but goes on to suggest in point 4. that they get rid of the accommodation details to make way for more information on attractions?! Which is it to be??? Do you want accommodation details in there or not!? What's more, with some 750 miles of coastline in Brittany alone, you're not going to easily be able to cover every beach, let alone every accommodation option or every attraction. That's just simply not realistic.
I bought the book having already booked our accommodation also for a recent family holiday, along with my wife and our two young boys. So, as it happened, the accommodation details were superfluous to us also, but only for that trip. I still found it interesting to read about other places and that information could yet prove useful to us for future visits which we will no doubt make (we had a great time!). Accommodation in the book is ranked according to price and value for money, both things that are critical to many families operating on a budget.
Where the book really wins out though, in my opinion, is in the niche that it caters for. I am not aware of any other books covering the area that specifically put families to the fore. And this is important - our needs are very different to those of couples or single travellers.
The needs of our children are foremost on a family holiday. If they're happy, we're happy. And it's obvious that the book has been written by someone with children as this is borne out in repeated family-oriented references to details that your typical reviewer wouldn't care about (high chairs, parks, changing facilities... that sort of thing). And, whilst the book doesn't cover every place to stay, every attraction, or every restaurant, it does highlight those that may be of particular interest to parents and children. That kind of information is gold-dust and not covered in any detail by other books.
I also recommend the book because of how current it is (published in 2007). Many of the places reviewed have literally just opened, or you get to hear about very recent changes at certain places, so you get a good insight into aspects that books that are even just slightly older simply won't have been able to cover.
If you're thinking of going to Brittany and have children, then go for this book. Don't be put off by the overly-negative review by Poppet's Dad!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This book is quite useful, but there are some flaws: for example, a restaurant they recommend (obviously as being suitable for families), was not very good, took over 2 1/2 hours for a lunch (not an ideal small child scenario) and only offered one child's option (most of a chicken with mashed potato, no vegetables and virtually no sauce/gravy). It does point you in the right direction for some attractions, though you may need to check on some of the addresses before travelling as they are not always full enough. A guide to soft play (for bad weather), parks, good swimming pools etc. would be a great improvement for a future issue.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I think this is an ecellent book for a guide on the area and to give you a taste of what you can expect in Brittany.
No book is ever perfect for everyone - thats why there's so many available.
If you are unsure whether this book is the one to suit you, maybe you could do like we did and borrow a copy from the library to try before you buy - we did and now have our own copy to take along on our holiday.
No book is ever perfect for everyone - thats why there's so many available.
If you are unsure whether this book is the one to suit you, maybe you could do like we did and borrow a copy from the library to try before you buy - we did and now have our own copy to take along on our holiday.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
This guide simply isn't good enough
I was given this book to use during our family holiday in Brittany this year. It was a very kind gift, but sadly the book just isn't up to it's job, and I can't recommend it. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2007 by Poppet's Dad
great book
If you're going to brittany with children I can really recommend this book. Full of really helpful advice for families - where to go, what to do, etc. Must buy.
Published on 23 July 2007 by LOAM
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