Lonely Planet Tonga (Paperback: 208 pages)

Whether you are looking swim amongst whales, find a secluded lagoon, or locate some amazing cuisine, Lonely Planet gives you reliable, practical advice on getting behind the postcard and finding your kind of adventures. Listings of restaurants, accommodations, and excursions are provided, along with dozens of maps, numerous color photographs, and extensive background material on a wide range of locales, both on and off the beaten track.

Suggested travel options suit a range of budgets, and all the info is presented with a hipster edge that sets this book apart from the usual mainstream guidebooks. Easy to use and full of attitude, it's a must-have for the self-styled globetrotter looking to maximize the experience of visiting this beguiling corner of the world.