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Mediterranean by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Mediterranean Cruising

This is the destination every cruiser dreams about–the ancient lands of the Mediterranean. Readers learn about past civilizations and the art, politics, and culture of societies that continue to influence the world. This revised and updated third edition has over 400 photos, many in color. Dozens of maps including walking tour maps of cities, islands and ports. Comes with giant color pull-out map of the Mediterranean.

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#1 written by Dennis A. Hubbs 1 year ago

Review by Dennis A. Hubbs for Mediterranean by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Mediterranean Cruising
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As a travel agency owner, I have been giving these series of guides to my clients for a number of years and have gotten rave reviews…this particular guide is no exception. It contains

much in the way of useful info, especially for first-time cruisers to the Med. It’s packed with details of the history of the area, good photos, maps (including a great pull-out map with additional city street maps on the back), travel tips such as currency and shopping info and a pretty comprehensive index. Most travel agents give wine or flowers as gifts; these guides leave a lasting impression and folks are quite appreciative. Highly recommended, even if visiting on a land vacation!

Dennis Hubbs, Owner

D&D Travel

Bloomfield, CT

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#2 written by Anonymous 1 year ago

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This book has a nice history section and some beautiful photographs. However, it does little to help the cruise traveler to know the highlights of each port. It offers nothing as alternatives to the ships shore excursions. It does not provide best use of time or potential itineraries. It does not provide recommended tour companies, restaruants or travel options from the ship. It is a nice overview of the port and history, not all that different than what the ship provides while at sea. I wanted a book to help me maximize my time and value in each port and give me some options other than buying the ships limited shore excursions. For my purpose, this book was disappointing.

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#3 written by cruise companion 1 year ago

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I thought this new edition was very good. It has the info on shore excursions but also provides tips on getting around independently in all the ports. The excellent color photos and maps add greatly to getting a handle on the attractions and focusing on what you what to see. The background on the Mediterranean is also quite helpful. How can you go to this destination without knowing, and wanting to know, the fascinating history of this region.

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#4 written by Steve Pickering 1 year ago

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It’s about time! Cruisers have waited a long time for a well-written destination guide to cruise ports in the Med! Good advice, excellent city maps (including pier locations), and descriptions of the highlight spots to see. Cruising the Med is much more complicated than Alaska or the Caribbean, so it is essential to have a good guide book, coupled with the latest updated information from your cruise agent…. Use this book in conjunction with the shore excursion guide from your cruise line. You’ll save the price of this book many times over in the money you save…

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#5 written by Anonymous 1 year ago

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There are so many guides available for Europe, but most of them do not address the cruise traveler. Anne Vipond has, finally, written a guide that is relavant to the Mediterranean cruise experience. Forget the voluminous descriptions of hotels and restaurants, for Anne concentrates on the ports of call and the activities available. Want to know where the ship docks in Naples (or any other port)? You’ll find an excellent map of the port area along with attractions within walking distance of the port. The historical background sections are useful, and the book is organized in a very understandable manner. Aside from a good cruise agent, this book is a Med-bound cruise traveler’s best friend! It is an excellent sequel to Anne’s previous title, Alaska by Cruise Ship.

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