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Lonely Planet Maldives
Which island paradise is the one for you? For this 7th edition we walked barefoot along every dazzling white beach, dipped our toes in every aquamarine lagoon, and checked the view from dozens of beachside pools. Plunge into these pages to reap the benefits of Lonely Planet's thoroughly enjoyable research.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This
No hype assessment of resorts. Read this book before you book!
Snorkelling and Diving chapter to get you underwater with manta rays and turtles
Most romantic island resorts and beaches
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This
No hype assessment of resorts. Read this book before you book!
Snorkelling and Diving chapter to get you underwater with manta rays and turtles
Most romantic island resorts and beaches
200 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2009
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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August 30, 2021
If somebody wants to travel to the Maldives and intend to know about the demography, history & culture of the country, it Lonely Planet where one should start. Travelling booking websites shows what they paid to show as they work on a commission basis. Youtube videos are a good source if you want to see any particular resort. But if you want to make a travel plan to the country and want to know about all the places to go and the things to do, then this travel book helps you a lot. This book includes most of the hotels/ resorts/ homestays of Maldives and is ranked based on different parameters. One can choose the perfect resort for considering which parameters they value the most. I’m giving only 3 stars because it’s a 3-year-old edition and changes that occurred due to covid 19 are not covered.
June 15, 2021
I’m not one to generally review guide books, but the latest edition of Lonely Planet Maldives I picked up came in really handy during my trip. Lots of information on the culture as well as different resorts and islands. Well researched, to the point, and an essential companion for your trip.
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December 14, 2014I found the book very interesting with clear advice that was applicable to my stay in the Maldives. I got some great titbits of information from it that I was able to use to get the most out of my holiday.
We purchased the book after having booked the holiday, and I have to say that I wish we'd done it the other way around. Based on the information in this book, I think we'd have chosen to stay at another resort rather than simply place all our trust in the travel agency.
We'll just save that for next time!
We purchased the book after having booked the holiday, and I have to say that I wish we'd done it the other way around. Based on the information in this book, I think we'd have chosen to stay at another resort rather than simply place all our trust in the travel agency.
We'll just save that for next time!
February 28, 2013
This guide has a lot of beautiful color pictures that give the reader a grasp of how beautiful that land is. However, the political and cultural situations are not very good these times, so it is better -at least for women- to go some other time when it is allowed to wear summer clothes outdoors.
November 30, 2013
Useful preparation. Lots of information. I always find myself wishing for more pictures in Lonely Planet guides though! ;)
My version is published 2012, but can't find that one at Goodreads.
My version is published 2012, but can't find that one at Goodreads.
July 6, 2015
Love Lonely Planet guides...thanks
June 2, 2012
Beautiful maldives Island :)
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