National Geographic Traveler: Thailand (Paperback)

~ Carl Parkes (Author)

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Product Description

In-depth site descriptions and background information

Insightful features on history, culture,and contemporary life

More than 260 vivid color photographs

22 detailed, full-color maps

Mapped walking tours

Specially commissioned artwork

Clear, easy-to-use design

Complete visitor information plus hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792279433
• ISBN-13: 978-0792279433
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,008,794 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A picture is worth 1000 words, June 2, 2001

By A Customer

The National Geographic Traveler travel guide for Thailand is a bit pricey for travel books of this type, but it is well worth the investment. Unlike most travel guides, this one is rich in beautiful photography. The book offers a wealth of information on the history and culture of the country, and it gives detailed information about each tourist site. The section covering hotel accomodations and restaurants is adequate, but there are other travel guides that do a better job in these departments. However, the great number and high quality of the photographs compensate for other shortcomings and tempt you to see it all for yourself.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dependable quality of narratives and pictures, October 14, 2005

By	Kent Moore - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

National Geographic Traveler is the best series of its type, and the NGT Thailand book has the same standards of quality as all the others. It provides an excellent mix of written descriptions and beautiful pictures, both of which are helpful in determining whether to include places on your trip itinerary. The only flaw is that the hotel and meal section is not particularly useful.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Glossy and pretty but lacking in substance, October 27, 2004

By	M. Stabile (Gwinnett County, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book seems to be mostly fluff and pictures. It's all in full color which makes it appealing to the eye, and the pictures and general information about various locations are interesting. However, it's almost useless in planning a trip.

All the hotels and restaurants are listed at the back of the book (separate from the other information about the cities, which in itself is annoying because you have to flip back and forth), and the selection they list seems completely random. For many cities no hotels or restaurants are listed.

National Geographic would do well to cut down on the pretty colors and pictures and expand the actual information provided in this book. As it is now, it is a waste of money. Buy the Lonely Planet guide if you want practical information that will actually help you to plan and enjoy a trip to Thailand.