Book Description

The best guide to Southeast Asia, completely updated Jungle treks, smoldering volcanos, and white-sand beaches Colorful bazaars, crafts villages, reliable jewelers and electronics stores--and where to get clothes made to order Wondrous golden palaces and ancient temple complexes Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Memorable accommodations, from beachside bungalows to luxurious mountaintop villas and swank urban palaces Stylish Pacific Rim cuisine, high tea in Singapore, tasty local delicacies from cafes, noodle stands, and hawker centers Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 58 pages of maps, vacation itineraries, and more Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; New & Noteworthy; complete index.