Thailand's Beaches & Islands

by Insight Guides

Overview

Thailand’s sun-kissed, tropical beaches and islands are one of the major reasons that this enticing country is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Whether you want to relax in a luxury resort, backpack between islands, find the best dive sites or nightlife, or immerse yourself in Thai culture, Insight Regional Guide Thailand’s Beaches and Islands will guide you to the perfect experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including local festivals, marine life, and Buddhist temple architecture, while evocative accounts of the country’s regions bring to life the buzz of Bangkok, the geographical wonders of Krabi and Ko Phi Phi, and the idyllic white sands everywhere from Phuket to Ko Lanta. Full-color photography and maps help you navigate with ease and our detailed Travel Tips gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotel and restaurants.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780052731
Publisher:	APA Publications UK, Ltd
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Series:	Regional Guides
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION The Best of Thailand’s Beaches and Islands Lazy Days and Island Ways HISTORY Decisive Dates History FEATURES People and Cuisine A Calendar of Celebrations Religion Southern Thai Cuisine Nature and Environment Underwater Landscape Outdoor Activities PLACES Introduction Bangkok Temple Art and Architecture Eastern Seaboard Northern Guld Coast Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao Northern Andaman Coast Phuket Krabi, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta Trang, Satun and Songkhla TRAVEL TIPS Bangkok Eastern Seaboard Northern Gulf Coast Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao Northern Andaman Coast Phuket Krabi, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta Trang, Satun and Songkhla A–Z of Practical Information Language Further Reading