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"Packed with dependable information." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution "An admirable blend of the cultural and the practical." -- The Washington Post Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Completely up-to-date, Fodor's Gold Guides are an essential tool for any kind of traveler. If you only have room for one guide, this is the guide for you. The best guide to Indonesia, completely updated Sultans' palaces, temples and mosques, ancient ruins Island-hopping to beaches and dive sites, and jungle treks to volcanoes and villages Night bazaars and day markets -- sources for stone and wood carvings, filigree jewelry, and silk, batik, and ikat Shadow-puppet plays, gamelan orchestras, and royal dance dramas Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Luxury high-rises, genteel garden cottages, graceful beach bungalows on stilts, local losmen and longhouses Elegant urban terraces, gracious Western bistros, Chinese restoran, and side-street warungs and rumah makan Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by our savvy correspondents 18 pages of maps, vacation itineraries, and more Important contacts, smart travel tips - Pleasures & Pastimes - Fodor's Choice - Comprehensive index