Tonga

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NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

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PRICE

1.

Tonga-Samoa Handbook.  Moon Publications.  1st edition.

Long recognized as the premier travel writer to the South Pacific, author David Stanley narrows and deepens his focus in Moon Handbooks: Tonga~Samoa.  Covering the lush, tropical Samoas, the ancient kingdom of Tonga, and lonely little Niue, this book provides:

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• Penetrating coverage of the unique histories, cultures, and mores of the region

• Practical tips on flights to Tonga-Samoa and interisland travel

• Extensive accommodations listings, from the colorful International Dateline Hotel in Nuku'aloa to low-budget guesthouses in Apia

• Tips on where and what to eat: traditional Samoan palusami, the gargantuan Tongan feasts of Vava'u, and the pizzerias and mountainous ice-cream cones of Pago Pago

MOON

$15.95

2.

Tonga Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications.

 Tonga; 4th edition

Matt Fletcher and Nancy Keller
208 pages / 12 pages color / 20 maps    $15.95

Treat yourself to a slice of heaven and discover Tonga’s 170 diverse islands with this comprehensive guidebook.  Tuck into the turquoise lagoons, vibrant coral reefs, deserted beaches and tropical rainforest.  From kava to lava, this indispensable guide reveals the secrets of this South Pacific gem.  Whether you want to explore superb coral gardens and reefs, dive into a traditional Tongan feast, or simply relax on a palm-fringed, white-sand beach, this book’s advice and insights will help you make the most of your time.

• easy-to-read maps
• experiences to remember, from traditional feasts of suckling pig to swimming with whales
• extensive information on snorkelling, diving, and surfing
• details on where to see lakalaka, buy tapa and drink kava
• options for action-seekers – diving, kayaking, caving, hiking, sailing – as well as sun-&-solitude-seekers
• advice on island-hopping by air and sea, and the best anchorages
• eating and accommodation options for all budgets
• notes on Tonga and the Millennium

LONE

$15.95

3.

The Art of Tonga.  University of Hawaii Press.  152 pages.  Includes 100 color and black and white illustrations

UHAW

$29.95

4.

Flowers of the Pacific Island Seashore: A Guide to Littoral Plants of Hawai’i, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji, and Micronesia.  University of Hawaii Press.  154 pages.  Includes color illustrations

UHAW

$18.95

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