Marco Polo Pocket Guide: Thailand

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Explore Thailand with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that Thailand has to offer... Thailand is a land full of secrets, unfamiliar yet alluring. It is a land full of the joys of life, a land of smiles, a land between tradition and modernity. Trekking, diving, cooking courses, meditation and shopping fun: Buddha's blessing seems ever-present. Marco Polo Thailand immerses you in a realm made for holidaymakers. It has you exploring the boomtown of Bangkok and discovering a culture rooted in Buddhism; it entices you to the top of Thailand's highest mountain and leads you across the broad plateau of the northeast... This is Thailand! Your Marco Polo Thailand Pocket Guide includes:Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Discover on which southern islands you can still find peaceful bays and where you can learn to ride an elephant.Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Thailand experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Thailand. Experience all of Thailand's vivid character with these personal tours from the mountains of the north and island hopping in the Andaman Sea to the largest area of virgin jungle in Southern Thailand.Thailand in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Thailand includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Thai phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Thailand to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Thailand has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.