The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands (Rough Guide Ecuador)


In-depth coverage of Ecuador's incomparable wildlife, vibrant indigenous cultures, and awe-inspiring scenery takes you to the most rewarding spots.

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From the Amazon rainforest to the heights of the Andes to glorious laid-back beach resorts, the Rough Guide to Ecuador brings the land to life with stunning color photography.


Discover Ecuador's highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best colonial cities, participating in ancient festivals, scaling volcanoes and learning Spanish, straddling the Equator, and swimming with turtles, penguins, sea lions, and even sharks. This guidebook includes extensive coverage of the capital, Quito, and the Galápagos Islands, the world's premier wildlife destination.

Easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around, and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing.

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Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds

Tom Stienstra, the nation’s top-selling outdoors writer, invites you to spend the night under the stars with the latest edition of Moon California Camping.

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Extremely comprehensive and packed with useful information, Moon California Camping covers more than 1,400 camping options throughout the state, from sites nestled among towering redwoods to remote backcountry destinations in the High Sierra to sun-drenched, beach-side campgrounds. Detailed descriptions, directions, contact information, and Stienstra’s signature scenic rating are provided for each site. Stienstra also includes lists of the best campgrounds, such as Best for Hikes with Views and Best Family Destinations, as well as sixty pages of helpful camping tips. With Moon California Camping, seasoned outdoors enthusiasts and camping novices alike can experience the best of the great outdoors in the Golden State.

Top 10 New York City (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide)

Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New York City.

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This newly updated pocket travel guide for New York City will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from unearthing archaeological treasures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to biking through Central Park to discovering the city's hottest neighborhoods on walking tours. Plus, check out the best of the boroughs with suggested highlights for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Upper Manhattan.

  • Itineraries help you plan your trip.
   • Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more.
   • Comprehensive laminated pull-out map includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes.
   • Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time.
   • Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map.

DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture, provide inspiration as you explore. A free pull-out city map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map.

Fodor's California 2016: with the Best Road Trips Paperback

California is one of America's most popular vacation destinations---its diversity draws every type of traveler, from foodies to families. Fodor's full-color California guide covers all corners of the state, from the northern coast to Wine Country and from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park.

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Coverage of: San Diego; Orange County and Catalina Island; Los Angeles; The Central Coast; The Monterey Bay Area; San Francisco; The Bay Area; The Wine Country; The North Coast; Redwood National Park; The Inland Empire; Palm Springs; Joshua Tree National Park; The Mojave Desert; Death Valley National Park; The Central Valley; The Southern Sierra; Yosemite National Park; Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park; Sacramento and the Gold Country; Lake Tahoe and The Far North

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Top 10 Naples & Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide) Paperback

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Naples and Amalfi Coast is the essential pocket-size guide to one of Europe's most beautiful destinations.

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Dozens of Top 10 lists are waiting to be explored, whether you are looking for the Top 10 scenic drives, local delicacies, museums and galleries, beaches and spas, best shopping areas, liveliest bars and clubs, or the best hotels for every budget. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid.

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Japan - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Japan 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 the best of Japan's ski resorts.

Japan - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)

Coverage includes: Welcome to Japan, Japan’s Top 25, Need to Know, First Time Japan, What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Skiing in Japan, Travel with Children, Eat & Drink Like a Local, Japan on a Budget, Hiking in Japan, Visiting an Onsen and Regions at a Glance.

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Another year of adventures is just around the corner… Start planning the next twelve months of travel antics with Lonely Planet's dazzling digital guides – from Monday 26th December all eBooks will be just £4.99/€5.95/$8.99. (Excludes pre-orders).

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Aeromexico launches new service to Calgary

Aeromexico will launch a new service from Mexico City to Calgary, the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta, on June 1st.

With this new flight, Calgary becomes the fourth destination Aeromexico serves in Canada, and its 19th destination in North America.

The carrier will operate the new route with its Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 160 passenger seats, including 16 in Clase Premier, Aeromexico’s business class.

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Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Understand and Survival chapters.
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Virgin Atlantic to bring festive feast to skies

Customers jetting off with Virgin Atlantic this week can expect a festive feast in the sky – as the airline prepares to serve 27,000 Christmas dinners at 38,000ft.

Between December 24th-26th customers will be treated to a complimentary three course Christmas meal including turkey and all the trimmings.

Chefs at Virgin Atlantic began developing the seasonal inflight treat in June to help make travelling over Christmas more special.

In total Virgin Atlantic will serve up around 2,000 kilos of turkey, 100,000 sprouts, and 82,000 roast potatoes on board flights to the US, Africa, UAE and China.

Ottawa welcomes world to 150th anniversary

Canada marks its 150th birthday in 2017, with holidaymakers invited to join in a countrywide, year-long celebration.

The main focus for national events will be the capital city Ottawa, where 12 epic months of big, bold, immersive and moving experiences will be on offer. Billed as an ‘Ottawa 2017 Signature Event’, Ottawa Welcomes the World will be a one-off series of day festivals that will celebrate the culture and heritage of more than 90 participating countries.

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Canada travel guide

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Understand and Survival chapters.

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Sri Lanka - "Plan your trip" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Plan your trip PDF chapter from the Sri Lanka guidebook.

Sri Lanka - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Welcome to Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s Top 20, Need to Know, First Time Sri Lanka, What’s New, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, Eat & Drink Like a Local, Beaches & Activities, National Parks & Safaris, Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance.

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Colombia. Time to go!

The year round sunshine, fascinating culture, natural beauty and hassle free entry requirements make Colombia a must for anyone seeking a truly unique experience. 

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Colombia travel guide

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Bogota, Boyaca, Santander, Norte de Santander, Caribbean Coast, San Andres, Providencia, Medellin, Zona Cafetera, Cali, Southwest Colombia, Pacific Coast, Amazon Basin, Understand and Survival Chapters.

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Dublin - Kilmainham & the Liberties (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Dublin - Kilmainham & the Liberties

Stretching westward along the Liffey from the city centre, you’ll need a little bit of planning to get the most out of these two historic neighbourhoods.

- take a trip through Ireland’s troubled history at Kilmainham Gaol, the foreboding 18th-century prison which housed many an Irish rebel

- sample a pint of the black stuff at Guinness Storehouse, the factory where it all began in 1759 – and continues to this day

- get familiar with Irish whiskey at Teeling Distillery, the first to open in Dublin for more than a century

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

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JW Marriott brand debuts in Singapore

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is debuting the new JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach – the brand’s first hotel in Singapore.

Located in close proximity to the Marina Bay entertainment and business districts, the new 634-room luxury hotel is poised to become an iconic lifestyle destination in the heart of Singapore’s arts and culture district.

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Singapore city guide

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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Eurowings takes off for Havana, Cuba

Eurowings has begun flying to a new destination, the Cuban capital of Havana.

An Airbus A330 of the quality low-cost carrier from the Lufthansa Group took off earlier on its inaugural flight from Cologne/Bonn to the Caribbean metropolis.

Along with Varadero, the airline’s first long-haul destination to which there have been flights three times a week since November 2015, Havana is Eurowings’s second travel destination on Cuba. This now makes the Cuban metropolis Eurowings’ eleventh long-haul destination.

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Cuba travel guide

Timeworn but magnificent, dilapidated but dignified, fun yet maddeningly frustrating - Cuba is a country of indefinable magic.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Havana, Artemisa Provinces, Mayabeque Provinces, Isla de la Juventud, Pinar del Río Province, Matanzas Province, Cienfuegos Province, Villa Clara Province, Sancti Spíritus Province, Ciego de Ávila Province, Camagüey Province, Las Tunas Province, Holguín Province, Granma Province, Santiago de Cuba Province, Guantánamo Province, Understand Cuba and Survival Guide.

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The Grand Canyon saw record-breaking visitor numbers this year and it’s not hard to see why

The Grand Canyon is on many travellers’ bucket-list – so it’s not surprising that a record-breaking number of visitors went to see it in 2016.

The Arizona park celebrated its six-millionth visitor of the year at its final National Park Service Centennial event. All through 2016, the more than 400 parks around the country have marked the centennial, which included 16 days of free entry to the 124 parks that normally charge a fee.

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Go rafting on the Colorado River, ride a mule down into the Grand Canyon, or view it from above on a helicopter ride around the canyon’s rim; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Grand Canyon National Park and begin your journey now!

 Covers: Grand Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Valle, North Rim, South Rim, Havasupai Reservation, Hualapai Reservation, Flagstaff, Sedona, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Colorado River and more

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Wellness taken to new level at Es Saadi Marrakech resort

When Es Saadi opened its stunning 3000sqm Palace Spa it brought the best in health and wellness to the heart of Marrakech.

Now the spa has taken this offering to the next level with a new Spa Suite, new gut and hydro-therapy treatments, a new slow food philosophy and Yoga Retreats in partnerships with Le Tigre Yoga Club.

Es Saadi fully encompasses mindful wellness throughout, meditate in the gardens surrounded by beautiful trees and plants, enjoy healthy slow food or visit the spa, enjoy a manicure or pedicure in a private salon whilst taking in the views of the city. Designed and built around a 100-year-old eucalyptus tree the spa offers a welcoming and calm respite from the city’s dusty souks.

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Marrakesh & Central Morocco                                    

The pink city of Marrakesh is one of the great cities of the Maghreb, with a spectacular setting against the snow-capped High Atlas mountains. Beyond are gorges, valleys and sculpted sand dunes.
contrast the outrageous antics of Djemaa el-Fna street performers with the serenity and social graces 

- hidden behind the austere pink walls of authentic Marrakshi riads

- walk through Morocco’s Shangri-la, the stunning and secluded Aït Bougomez Valley

- follow desert caravan routes from kasbah to kasbah through the Drâa Valley

Coverage includes: Marrakesh, Ouirgane, The High Atlas, Central High Atlas, Western High Atlas, Toubkal National Park, Tizi n’Test, The Southern Oases, Tizi n’Tichka, Telouet, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Drâa Valley, Agdz, Tamnougalt, Circuits Touristiques, Timidarte, Zagora, Tamegroute, M’Hamid, West of Erg Chigaga, Dadès Valley & The Gorges, Skoura, Kelaâ M’Gouna, Boumalne du Dadès, Trekking Jebel Saghro, Dadès Gorge, Tinerhir, Todra, Tinejdad, Goulmima, Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt, Er-Rachidia, Erfoud, Rissani, Merzouga, Taouz, Alnif, Tazzarine, N’Kob

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Tourism Australia joins with Qantas to welcome England fans to Ashes 2017-18

Tourism Australia and Qantas have signed on for a content-led campaign with The Guardian and Telegraph newspapers in the UK.

The campaign, which will run in February and March, shares the story of why there’s nothing like attending a major sporting event in Australia and encouraging people travelling to the Ashes to enjoy experiences beyond the cricket grounds.

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Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? Peek over the pickets and find out. This vast country is affluent, multicultural and laced with natural splendour.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Sydney, New South Wales, Canberra, Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Victoria, Tasmania, Adelaide, South Australia, Darwin to Uluru, Perth, Western Australia, Understand and Survival chapters.
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur set to open in 2018

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has confirmed plans for Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, set to open in early 2018.

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle neighbourhood, Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district, the Hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a five-floor, 300,000 square foot (27,900 square metre) luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur.

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Imagine a city, its skyline punctuated by minarets, Mogul domes and skyscrapers, its colourful, food-stall-lined streets shaded by a leafy canopy of banyan and rain trees.
Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip; Golden Triangle & KLCC; Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas; Masjid India, Kampung Baru & Northern KL; Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar; Day Trips from Kuala Lumpur; Sleeping; Melaka; Penang; Understand Kuala Lumpur and Survival Guide.

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Emirates starts daily service to Fort Lauderdale

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Emirates launched its 11th destination in the United States with the start of a daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Fort Lauderdale is Emirates’ second destination in Florida, after launching Orlando more than a year ago. The new service, operated by a GE-powered Boeing 777, marks the first scheduled commercial service from the Middle East to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport serving the South Florida area of Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach.

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No other state in America is as built on tourism as Florida, and tourism here comes in a thousand facets: cartoon mice, country fried oysters, Spanish villas, gators prowling golf courses, and of course, the beach. So. Much. Beach.

- join the sunset bacchanal in Key West’s Mallory Square

- paddle among alligators and sawgrass in The Everglades

- be swept up in nostalgia and thrill rides at Walt Disney World

Coverage includes: South Florida, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach & Around, The Everglades & Around, Florida Keys, Atlantic Coast, Space Coast, Daytona Beach, St Augustine, Jacksonville, Amelia Island & Around, West Coast, Tampa, St Petersburg, Sarasota, Sanibel, Captiva Islands, Naples, Orlando & Around, Walt Disney World Resort, Florida Panhandle, Tallahassee, Apalachicola & Around, Panama City Beach, Pensacola and Pensacola Beach.
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Vintage aircraft complete adventure-filled Africa rally

Vintage aeroplanes mostly dating from the 1920s and 1930s are shortly due to finish a 13,000km (8,000 miles) rally flying from the Greek island of Crete to Cape Town in South Africa.

The rally began in November and pilots have had adventure-filled journeys. The planes have mostly open cockpits and are equipped with only rudimentary navigation and safety equipment. They landed beside the Egyptian pyramids and flew over Mount Kilimanjaro on the way.

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Africa travel guide

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé & Príncipe, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Understand and Survival chapters.

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Qantas to introduce Dreamliner on Melbourne-Los Angeles route

Passengers flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles will be the first to experience the Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner when the inaugural international service takes-off on December 15th next year.

The Qantas Dreamliner will carry 236 passengers in a three-class configuration and complement the daily Airbus A380 service already flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

Operating six times per week, the Dreamliner will replace the 747 service that currently operates on this route alongside the A380.

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Melbourne travel guide

Coverage includes: Melbourne & around, Great Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island, Ocean Road & Bellarine Peninsula, Goldfields & the Grampians, Gippsland & Wilsons Promontory, The High Country, The Murray River & Around

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Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego, Palm Springs & the Deserts, Santa Barbara Counts, Understand & Survival chapters

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Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa opens In Jamaica

Sandals Resorts has re-launched the award-winning Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa as Sandals South Coast.

The totally reimagined Luxury Included resort unveils recent renovations that embrace and incorporate the natural beauty and bounty of the 50-acre property’s stunning beachfront setting in Jamaica’s South Coast region.

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Jamaica travel guide

Jamaica has long been a jewel in the Caribbean tourism industry crown, but there’s far more to discover than just beaches and all-inclusive resorts.

Coverage includes: Planning information, Kingston, Blue Mountains & Southeast Coast, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & North Coast, Montego Bay & Northwest Coast, Negril & West Coast, South Coast & Central Highlands

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Darling Harbour precinct reopens to public in Sydney

The revitalised Darling Harbour precinct, including International Convention Centre Sydney, has formally opened to the public at the Celebrate Darling Harbour event, designed to give Sydneysiders a taste of the vibrant new city hub.

Visitors were invited to enjoy a parade of musical acts, including Grammy Award winner KIMBRA, and get a glimpse of Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue, before its first day of operation on December 20th.

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Sydney city guide

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.

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Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland - Understand Ethiopia & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Understand Ethiopia & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, culture and cuisine to flights, public transport, money, the internet...you name it. Get tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Ethiopia Today, Ethiopia's History - from the Cradle of Humanity to modern times, Ethiopian Culture: The People of Ethiopia, The Ethiopian Way of Life, Women in Ethiopia, Multiculturalism, Religion in Ethiopia, Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Traditional African Beliefs, Media, Arts, Music, Dance, Literature, Painting and Architecture, Ethiopian Cuisine: An Ethiopian Meal, Drinks, Culinary Celebrations, Where to Eat & Drink, Vegetarian & Vegans and Culinary Habits & Customs, Ethiopia's Environment: The Land, Wildlife, Animals, Plants, National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries and Environmental Issues, Survival Guide, Ethiopia Directory, Ethiopia Transport, Health and Language.

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Puerto Rico - Understand Puerto Rico & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Puerto Rico - Understand Puerto Rico & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Puerto Rico Today, History - from Taíno Roots to American Commonwealth, Life in Puerto Rico: Lifestyle, Multiculturalism, Religion, Women in Puerto Rico, Sports, The Sounds of Puerto Rico: Popular Music, Bomba y Plena, Salsa, Reggaetón, Puerto Rican Folk, Arts in Puerto Rico: Literature, Cinema, Visual Arts, Dance, Puerto Rico’s Landscapes: Geology, Territorial Parks & Reserves, Environmental Issues, Wildlife of Puerto Rico, Directory A–Z, Transportation, and Language.

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Myanmar (Burma) - Mandalay & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Mandalay & Around chapter from Lonely Planet’s Myanmar (Burma) guidebook.

Myanmar (Burma) - Mandalay & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The name Mandalay conjures up images of Asia at its most traditional and timeless. While the initial reality can be an anti-climax, Mandalay is Myanmar’s cultural capital and it’s easy to escape into neighbourhoods full of craft workshops and tree-shaded monasteries. And as the main transport hub for the north, it offers a panoply of easy day-trips.

Coverage includes: When to Go, Mandalay & around, Amarapura, Inwa (Ava), Sagaing, Mingun, Paleik, Pinya, Yedagon Hills, Kyaukse.

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Sri Lanka - "Jaffna & the North" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Sri Lanka - "Jaffna & the North" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

With towering, rainbow Hindu temples, colourful saris draped effortlessly over women on bicycles and warm breezes carrying the sweet fragrance of fruit trees, the North is a different world. From the language to the cuisine to religion, Tamil culture has its own rhythms.

Coverage includes: Vavuniya, Mannar Island & around, Jaffna, Jaffna Peninsula, and Jaffna’s Islands.

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Australia - Margaret River & The Southwest Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Australia - Margaret River & The Southwest Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

On land in the southwestern corner of Western Australia, world-class wineries beckon, and tall trees provide shade for walking trails and scenic drives. Offshore, bottlenose dolphins and whales frolic, and devoted surfers search for - and often find - their perfect break.

Coverage includes: Geographe Bay, Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough, Cape Naturaliste, Margaret River Wine Region, Yallingup & around, Cowaramup, Wilyabrup, Margaret River & around, Augusta & around, Southern Forests, Nannup, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Pemberton.

- sample the first-class wine, food and architecture of the vineyards of Margaret River

- get active amid the dramatic seascapes and landscapes of the Margaret River region

- explore the labyrinthine limestone caverns along Caves Rd, especially beautiful Lake Cave

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San Francisco - Marina (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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San Francisco - Marina (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Fisherman’s Wharf is a major attraction for visitors (but not locals) for its sea lion antics and ferries to and from Alcatraz. The Marina has good boutique-shopping, bars and restaurants, and the evening offers excellent people-watching of the fancy-pants Marina crowd.

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities, Cycling Tour, the Marina, Cow Hollow, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Piers and Presidio.

- stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge just as the fog clears, revealing magnificent views of downtown San Francisco with sailboats plying the waves below

- feel cold winds blow through Alcatraz and imagine the misery of prison life

- giggle at the shenanigans of braying and barking sea lions at Pier 39

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Grand Tour of Italy Road Trips - Grand Tour Trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Grand Tour of Italy Road Trips - Grand Tour Trip

From the Savoy palaces of Turin and Leonardo’s Last Supper to the museums and monuments of Rome, the Grand Tour is part scholar’s pilgrimage and part rite of passage, filled with the sights, sounds and tastes that have shaped European society for centuries.

- catch up on 2000 years of Western history in Rome
- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
- marvel at marble palaces and gold mosaics in Venice
- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
- be brave and bite into Florence’s fast-food favourite – a tripe sandwich

Coverage includes: Turin, Genoa, Padua, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Viterbo, Rome and Naples.

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Sleep on the water in Norway's Lofoten Islands

Henningsvaer, Lofoten islands (Norway). Photo by Simon Raven
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Understanding Norway & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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

Coverage includes: Understand Norway, Norway Today, History - from darkness and ice to modern Norway, Norwegian Life, Work & Family Life, Women in Norway, Multiculturalism, Religion, Sport, Norway's Landscape, The Coast, Fjords, Glaciers, Arctic North, The Aurora Borealis, High Country, Wildlife, Land Mammals, Marine Mammals, Birds, National Parks, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Commercial Fishing, Sealing, Whaling, Forestry, Wilderness Areas, Recycling, Norway's Sami, Arts & Architecture, Literature, Music, Painting & Sculpture, Cinema, Traditional Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, Norwegian Cuisine, Meat, Seafood, Other Culinary Specialities, Vegetarian & Vegan Food, Hot Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Habits & Customs, Where to Eat & Drink, Culinary Celebrations, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Language.

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Best of Spain travel guide by Lonely Planet

Feast your eyes on fine-arts capital Madrid; hike the spectacular ranges of the Pyrenees; or take in some flamenco in quintessentially Spanish Seville, all with your trusted travel companion.

Best of Spain travel guide

Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy.  In-depth coverage of the destination’s must-see sights along with hidden gems that most guidebooks miss to get you to the heart of a place

Covers: Madrid, Barcelona, Costa Brava, Granada, Andalucia’s Hill Towns, Seville, Cordoba, Salamanca, Basque Country, La Rioja, the Pyrenees and more

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Discover Ireland travel guide by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet’s Discover Ireland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Discover Ireland travel guide

Slurp oysters and clap your hands to spirited fiddle music in a lively Galway pub, explore medieval castles in Dublin and beyond, or set off amid vibrant green hills toward Atlantic coastal trails; all with your trusted travel companion.

 Covers: Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Cork, Ring of Kerry, Galway, Clare, Sligo, Donegal, Belfast, Derry, and more

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Discover Europe Lonely Planet out now!

Wander the corridors of Versailles, gaze up at the Sistine Chapel’s remarkable ceiling and sip ale in historic London pubs.

Discover Europe

- 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 – including customs, history, art, literature, architecture, religion, landscapes, cuisine
- Over 74 colour maps

Covers: Austria, Belgium, Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland

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Ireland - County Galway (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Ireland - County Galway (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

County Galway’s namesake city’s addictive vibe of culture, fun and frolic makes it hard to tear yourself away to the countryside. Conversely, the wild and beautiful Aran Islands and Connemara Peninsula might keep you captive such that you’ll never have time for the city.

- sample atmospheric pubs and high-energy trad sessions in Galway city

- ponder the sublime wind-buffeted ruins of Dún Aengus on Inishmór

- visit ancient holy sites and springs, crawl over a famous shipwreck and commune with the rocks on Inisheer

Coverage includes: Coastal Drive, Galway & Around, Galway City & Around, Aran Islands, Inishmór, Inishmaan, Inisheer, Connemara, Oughterard & Around, Lough Corrib, Lough Inagh Valley, Roundstone & Around, Clifden & Around, Claddaghduff, Omey Island, Cleggan, Inishbofin, Letterfrack & Around, Leenane, Killary Harbour, Clarinbridge, Kilcolgan, Kinvara, Athenry, Loughrea & Around and Gort & Around.

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Download Tokyo city guide PDF Lonely Planet - 10th edition

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Tokyo city guide

Yoking past and future, Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new.

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Marunouchi (Tokyo Station), Ginza, Tsukiji, Roppongi, Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuya, Harajuku, Aoyama, Shinjuku, West Tokyo, Iidabashi, Northwest Tokyo, Akihabara, Ueno, Asakusa, Sumida River, Odaiba, Tokyo Bay, Day Trips from Tokyo,Sleeping, Understand & Survival Guide.

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Botswana & Namibia travel guide - Lonely Planet

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Botswana & Namibia travel guide

Botswana and Namibia: Fused together by epic landscapes, including Fish River Canyon, the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta, and some of the continent’s greatest concentration and diversity of wildlife, this is truly Africa.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Understand and Survival chapters.

Maramures - Romania & Bulgaria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Maramures - Romania & Bulgaria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Widely regarded as Romania’s most traditional region, scattered with gothically steepled wooden churches and villagers’ homes fronted by ornately carved gates, Maramures feels as if you are climbing into a horse-drawn time machine and heading back 100 years.

Coverage includes: Baia Mare & around, Mara Valley, Izei Valley, Viseu & Vaser Valleys and Prislop Pass.

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