Overview
Experience The Best of ThailandMake the most of your trip abroad – Lonely Planet’s full color Discover guides highlight the best a country has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience.Full Color ThroughoutFull of color images and maps – makes planning as inspiring as the journey itselfColor-coded navigationEasy-To-Use StructureEasy-to-use tools include: color-coded chapters, color thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights andEasy-to-read planning sections throughoutHighlightsSpecial front-of-book chapter on the top 25 can’t-miss experiencesFeatures the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiencesFocuses on key cities and regionsItinerariesCountry-wide itineraries take you step by step though the country – broken out by interest, theme and length of tripRegion-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the regions you are most interested inLocal Experts Major attractions include insights from local experts on what not to missSynopsis
Experience The Best of Thailand
Make the most of your trip abroad Lonely Planet’s full color Discover guides highlight the best a country has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience.
Full Color Throughout
Full of color images and maps makes planning as inspiring as the journey itself Color-coded navigation
Easy-To-Use Structure
Easy-to-use tools include: color-coded chapters, color thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights and Easy-to-read planning sections throughout
Highlights
Special front-of-book chapter on the top 25 can’t-miss experiences Features the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences Focuses on key cities and regions
Itineraries
Country-wide itineraries take you step by step though the country broken out by interest, theme and length of trip Region-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the regions you are most interested in
Local Experts
Major attractions include insights from local experts on what not to miss
Library Journal
These are two of the 12 launch titles in the new "Discover" series from one of the most reliable and exciting travel book publishers, Lonely Planet. The series caters to highlights-based travelers on vacation and covers Australia, Europe, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Germany, Greece, and (publishing in November) Egypt. Each book includes the 25 top experiences in the region, some practical itineraries, and a section on planning. They feature descriptions and beautiful color photographs of cities, neighborhoods, and resort areas, with "must-see" recommendations from local experts. Of particular note is the "In Focus" section, which discusses local travel, history, dance, artwork, architecture, food, drink, culture, customs, and religion. For example, in the Spain book, the section explains the passion and melancholy of flamenco dance and discusses the artistic tradition of master painters. The other volume covers Thailand's social conventions and etiquette, its highly valued emphasis on sanuk, having fun, and the influence of Hindu-Buddhist iconography on temple architecture. These easy-to-use, compact guides burst with useful information, including maps and comprehensive tables of content, indexes, and glossaries. They feature introductory information on the region as well as concise practical information on exchange rates, communication, metric conversions, customs, transportation, dangers, food and drink, shopping, and accommodations. VERDICT This series represents a different emphasis for Lonely Planet, rounding out their collections on budget travel (Shoestring), specific regions or groups of countries, travel within one country (blue-spine country guides), one city (City Guide), and one city with minimal time (Encounter).—Melinda Stivers Leach, Precision Editorial Svcs., Boulder, CO