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Lonely Planet Paris travel guide

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

Lonely Planet Paris

Stroll through the iconic cityscape; marvel at the abundance of museums bursting with masterpieces; or savour the moment at a Parisian brasserie; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Paris and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Paris:

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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, fashion, architecture, music, art, film, literature
Free, convenient pull-out Paris map (included in print version), plus over 45 colour maps

Covers Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Louvre, Les Halles, Montmartre, Le Marais, Menilmontant, Belleville, Bastille, Ile de la Cite, Ile St-Louis, Latin Quarter, St-Germain, Les Invalides, Montparnasse and more

Sydney Lonely Planet travel guide - Bondi to Coogee (PDF Chapter)

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Sydney - Bondi to Coogee

Framed by jagged cliffs, the Eastern Beaches are a big part of the Sydney experience. Most famous is Bondi Beach, where Sydney comes to see and be seen, with its distracting scenery and constant procession of beautiful bods.

- wave at the winter parade of whales from the cliffs of Waverley Cemetery

- revel in the spectacular coastal scenery of the Bondi to Coogee walk

- come face to face with the slippery and scaly locals on the Gordons Bay Underwater Nature Trail

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

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Thailand 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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Canary Islands - El Hierro (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Canary Islands - El Hierro (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

It’s impossible not to be entranced by El Hierro’s slow pace and simple style; by its craggy coast, where waves hurl themselves against lava-sculpted rock; by its flower meadows and eerily beautiful juniper groves; and by its volcanic badland moonscapes.

Coverage includes: Valverde, El Mocanal, Echedo, Tamaduste & La Caleta, Puerto de la Estaca & Las Playas, Mirador de la Peña, San Andrés & around, Isora, El Pinar, Hoya del Morcillo & around, La Restinga, El Golfo, Las Puntas, La Maceta & Charco Los Sargos, Tigaday, La Frontera, Los Llanillos & Sabinosa, La Dehesa, Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Reyes and El Sabinar.

Things to do 

 - stroll among the towering pines in the pristine El Pinar forest

 - tackle the Camino de Jinama, one of the island’s best downhill walks, for vast views of El Golfo and the Atlantic

 - walk among juniper trees sculpted by the wind into eerie, gnome-like shapes at El Sabinar

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Bangkok - Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

The artificial island of Ko Ratanakosin boasts incredible remnants of the city’s history, including Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, and Wat Pho. Across the river, neighbouring Thonburi has less to offer in terms of sights, but is great for a spot of urban exploration.

- try to stop your jaw from dropping to the floor upon encountering the enormous reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

- get lost in the weirdness of commerce that is the Amulet Market

- bask in the glow of the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Explore: Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Sports & Activities.

Philippines Lonely Planet travel guide - Cebu & Eastern Visayas PDF Chapter

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Philippines travel guide - Cebu & Eastern Visayas PDF Chapter

Battered but not broken by duelling natural disaters in 2013, Cebu and the Eastern Visayas showed that the region is more than just a glorious island playground, it’s also incredibly resilient. The majority of its prime attractions – the coral reefs and white-sand beaches of Bohol and Cebu, the waterfalls of Camotes and Biliran, the waves and caves of Samar and Leyte – remain unaffected by the disasters and ripe for exploration.

Coverage includes: Cebu, Cebu City, Malapascua Island, Bantayan Island, Toledo, Moalboal, Santander, Argao, Camotes Islands, Pacijan Island, Poro Island, Ponson Island, Bohol, Tagbilaran, Panglao Island, Balicasag Island, Pamilacan Island, Cabilao Island, Antequera, Tarsier Sanctuary, Chocolate Hills Loop, Anda, Ubay, Talibon, Buenavista, Tubigon, Danao, Leyte, Tacloban, Maasin, Padre Burgos, Panaon Island, Biliran Island, Naval, Maripipi Island, Higatangan Island, Samar, Catarman, Biri Island, Allen, Dalupiri Island, Calbayog, Catbalogan, Borongan, Guiuan, Calicoan Island, Homonhon & Suluan, and Marabut Islands.

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Indonesia - Papua

Even a country as full of adventure as Indonesia has its final frontier. And here it is: Papua, half of the world’s second-biggest island, New Guinea. It may be the youngest part of Indonesia, but Papua’s rich tribal traditions span centuries.

- hike among the thatched-hut villages, unique tribal culture and mountain grandeur of the Baliem Valley

- dive and snorkel in the real-life tropical aquarium of the Raja Ampat Islands

- swim with whale sharks off Nabire

Coverage includes: West Papua, Sorong, Raja Ampat Islands, Manokwari & around, Northern Papua, Jayapura, Sentani & around, Pulau Biak, Nabire, Baliem Valley, Wamena, Northeastern Baliem Valley, Northwestern Baliem Valley, Danau Habbema, Yali Country, The South, Merauke, Wasur National Park, Asmat Region and Korowai Region.

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Australia's Best Trips - Western Australia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Australia's Best Trips - Western Australia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Western Australia has more attractions than many large countries, and our road trips connect them like interlocking strands in a spider’s web with wine-tasting, whale-watching and some of the best beaches in the country. The outback desert looms large as you cross the Nullabor, traverse the southern Kimberley and even as you travel the coast, with the Pinnacles within a sea-breeze’s journey inland.

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Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra Lonely Planet travel guide - 4th Edition

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Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra Lonely Planet travel guide - 4th Edition

From the forts and palaces of maharajahs to dizzying festivals and tiger safaris at dawn, Rajasthan is the India of the imagination writ large.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Delhi, Agra & the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan, Understand and Survival guide chapters.

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Cuba - Holguin Province (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Cuba - Holguin Province (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Cuba’s contradictions are magnified in Holguín. Perhaps something in the undeniable beauty of the province’s hill-studded hinterland breeds extremes. The environmental degradation around Moa’s nickel mines jars rather awkwardly with the pine-scented mountains of the Sierra Cristal, while the inherent Cuban-ness of Gibara contrasts sharply with the tourist swank of resort-complex Guardalavaca.

Coverage includes: Holguín, Gibara, Guardalavaca & around, Banes, Birán, Sierra del Cristal, and Cayo Saetía.

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airBaltic adds new ski destinations for winter season

airBaltic will introduce popular skiing destinations of Salzburg, Verona and Poprad in the High Tatras Mountains this winter.

The Latvian carrier has also significantly improved service for the winter of 2017 by increasing frequencies from Riga to London, Hamburg and Prague.

A more convenient schedule for flights to Warsaw will be available, with new morning and evening flights on weekdays.

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Australia's Best Trips - South Australia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Australia's Best Trips - South Australia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

From relishing Australia’s finest wine regions, to swimming with great whites, sea lions, tuna, and whales, add romping in the Flinders Ranges, truly one of our favourite outback playgrounds, and scarfing Australia’s best oysters; this is one of Australia’s most rewarding road-tripping destinations.

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Eyes of a buddha in Kathmandu

Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo by Simon Raven

Wedged between the high Himalaya and the steamy Indian plains, Nepal is a land of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras.

Nepal travel Guide

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Kathmandu, Around the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara, The Terai & Mahabharat Range, Trekking Routes, Biking, Rafting, Kayaking, Understand and Survival Guide.

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New Zealand - The West Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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New Zealand - The West Coast

The far extremities of the coast have a remote, end-of-the-road feel, from sleepy Karamea and Kahurangi National Park, to the gateway to NZ’s World Heritage areas. In between is an alluring combination of wild coastline, rich wilderness, and history in spades.

- explore the limestone forms and forest of Oparara Basin

- get wet ’n’ wild on the mighty Buller River

- delve into the West Coast’s glittering past at Reefton

Coverage includes: Buller Region, Murchison & Buller Gorge, Reefton, Westport & Around, Karamea & Around, The Great Coast Road, Punakaiki & Paparoa National Park, Greymouth Region, Greymouth, Blackball, Lake Brunner, Kumara, Westland, Hokitika, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Haast Region, Haast and Haast Pass Highway.

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Europe on a Shoestring - Spain & Portugal (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Europe on a Shoestring - Spain & Portugal

Beyond the Pyrenees is another Europe, a diverse and magical land surrounded by sea with cultures all of its own. It’s scenically spectacular, and a turbulent history has left a majestic range of architecture, from Roman remains to Modernista gems.

- admire the genius of Gaudí and wallow in the cultural riches and glorious food culture of Barcelona

- see Granada’s exquisite Alhambra and wander the Albayzín’s twisting lanes

- sample velvety ports at riverside wine lodges in Porto

Coverage includes: Spain, Madrid, Toledo, El Escorial, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Burgos, Salamanca, León, Santiago de Compostela, Barcelona, Girona, The Balearic Islands, Valencia, Andalucía, Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Cádiz, Tarifa, Málaga, Ronda, Spain Survival Guide, Portugal, Lisbon, The Algarve, Évora, Óbidos, Nazaré, Coimbra, Porto, Braga, Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, Portugal Survival Guide.

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Icelandair launches new route to Cleveland, Ohio

Icelandair has launched a new gateway in the United States: Cleveland, Ohio.

The inaugural flight will take place in May 2018, and will begin with four flights a week.

Tickets will be available for purchase in the coming weeks.

The city will be Icelandair’s 19th gateway in North America.

Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is known for art, basketball, and rock and roll.

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Hong Kong, Jackie Chan. Photo © Chris Raven

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Jackie Chan - Hong Kong (PDF) Lonely Planet 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

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Top 4 Thailand Islands - Sun, Sand & Singha

Thailand's Islands are a pleasure seekers paradise, with all the usual trappings of coconut trees and turquoise ocean that you'd expect from a tropical destination, but with amazing parties, delicious thai cuisine, thai massages and beach bungalow accommodation at affordable prices right on the sand. Check out the ETG list of the top 4 Thailand Islands.

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ETG Tip: If you're short of time, it might be worth flying to one of the bigger islands such as Ko Samui or Ko Phuket. For those with time explore the small islands off Ko Chang.

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Top 4 Thailand Islands - Sun, Sand & Singha


1. Thailand - Phuket & the Andaman Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Andaman is Thailand’s turquoise coast, that place on a ‘Travel to Paradise’ postcard that makes you want to leave your job and live in flip-flops…forever. And for once, the beauty exceeds the hype with white beaches, cathedral-like limestone cliffs and hundreds of jungle-covered isles.


2. Thailand’s Islands & Beaches - Ko Chang & the Eastern Seaboard (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Two islands – Ko Samet and Ko Chang – are the magnets that draw travellers to the eastern seaboard. The mainland has plenty of its own attractions, though, from international resorts like Pattaya to the charismatic, old-world charm of Chanthaburi.

Coverage includes: Bang Saen, Si Racha, Ko Si Chang, Pattaya, Rayong & Ban Phe, Ko Samet, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ko Chang, Ko Wai, Ko Mak, Ko Kut.


3. Thailand - Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Lower Gulf features Thailand’s ultimate island trifecta: Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao. This family of spectacular islands lures millions of tourists every year with their powder-soft sands and emerald waters.

Coverage includes: Gulf Islands, Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan, Ko Tao, Ang Thong Marine National Park, Surat Thani, Ao Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla & around, Hat Yai, Deep South, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Sungai Kolok.


4. Thailand’s Islands & Beaches - Bangkok (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

If all you want to do is kick back on a beach, Bangkok might seem like a transit burden full of concrete towers instead of palm trees. But it’s shockingly easy to succumb to Bangkok’s conveniences, sophistication and fast pace.

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Cambodia - Eastern Cambodia

Forest elephants and vocal primates are found in the northeast, and endangered freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins can also be seen. Thundering waterfalls, crater lakes and meandering rivers characterise the landscape, while the hills and lush forests provide a home to many ethnic minority groups.

- kayak with rare freshwater Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins near Kratie or Stung Treng

- dive into the crystal-clear waters of the crater lake of Boeng Yeak Lom in Ratanakiri

- walk with elephants in their element at the Elephant Valley Project

Coverage includes: Kompong Cham Province, Kompong Cham and around, Kratie Province, Kratie and around, Stung Treng Province, Stung Treng and around, Ratanakiri Province, Ban Lung and around, Mondulkiri Province, Sen Monorom and around, Seima Protected Forest and Koh Nhek.

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New Zealand's North Island - Auckland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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New Zealand's North Island - Auckland

Whether it’s the ruggedly beautiful west-coast surf beaches, or the glistening Hauraki Gulf with its islands, the water’s never far away. Within an hour’s drive from the city’s high-rise heart, there are dense tracts of rainforest, wineries and wildlife reserves.

- get out on Hauraki Gulf and visit the island sanctuaries dotting this beautiful expanse
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- go with the flows on Auckland Volcanic Field, exploring Auckland’s fascinating volcanic mountains, lakes and islands

- tread the mystical and treacherous black sands of Karekare and Piha

Coverage includes: Auckland, History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Hauraki Gulf Islands, Rangitoto & Motutapu Islands, Motuihe Island, Waiheke Island, Rotoroa Island, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Motuora Island, Kawau Island, Great Barrier Island, West Auckland, Titirangi, Waitakere Ranges, Karekare, Piha, Te Henga (Bethells Beach), Kumeu & around, Muriwai Beach, Helensville, North Auckland, Long Bay Regional Park, Shakespear Regional Park, Orewa, Waiwera, Puhoi, Mahurangi & Scandrett Regional Parks, Warkworth, Matakana, Leigh, Pakiri.
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Tamil Nadu's Cave Temples - Lonely Planet India (PDF)

Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu (India). Photo by Simon Raven.

Combine beach with culture and visit the Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram that are located overlooking the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu, Southeast India.

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India - Tamil Nadu & Chennai (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Tamil Nadu is the homeland of one of humanity’s living classical civilisations, stretching back uninterrupted for two millennia and very much alive today. But this state, with its age-old trading vocation, is as dynamic as it is immersed in tradition.

Coverage includes: Chennai (Madras), Northern Tamil Nadu, Chennai to Mamallapuram, Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Kanchipuram, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Gingee (Senji), Puducherry (Pondicherry), Auroville, Central Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), Southern Tamil Nadu, Chettinadu, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), the Western Ghats, Kodaikanal (Kodai) & around, Coimbatore & around, Kotagiri, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) and Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.

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Vilnius Airport reopens after €19 million reconstruction project

The Lithuanian department of tourism is celebrating the completion of a €19 million reconstruction project, and the re-opening of the capital’s airport, Vilnius.

The newly renovated runway and airport re-opened to flights after 35 days of work, with an official ceremony on the tarmac.

The Vilnius Airport reconstruction project has seen the replacement of old pavements, the reinforcement of foundations, the installation of new drainage and rainwater collection systems, and the reconstruction of the lighting control system.

Final restoration works, which will not affect passengers to the airport, will continue until autumn.

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British Airways boosts flights to Philadelphia for summer 2018

British Airways has announced an increase in its weekly flight schedule from London Heathrow to Philadelphia International Airport in spring 2018.

The carrier will grow the service from seven flights to ten flights per week, allowing passengers more opportunities to visit America’s first World Heritage City.

From April 2018, British Airways will operate an additional flight on Monday, Friday and Sunday, departing at 17:00 and arriving in Philadelphia at 19:55 local time, with the return journey to London departing from Philadelphia International Airport at 22:00 and arriving in London at 10:15 the next morning.

The flight will operate on British Airways’ newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, offering passengers the choice of World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World cabins.

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Icelandair to launch Tampa flights in September

Icelandair will begin flights from Reykjavik to Tampa International on Wednesday, September 6th.

The new year-round service will operate twice a week departing on Wednesdays and Sundays and returning on Thursdays and Mondays.

The hip, urban heart of Florida’s Gulf coast beats in trendy Tampa Bay.

From world-famous attractions, fabulous shopping and vibrant neighbourhoods to character-filled festivals, award-winning restaurants and a thriving craft brewery scene, Tampa’s easy charm will hook visitors from the moment they arrive.

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Australia - Uluru & Outback NT (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Australia - Uluru & Outback NT (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Remote and largely untamed, the Red Centre is Australia’s heartland with canyons, gorges, pockets of verdant bush and the iconic attractions of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Alice Springs delights travellers with its eccentric offerings, pioneering spirit and weathered mountain setting.

- witness the wonderful Uluru and Kata Tjuta at sunset; discovering the spiritual side of these awesome rocks from local Anangu guides

- paddle a canoe beneath soaring sandstone ramparts in Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park

- hike past prehistoric ferns and through bizarre beehive rock formations to the dramatic cliff face of Kings Canyon

Coverage includes: Katherine & around, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park, Giwining/Flora River Nature Park, Victoria River Crossing, Timber Creek, Judbarra/Gregory National Park, Keep River National Park, Mataranka, Elsey National Park, Barkly Tableland, Gulf Country, Borroloola, Larrimah, Daly Waters, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).

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Jamie Oliver opens The Diner at Gatwick Airport

Jamie Oliver has visited Gatwick Airport to unveil his new flagship restaurant, The Diner, a homage to great American comfort food, serving up honest home-cooked dishes in a relaxed and vibrant setting.

The Diner is home to three distinct areas, a diner restaurant section serving food in a rustic way, on big

At 627 m2 the new arrival is one of the largest restaurants at Gatwick serving 278 covers.

Dream Week Itinerary: Lonely Planet Kaua'i

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4 Top itineraries: Kaua'i

1. Po'ipu Beach park to Koke'e State Park (4 Days)
2. Dream Week (8 Days)
3. Wailua to Kilauea (2 Days)
4. Kilauea to Na Pali Coast State Park (3 Days)

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Kaua'i travel guide

Emerald mountains, weeping waterfalls, red-rock canyons, jaw-dropping beaches, clear seas and big waves. Kaua‘i’s natural gifts are unparalleled in Hawaii, the USA, the world.

Kayak through sea caves along the Na Pali Coast, absorb the grand vistas of the Waimea Canyon, or surf the breaks at beautiful Hanalei Bay.

Coverage Includes: Lihu’e, Kapa’a, Hanalei, Po’ipu, Waimea Canyon and more

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5 FREE Japan Lonely Planet Top Itineraries

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5 Top itineraries: Japan

1. Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima (2 Weeks)
2. Kyoto, Kanazawa & the Japan Alps (2 Weeks)
3. Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Around (1 Week)
4. The Wilds of Hokkaido (2 Weeks)

5. Kyushu & Okinawa (2 Weeks)

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Japan travel guide

Japan is truly timeless, a place where ancient traditions are fused with modern life as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Japan, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Lonely Planet Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore a bamboo grove in Arashiyama, marvel at Shinto and Buddhist architecture in Kyoto, or relax in the hot springs of Noboribetsu Onsen; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

Coverage Includes: Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Nikko, Narita, Kamakura, Hakone, Nagoya, Gifu, Kanazawa, Nagano, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Matsue, Sapporo, Shikoku, Tokushima, Fukuoka, Okinawa and more

4 FREE Iran Lonely Planet Top Itineraries

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4 Top itineraries: Iran
1. Classic Iran (2 Weeks)
2. Go West (21 Days)
3. Mashhad (10 Days)

4. Desert Detour (12 Days)

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Iran travel guide

Welcome to what could be the friendliest country on earth. Iran is the jewel in Islam’s crown, combining glorious architecture with a warm-hearted welcome. Hike among the Castles of the Assassins in Alamut Valley, Lose yourself in Esfahan’s historic bazaar, or ski in the Alborz Mountains.

Coverage Includes: Tehran, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Persepolis, Kashan, Choqa Zanbil, Takht-e Soleiman, Tabriz, Masuleh, Mashhad, Garmeh, Alamut Valley, Alborz Mountains, Kaluts, Qeshm Island and more

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FREE Hong Kong Lonely Planet: Four Day Itinerary

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Four Day itinerary: Hong Kong

Day One: The Peak & the Northwest * Kowloon 

Day Two: Wan Chai & the Northeast * Kowloon

Day Three: Aberdeen & the South & New Territories

Day Four: Macau 

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Hong Kong city guide

Hong Kong welcomes with an iconic skyline, a legendary kitchen, and lush, protected nature where rare birds and colourful traditions thrive.

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

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5 FREE Hawaii Lonely Planet Top Itineraries

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Follow the link and click "preview content" to browse the contents page and full list of travel itineraries to help plan your journey and get inspired!

4 Top itineraries: Hawaii
1. Gold Coast (4 Days)
2. Kona to Hilo Loop (10 Days)
3. Circle Island Tour (2 Weeks)
4. Volcano Watching (5 Days)

5. Small Town Retreat (4 Days)

Download the Lonely Planet Hawai'i, the Big Island travel guide - 4th edition

Hawai'i, the Big Island travel guide

Indulge your spirit of adventure on the biggest Hawaiian island. It’s still a vast frontier, full of unexpected wonders. Hike trails through smoking craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stargaze at the clear skies from Mauna Kea, and snorkel in Kealakekua Bay.

Coverage Includes: Kailua-Kona, Kohala, Waimea, Mauna Kea, Saddle Road, Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley, Hilo, Puna, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Caldera, Kau and more

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Emirates to deploy extra flights for the upcoming Hajj season

Emirates A380. Photo by ebooktravelguides.com

Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah to help facilitate travel for thousands of pilgrims this year heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj.

Emirates will be operating 45 additional flights to Jeddah and 12 additional flights to Medina from 17 August until 11 September to help serve the 2 million pilgrims expected to travel to the Holy City of Mecca during Hajj this year. These services will run in parallel with Emirates’ regularly scheduled services to Jeddah. The airline will also be operating its A380 to Medina which will also support the increased demand during this period.

The additional services are available to travellers holding a valid Hajj visa.

This year, top inbound destinations Emirates is expecting Hajj pilgrims to come from are Yangon, Manchester, Mauritius, Jakarta, Karachi, Lagos and Nairobi.

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Lonely Planet's top 10 cities for 2017

From gorging on exceedingly fine architecture, art, food and wine in Unesco-listed Bordeaux, to relaxing in Plaza de la Independencia in the cultural capital Mérida and soaking up the glorious colonial architecture.

Check out Lonely Planet's top 10 cities for 2017.

1. Bordeaux, France

They used to call her the ‘Sleeping Beauty’, but – though she’s hit the snooze button a few times – Bordeaux is now wide awake and ready for action.

2. Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain is Cape Town’s star attraction, but South Africa’s brightest diamond of a city is also blessed with beautiful beaches, bountiful vineyards and a rainbow array of people, cultures and design.


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3. Los Angeles, USA

Despite its reputation as a land of celebrities, health fanatics and all-around superficiality, LA has been gaining steam as a cultural destination while becoming more accessible than ever.

4. Merida, Mexico

On any given day you’ll find a dizzying array of live music, art shows and dance performances, and the booming culinary scene is hotter than a Habanero pepper.

5. Ohrid, Macedonia

Overlooking the extraordinarily blue waters of its eponymous lake, Ohrid enjoys a stunning position that is best viewed from a boat.

6. Pistoia, Italy

People sometimes refer to Pistoia as ‘little Florence’ for its concentration of art and architecture. And yet, despite its charms, this Tuscan town sees just a fraction of Florence’s tourists. That’s set to change in 2017, when the city will take its turn as Italy’s Capital of Culture.

7. Seoul, South Korea

Following on from successful projects such as the Cheonggyecheon, the city will unveil in the latter part of 2017 the Seoul Skygarden.

8. Lisbon, Portugal

It’s got sights, culture and cuisine, yet Lisbon’s rarely mentioned alongside southern European heavyweights such as Barcelona or Rome.

9. Moscow, Russia

Russia may not have revealed all its Revolution-centennial plans, but it’s as clear as a crenellated Kremlin façade that there will be radical changes in Moscow.

10. Portland, Oregon

Portland doesn’t try to impress anyone and so impresses everyone. It’s America’s city of the future: a friendly, sustainable, ethical place that values good living and leisure over acquisitiveness and ambition.

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