Thailand 16 (Lonely Planet Travel Guide)

Thailand 16 (Lonely Planet Travel Guide)

<P><I>#1 best-selling guide to </I><I>Thailand</I><I>*</I> </P><P><B><I>Lonely Planet Thailand</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. Wander through wild orchids in Mae Hong Son, charter a longtail boat on the Andaman Coast or look for tigers and monkeys in national parks; 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</I> Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - current affairs, history, politics, arts, architecture, environment, food & drink, responsible travel <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B>Bangkok map</B> (included in print version), plus over 100 maps <LI><B>Covers</B> Bangkok, Central Thailand, Ko Chang, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Hua Hin, Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, Lower Gulf, Phuket, Andaman Coast and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B><I>Lonely Planet Thailand</I></B> <B>,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Thailand, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights? Check out <B><I>Discover Thailand,</I></B> a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. <LI>Looking for a beach escape? Check out <B><I>Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands and Beaches.</I></B> <LI>Looking for a guide focused on Bangkok or Phuket? Check out Lonely Planet's<B><I> Bangkok</I></B> or <B><I>Phuket</I></B> guides for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or <B><I>Pocket Bangkok</I></B> or<B><I> Pocket Phuket,</I></B> handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for quick city visits. <LI>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <B><I>Southeast Asia on a shoestring, </I></B>a comprehensive guide to stretching money for an extended trip across the region. </LI></UL><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>