World travelers and vacationers alike ditch print and head to the web. Websites such as TripAdvisor, where people leave independent reviews and opinion, have overtaken the more traditional Lonely Planet-style guides. Word of mouth reviews and ratings provide real time, real life experience over stale and dated print publications.
The full story at Wales Online:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/08/29/travellers-internet-tips-proving-a-hotter-destination-than-popular-guidebooks-91466-21629870/
