Lonely Planet Maldives (3rd ed) [Paperback]

James Lyon (Author)

Book Description

Series: 3rd ed | Publication Date: July 1997

The Maldives are a chain of atolls lying to the west of Sri Lanka. Revised and updated this guide contains all the details travellers will need to get the most from the Maldives and surrounding tropical islands.

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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005
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Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3rd edition (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864424973
• ISBN-13: 978-0864424976
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,969,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Travel > Asia > Maldives

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start..., August 25, 2002

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Maldives (Paperback)

There are four main tour books for the Maldives, and this one is a good place to start. (Another good one is the Michelin guide.) This book gives a general overview of the islands and many of the resorts. Divers will want the Divers' Guide to the Maldives to fill out the information here.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LP Maldives, November 2, 2004

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Charles Lim - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Maldives (Paperback)

I find this guide very useful in terms of choosing the resorts. It has good descriptions of all the resorts in terms of facilities, clients, food served and activities. The resorts are in different chapters according to the different atolls. So, it is a good guide for choosing the right resort according to one's taste

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for tourists who plan visit the Maldives, March 27, 2006

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J. Bursnall (Madrid, Spain) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Maldives (Paperback)

Like all Lonely Planet guides, a mine of useful information, that proves invaluable in picking the resort that best suits your interests and pocket. A good section on diving and snorkelling. Well worth the money.