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Insight Singapore (Insight Guides)

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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.

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.