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*1 best-selling guide to* Thailand’s Islands & Beaches *** **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. Climb karst formations over emerald seas in Railay, island-hop across the Andaman or sip cocktails on soft white sand; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand’s Islands & Beaches and begin your journey now! **Inside Lonely Planet’s *Thailand’s Islands & Beaches* Travel Guide:** **Colour** maps and images throughout **Highlights** **and itineraries** help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests **Insider tips** to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots **Essential info** **at your fingertips** – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices **Honest reviews for all budgets** – eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss **Cultural insights** give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, art, literature, religion, music, architecture, politics, environmental issues, wildlife, cuisine, customs, etiquette **Free, convenient pull-out** **Bangkok ** map** (included in print version), plus over 50 maps **Covers** Bangkok, Ko Chang, Hua Hin, Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Phi-Phi, Krabi, Pattaya, Ko Pha-Ngan and more **The Perfect Choice:** **Lonely Planet’s *Thailand’s Islands & Beaches*,** our most comprehensive guide to *Thailand’s Islands & Beaches*, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Thailand, Bangkok or Phuket? Check out **Lonely Planet’s Thailand** guide or **Bangkok** guide for a comprehensive look at all these destinations have to offer; **Discover Thailand,** a photo-rich guide to the country’s most popular attractions; or **Pocket Bangkok** or **Pocket Phuket,** handy-sized guides focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip. **Authors:** Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Celeste Brash, Austin Bush, David Eimer and Adam Skolnick *.* **About Lonely Planet:** 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. * *Best-selling guide to Thailand’s Islands & Beaches. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA, February 2013 – January 2014*