Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and More (1997) [Paperback]

Fodor's (Author)

Book Description

Series: 1997 | Publication Date: March 25, 1997

The best guide to Southeast Asia, completely updated

Jungle treks, smoldering volcanos, and white-sand beaches
Colorful bazaars, crafts villages, reliable jewelers and electronics stores--and where to get clothes made to order
Wondrous golden palaces and ancient temple complexes

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget

Memorable accommodations, from beachside bungalows to luxurious mountaintop villas and swank urban palaces
Stylish Pacific Rim cuisine, high tea in Singapore, tasty local delicacies from cafés, noodle stands, and hawker centers

Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust

Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

58 pages of maps, vacation itineraries, and more

Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; New & Noteworthy; complete index.

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The best guide to Southeast Asia, completely updated

Jungle treks, smoldering volcanos, and white-sand beaches
Colorful bazaars, crafts villages, reliable jewelers and electronics stores--and where to get clothes made to order
Wondrous golden palaces and ancient temple complexes

Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget

Memorable accommodations, from beachside bungalows to luxurious mountaintop villas and swank urban palaces
Stylish Pacific Rim cuisine, high tea in Singapore, tasty local delicacies from cafés, noodle stands, and hawker centers

Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust

Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents

58 pages of maps, vacation itineraries, and more

Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; New & Noteworthy; complete index.

Product Details

• Paperback: 542 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 21st edition (March 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067903286X
• ISBN-13: 978-0679032861
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,521,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A concise and easy-to-use guide, June 29, 1998

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This review is from: Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and More (1997) (Paperback)

As Fodors does like no one else, this pleasing digestible guidebook gives practical information to the traveller for an incredibly large and diverse region. A great starting point for trip planning in southeast Asia.