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 : Lonely Planet Philippines (Philippines, 7th ed)

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 910
EAN: 9780864427113
Edition: 7th
ISBN: 0864427115
Label: Lonely Planet Publications
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 568
Publication Date: 2000-10
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Studio: Lonely Planet Publications




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Product Description:


The Philippines' extraordinary diversity and beauty in one comprehensive guidebook: kaleidoscopic local festivals, bustling cities, deserted islands, awe-inspiring rice terraces, erupting volcanoes, and great adventures under sea and in the hills.
  • over 100 easy-to-read maps
  • completely revised by a new team of authors
  • culturally sensitive and insightful information on the country's political, economic and environmental scene
  • essential language chapter, with handy phrases in Pilipino




Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - book review lonely planet guide to phillipines
I read this book cover to cover anticipating my trip so far it has given me a good geographical and planning ideas I can not say how it would turn out once Iam there.It appears though the authors are mostly europeans and canadians intent on giving their point of view rather than an american point of view.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - The best option for those planning a first trip to the Philippines
I have read lots of criticism of the Lonely Planet Philippines guidebook but I feel much of it should be disregarded by the first-time visitor to the Philippines. When one is planning a trip to the Philippines, especially if the traveler has not been there before, what one needs is qualitative advice, help in figuring out where it's worth going and where not to bother with. In this, Lonely Planet is excellent, perhaps the best of all the guidebooks. It will give you good advice about which places ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Mediocre Travel Guide
I have owned several editions of the Lonely Planet Guide for the Philippines since 1997. The earlier editions I owned were written by Jens Peters. I believe that those earlier editions were even superior to the 2006 edition written by the current authors. I used those past guides for traveling in Boracay and Baguio--I found them to be excellent even if they were written years after I visited the place.

I had the chance to browse Jens Peters Philippines Travel Guide written in 2005 and I ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The usual good book
Lonely Planet is a known quantity but I am impressed with the information on so many of the 1107 islands of The Philippines. Truly a good guide.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Not very impressed
Many errors and omissions in ferry and flight schedules. We also noted the map in one of the major tourist destinations (Coron) did not even show the pier location correctly. All in all, a useful guide. But you may want to check out the guide written by the first LP Philippines author, Jens Peters, Philippines Travel Guide, which we have heard may be better. It's also available on Amazon.







 






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