Well-travelled divers all acknowledge that the best diving in the world is found in the warm waters of tropical Asia.No other region on earth presents such a rich variety of marine life, and none can boast as many different types of dive sites: tiny, isolated atolls, World War II wrecks draped in beautiful soft corals, shallow, bommie-filled fringing reefs and pinnacles, all swarming with fish and vibrant color.Diving in Southeast Asia is a compreh...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city att...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Bali, Indonesia.Bali, the famed Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colourful, deeply spiritual and unique culture, stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth.With world-clazz surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attraction...

This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders smartphones and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions landmarks districts transportation cultural venues dining history and much more. Addresses telephones hours of operation and admissions information are included where possible. The guide is complimented by numerous clearly marked maps that are lin...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Bangkok.   Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. Its high-rise buildings, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife do not immediately give you a warm welcome — but don't let your first impression mislead you. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and pala...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Ubud, a town in central Bali, that is far removed from the drunken bikini scene in Kuta, and is regarded as the cultural centre of Bali. It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural and other sights to be found, and a general feeling of well-being to be enjoyed, all thanks to the spirit, surroundings, and climate of ...

Based on the classic, Best Dives of the Caribbean, this guide zeroes in on the best dives of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda. It includes the latest and best dive and snorkel sites, each rated for visual excellence and marine life. The author's knowledge of the Caribbean sites is unparalleled. From sunken planes and snorkel trails to blue holes, the best destinations beneath the waves are covered. Also included are places to stay and eat, activities and practical information for visitors. "I h...

This book, Sawasdee Thailand, is designed to give you an idea of the phenomenon that is Thailand — the culture, the people and the places. Useful though the book is, if you really want to experience the true Thailand, then the only way is to get out and see it for yourself. And when you do, you will find this book an excellent travelling companion. The main body of the publication is a guide to Thailand. This section is an invaluable tool for travellers, with details of all the major regions ...

Getting to Know Phucket Thailand’s top tropical island in the Andaman Sea has been voted Best in the World as a holiday destination over many years and in many magazines. The beaches have drawn awards after awards from the travelling public who see Phuket as the ideal place to enjoy a holiday of sand, sea and clear blue waters. Mix that with an interior which still has some pristine rainforest, and the beautiful islands of Phi Phi a boat ride away, and ...

If ever there is a place on earth for a man that was as close to perfect as possible, it would have to be Thailand. This is a land that has all the ingredients he could ever want for a life in paradise. A tropical beach lifestyle on a reasonable budget with all your favorite activities, incredible food, spectacular scenery, and beautiful women surrounding you. You might think it sounds too good to be true, but this dream can absolutely be a reality, and this book is your insight to the man...

Jeanette Foster, author of this best-seller, is undoubtedly among the most prolific and heavily-read of Hawaiian travel writers, the author of dozens of appraisals of America's most popular tropical destination. She lives in Maui, works full-time on all five islands at keeping both recommendations and warnings of Hawaiian lodgings, restaurants and attractions up-to-date, and her advice is eagerly sought by countless followers. This is her newest guide, sold for only $10.95.

Maui is indeed a hiker's paradise. An impressive network of trails crisscross the second-largest Hawaiian island, from meditative beach walks to heady treks high atop a volcano. Hidden in cloud forest, more trails lead to tumbling waterfalls, hidden springs and groves of bamboo. Back down on the coast, treks lead to natural lava-rock blowholes and sea arches, past ocean pools, and deserted beaches. Wander across lava flows that feel primeval, examine ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs up close, ...