Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches

<p><i>#1 best-selling guide to </i><i>Thailand's islands and beaches</i><i>*</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands and Beaches</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 with sea life in crystal-clear coves, laze in hammocks under limestone peaks, or motorcycle along curved bays; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands and Beaches </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, politics, peoples, lifestyle, economy, religion, arts, the sex industry in Thailand, cuisine, environment, wildlife, environmental issues <b>Free, convenient pull-out</b> <b>Bangkok map</b> (included in print version) , plus over 65 maps <b>Covers</b> Bangkok, Phuket, Northern Andaman Coast, Ko Chang, Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, Lower Gulf, Ko Phi-Phi, Southern Andaman Coast and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands and Beaches </i></b>is<b><i> </i></b>our most comprehensive guide to the country's island and beach getaways. </p> Looking for more coverage? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet Thailand</i></b><i> </i>for a comprehensive look at what the whole country has to offer; or <b><i>Discover Thailand,</i></b> a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Looking for a guide focused on Phuket or Bangkok? Check out <b><i>Pocket Phuket </i></b>or<b><i> Pocket Bangkok,</i></b><i> </i>handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for quick city visits. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </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>*Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA</i> </p>