Lonely Planet The Islands Book

The Islands Book is a coffee table book featuring 150 of the world's most enchanting islands, with beautiful photography, illustrations, and maps. It offers an eclectic and diverse collection of islands from within the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, with an intriguing overview of the backstory, history, and culture of each destination. It also includes top five recommended experiences for each island, plotted on a bespoke illustrated map. The book is presented in a premium hardcover format with a stunning rainbow foil jacket and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen. Whether you're a globetrotter in search of island solitude or a vibrant island metropolis, you'll find the inspiration for your next travel adventure in the pages of this extraordinary book.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

“A true feast for the senses” - The West Australian “The ultimate guide to tropical escapades” - The Sunday Star Times “A fantastic gift for the intrepid explorer in your life” - Cream Magazine Discover 150 of the world's most captivating islands in this captivating coffee table book, featuring stunning photography, illustrations, and maps. Island hop across cosmopolitan archipelagos and secret tropical paradises, uncover fascinating stories about each destination, meet locals, encounter wildlife, and find amazing island experiences.

Sink into the silky sands of Tobago or step foot in the abandoned prison cells of Alcatraz; unearth the mysterious pirate tales of Burgh Islands or twirl forkfuls of sumptuous seafood pasta in Sicily; relax with a locally brewed craft beer on Waiheke Island or witness the infamous red crabs of Christmas Island march into the ocean. Each island has its own distinctive story to tell and offers travelers a round-up of exciting activities to pursue to help make trip planning a total breeze.

Inside The Islands Book:
- An eclectic and diverse collection of islands from within the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
- More than 600 beautiful photographs that shine a light on each island's way of life.
- An intriguing overview of the backstory, history, and culture of each island destination accompanied by an introduction from a Lonely Planet expert.
- Top five recommended experiences for each island plotted on a bespoke illustrated map, including trips to see natural wonders, wildlife encounters, food and drink hotspots, and more.
- Presented in a premium hardcover format with a stunning rainbow foil jacket and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen.

Embark on a journey.

Weight: 1782g
Dimension: 238 x 306 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838695033