8 Reasons to Visit London

London is more than just one destination. Each district of the city has a very unique personality, history and vibe. To help you discover new regions of this world destination, check out the ETG list of the top 8 districts of London we recommend you visit.

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1. London - Greenwich & South London (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Regal Greenwich complements its village feel with some grand architecture, grassy parkland and riverside pubs. Brixton has the creative edge in its revitalised market, Clapham and Battersea are full of hidden gems, while Dulwich Village is all leafy charm.

2. London - Notting Hill & West London (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Portobello Market, fabulous cinemas, swish parkland and mansions, canalside charms, superb pubs and clubs, varied shopping and ethnic eats all make Notting Hill and West London an eclectic must-see.

3. London - Camden & North London (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Leafy Hampstead, Primrose Hill, Islington and Highgate are splendidly upmarket, but there’s also diamond-in-the-rough Dalston, wild parkland, markets, Victorian cemeteries and a huge zoo. With top-notch nightlife, this area is a round-the-clock experience.

4. London - Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Wander by the Thames, get lost in beautiful Kew Gardens, explore haunted Tudor rpalaces, go deer-spotting in Richmond Park and down a pint by the riverside at sunset.

5. London - Kensington & Hyde Park (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Splendidly well groomed, Kensington is one of London’s most pleasant neighbourhoods. You’ll find three fine museums here: the V&A, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, as well as excellent dining and shopping and graceful parklands.

6. London - The City (Chapter) Lonely Planet

London’s historic core is a tale of two cities: all go during the week and deserted at weekends. But there are ancient streets and spectacular architecture, and history waits at every turn. St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London are hallmark sights.

7. The West End, Soho & Covent Garden - London - Lonely Planet

With many of London’s premier postcodes, and superlative restaurants, hotels and shops, the West End should be your first port of call. Iconic sights, buildings, museums, nightlife, shopping, parks and theatres – they are all here.

8. London - The South Bank (Chapter)

The South Bank is now one of London’s must-see neighbourhoods. Home to the riverside London Eye, Southbank Centre, the Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe, it also hosts waterside pubs, a cathedral and one of London’s most-visited food markets.

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8 USA Big City City Travel Guides (PDF Chapters) Lonely Planet

THE USA is home to some of the liveliest big cities on Planet Earth, and choosing where to go for your summer vacation and possibly one big chance to visit the States is always going to be a difficult choice. To help you with your decision making, we've put together a list of 8 big cities in the USA.

You can download Lonely Planet PDF chapters for a few dollars for the city you'd like to visit. If you just can't decide where to go, why not download the entire book at a discount of around 30%.

8 USA Big City City Travel Guides (PDF Chapters) Lonely Planet

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1. Washington DC - White House Area & Foggy Bottom (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the White House Area & Foggy Bottom chapter from Lonely Planet's Washington, DC guidebook.

The President lives at the center of the 'hood. The State Department, World Bank and other institutions hover nearby in Foggy Bottom. It’s mostly a business district by day, and not terribly active by night with the exception of the Kennedy Center for performing arts.

2. New York city guide: (ebook guide) Lonely Planet

New York is much more than the gateway to opportunity - it’s a city of triumph, a capital of exploration and experimentation; a place where one is truly free to be themselves.

3. California - Los Angeles (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Los Angeles: land of starstruck dreams and Tinseltown magic. Intensely diverse and brimming with fascinating neighborhoods and characters, the city has pushed the boundaries of arts, architecture, music and American cuisine for generations. The more you explore, the more you’ll enjoy.

4. San Francisco - Understand San Francisco & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

San Francisco hotel rates are among the world’s highest. Plan ahead – well ahead – and grab bargains when you see them. Given the choice, we favor boutique properties over chains, for they provide the greatest sense of place, but take what you can get at a price you can afford.

5. Seattle - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Seattle starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on exploring Seattle's great outdoors.

6. Chicago - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Chicago starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go, how much to budget, plus info on Chicago's nightlife and entertainment scenes.

7. Miami - Florida, USA (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Blessed with almost year-round sunshine, Florida is a hothouse orchid – a bold, sexy, semitropical peninsula edged with bone-white beaches, caressed by teal waters and clad in lurid neon sunsets.

8. New Orleans city guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

New Orleans is all about experiencing the divine through mortal senses. There’s joy, from great food to the pandemonium of Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, and serenity, in the shade between live oaks, or watching fireflies on Bayou St John.

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Visit the Impressive Roman Ruins of Solin (Salona) / Download the Lonely Planet Croatia guide book

Preserving the Roman Ruins of Solin (Salona) / photo © Chris Raven
Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Croatia travel guide & the Split & Central Dalmatia chapter.

Croatia travel guide - Split & Central Dalmatia (Chapter)

Central Dalmatia has it all, with pretty islands, quiet ports, rugged mountains, dozens of castles and an emerging culinary scene, as well as Split’s Diocletian’s Palace and medieval Trogir (both Unesco World Heritage sites). Roman ruins, a buzzing Mediterranean-flavoured city and chic dining, wining and partying on the most glamorous isle in the Adriatic, Hvar Island, all vie for visitors’ attention.

Coverage includes: Split & around, Šolta, Solin (Salona), Trogir & around, Makarska Riviera, Makarska, Brela, Brač Island, Supetar, Bol, Hvar Island, Hvar Town, Stari Grad, Jelsa, Vis Island, Vis Town, Komiža, Biševo.

Great Britain travel guide - Oxford, Cotswolds & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Great Britain travel guide - Oxford, Cotswolds & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Dotted with gorgeous little villages, this part of the country is as close to the old-world English idyll as you’ll get. It’s a haven of lush rolling hills, rose-clad cottages, graceful stone churches, thatched roofs and splendid architecture.

Coverage includes: Oxford & around, Woodstock, Witney, Vale of the White Horse, The Cotswolds, Cirencester, Bibury, Burford, Minster Lovell, Northleach, The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Winchcombe, Painswick, Stroud, Tetbury, Uley, Western­Gloucestershire, Berkeley, Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire, Stowe, Bletchley, Woburn, Waddesdon, St Albans, The Thames Valley, Windsor & Eton, Bray, Henley-on-Thames

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Sukhothai Historical Park / Lonely Planet Thailand PDF travel guide


Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand.
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Lonely Planet Thailand PDF travel guide

Dive into Thailand via its legendary food and breathtaking scenery, then go deeper with its unique culture and fascinating history. By the time you come up for air, you’ll be planning your next visit. Wander through wild orchids in Mae Hong Son, charter a longtail boat on the Andaman Coast or look for tigers and monkeys in national parks.

Covers: Bangkok, Central Thailand, Ko Chang, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Hua Hin, Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, Lower Gulf, Phuket, Andaman Coast and more

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South Pacific travel guide - Fiji (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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South Pacific travel guide - Fiji (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

With alabaster beaches, cloudless skies and kaleidoscopic reefs, Fiji is the embodiment of the South Pacific dream. It's arguably the easiest place in the region to travel and boasts a friendly population, two robust cultures and accommodation to suit most budgets.

Coverage includes: Understand Fiji, Fiji Today, History - From the Vitians to the Coups, Culture, Arts, Environment, Directory A-Z, Getting There & Away, Getting Around, Viti Levu, Nadi & around, Lautoka, The Coral Coast, Suva, Kings Road, Mamanuca Group, South Sea Island, Bounty Island, Beachcomber Island, Treasure Island, Vomo, Navini, Malololailai, Malolo, Castaway Island, Mana, Matamanoa, Monuriki, Tokoriki, Namotu & Tavarua, Yasawa Group, Kuata, Wayasewa, Waya, Naviti & around, Tavewa, Nacula, Nanuya Lailai, Matacawalevu & Yaqeta, Sawa-i-Lau, Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Islands, Ovalau, Caqalai, Leleuvia, Vanua Levu, Savusavu & around, Namenalala, Labasa & around, Taveuni, Waiyevo, Somosomo  & around, Matei, Offshore Islands, Kadavu, Lau Group, Vanua Balavu and Rotuma.

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Lonely Planet Discover Paris travel guide

Blend in with the Parisians among the chestnut groves of Jardin du Luxembourg, ride the funicular up to the white-domed majesty of the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, or have a romantic rendezvous with French art at the Musee Rodin.

Lonely Planet Discover Paris travel guide

Coverage includes: Eiffel Tower, La Defense, Champs-Elysees, Grands Boulevards, Louvre, Les Halles, Montmartre, Northern Paris, Le Marais, Bastille, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain, Les Invalides, Montparnasse, and more.

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Off to London? Hotels & Lonely Planet London to get you started

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Check out cutting-edge art at the Tate Modern, wander the historic Royal Parks and explore riverside pubs and the bars of Shoreditch.

Covers: the West End, the City, the South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, the East End and more

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The Face of a King "Bayon Temple" / Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon Temple - Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo © Chris Raven (ebooktravelguides.com)

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Angkor is one of the world’s foremost ancient sites, with the epic proportions of the Great Wall of China, the detail and intricacy of the Taj Mahal, and the symbolism and symmetry of the pyramids, all rolled into one.

Cambodia - Temples of Angkor (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

- see the sun rise over the holiest of holies, Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building

- contemplate the serenity and splendour of Bayon, its 216 enigmatic faces staring out into the jungle

- witness nature reclaiming the stones at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the Tomb Raider temple

Coverage includes: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Royal Enclosure & Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, Tep Pranam, Preah Pithu, Terrace of the Leper King, Terrace of Elephants, Kleangs & Prasat Suor Prat, Around Angkor Thom, Baksei Chamkrong, Phnom Bakheng, Chau Say Tevoda, Thommanon, Spean Thmor, Ta Keo, Ta Nei, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei & Sra Srang, Prasat Kravan, Preah Khan, Preah Neak Poan, Ta Som, Eastern Baray & Eastern Mebon, Pre Rup, Banteay Samré, Western Baray & Western Mebon, Roluos Temples, Around Angkor, Phnom Krom, Phnom Bok, Chau Srei Vibol, Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, Phnom Kulen, Beng Mealea, Remote Angkorian Sites and Koh Ker.

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Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands - "Morobe & Madang Provinces" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Morobe & Madang Provinces PDF chapter from the Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands guidebook.

Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands - "Morobe & Madang Provinces" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Morobe Province, Lae, Salamaua, Wau & Around, Black Cat Trail, Madang Province, Madang, Krangket Island, Balek Wildlife Sanctuary, Ohu, Jais Aben Area, Alexishafen, Malolo, Ulingan Bay, Karkar Island, Bogia, Hansa Bay & Manam Island, and Simbai.

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Paris - "Bastille & Eastern Paris" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Paris - "Bastille & Eastern Paris" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Fabulous markets, intimate bistros, and a disused 19th-century railway viaduct with artist studios below and a four-storey-high park (Promenade Plantée) on top make this area a place to discover the Parisians’ Paris.

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

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US & British Virgin Islands - "Understanding & Survival" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's PDF Understanding & Survival chapter from the US & British Virgin Islands guidebook.

US & British Virgin Islands - "Understanding & Survival" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, wildlife and landscapes to flights, public transportation, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travelers, kids and travelers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Understand US & British Virgin Islands, US & British Virgin Islands Today, Economic Perils, Development, Crime, Politics, Dos and Don'ts, Top Books, Top Films, Music Playlist, History, Early Peoples, the Age of Piracy, the First Colonists, Slavery & Plantocracy, Rebellion & Liberation, Island Life, Food & Drink, Rum & Beer, Music, Arts, Dance, Architecture, Painting & Sculpture, Island Landscapes, the Archipelago, Wildlife on Land, Plants & Trees, Marine Life, Sustainability & Environmental Issues, Population Growth & Urbanization, Survival Guide, Directory, Transportation and Glossary.

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Europe is Beautiful in the Winter

The coldest months of the year in Europe can be some of the most spectacular. Check out our list of 4 destinations in Europe we recommend you visit in the colder months. 

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1. Sardinia - "Cagliari & the Sarrabus" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Built around a rocky citadel, Cagliari basks in southern sunshine and looks proudly back on almost 3000 years of history, while the mountainous hinterland of the Sarrabus is an untamed, silent wilderness.

2. Norway - "Oslo" (PDF) Lonely Planet

To the rest of the world, Norway is where Mother Nature has created one of her finest works of art. Against such a wonderful natural canvas, it’s easy to forget that man can also be artistic, and many a visitor has been left surprised to discover that Oslo is home to world-class museums and galleries rivalling anywhere else on the European art trail.

3. Paris - "Eiffel Tower & Western Paris" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Home to very well-heeled Parisians, this is where you can get up close and personal with the city’s symbolic tower as well as striking new architecture in the high-rise business district of La Défense just outside central Paris.

4. Finland - "Helsinki" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Though Helsinki can seem a younger sibling to other Scandinavian capitals, it’s the one that went to art school, scorns pop music and works in a cutting-edge studio. Nevertheless, much of what is lovable in Helsinki is older: its understated yet glorious old buildings are all part of the city’s quirky charm.

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Singapore city guide - 10th edition (PDF) Lonely Planet

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Singapore city guide - 10th edition (PDF) Lonely Planet

This perennial stopover city is constantly reinventing itself as a destination in its own right, jostling for the position of top dog among Asia’s – even the world’s – best cities.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Colonial District, Marina Bay & the Quays, Chinatown & the CBD, Little India & Kampong Glam, Orchard Road, Eastern Singapore, Northern & Central Singapore, Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens, West & Southwest Singapore, Sentosa Islands, Understand Singapore and Survival Guide.

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Qatar Airways touches down in Windhoek, Namibia

The capital of Namibia, Windhoek, has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight to arrive at its international airport from Doha, Qatar.

Windhoek is the first city in Namibia to be served by Qatar Airways, which will fly to and from the destination four times a week with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The new route will connect passengers flying from Namibia to more than 150 global destinations via Qatar Airways’ state-of-the-art hub and home Hamad International Airport in Doha. Windhoek will be the 23rd destination in Africa served by the award-winning airline.

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Botswana & Namibia - Namibia

Namibia posesses some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa where sand dunes in the world’s oldest desert meet the crashing rollers along the wild Atlantic coast and the enthralling wildlife utopia of Etosha National Park.

- gaze at the ever-changing colours of  the hulking dunes of Sossusvlei

- explore the desolate immensity of the Fish River Canyon

- hurtle down a sand dune, jump from a plane or track a rhino on foot

Coverage includes: Understand Namibia, Namibia Today, History, The Namibian People, The Namibian Way of Life: Women in Namibia, Religion and Economy, Arts, Namibian Cuisine, Environment, National Parks & Reserves, Directory, Transport, Windhoek, North-Central Namibia, Northwestern Namibia, Central Namibia and Southern Namibia.

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5 Escapes to Rock Your Xmas Socks!

From the aurora in Alaska to a camel ride in the desert in India, check out the PDF guidebooks & chapters below and start planning the adventure of a lifetime with Lonely Planet's expert advise on what to see, how to get around, where to stay and what to eat. The world is brimming with adventure - your time is now!

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1. Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra - Rajasthan (Chapter) (PDF) Lonely Planet

It is said there is more history in Rajasthan than in the rest of India put together. Welcome to the Land of the Kings – a fabled realm of maharajas, majestic forts and lavish palaces.

search for tigers in the forests and fortresses of Ranthambhore National Park.

Coverage includes: Eastern Rajasthan, Jaipur & around, Bharatpur, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Alwar, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranthambhore National Park, Southern Rajasthan, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh (Chittor), Udaipur & around, Mt Abu & around, Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Fatehpur, Mandawa, Western Rajasthan, Jodhpur & around, Jaisalmer & around and Bikaner & around.

2. Alaska travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

The Interior (especially Fairbanks) and Far North regions are considered the best in Alaska for northern lights viewing, although the aurora can be spotted anywhere in Alaska.

3. The Southeast - Tasmania (PDF) Lonely Planet

Still harbours and misty valleys - Tasmania’s southeast has much to offer. The heartland of the Apple Isle, this fertile area now also produces cherries, apricots, Atlantic salmon, wines, mushrooms and cheeses. Courtesy of its southern latitudes and myriad waterways, the southeast is also known for its rainbows.

Coverage includes: Margate, Kettering, Bruny Island, Woodbridge & around, Cygnet, Huonville & around, Geeveston, Arve Road & around, Hartz Mountains National Park, Dover, Southport, Lune River and Cockle Creek.

4. Chiriqui Province - Panama (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Chiriquí claims to have it all: Panama’s tallest mountains, longest rivers and most fertile valleys. The province is home to spectacular highland rainforests and the most productive agricultural and cattle-ranching regions in the country. It’s also a land of immense beauty.

Coverage includes: Lowlands, David, Playa Barqueta, Golfo de Chiriquí, Playa Las Lajas, The Road to Veraguas Province, Highlands, Boquete, Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, Volcán, Santa Clara, Bambito, Cerro Punta, Guadalupe, Parque Internacional La Amistad (Las Nubes), The Fortuna Road.

5. Canary Islands - La Palma (PDF Chapter)

La Palma offers the chance to experience real, unspoiled nature - verdant forests, desertscapes, volcanic craters and twisted rock formations. The capital is also an architectural gem, with its 16th-century centre lined by beautiful balconied mansions.

Coverage includes: Santa Cruz de la Palma, Los Cancajos, Breña Alta, Villa de Mazo, Parque Ecológico de Belmaco, Playa Blanca, Fuencaliente, El Paso, Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, Los Llanos de Aridane, Puerto Naos, San Andrés & Los Sauces, Los Tiles, Barlovento and Parque Cultural La Zarza.

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4 World Winter Sun Cities

There is never a bad time of year to visit the cities on this list, but if you happen to be from the northern hemisphere winter is a perfect time of year to escape the winter freeze. Lonely Planet offer expert advise on what to see, where to go, where to stay and where to eat!

4 World Winter Sun Cities

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1. Sydney travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Book a window seat for your flight to Sydney: day or night, this city sure is good-lookin’. Scratch the surface and it only gets better.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, 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, Day Trips from Sydney, Understand and Survival chapters.

2. Hong Kong city guide

This enigmatic city of skyscrapers, ancient traditions and heavenly food will fascinate, whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Central, The Peak & the Northwest, Wai Chai & the Northeast, Aberdeen & the South, Kowloon, Macau, New Territories, Outlying Islands, Day Trips, Understand and Survival chapters

3. Miami & the Keys travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Beauty is the name of the game here. From fashion models to deco hotels, beach sunrises to wetland ecosystems and alluring islands, South Florida is an aesthetic masterpiece.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Miami, The Everglades, Florida Keys & Key West, Understand & Survival chapters

4. Cartagena - Colombia

Sun-soaked and stewed in culture, Colombia’s dramatic Caribbean coastline is its dazzling crown, capping the country with myriad ecosystems, from the dense jungles of the Darién Gap on the border with Panama to the barren desert of La Guajira near Venezuela. The crown jewel along the coast is Cartagena, a colonial city with a beauty and romance that’s unrivalled anywhere in Colombia.

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Valencia's Beautiful Bank!

Banco de Valencia (Spain). Photo by Simon Raven

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Valencia & Murcia PDF chapter from the Spain guidebook.

Valencia & Murcia - Spain (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The principal settlement in the region and an utterly addictive city, Valencia exudes confidence. Its sophisticated cultural scene, kicking nightlife, quality museums, great restaurants, understated beach and stunning Modernista and contemporary architecture make it one of the peninsula’s real jewels.

Coverage includes: Valencia & around, Valencia City, La Albufera, Sagunto, Costa del Azahar & El Maestrazgo, Benicàssim, Peñíscola, El Maestrazgo, Costa Blanca, Gandia, Denia, Xàbia, Calpe, Altea, Alicante, Isla de Tabarca, Torrevieja, Xàtiva, Villena, Guadalest, Elche, Murcia, Murcia Province, Cartagena, Costa Cálida, Lorca and Parque Natural de Sierra Espuña.

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England travel guide - Bath & Southwest England

England’s southwest is simply spectacular. Here the past is ever present – prepare for close encounters with iconic stone circles, Iron Age hill forts and Roman baths. The landscape immerses you in the myths of Kings Arthur and Alfred the Great, and the writings of Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen and Daphne du Maurier.

Coverage includes: Hampshire, New Forest, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire, Stonehenge & around, Exmoor National Park, Devon, Exeter & Around, Torquay & Around, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Tintagel, Newquay, Penzance, Southeast Cornwall & the Rame Peninsula, Isles of Scilly.

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Hamburg's Iconic Gothic Church

Church of St. Nicholas, Hamburg (Germany). Photo by Simon Raven
The eerie remains of Hamburg's Gothic Revival Church of St. Nicholas which was bombed during the Second World War.

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The North is a water-lover’s playground, from dramatic coastal beaches to Mecklenburg’s maze of lakes perfect for paddling. Hamburg’s love of life ignites its fabled clubs, and its proximity to the water has brought the city both wealth and vigour through the centuries.

- have a hard day’s night – like the Beatles – in Hamburg’s innumerable places of pleasure, no matter what your taste

- discover a world of enormous ships on a Hamburg harbour tour

- enjoy Hanseatic drama at Lübeck’s Europäisches Hansemuseum

Coverage includes: Hamburg & Around, Stade, Lüneburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Travemünde, Kiel, Laboe, Schleswig, Flensburg, Glücksburg, Husum, Sylt, Helgoland, the Mecklenburg Lake Plains, Schwerin, Güstrow, Neubrandenburg, Coastal Mecklenburg, Western Pomerania, Rostock, Warnemünde, Baltic Coastal Resorts, Wismar, Stralsund, Rügen Island, Greifswald and Usedom Island.

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Street dancing on the South Bank / London city guide - The South Bank (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Street dancing on the South Bank, London (photo © Simon Raven)
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London - The South Bank (Chapter)

The South Bank is now one of London’s must-see neighbourhoods. Home to the riverside London Eye, Southbank Centre, the Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe, it also hosts waterside pubs, a cathedral and one of London’s most-visited food markets.

- find out what all the fuss is about by exploring the magnificent modern-art collection at the peerless Tate Modern

- revolve in leisurely fashion above London’s panoramic cityscape in the iconic London Eye

- stimulate your taste buds on a gastronomic tour of discovery at Borough Market

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

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Athens’ National Archaeological Museum celebrates 150th anniversary

This year the National Archaeological Museum  in Athens is celebrating 150 years since its foundation. While the anniversary is on 3 October, various exhibitions have been held throughout the year including thematic presentations by archaeologists and familiarisation workshops by the museum’s curators.

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Greece - Athens & Around

Both ancient and modern, bustling Athens is a heady mix of history and edginess. Iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums, lively cafes and al fresco dining – and it’s downright fun. Head further afield for lovely beaches and spectacular antiquities.

- climb to the awe-inspiring Acropolis

- enjoy the majesty of the Parthenon sculptures in the Acropolis Museum

- promenade around the ancient sights and ruins of Athens’ historic centre

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, History, Athens & Around and Athens Ports

Finnair to launch new route to San Francisco for summer 2017

Finnair has announced that it will open a new seasonal route from Helsinki to San Francisco in June 2017, operating three weekly flights between both cities from June 1st to September 30th.

Thanks to Helsinki’s geographical location, Finnair’s new northern route to San Francisco will offer competitive travel times for customers from Scandinavia, the Baltics, Russia as well as from many European cities. San Francisco will be Finnair’s fourth US destination, along with New York, Chicago and Miami. The new San Francisco flight will be operated within the Atlantic joint business between Finnair, American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.

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San Francisco city guide

Loll in Golden Gate Park, stroll across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, get spooked at Alcatraz, ride a legendary cable car, maneuver down the crookedest street in the world, or take a day trip to wine-soaked Napa Valley.

Covers: Golden Gate Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, downtown, North Beach, Chinatown, Nob Hill, the Mission, the Haight, and the Castro, as well as Berkeley, Muir Woods, Sausalito, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, and more

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3 great reasons to visit Prague!

Prague is a city with a lot of personality, and a trip here doesn't require sunny weather to have a good time. Walk the cobbled streets in search of a cozy local cafe, taste a delicious steaming dumpling stew, and maybe drink a glass of arguably the best beer in the world.

Pargue & the Czech Republic travel guide

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ETG Tip: Stand on a bridge with a coat, hat, gloves and scarf and absorb this romantic city.

Why it's Time to Visit Prague!

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1. Prague Castle & Hradcany (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Prague Castle & Hradčany chapter from Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic guidebook.

2. Stare Mesto (Chapter)

Staré Město – meaning ‘Old Town’ – is the historic heart of medieval Prague. It is home to some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Old Town Hall Tower, the Astronomical Clock, the Municipal House and the Prague Jewish Museum. The maze of cobbled streets and narrow alleys leading away from the square is perfect for exploring.

3. Zizkov & Karlin (Chapter)

Žižkov is one of the city’s liveliest districts, with more bars per capita than any other part of Prague. Karlín, to the north of Žižkov, is undergoing massive redevelopment, but along Křižíkova is an up-and-coming area.

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Top 8 Sicily Winter Sun Escapes

Sicily is a great southern european destination to escape the northern winter. With a stunning coastline to explore, and dozens of beautiful historic towns and cities to visit, you will fall in love with this island where people know how to eat, drink and relax in style.

Sicily travel guide

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ETG: Be sure to visit the spectacular Greek ruins in the Valle dei Templi Agrigento, the Mount Etna volcano and Palermo's eerie Catacombs.

Top 8 Sicily Winter Sun Escapes...

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1. Sicily - Central Sicily

Sicily’s wild and empty interior is a beautiful, uncompromising land of silent, sunburnt peaks, grey stone villages and forgotten valleys. It’s an area that encourages the simple pleasures – long lunches of earthy country food, meandering through hilltop towns, enjoying the scenery.

2. Sicily - Western Sicily

Sicily’s windswept western coast has beckoned invaders for millennia with richly stocked fishing grounds, hilltop vineyards and coastal saltpans. Today, this part of the island is a largely unexploited tourism treasure, perfect for those who savour slow travel.

3. Sicily - Syracuse & the Southeast

With its outstanding classical ruins, beautiful baroque towns and sandy beaches, this is Sicily’s top draw. The temptation is to stay in Syracuse, hanging out in the piazzas and sunning yourself on the seafront, but drag yourself away and you’ll be rewarded with some of Sicily’s most charming towns.

4. Sicily - Ionian Coast

The Ionian Coast is dotted with Sicily’s superlatives – the island’s highest volcano, Mt Etna, is here; the queen of all resorts, Taormina, perches on a clifftop; and it’s home to Sicily’s second-largest city, Catania.

5. Sicily - Mediterranean Coast

Sicily’s Mediterranean coast is a mixed bag. The spectacular ruins of the Valley of the Temples are overlooked by ranks of unsightly tower blocks, giving the city of Agrigento an odd air. West of Agrigento, the development soon peters out and you’ll find some wonderful sandy beaches and tracts of beautiful, unspoilt countryside.

6. Sicily - Aeolian Islands

Rising out of the cobalt blue seas off Sicily’s northeastern coast, the Unesco-protected Aeolian Islands (Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi) are a little piece of paradise, a magical outdoor playground offering thrills and spills at every turn.

7. Sicily - Tyrrhenian Coast

The coastal stretch between Palermo and Milazzo is packed with dramatic beach and mountain scenery, and appealing coastal towns. Few sun-worshippers head inland from these sybaritic summer playgrounds to visit the nearby mountains, but those who do are swiftly seduced.

8. Sicily - Palermo

Flamboyant, feisty and full of life, Palermo evokes a strong response from visitors and residents alike. It’s easy to overlook the city’s many problems when you enter a church full of luminous Byzantine mosaics or witness the genial banter at a street market.



Top 5 World Winter Sun Destinations

There are literally dozens of destinations in the southern hemisphere you can fly to and escape the northern hemisphere winter. The ETG team have drawn up a list of our top 5 favorite world destinations to enjoy the winter sun. So why not spend Christmas on the beach this year, and enjoy a barbecue instead of a Turkey roast.

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Top 5 World Winter Sun Destinations

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1. Australia - Plan your trip (ebook Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Australia, Australia’s Top 25, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Your Reef Trip, Your Outback Trip, Australia Out-doors and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Australia guide-book.

2. Indonesia - Southeast Asia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Indonesia defines adventure: the only limitation is how many of its 17,000-odd islands you can reach before your visa expires. Whether it’s an idyllic remote beach, a glorious discovery underwater or a Bali all-nighter, Indonesia scores.

3. South India & Kerala - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to South India, South India & Kerala's Top 10, Need to Know, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Booking Trains, Yogas, Spas & Spiritual Pursuits, Volunteering, Travel With Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's South India & Kerala guidebook.

4. Brazil - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Brazil, Brazil’s Top 20, Need to Know, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, Carnaval, Outdoors, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Brazil guidebook.

4. Southern Africa travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Southern Africa rings with legend: the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Kruger, Victoria Falls, Cape Town - these are just a few of the iconic destinations that unfurl African dreams.

5. Caribbean Islands travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

With amazing culture, beaches, activities and weather - not to mention the rum - the Caribbean is a joyous riot of islands offering the ultimate escape.

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Explore Montenegro this winter - Lonely Planet (PDF Chapters)

Biogradska Gora National Park (Montenegro). Photo by Simon Raven.
Montenegro, Crna Gora, Black Mountain: the name alone conjures up poetry and drama. But wait till you get there! Picturesque beaches, charming seaside villages, wild peaks and ancient towns – how can such a little country pack so much in?

Montenegro - Understand Montenegro & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, the people, arts and food to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Montenegro Today, History, Montenegro’s People, Art & Architecture, The Montenegrin Kitchen, National Parks & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transport, Language and Glossary.

Amazing deals on Hotels! Montenegro: Hotels

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Top 6 Dominican Republic - Escape the winter!

Tourism has boomed in the Dominican Republic over the past decade, as an alternative choice to the more traditional Caribbean tourist islands such as Jamaica and Barbados. 

Dominican Republic travel guide

Home to a UNESCO cathedral, castle, monastery and fortress and the tallest mountain in the region, there is plenty to keep you occupied here in paradise. Alternatively, slip on your shades, face the winter sun and escape your busy world.

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Top 6 Dominican Republic - Where to Go!

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1. North Coast - Dominican Republic (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

From east to west on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, you’ll find world-class beaches, some of the best water sports in the country and out-of-the-way locales evocative of timeless rural life.

Coverage includes: Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada & Costa Dorada, Costambar, Playa Cofresí, Sosúa, Cabarete, Río San Juan, Cabrera, Luperón, Parque Nacional La Isabela, Punta Rusia, Monte Cristi and Dajabón.

2. Punta Cana & the Southeast - Dominican Republic (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

A Caribbean workhorse of sun and sand, the southeast is synonymous with go-big-or-go-home tourism and carries the weight of the Dominican Republic’s most dramatic beaches and turquoise seas on its deeply tanned shoulders.

Coverage includes: Juan Dolio, La Romana, Bayahibe & Dominicus Americanus, Higüey, Bávaro & Punta Cana, Playa Limón, Miches and Sabana de la Mar.

3. Peninsula de Samana - Dominican Republic (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This small slither of land is the antithesis of the Dominican-Caribbean dream in the southeast, where resorts rule. Far more laid-back and, in certain senses, more cosmopolitan, Samaná offers a European vibe; it’s where escape is the operative word, and where French and Italian are at least as useful as Spanish.

Coverage includes: Eastern Península de Samaná, Samaná, Las Galeras, Western Península de Samaná, Las Terrenas and Playa Bonita.

4. Dominican Republic - The Southwest & Peninsula de Pedernales (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Few travelers make it to the southwest: it’s remote, but that’s exactly the reason to visit. You can explore the cloud forests of the mountains or the cactus-studded desert that stretches to the Haitian border. Then there’s the stunning coastline of the Península de Pedernales, which offers miles of pristine, empty sands and clear turquoise sea.

5. Central Highlands - Dominican Republic (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Even diehard beach fanatics will eventually overdose on sun and sand. When you do, the mountainous playground of the central highlands is the place to come. Where else can you sit at dusk, huddled in a sweater, watching the mist descend into the valley as the sun sets behind the mountains?

Coverage includes: Santiago, San José de las Matas, La Vega, Jarabacoa, Parques Nacionales Bermúdez & Ramírez, Constanza, San Francisco de Macorís and Moca & around.

6. Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Amid the cobblestone streets, it would be easy to forget Santo Domingo is in the Caribbean. But this is an intensely urban city, and it somehow manages to embody the contradictions central to the Dominican experience: a living museum, a metropolis crossed with a seaside resort, and a business and political center with a laid-back spirit.


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