Tropical Hotels showcases the best boutique hotels and resorts in Bali, Java, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Southeast Asia is renowned the world over for its superb standards of resort architecture, hotel service and interior design and this book beautifully traces the development of today's hotel industry. It feature the cream of the crop; Be it a drop-dead urban hostelry, a retreat in the hills or a five-star destination spa resort, each property has been had-picked according to a set of criteria that includes a strong design aesthetic, architectural integrity, a commitment to service and a sense of individuality. With over 300 ravishingly beautiful, full-color photographs, this book doubles up as a guidebook to fabulous places to stay and an assessment of interior design and architecture. it is a must-have for design aficionados the world over.

With more than 500 ravishing full-color photographs, Asian Style Hotels brings you to the best hotels in Southeast Asia. Hotels from Bali, Java, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are showcased in great detail. The super-deluxe establishments included here are all at the cutting-edge of hotel design and management. Each property has been hand-picked according to a set of criteria that includes a strong design aesthetic, architectural integrity, and a sense of individuality a million miles away from the cookie-cutter approach of chain hotels. Asian Style Hotels is the definitive guide to Southeast Asia's finest places to stay. Over half of the hotels have never been featured in guides before--and many are recently opened.

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The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by young, enthusiastic writers, the guide has detailed practical information that will help readers make the most of their time and money, whether it's taking a slow boat down the Mekong, or catching the "Jungle Railway" through Malaysia's interior. Our extensive coverage includes all of the most popular Southeast Asian destinations, alongside less "discovered" places, with information on getting off the beaten track - whether to hike through the rainforest, visit remote hill tribes or just find a quiet stretch of white sand. The itineraries provide a great starting point for travellers to the region, while the "Ideas" section focuses on some of the region's many highlights, illustrated by beautiful photographs. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. Now available in ePub format.

Paint your own picture of these paradise isles -- covered markets in Denpasar, beachfront villas in Sanur, homestays in the Ubud rice paddies, rave clubs in Kuta, dive sites in the Gili Islands -- or let us do it for you, with all-new color photos and completely revised coverage. Our expert authors bring you honest opinions and lively reviews, as well as special information for outdoors enthusiasts, vegetarian travelers, art lovers, and indigenous crafts collectors.

"This is a mood book, concise in its information and lavish in its photography. It celebrates the sensual qualities and vivid beauty that add up to the tropical architecture of one of the culturally richest regions in the world. In the current literature on architecture, "Tropical Architecture and Interiors" is one of the very few that documents the splendid range of elegantly conceived buildings and remarkable interiors in Southeast Asia. You will find gathered together some of the most charming works by talented architects and designers."--Dust jacket.