Think lush, reef-fringed islands with sandy foreshores that virtually glow in the tropical sunshine; the South Pacific islands that dreams are made of. Craig McLachlan, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 3 authors10 weeks of research27 idyllic beaches5 incredible whale-watching sitesInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsWhich Island? FeatureIn-depth backgroundComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout