Fodor's Thailand: with Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia & Laos (Full-color Travel Guide)
Product ID: 27763812
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Sandy beaches, grand Buddhist temples, spicy cuisine, world-class spas, and a rich language--Thailand is unique among Southeast Asian nations and a not-to-be-missed destination. Thais have a deep cultural history and contrasts abound in the country, both geographically and socially. In a land the size of France, beach resorts run the gamut from popular-with-partiers Pattaya to fashionable Hua Hin. Idyllic island hideaways of virgin beaches sheltered by palm groves and lapped by gentle waters contrast with Bangkok, the busy capital. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · In-depth breakout features on The Grand Palace, Bangkok Street Food, and beaches · Major sights such as Ancient Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, The Grand Palace, The Ruins of Ayutthaya, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Samui, Ao Phang Nga, and Wat Po · Coverage of Bangkok, The Gulf Coast Beaches, Phuket and the Andaman Coast, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar Review: Just returned from a trip to Thailand and Cambodia, ... - Just returned from a trip to Thailand and Cambodia, and this guide was very helpful, especially the historical perspective of many of the sites we visited. It also helped us plan the itinerary for many days of travel. Review: Fodor's Best Travel Books - Very helpful for trip planning for first time travelers. Might be the more expensive and extensive book but worth it.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews |
O**2
Just returned from a trip to Thailand and Cambodia, ...
Just returned from a trip to Thailand and Cambodia, and this guide was very helpful, especially the historical perspective of many of the sites we visited. It also helped us plan the itinerary for many days of travel.
J**N
Fodor's Best Travel Books
Very helpful for trip planning for first time travelers. Might be the more expensive and extensive book but worth it.
A**R
Fodor's is always a good choice. Good information for things to be aware ...
Fodor's is always a good choice. Good information for things to be aware of, and where to go and what to see.
K**R
Very useful info, including on somewhat less popular parts of ...
Very useful info, including on somewhat less popular parts of Thailand. Used it for a 2 week trip to Thailand with a brief stay at Angkor in Cambodia.
T**D
Great travel guide to Thailand
This was a gift for daughter and her boyfriend who are traveling to Thailand. They were very happy to receive this.
S**P
Great Guide
This was a great guide to start planning a trip. The maps are also a good way to look at information.
J**U
For older, less adventurous tourists.
Fodor's guide tend to be a bit conservative and mainstream, compared to Lonely Plant, Rough Guide, etc. This one is no different and seems targeted towards older, less adventurous tourists. For instance, they only list one lodging option in the backpacker/budget-friendly Khao San Road area (which probably has a few dozen options). Most of the listings are in the higher-priced tier. It's similar for food - while they address street food and do have some budget options, most dining options are in the $$$-$$$$ category. These places tend to be for tourists, rather than locals. In terms of areas of coverage, they list all the popular spots (beaches, Phuket, Chiang Mai), but completely neglect Isan, in northeast Thailand which borders Laos and Cambodia. So if you're actually going from Thailand to Laos or Cambodia, they recommend flying and don't list overland options that actually take you there through Isan. Isan is one of the most culturally unique parts of Thailand, but you wouldn't know that from this book.
R**N
Recommended
PERFECT for my trip! I used this guide for my 1 month stay in SE Asia! Gave great hotel recommendations too. Would highly recommend this book!
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