Insight Guide Bali (Bali, 16th ed) [Paperback]

Scott Rutherford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bali, 16th ed | Publication Date: March 1999

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series,

Insight Guide Bali. This 320-page book includes a section detailing Bali's history, 13 features covering aspects of the island's life and culture, ranging from sacred trance dances to temple architecture, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus more than 260 exciting photographs and 12 maps.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The latest in the "Insight Pocket Guides" series contains the usual fare: where to stay, where to shop, where to drink, and where to golf. Suggested itineraries are provided along with a calendar of special events. Bali is internationally known as a marvelous place to enjoy festivals, music, and dance, with the country's many temples as backdrop. Wijaya's guide mentions some of the better-known festivals, as well as a few that are less well known, far from bustling Denpasar. These descriptions will certainly be of interest to readers bound for Bali. But though history, culture, and language are covered, the information provided tends to be superficial, leaving serious travelers wanting more. Readers (and librarians) looking for greater detail should consider purchasing Bill Dalton's Bali Handbook (Moon Pubns., 1990). Wijay's book is recommended for the light traveler.
- Kevin M. Roddy, Univ. of Hawaii, Hilo
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Apa Productions; 16th edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887291457
• ISBN-13: 978-0887291456
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,308,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insight Guide Bali, March 31, 2000

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Alice Markle (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insight Guide Bali (Bali, 16th ed) (Paperback)

Insight Guide Bali is an exceptional travel guide. The history is well written and rich with interesting facts. I reads like a good novel. The maps are deteiled with plenty of cross references. There are plenty of travel tips from riding a bus to how to order food without MSGS. It appears that every possible travel issue has been addressed; from how not to get arrested to finding the swank resorts. The book is worth the price just for the exquisite pictures. I have never seen a travel book with photos as exceptional as these. Usually I purchase a couple of guide books before going to a new location, but this time I will only use the Insight Guide Bali.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel guide, July 8, 2001

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"oceancorals" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insight Guide Bali (Bali, 16th ed) (Paperback)

I read the history background like a novel. The cultural information such as the drama, the dances, the religion, the art etc. is great. The photos are great too. I am back from Bali and I just take this book with me.