Covering Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia-a huge region encompassing everything from Palau to Easter Island-Lonely Planet presents an all-in-one guidebook to Paradise. Beginning with a historical look at the fascinating canoe voyages of the colonizing natives, 10 authors present a in-depth background that will prepare any traveller for the ultimate adventure. Each Pacific island is covered in detail. Accommodation and dining advice is given for all budgets. Magnificent locations for diving and snorkelling are explored. Over 130 maps! There is also an illustrated section devoted to Pacific arts and artifacts.