Lonely Planet Philippines (6th ed) (Paperback)

~ Jens Peters (Author)

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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If you're off to the Philippines, pack along this handy guide to help you plan the journey that's right for you. The Lonely Planet's Philippines offers 143 maps, a special guide to inter-island travel, listings of places to stay (ranging from huts to suites that include butler service), a useful language section, practical details on outdoor activities, plus interesting background on flora, fauna, and culture, A special health section covers predeparture preparations as well as potential medical problems and treatment on the road. --Kathryn True

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143 Maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6th edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864424663
• ISBN-13: 978-0864424662
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #382,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Seriously out of date!, August 23, 2000

By	C. Colt "It Just Doesn't Matter" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Lonely Planet series is excellent and you can never go too wrong with it. Unfortunately, the Phillippines guide book written by Jens Peters is seriously out of date. This book was published in 1997 when the political and economic situation in the Phillippines were radically different. Since the Asian economic crisis, the Piso is now worth half as much as it was in 1997 but the unsuspecting reader will not know this. The political situation is such places as Mindinao has also deteriated considerably and poses a danger to tourists.

Peters provides this book with a wealth of information and it certainly isn't his fault that Lonely Planet has lapsed in updating it. I advise travelers to verify the information in this book with friends and sources on the Internet. I also hope that LP updates this book as soon as possible.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good book, but needs an update...., April 6, 1999

By	Rick Vaughn (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This book helped me a lot when I was visiting the Philippines, but there were a lot of ommissions, such as residence visas, work permits, etc. in case someone decides to stay longer... A good way to get around in Manila soon will be the LRT, it's nearing completion with a route following EDSA all the way to Quezon City! Shipping and airplane schedules change so often, putting schedules in the book is only more confusing than anything but it helps to give a good idea. WG&A, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific etc. all have web sites, and I think these might be more helpful. Internet access is very common in the Philippines these days, but be careful! I logged on in an internet 'cafe' in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong and it took a lot longer to get on than I thought posible! Then the computer misread the data and posted everything in my account erased! the trick is to find good, reliable ISPs and post their info in the book, this might also be helpful.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars informative but outdated, April 27, 2000

By	Ed Thompson (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

Jans Peters wrote a very informative book published in 1993. Since then, two editions have been released with no changes in the sections I have first hand knowledge of. (southern Cebu) A hotel that went out of buisness in 1993 is still reccommended and the many places that have opened up since then have not been added. It is obvious that since the death of Jans no one at lonely planet has bothered to update this(formerly) excellent guidebook. What a shame Lonely Planet keeps republishing it without updates.