Philippines

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Lonely Planet, 2006 - Travel - 492 pages
Use Lonely Planet's expert guides to step beyond Manila's bright lights and discover virgin tropical rainforest, idyllic coral-studded seas, spectacular volcanic mountains and ancient rice terraces.The ninth edition of Philippines has been updated by a new six-author team. It features a dedicated diving chapter by specialist Heneage Mitchell, over 100 detailed maps, expert advice on travelling safely and avoiding trouble spots and a Tagalog language section.Lonely Planet country guides offer the complete, practical guide for independent travellers the world over, whatever their age, budget or destination. Included are:- Detailed "Getting Started" and "Itineraries" chapters for effortless planning- Inspirational full-colour "Highlights" sections that showcase the country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross-references to the text- Insightful new "History," "Culture," "Food" and "Environment" chapters by specialist contributors"Down to earth accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." -Travel & Leisure

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