The Hidden Places of the Lake District and Cumbria, Vol. 8 Book

This book only served to make me even more euphoric about my upcoming trip to the UK. I have never traveled abroad before, so I really appreciated the format of this book. I read it from cover to cover, but if you're only planning on seeing a few sights in Britain, this book would still be a great investment as he covers everything and goes into great detail. Chapters are divided by city and then lists places to see, with a rating based of their level of touristy interest. For each place he recommends you visit, he posts hours for both on- and off-season along with the price of entry. He has recommended places to eat and sleep, along with their corresponding prices. He also lists the different ways of arriving at each destination via public transportation (which is our sole means of getting around), how many trains depart for that destination each hour, and how long it will take you to get there. I found so much more to see in England than I originally thought and I love how he suggests some non-touristy places to see and in which to dine so you can get a feel for how "the locals" live. This book was very helpful and will definitely be crossing the Atlantic with me (especially since you can get some discounts while there simply by mentioning or showing his book). I highly recommend for any fellow first-timers.