Full of festivals, daily music, drama, literary events, and some of the finest restaurants in the world, modern Thailand accommodates five million annual visitors with ease. Rutledge tells how to get there, describes the land and life of the people, and includes details on hotels, dining, sightseeing, tours, sports, shopping, and entertainment.

With information about everything from the weather to the finest accommodations and restaurants, this guide provides a traveler everything they need to know about this Indonesian gem.

Winner of the Hawaii Visitors Bureau Travel Journalism Award, this comprehensive guide has been completely updated for this edition. One of the first guidebooks published about Hawaii, the Maverick guide still provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as a unique focus on the islands' history and culture. This edition also marks the return of Robert W. Bone, the acclaimed travel writer who created the Maverick series.

This updated edition includes detailed information on transportation, dining, accommodations, and nightlife, with special sections for business travel, senior citizens, and even planning a Bermuda wedding.