Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beachesis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Island-hop in a long-tail boat, explore the nooks and crannies underwater in Ko Tao, or scramble skywards on the rocks of Railay; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand's Islands and Beaches and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches Travel Guide:Colourmaps and images throughoutHighlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interestsInsider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and pricesHonest reviewsfor all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, dance, theatre, architecture, politics, wildlife, and cuisineFree, convenient pull-outBangkok map(included in print version), plus over 85 local mapsUseful features- includingWalking Tours,Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andTravel with ChildrenCoverageof Bangkok, Ko Chang, the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, the Southern Gulf, Phuket, the Andaman Coast, Ko Samui, the Lower Gulf, Ko Phi-Phi, Ko Pha-Ngan, Railay, and moreeBook Features:(Best viewed on tablet devices)Zoom-inmaps and images bring it all up close and in greater detailDownloadable PDF and offline mapslet you stay offline to avoid roaming and data chargesSeamlessly flipbetween pagesEasily navigateand jump effortlessly between maps and reviewsSpeedy search capabilitiesget you to what you need and want to seeUse bookmarksto help you shoot back to key pages in a flashVisit the websitesof our recommendationsby touching embedded linksAdding noteswith the tap of a finger offers a way to personalise your guidebook experienceInbuilt dictionaryto translate unfamiliar languages and decode site-specific local termsThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches,our most comprehensive guide to Thailand's islands and beaches, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.Looking for more coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Thailandguide for a comprehensive look at what the whole country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover Thailand,a photo-rich guide to all the most popular attractions in that country.Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brandon Presser, Celeste Brash, and Austin Bush.About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.