Insight Guide Singapore (Insight City Guide Singapore) [Paperback]

Joseph R. Yogerst (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Insight City Guide Singapore | Publication Date: January 1998

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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 (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887297676
• ISBN-13: 978-0887297670
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,408,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junior League visits Singapore, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Insight Pocket Guide Singapore (Insight Pocket Guides Singapore) (Paperback)

Pure Drivel. This is possibly the worst guide book I've ever used. The guide has pretty pictures and a good map inserted in the back cover, but the narrative is written at a fifth grade level by a bored Junior League housewife. The book repeats itself, rewriting the same boring descriptions in different sections of the book. There is no understanding of the culture or history, no description of the public transport system and no development of the role of Singapore in Southeast Asian politics. The book thinks that everything in Singapore is just dandy, gives no warning of tourist traps and is best used by Cruise Ship passengers with a need to visit more department stores.

I used this guide on a recent visit and had the worst meal (and the most expensive)on my entire asian trip following its suggestions. You'll learn more from ten minute talk with a cab driver.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a book for the first time vistor, April 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Insight Guide Singapore (Insight City Guide Singapore) (Paperback)

this book is just the guide for people that like to travel to tropical Singapore ,it had all the best feature interest listed with detail of location,map and many more.It also has picture of interest showing places like Sentosa,a beautiful island at the southern part of Singapore,this small island has a fun fill fantasy water park which boast the biggest in South East asia.And also with hotel and resort over looking a long strech of white beach,And also monporail travel around the island at snail pace ,it will take you aound to various attration like the history museum,the under water world ,the musical fountain,a football field size of garden and a lot more.This book is highly recommende if you like to travel to Sinagpore for the first time.