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Sri Lanka (Footprint Travel Guides) (Footprint Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Edward Aves (Author) "Sprawling, choked with traffic and invariably chaotic, Colombo, like most large Asian cities, may not be to everyone's taste ..." (more)

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; 4th Revised edition edition (6 Oct 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1903471788
ISBN-13: 978-1903471784
Product Dimensions: 21 x 12.6 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 235,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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"Who should pack Footprint - readers who want to escape the crowd." The Observer

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Sri Lanka is the "big" destination in South Asia as the island settles back into its tranquil tropical island role. It is now possible to travel to areas, particularly in the north and northeast, which have been inaccessible for a number of years. This totally updated and revised guide provides everything a visitor needs from chilling out on the glorious beaches to exploring the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. This travel guide to Sri Lanka is designed to enable any visitor to explore the beaches, as well as the island's interior and its religious and historical associations. With details both on and off the beaten track, the book provides an insight into Sri Lanka's history, culture and religions. Full coverage is provided of all the best beaches and beach activities, including watersports, and guidance is given on planning a route around the island. The guide features all activities from wildlife watching to cycling and Ayurveda therapy. Lively, informative listings of where to stay, eat and drink, highlighting eco-friendly lodges and locally run places plus suggested itineraries and routes are also included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars informative... essential..., 2 Nov 2003

By	"architecturefan" - See all my reviews

Having been to Sri Lanka six times in the past five years, I would say this is the best and most informative guide on the marketplace. The newest edition is particularly informative giving accurate information on hotel prices, bars and restaurants, must-sees and climate information. I also found this guide particularly useful in terms of its political astuteness and its portrayal of contemporary Sri Lanka. It is a book one can dip into with its 'don't miss' sections. I found the maps accurate and didn't need to buy an additional map. (Carrying around one information guide was a blessing - usually one ends up lugging a rucksac's worth of information around which is both weighty, time consuming and unnecessary). The text is lively and witty and I would definitely recommend this as a must-read for both backpackers and also if one is based in a particular region - with so many all-inclusive resorts springing up in Sri Lanka, it would be a great shame not to arm yourself with this guide and get out and about seeing as much of the country as possible and experiencing the real culture.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The discerning reader's choice, 3 Nov 2003

By	"marukomu" - See all my reviews

Although pipped to the post by Lonely Planet, this Footprint guide is a much more thorough and well researched publication. It also features Footprint's new easy-to-read layout. The new sections on Jaffna and the northeast are particularly useful and have managed to present a balanced view of the conflict. As usual, Footprint feature detailed background information, as well as more off-the-wall asides on various aspects of the country. Highly recommended!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!, 13 Nov 2003

By	"shermer75" - See all my reviews

I found this book to be absolutely bang on the money! I also had a Lonely Planet guide with me and didn't really need to use it once! In fact, the few times I did look at it (especially when I was in the North East) it was frequently wrong in comparison to the Footprint guide anyway. I especially liked the slight departure from Footprint's somewhat "formal" style of old, and reading Edward Aves's text was like being guided through the country by a trusted yet very informative old friend. An absolute gem!

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3.0 out of 5 stars not enough pictures!
I just received this and plan on visiting sri lanka for 1st time in easter.
I bought this book hoping it would outline all the great places to visit, and at first glance I... Read more

Published 7 days ago by Luay

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs updating
This book contains some really detailed and fantastic information. However, despite it's claim to be a "totally updated and revised guide" it is actually quite badly out of date... Read more

Published on 5 Feb 2007 by Ms. A. M. M. Mcgookin

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done
Congratulations, Mr Aves. A superb book. Still a best seller! CX

Published on 12 Jul 2004 by architecturefan

3.0 out of 5 stars Sri Lanka - footprint guide
I chose this book over lonely planet becuase it's layout and reference sections were much easier to follow. Also it was the latest version available in the shops. Read more

Published on 23 Mar 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Good format
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Published on 8 Nov 2003 by Chris

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