South East Asia (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

About the Authors Jennifer Eveland (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar) was a child when she and her family first moved to Singapore, and after returning to the United States, she was drawn again and again to the magic of Singapore, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. She is the author of Frommer's Singapore & Malaysia and Frommer's Thailand, and currently lives in Singapore. Jennifer would like to acknowledge a few special friends who have contributed laughs and fun to her life in Asia and her travels for this book--Noke Methinee Prathoomsuvarn You Corn Dog Queen; Andrew Chan with the most comfortable sofa in Bangkok; that funky guy Duc who pops up every time she goes to Vietnam; The Buddha Snake; Les Drolets Alain and Mical Mercier Oulevey; Michele "The Hudak" Brace; and most especially Ben and Groovy at Bojangles in Singapore. Lynn A. Levine (Bali & Lombok and The Philippines) is the author of Frommer's Turkey and co-author of Frommer's Italy from $70 a Day. The spirit of adventure has inspired her to repeatedly quit 9 to 5 jobs, and an uncontrollable urge to tell people where to go has helped her thrive under Frommer's assigments. Lynn splits her time among Manhattan, Florence, Italy and the Jersey suburbs and is frequently accompanied on her travels by her faithful Jack Russell Terrier, Buster. Lynn would like to thank Stan Maringka of IDCI Inc. for the "straight up" on Indonesia, Ketut and Putu for providing an insider's view of Lombok, Martin and Julie O'Neill for their tireless advice on Bali, Steve and Heather Sargison for help and comic relief in Cebu, Nadine for the best cappuccino in the Philippines, and Philippine Airlines Corporation. Special thanks also to Kelly Regan for that first shot, and to my morn, without whom none of this would be possible. Beth Reiber (Hong Kong) worked for several years in Germany as a freelance travel writer for major U.S. newspapers and in Tokyo as the editor of Far East Traveler. Now a freelancer again and residing in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband and two young children, she is the author of several Frommer's guides including Frommer's Hong Kong, Frommer's Portable Hong Kong, Frommer's Japan, and Frommer's Tokyo, and is a contributor to Frommer's Europe from $70 a Day. Beth would like to thank some very special people who graciously extended their help in the preparation of this book: Peter Randall, Diana Budiman, and Mandy Lo of the Hong Kong Tourist Association; and Teresa Costa Gomes of the Macau Government Tourist Office.

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!This amazingly detailed guide, assembled by an intrepid and tireless team of writers, takes you through the best of 10 countries--with all the practical information, late-breaking bargains, cultural insights, and user-friendly maps that have long been hallmarks of our series.In Singapore and Malaysia, we'll show you monks, mosques, and a multicultural nightlife, even stopping in Borneo for spectacular wildlife viewing in its jungle preserves. In Thailand, we'll pull back the curtain on Bangkok's notorious (and fascinating) underbelly; visit Phuket's decadent beach resorts; and explore the north's traditional tribal areas. In Brunei, we'll follow the trail of the Sultan, one of the world's richest men. In Bali, we'll check out the island's world-class resorts and introduce you to the stellar arts scene--from shadow puppet performances to the famed "monkey dance."In Vietnam, we'll explore the thriving expat nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City (once Saigon), and journey by boat into the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and riverside pagodas. In rugged Laos, we'll travel to the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, as well as the sacred limestone caves of Pak Ou, studded with thousands of ancient Buddha statues. We'll recommend the best Philippine beaches, dive sites, and rainforest treks. Finally, in Hong Kong, we'll tell you where to find the best shopping streets, dim sum palaces, and the world's largest seated Buddha.It's all here in one handy volume that comes complete with etiquette tips, advice for business travelers, practical advice on planning your trip and getting around, and language glossaries. Don't leave home without it!