Lonely Planet Philippines

<p><i>#1 best-selling guide to </i><i>the Philippines*</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Philippines</i></b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Swim at secluded beaches in the Bacuit Archipelago, take part in a colourful fiesta, dive remote reefs and magnificent walls at Apo Island or Balicasag; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Philippines and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Philippines</i> Travel Guide:</b> </p> <b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, etiquette, people, culture, politics, environmental issues, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine. <b>Over</b> <b>90</b> <b>maps</b> <b>Covers</b> Manila, Corregidor, Luzon, Zambales Coast, Lingayen Gulf, Ilocos, the Cordillera, Batanes, Bicol, Masbate, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Mindoro, Boracay, the Visayas, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Samar, Mindanao, Palawan and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet Philippines</i></b><b>,</b> our most comprehensive guide to the Philippines, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </p> Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a shoestring</i> </b>guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Michael Grosberg, Greg Bloom, Trent Holden, Anna Kaminski and Paul Stiles. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </p><p><i>*Best-selling guide to The Philippines. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA, February 2014-January 2015</i> </p>