With white-sand bays, technicolour coral reefs and jungle-covered karst formations emerging from turquoise seas, Thailand’s islands and beaches are everyone’s dream of a tropical para-dise. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Thailand’s Islands & Beaches, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stretch out on a perfect swath of white sand on Ko Lipe; rock-climb the limestone karsts (or watch from the sugar-white beaches) of Railay; dive or snorkel around coral reefs with all kinds of fish in Ko Tao; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches:Colour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver 85 mapsCoverage Includes: Bangkok, Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf, Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf, Phuket & the Andaman CoastBook DetailsISBN: 9781786570598Writers: Damian Harper, Tim Bewer, Austin Bush, David Eimer, Andy Symington448 pages, 96pp color, 76 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mmNext edition due: Aug 2020
