Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches (Paperback)

by China Williams (Author), Matt Warren (Author), Rafael Wlodarski (Author)
Key Phrases: Hua Hin, Surat Thani, Guest House (more...)

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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005


Product Description
There's never been a better time to experience Thailand's world-class islands and beaches, pristine sands and crystal clear waters await. Expanded coverage on remote islands; new diving & other activities special chapter; indepth history, culture and food & drink chapters; more than 85 easy to use maps.

o EXPERT AUTHORS - providing the best insider tips and tricks
o UNBEATABLE ACCURACY - updated on the road, in person by regional experts
o THE WORLD'S BEST TRAVEL MAPS - more then 80 detailed maps inside
o NO GUESSWORK - opinionated reviews and inspiring highlights sections

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Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 5 edition (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740599306
• ISBN-13: 978-1740599306
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,717 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thailand Islands & Beaches, January 30, 2007

By	K. Brucker "traveler" (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is particularly helpful as it contains many detailed maps. As well, the accomodation section is very useful for the traveler who does not have any set plans as it helps to show several different price ranges from budget to high end & includes phone numbers & websites of them frequently.
there are also tips for every type of traveler here in very detailed sections on every province in thailand. although it says islands & beaches there is a very good section on Bangkok city itself which is good as most people start & end up their Thailand vacation there anyway & spend some time in the city.

11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful, April 7, 2007

By	Power User (California) - See all my reviews

One of the worst guide books I have ever read Sparse inaccurate information. Even though published March 2004 tells readers a Tuk Tuk in Patong Beach costs 10 baht (it costs 150 baht!)Full of broad information obviously culled from other (older) guides, not learned by personal experience. Garbage. Don't waste your money.

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet is the best choice., August 27, 2006

By	Mark Miller "Koh Samui man" (sebastopol , CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Lonely Planet travel books are really the very best choice. This new edition of "Thailands Islands and Beaches" covers areas up to date after the tsunami. It is complete and informitive. I go to Thailand every year and always bring my Lonely Planet.