Micronesia - the collective name for the Carolina, Gilbert, Mariana and Marshall Islands - covers the vast area of the Pacific between Hawaii and the Philippines. This guide informs the reader how to get there, get around, save money, stay healthy and evaluate specialty tours. The guide presents a wide range of accommodation and dining options, outdoor recreation, as well as the author's running commentary on the turbulent history and politics of the region. David Stanley is also the author of South Pacific Handbook, Tahiti-Polynesia Handbook and Fiji Islands Handbook.