Frommer's Bali and Lombok (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Mary Justice Thomasson-Croll (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: March 8, 2010

Bali and Lombok, two islands in Indonesia, are ideal for adventure travelers, eco-tourists, and culture vultures. Frommer's Bali & Lombok includes information on:

• Plan an adventurous vacation, whether you're hiking, practicing yoga, sailing, scuba diving, or surfing your way around Bali and Lombok.
• Explore ancient seaside and cliff-top temples, strolling through rice terraces, learning traditional music and dance, and discovering hidden beaches.
• Find everything from rich Balinese textiles, to classic handcrafts, and unique paintings.
• Book alternative accommodations and seeking out the islands' local side, including staying in family homes and finding the best Balinese cuisine in warungs.
• Plus, enjoy a discussion on the history and culture of both islands, a Balinese and Indonesian language guide, and more!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Hungry wave seekers can find breaks in Bali and Lombok's waters every day of the year. See chapters 5 and 15.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

About the Author

An intrepid traveler by nature, Mary Justice Thomasson-Croll left the States after 2 years with an NBC news affiliate to take up a post with the Hong Kong bureau. She spent 18 glorious years covering the incredible evolution of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Six years ago MJ (as she is known to friends) moved to Bali and has since fallen in love with the island and its gentle people and ways that are a far cry from her former city life. Writing from her bijoux house on the beach, MJ posts to many publications that include Travel + Leisure, Tatler, the South China Morning Post, and Luxe Guides. MJ holds a degree from Christie’s Fine Arts in London, as well as a BA from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is currently working on a screenplay loosely based on the events surrounding the handover and hangover of Hong Kong in 1997.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (March 8, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470497769
• ISBN-13: 978-0470497760
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Travel > Asia > Indonesia > Bali
  • #45 in Books > Travel > Asia > Southeast

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best travel books I've used, August 19, 2010

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I went to a bookstore and browsed all the Bali travel guides and loved the layout of this one. When planning a trip, there is so much information and this book has really helped me sort it all out. What I love is that it has a 1-3 star rating system for sites, restaurants, and cities. This is so helpful when picking which of the hundred temples you want to narrow it down. A lack of a rating system dissuaded me from buying the Lonely Planet. Another thing I liked is the first chapter gives you a list of the 5-10 best temples, spas, restaurants, etc. It also suggests activities such as cooking classes and alternative healing. If Eat, Pray, Love partially inspired your trip, it even tells you how to look up the medicine man. For me, food is an essential part of any trip and the restaurant recs check out nicely with other sources. The only thing that could be improved is travel times, especially since it takes a while to travel on the roads within Bali. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this book, how it's organized and the valuable information given.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good guidebook for Bali/Lombok, October 16, 2010

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We used this guidebook extensively on both Bali and Lombok for our recent honeymoon. The restaurant recommendations were spot on! We ended up staying one night in the Gili's as a result of recommendations from this guidebook. There was an amazing Reggae bar in Gili T. There is also a good background section about Bali history. If you are considering a trip to Bali - you should definitely stay on Lombok as well. It's like Bali 20 years ago - with no traffic, just beautiful beaches, great inexpensive food, and the Gili's just a short boat ride away.

3.0 out of 5 stars Informative but not very updated, April 4, 2011

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The book was pretty informative about all the major places in Bali and Lombok. I found the book quite helpful in planning my trip based on the brief but useful introductions of each place. However, the part about hotels and accommodation is not very updated as when I looked online, I found many more options in terms of accommodation that looked really good and could have been included.Also,the dearth of pictures is a flip side of the book because I believe, it always helps to take decisions about visiting a place once you get to see pictures which speak more than words at any time. Besides those shortcomings, the book is pretty handy to carry with you once you figure out your itinerary on consultation with other books and websites.