Christine Niven Books

Steeped in its colonial past, yet at Asia's technological cutting edge, Singapore is a fascinating blend of eras and cultures. Let this guide bring the city to life!

Lonely Planet knows Sri Lanka. With our 11th edition we help you board the train to the lush tea plantations of Ella, show you where the spotten leopards hide, lead you to Sigiriya's mysterious ancient ruins and when your adventuring is done, reveal the nation's most-secluded 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 Guide: Complete national-parks table leads you to the best elephant-spottingDetailed research on safe travelUnique Green Index directs you to sustainable listings

The eight edition of the best-selling, most reliable guide to New Zealand for independent travelers features comprehensive coverage of outdoor activities, tramping routes, ski areas and national parks; an expanded, full-color section ons on flora and flauna; an accomodation and restaurant listing for all budgets; and much more.

Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features.

- Raffles, raves & rickshaws - all the top sights & activities plus walking tours- what to eat & where to find it: expert guidance to Singapore's fabulous fine dining & hawker stalls- insider shopping tips: Asian antiques to designer sportswear- excursions to Malaysia & nearby Indonesian islands