Washington, DC city guide by Lonely Planet

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Washington, DC city guide

Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to feel the grand sweep of history; explore space, dinosaurs, art and the history of the nation in the Smithsonian museums; and grab a half-smoke at legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Washington DC:

- Full colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

-Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: National Mall, White House Area, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Southeast DC, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Adams Morgan, U Street, Columbia Heights, Upper Northwest DC, Northern Virginia

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Discover Florida travel guide by Lonely Planet

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Discover Florida travel guide

Explore the magic of Walt Disney World resort, stroll and peruse paintings on a Miami art walk, or get under the surface and take a snorkeling trip in the Keys; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Florida and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Discover Florida:

- Full-color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, culture, art, literature, cinema, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, lifestyle, customs
- Over 53 color maps

Coverage Includes: Walt Disney Resort, Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Miami, Florida Keys, Everglades National Park, Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast and more

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New Orleans city guide

Take the St Charles streetcar past grand homes and enormous oaks, catch some jazz on Frenchmen St and search out po’boy perfection.

Inside Lonely Planet’s New Orleans Travel Guide:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

- CBD & Warehouse District, Garden, Lower Garden & Central City, Uptown & Riverbend, Mid-City, the Tremé, and more

Coverage Includes: French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny & Bywater, CBD & Warehouse District, Garden, Lower Garden & Central City, Uptown & Riverbend, Mid-City, the Tremé, and more

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West Coast Australia - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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West Coast Australia - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)

Your journey to West Coast Australia starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on travelling with children

- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
- list of highlights and best experiences
- everything you need to know about Margaret River and the Southwest Coast
- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to West Coast Australia, West Coast Australia’s Top 12, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like: Beaches, Diving & Snorkelling, Surfing & Windsurfing, Walking Trails, Marine Mammals, Beer, Wine & Food, Aboriginal Art & Culture or Getting off the Beaten Path, Month by Month, Itineraries, Discover Margaret River & the Southwest Coast, West Coast Australia Outdoors, Travel With Children, and Regions at a Glance.

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Sydney city guide - 12th edition by Lonely Planet

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Sydney city guide - 12th edition

Lonely Planet’s Sydney is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take to the water and explore the spectacular harbour by boat; laze on the beach at Bondi and watch the waves – and the surfers – roll in; and hunt down the latest trendy bars and restaurants.

Coverage Includes: Circular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour, City Centre, Haymarket, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Inner West, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Paddington, Centennial Park, Bondi, Coogee, Manly

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Tasmania travel guide

Laugh, be appalled, be turned on by art for grown-ups at MONA; hike to the summit of Cradle Mountain for spectacular views; and sample a hoard of gourmet local produce.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Tasmania:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Hobart & around, Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur, the Southeast, Cradle Country & the West, Devonport & the Northwest, Launceston & around, Midlands & Central Highlands, the East Coast

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Caribbean Islands - Grenada (PDF Chapter)

The most southerly islands in the Windward chain, Grenada and Carriacou (plus little Petit Martinique) are best known for their gorgeous beaches: from palm-backed white sand and translucent water to gray-black dunes and rolling breakers.

- enjoy peace, quiet and beautiful beaches on the friendly island of Carriacou

- explore one of the Caribbean’s prettiest capitals, St George’s, and take in the panoramic views from its imposing forts

- revel in the isolation of the ultimate deserted beach, Levera, with only sea turtles for company

Coverage includes: Grenada Island, St George’s, Grand Anse, Morne Rouge Bay, Point Salines & True Blue, Lance aux Épines, La Sagesse Bay, Grand Etang National Park, Gouyave, Sauteurs, Eastern Grenada, Carriacou, Hillsborough & Around, Petit Martinique, Understand Grenada, History, People & Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide.

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New Zealand - Fiordland & Southland (PDF Chapter)

Fiordland National Park’s mountains, forests and mirror-smooth waters hold visitors in thrall. Framed by kilometre-high cliffs, Milford Sound was clawed away by glaciers over millennia. Leading here is the Milford Hwy, which reveals a magnificent alpine view at every bend.

- be overwhelmed by your first glimpse of the sheer majesty of Mitre Peak rising from the inky waters of Milford Sound

- tramp through the World Heritage wilderness of the Milford Track

- feel the mist from Catlins Waterfalls on road trips through peaceful Owaka and Papatowai

Coverage includes: Fiordland, Te Anau, Milford Hwy, Milford Sound, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound, Central Southland, Tuatapere, Te Waewae & Colac Bays, Riverton, Invercargill, Bluff, The Catlins, Curio Bay & Around, Papatowai & Around, Owaka & Around, Ka-ka Point & Around, Stewart Island (Rakiura).

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Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand - 8th edition Lonely Planet

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Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand

This chapter contains the Welcome to New Zealand, New Zealand’s Nine Great Walks, Need to Know, If You Like, Itineraries, Outdoor Pursuits, New Zealand’s Birds, Safety in the Outdoors, Clothing, Equipment & Food and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand guidebook.

Your New Zealand tramping adventure starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your journey: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on tramping equipment and safety.

- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
- list of highlights and best experiences
- everything you need to know about navigation equipment
- user-friendly overview ensures you won't miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to New Zealand, New Zealand’s Great Walks, Need to Know, If You Like: Volcanoes, Wildlife, Camping, Glaciers, Mountain Climbs, Rivers, Mountain Passes, Beaches, Waterfalls, History, Loop Hikes, Mountain Biking, Itineraries, Choose Your Tramp, Bird Spotter’s Guide, Outdoor Pursuits: Bird-Watching, Fishing, Horse Trekking, Sea Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Caving, Scuba Diving & Snorkelling, Skiing & Skateboarding, Surfing, White-Water Rafting, Canoeing Kayaking, Jetboating, Safety in the Outdoors: Trip Planning, Navigation, Navigation Equipment, River Crossings, Emergencies & Rescue, Communication, If You Get Lost, First Aid, Drinking Water, Clothing, Equipment & Food: Clothing, Equipment, Food, and Regions at a Glance.

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Nepal - Understand Nepal and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Nepal - Understand Nepal and Survival Guide

This chapter contains the Nepal Today, History, People & Culture, Religion, Arts & Architec-ture, Environment & Wildlife, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Nepal guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history Buddhist architecture, cultural groups and religion to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

- a rundown on Nepali cuisine and drinks
- info on Hindu gods and Buddhist deities
- full coverage of Nepali literature and cinema
- details on Nepal’s national parks & conservation areas

Coverage includes: Nepal Today, History, People & Culture, Religion, Arts & Architecture, Environment & Wildlife, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health, and Language.

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Costa Rica - Understand Costa Rica and Survival Guide

This chapter contains the Costa Rica Today, History, The Tico Way of Life, Landscapes & Ecology, Directory A–Z, and Transportation chapters from Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history the Tico way of life, and the beauty of the landscapes and environment to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travel-lers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

- a rundown on Costa Rica’s pre-Colombian beginnings
- info on the vast array of habitats encompassed in this majestic land
- full coverage of the exotic species inhabiting Costa Rica, from monkeys to sea turtles
- details on the Tico way of life and their pura vida

Coverage includes: Costa Rica Today, History, The Tico Way of Life, Landscapes & Ecology, Directory A–Z, and Transportation.

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Amsterdam - Medieval Centre & Red Light District (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Amsterdam - Medieval Centre & Red Light District

Amsterdam’s heart beats in its medieval core and the centuries-old Red Light District. The ar-ea is laced with atmospheric lanes, and 17th-century tasting rooms, brown cafés and hidden courtyards are the prizes for those who venture off the main drags.

- get a behind-the-scenes look at the infamous Red Light District and the ‘world’s oldest profession’ on an illuminating guided tour

- marvel at the chandeliered opulence and take a Dutch history lesson at the city’s landmark Royal Palace

- push open the door and discovering tranquil Begijnhof’s hidden gardens and church-es

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.

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Southeast Asia on a Shoestring - Singapore (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Southeast Asia on a Shoestring - Singapore

Beyond the airport transit lounges and shopping malls, Singapore’s multicultural pedigree, Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan, provides travellers with a rich milieu in which to explore, experience and savour all the flavours of Southeast Asia.

- get lost in the futuristic green oasis, Gardens by the Bay, where nature and design col-lide

- navigate Little India, a jumble of gold, textiles, temples and cheap eats

- experience the animal magnetism of Singapore Zoo, one of three outstanding open-concept zoos

Coverage includes: Understand Singapore, Singapore Today, History, People & Culture, Survival Guide.

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Colombia - Los Llanos (PDF Chapter)

As you head southeast away from Bogotá, the jagged Andean terrain soon flattens out as if a giant guillotine dropped down across the mountains, revealing an endless sea of green grass-lands. This is Los Llanos (the Plains).

- witness the extraordinary combination of colors that explodes to life for a few months a year in Caño Cristales

- base yourself in the lovable provincial town of San José del Guaviare while exploring the surrounding countryside

- stare up in wonder at the fascinating messages left for posterity by long-vanished indige-nous peoples, the Nueva Tolima Cave Paintings

Coverage includes: Villavicencio, San José del Guaviare, Caño Cristales, Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro.

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Switzerland - Bernese Oberland (PDF Chapter)

Nature works on an epic scale here. Whether you’re hiking in the fearsome north face of Ei-ger, carving powder on a crisp winter’s morning in Gstaad or gawping at the misty Staubbach Falls, the Swiss Alps don’t get more in-your-face beautiful than this.

- get dizzy with with zip-wires, hanging bridges and Eiger views on Mürren’s via ferrata

- enjoy Alpine highs on the Faulhornweg day hike from Schynige Platte to First, above Grindelwald.

- be spellbound by 4000m peaks and the glinting Aletsch Glacier in Junfraujoch

Coverage includes: Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Grindelwald, First, Kleine Scheidegg, Jungfraujoch, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Stechelberg, Mürren, Gimmelwald, The Lakes, Thun, Spiez, Brienz, East Bernese Oberland, Meiringen, West Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg, Gstaad.

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LATAM to launch new flight to Jamaica and Chile next summer

LATAM Airlines Group has announced two new flights from its Lima hub - a new Caribbean destination, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and a direct service to Calama, Chile.

Starting July 1st, LATAM Airlines Peru will operate three weekly flights to Montego Bay, offering convenient connections with cities in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.

The route will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft with capacity for 174 passengers, equivalent to a total of 52,600 seats per year.

The following day, July 2nd, LATAM will also commence three weekly non-stop flights from Lima to Calama in Chile, the gateway to San Pedro de Atacama, reducing the travel time between the two cities by four hours, 30 minutes.

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Southeast Asia on a Shoestring - Philippines (PDF Chapter)

This far-flung archipelago is defined by its emerald terraced rice fields, teeming mega-cities, mountain tribes, smoldering volcanoes, bug-eyed tarsiers, fuzzy water buffalo and laid-back people. Explore desert islands, descend into world-class dive sites, and venture deep into the mountains to visit remote tribes.

- drift among the limestone cathedrals and azure lagoons of the Bacuit Archipelago around El Nido

- trek through the skyscraping rice terraces around Banaue and Bontoc in North Luzon’s Cordillera

- have a night out in Manila, a city that never sleeps

Coverage includes: Luzon, Manila, The Cordillera, Vigan, Bicol, Mindoro, Puerto Galera, The Visayas, Boracay, Negros, Siquijor, Cebu, Bohol, Mindanao, Siargao, Cami-guin, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Sabang, Port Barton, El Nido, Busuanga & the Calamian Is-lands, Understand the Philippines, Philippines Today, History, People & Culture, Food & Drink, Environment, Survival Guide.
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