Jet Airways goes triple daily on London-Mumbai route

Responding to the increase in demand for air travel between the UK and India, Jet Airways commenced its new third daily service from London Heathrow to Mumbai.

Jet Airways is the first Indian carrier to operate three daily flights between UKs capital city and Mumbai; India’s economic and financial capital.

The new service complements the airline’s existing daily operations from London Heathrow to its hubs at Mumbai and Delhi in India, boosting its capacity by nearly a third.

It will also enable the airline to capitalise on the steadily growing round-the-year demand on the highly popular sector, offering guests, greater flexibility and choice throughout the day, and helping create a far superior and well-differentiated travel experience for them.

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TAP launches new flights to London City Airport

TAP’s operation between London City airport and Lisbon has launched, with the inaugural flight taking off from London City at 19:50.

TAP now serves three airports in London, offering two daily flights on week-days and one daily flight on weekends from London City to Lisbon.

With the new addition to its network, TAP becomes the only airline to connect London City, located in the city’s financial centre, and the cosmopolitan destination of Lisbon, and the first Airline to fly this route in the 30 years London City Airport has been operating.
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Frommer's EasyGuide to New York City 2017 (Easy Guides)

Pauline Frommer's highly-personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association.

Frommer's EasyGuide to New York City 2017 (Easy Guides)

It has been the best-selling guide to the city for the last three years. Though she deals with luxury choices as well as bargains, she makes a special effort to overcome New York's reputation for stratospheric prices, ferreting out scores of moderately-priced options in lodgings, meals, attractions, entertainment and more. Like all Easy Guides, this annually-researched and popular best-seller is "Quick to Read, Light to Carry"—and colorfully written.

Fully updated yearly, and printed in large, easy-to-read type, the book contains:

- Handy pull-out map and bulleted maps throughout
- Self-guided walking tours
- Exact prices and subway directions for every listing in the book, so there are never any nasty surprises
- Opinionated advice on what to see and what to skip
- Insightful discussions of New York’s history and culture
-16-page photo guide with vibrant photographs, at the front of the book plus black and white photos throughout

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer. Free walking tour app now available.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London

From taking in the magnificent sight of Big Ben and Parliament Square from the great heights of the London Eye to walking across Tower Bridge after visiting the historic Tower of London to treating yourself to a night at the theatre on the city's West End, London truly offers a little bit of everything.

Download the free DK Audio Walks container app and use it to scan the book's barcode. Then download your five free audio walking tours for London. Available in the Apple Store and Google Play.

Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London.

• Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
• Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
• Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
• Free, color pull-out map (print edition) marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances.
• Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
• Area maps marked with sights and restaurants.
• Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation.
• Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
• Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city.
• Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.

With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London truly shows you what others only tell you.

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris is your in-depth guide to the very best of Paris.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris

The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among the many must-see sights in Paris, but DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris will show you so much more. Walk along the banks and bridges of the River Seine, the tree-lined Champs-Élysées, and the intricate back streets of the Montmartre neighborhood with your guide in hand to really embrace the culture of the most glamorous and romantic city in Europe.

Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris.

• Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
• Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
• Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
• Free, color pull-out map (print edition) marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances.
• Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
• Area maps marked with sights and restaurants.
• Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation.
• Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
• Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city.
• Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.

With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris truly shows you what others only tell you.

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Fodor's Paris (Full-color Travel Guide)

Paris is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it's easy to see the allure: the experiences--dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling--are all legendary.

Fodor's Paris (Full-color Travel Guide)

The new Fodor's Paris captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower.

This travel guide includes:

· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on The Seine, Notre Dame, and Musée du Louvre
· Major sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin des Tuileries, Arc de Triomphe, Musee d'Orsay, Opera Garnier, Centre Pompidou, Sacre-Coeur, and Musee du Louvre
· Side Trips from Paris including Versailles, Chartres, and Disneyland Paris

· Coverage of The Islands, Eiffel Tower, The Champs-Élysées, Montmartre, The Marais, Les Grands Boulevards, Eastern Paris, The Latin Quarter, St-Germain-des-Prés, Montparnasse, and Western Paris

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Western Europe travel guide - 13th edition Lonely Planet

Western Europe Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Western Europe travel guide - 13th edition

Western Europe travel guide

Interlocking countries and cultures create a jigsaw of history, art, architecture and cuisines, along with time-honoured traditions and inspired new trends. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Western Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Feast on Renaissance art in Florence, island-hop in Greece, or sail Amsterdam’s canals.

Coverage Includes: Britain, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and more

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The Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok (Rough Guides)

The Rough Guide to Bali and Lombok (Rough Guides)

Explore Bali and Lombok with the most on-the-ball guide you can buy. Our expert authors cover the islands with Rough Guides' trademark mix of candour, insight and practical advice. And they've done the hard work for you - ticking off all the best accommodation, be it a high-end hotel or budget guesthouse; the choicest places to sample local cuisine; and the hippest bars.

Fully updated and expanded, this stunningly illustrated travel guide brings you superb coverage of all Bali and Lombok's unmissable experiences, from the cultural, such as classical Kamasan art, gamelan music and temple festivals, to the unabashedly self-indulgent: spas, surfing, white sands and gorgeous craft shops feature throughout its pages.

Includes advice on how to get around and full-colour maps throughout, The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok takes you through picturesque rice fields, up Gunung Batur volcano, out to the less-visited west coast beaches, and over to the lovely little Gili Islands - now with their own dedicated chapter.

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The Rough Guide to Japan (Rough Guides)

The Rough Guide to Japan
(Rough Guides) 

The Rough Guide to Japan (Rough Guides)

This in-depth coverage of Japan's attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots—from the cutting-edge modernism of Tokyo, the history and culture of Kyoto, to the heights of Mt. Fuji—and stunning color photography brings the nation to life.

The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country.

The Rough Guide to Japan also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing.

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The Rough Guide to India

The Rough Guide to India

The Rough Guide to India is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country.

The Rough Guide to India

More a continent than a county, India is an overload for the senses. From the Himalayan peaks of Sikkim to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, the desert forts of Rajasthan to the mangroves of West Bengal, India's breathtaking diversity of landscapes is matched only by its range of cultures, cuisines, religions and languages.

The Rough Guide to India gives you the lowdown on this beguiling country, whether you want to hang out in hyper-modern cities or explore thousand-year-old temples, track tigers through the forest or take part in age-old festivals, get a taste of the Raj or watch a cricket match. And easy-to-use maps, reliable transport advice, and expert reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to India.

Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.

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Delta Air Lines takes Airbus A350 to Amsterdam

Delta Air Lines A350-900 aircraft

Delta Air Lines has scheduled its flagship A350-900 aircraft on one of four daily flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

The new route will launch on March 31st next year.

Amsterdam will be the first trans-Atlantic destination for Delta’s A350 aircraft, offering customers an elevated travel experience in every class of service throughout their flight.

Delta will also deploy the A350 on Detroit-Shanghai service beginning April 19th, 2018.

With the addition of Amsterdam, Delta will fly five international routes from DTW using the A350.

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First A330neo takes flight over southern France

A330neo

The first A330neo took off this morning at Blagnac in Toulouse for its maiden flight taking place over south-western France.

The aircraft, MSN1795, is a A330-900 and the first of three certification flight-test aircraft to fly, powered by the latest technology Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofans.

The A330neo’s certification development programme itself will last around 1,400 flight-test hours.

This will comprise 1,100 flight hours for the A330-900 campaign – to achieve its respective EASA and FAA Type Certification around the middle of 2018; plus 300 flight hours for A330-800 version – which will be certified in 2019.

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Frommer's Costa Rica 2017 (Complete Guide)

Frommer's Costa Rica 2017

For a relatively small country, Costa Rica has an unusually diverse range of eco-systems to explore and adventurous activities to try.

Frommer's Costa Rica 2017 (Complete Guide)

You'll visit rugged wilderness preserves and sleepy beach towns, spectacular orchid gardens and mineral hot springs at the foot of a recently-active volcano. There are adventures here for all ages and abilities: swooping from treetop platform to treetop platform on a canopy tour, taking a dip in a jungle swimming hole, spotting playful spider monkeys as you hike through lush foliage, windsurfing on Lake Arenal, or watching endangered sea turtles nest on the beach.

This highly opinionated book, by one of Costa Rica’s top journalists (Karl Kahler, the Travel Editor of the country’s English-language newspaper, The Tico Times), will help you sort through all the options, so you can tailor a vacation that’s right for you.

The book is:

- Completely updated every year and printed in large, easy-to-read type

- Full-color throughout, with a free foldout map; a chapter on helpful Spanish phrases and terms; and a wildlife chapter with photos to help you identify all of the unique, colorful creatures, plants and eco-systems you’ll be seeing.

- Precise about pricing, with dollar amounts listed for all nature lodges, B&B’s, restaurants, tours and shops so there aren’t any nasty surprises.

- Packed with straight-shooting, savvy reviews, which will introduce you to the country’s best hotels, eco-lodges, restaurants, adventure outfitters and shops—in all price ranges, from budget to luxury.

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Lonely Planet Southern Africa (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Southern Africa 

Lonely Planet Southern Africa 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 Southern Africa (Travel Guide)

Clamber up the world's oldest sand dunes in Sossusvlei, step back in time on Mozambique Island, or enjoy world-class wildlife-watching in Etosha National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Africa and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Southern Africa Travel Guide:

- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, cuisine, environment, wildlife, music, religion, literature, visual arts
- Over 115 maps

Covers Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and more

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Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon
National Park

Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park 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 Grand Canyon National Park

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!

Inside the Lonely Planet Grand Canyon Travel Guide:

- User-friendly 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, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations
- Focused on the best - hikes, drives, and cycling tours
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, conservation, and Native Americans
- Over 32 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout
Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes

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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Lonely Planet India (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet India travel guide

Lonely Planet India

Lonely Planet India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Immerse yourself in the sacred city of Varanasi, wonder at the Taj Mahal in Agra, or cruise the tropical waterways of Kerala; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of India and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's India Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - yoga, spas, volunteering, festivals, religion, history, cuisine, art, literature, architecture, environment, wildlife, trekking
Over 220 maps

Covers Delhi, Rajasthan, Kashmir, Ladakh, Agra, Varanasi, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Rishikesh, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Goa, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Mumbai (Bombay), Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kerala, Andaman Islands and more

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur is your in-depth guide to the very best of this region of India. Explore the must-see sights, from Humayun's Tomb to the world-famous Taj Mahal.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur

Learn about the great pantheon of Hindu gods. Experience the local wildlife, temples, bazaars, museums and attractions. Whether in the bustling center of Delhi or the dusty, provincial town of Alwar, you will find something to fascinate you in this region, which encompasses both old and new.

Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur:

• Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
• Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
• Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
• Free, color pull-out map (print edition) of Delhi marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances .
• Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
• Area maps marked with sights .
• Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
• Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur truly shows you this region as no one else can.

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Insight Guides Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is a firm favorite on the long-haul travel trail, thanks to its unrivaled range of amazing experiences and unforgettable sights.

Insight Guides Southeast Asia

From the northern hills of Thailand to the dragons of Komodo, frenetic Manila to laid-back Vientiane, the sands of Ko Samui to Balinese temples and the ruins of Angkor. And traveling around the region has never been easier.

The new edition of Insight Guide Southeast Asia is a comprehensive full-color guide to this fascinating region. It covers Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

This book is packed with stunning photography on every page that brings to life these countries and their people. Our Best Of Southeast Asia highlights the region’s top attractions, such as the Andaman Coast, Bangkok’s temples and floating markets, the Northern Highlands of the Philippines, and Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos, and much more.

Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you plan your itineraries, while the travel tips give you all the essential information for organizing a memorable trip, such as transport, accommodation, climate and festivals.

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Rick Steves Italy 2018

From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you'll trace Italian culture from Rome's Colosseum to Michelangelo's David to the bustling elegance of Milan.

Rick Steves Italy 2018

Experience the art-drenched cities of Venice and Florence, explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the lazy rhythms of the Cinque Terre. Shop at local market stalls, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor café, and pick up a picnic lunch at an allimentari. Relax and enjoy the life of Bella Italia!

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

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Fodor's Essential Italy 2018 (Full-color Travel Guide)

Fodor's Essential Italy is the indispensable take-along companion to one of Europe's most enduringly popular destinations.

Fodor's Essential Italy 2018 (Full-color Travel Guide)

With inviting full-color photos, this updated edition highlights everything that visitors adore--from Italy's great food and wine to art and architecture, as well as glorious Tuscan hill towns, shopping, and much more.

This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout Rome map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Naples-style Pizza, Tuscan Wine, the Cinque Terre, the Duomo, and Venice's Grand Canal

· Coverage of Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Lake Como, Tuscany, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Sicily, Emilia-Romagna, the Veneto, and more.

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Moon Belize (Travel Guide)

With turquoise waters, dreamlike islands, and pristine rainforests, Belize is a sensory feast: dive in with Moon Belize.

Moon Belize (Travel Guide)

Inside you'll find:

- Flexible, strategic itineraries for every timeline and budget, from one week of highlights to a three-week adventure through the whole country, with themed trip ideas like "The Mundo Maya," "Wildlife Adventures," and "Underwater Bliss"

- Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, archeology aficionados, foodies, and more

- Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Canoe to a farmers market to sample fresh pupusas and cashew wine. Hike rainforests filled with medicinal trees and howler monkeys, snorkel the second-largest (and best preserved) coral reef in the world, or explore ancient

- Mayan ceremonial caves and cool off beneath the waterfalls. Spend your day at the beach, and your night dancing barefoot in the sand to the sound of Garifuna drums

- Expert advice on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from Belize transplant-turned-local Lebawit Lily Girma

- Full-color photos and detailed maps for navigating the cayes and mainland on your own

- Handy phrases in Kriol, Garifuna, and Q'eqchi' Mayan

- Detailed background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture

- Travel tips on health and safety, traveling solo as a woman, getting around with children or as a senior, and suggestions for LGBTQ+ visitors and travelers with disabilities

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Discover Vietnam (Travel Guide) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Discover Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Vietnam's top experiences.

Discover Vietnam (Travel Guide) Lonely Planet

Float through misty Halong Bay, hike around Sapa Valley, or bike through Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Vietnam and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Discover Vietnam:

- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, festivals, cuisine, architecture, religion, environment, wildlife, painting, literature, film
- Free, convenient pull-out Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City maps (included in print version), plus over 60 colour maps

Covers Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, Mui Ne, Dalat, Con Dao Islands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and more

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The Rough Guide to Colombia (Rough Guides)

Home to a rich history, stunning scenery, and some of the continent's most welcoming and sophisticated people, Colombia is an unrivaled destination for travelers to South America.

The Rough Guide to Colombia (Rough Guides)

Tourism has surged to nearly 2.4 million in 2014; the New York Times recently named Colombia the region's next affordable hotspot and called Cartagena "Latin America's Hippest Secret."

Throughout The Rough Guide to Colombia, you will find intuitive cultural content, tips for what to see and what to skip, and practical information on etiquette, transportation, food, drink, costs and currency, and health, plus a handy guide to the Spanish language.

Whether you want to explore the vibrant cultural scene of Cartagena, trek to the archaeological ruins of the Lost City, or stroll the sandy beaches of Parque Nacional Tayrona, The Rough Guide to Colombia gives the honest advice you'll need to plan your trip, navigate each adventure, and make the most of your time in Colombia.

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Lonely Planet Colombia travel guide

Lonely Planet Colombia travel guide

Colombia travel guide

Lonely Planet Colombia is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Step into the pages of a novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, watch the sunrise in El Cocuy, or pick your own coffee beans in Zona Cafetera; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Colombia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Colombia Travel Guide:

- Color maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and 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 and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, culture, history, art, literature, music, sports, politics, landscapes, and wildlife
- Over 50 local maps

Covers of Bogota, Zona Cafetera, Cartagena, Medellin, El Cocuy, San Agustin, Mompox, San Andres, Providencia, Cali, the Amazon Basin, the Pacific Coast, the Caribbean Coast, Boyaca, Santander, and more

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Australia - Queensland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Australia - Queensland (PDF Chapter)

Australia - Queensland

From the surf-soaked Gold Coast beaches and buzzing Brisbane to the tropical Daintree rainforest, the Sunshine State offers a dizzying array of distractions and outdoor adventures. Queensland’s big-ticket lure is the 2000km-long submarine kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef.

- explore Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank Parklands and West End mi-crobreweries

- indulge in surf, sun, theme parks and parties at the brash coastal hub of the Gold Coast

- dive or snorkel the iconic Great Barrier Reef off Cairns or Port Douglas

Coverage includes: Brisbane & Around, North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, Toowoomba, Granite Belt, Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach & The Spit, Broad-beach, Mermaid & Nobby Beach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin & Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Gold Coast Hinterland, Noosa & the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Bribie Island, Glass House Mountains, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, Peregian, Cooloola Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay, Rainbow Beach, Maryborough, Gympie, Childers, Bunda-berg, Fraser Island, Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands, Agnes Water, Town Of 1770, Eurimbula & Deepwater National Parks, Gladstone, Southern Reef Islands, Rockhampton & Around, Capricorn Hinterland, Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays, Cumberland Islands, Bowen, Eungella National Park, Townsville & Around, Magnetic Island, Ingham & Around, Cardwell, Hinchinbrook Island, Tully, Mission Beach, Innisfail & Around, Cairns & Around, Cairns’ Northern Beaches, Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda, Mareeba, Atherton, Millaa Millaa, Malanda & Around, Yungaburra, Lake Tinaroo, Crater Lakes National Park, Port Douglas, Mossman, The Daintree & Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, Laura, Coen, Weipa, Bramwell Junction, Jardine River, Bamaga & Seisia, The Tip, Thursday Island & Horn Island, Gulf Savannah, Undara Volcanic National Park, Undara, Croydon & Around, Normanton, Karumba, Northwest Corner, Outback Queensland, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Mt Isa, Barcaldine, Charleville, Channel Country.

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Best of Australia travel guide - 2nd edition Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Best of Australia is your passport to Australia’s top sights and most authentic experiences. Explore magnificent Sydney Harbour, see the Great Barrier Reef or watch the sunset at Uluru.

Best of Australia 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. Discover the best of Australia and begin your journey now!

Coverage Includes: Sydney, Canberra, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Melbourne, Hobart, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kakadu National Park and more

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

Best of India travel guide

Gaze at the iconic Taj Mahal, ride a camel through a magical desert scene in Jaisalmer, or hit the famous beaches of Goa; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of India and begin your journey now!

Coverage Includes: Delhi, Agra, the Taj Mahal, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ajanta, Ellora, Goa, Kerala, Karnataka, Darjeeling, Varanasi, Himachal Pradesh and more

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10 Top Tokyo Tours with Trip Advisor

Makes your dream of visiting Tokyo a reality! With an endless list of activities on offer you can explore this modern city with a traditional past by water, rail or on foot. Explore sushi making and visit the fish market, learn how a samurai sword is made, or watch Sumo wrestles at the morning practice. Japan is rich in culture that is waiting to be explored.

10 Top Tokyo Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Full-Day Walking Tour: Meiji Shrine & Asakusa Temple
2. Tokyo by Night: Japanese Food Tour
3. Tokyo Robot Evening Cabaret Show
4. Sushi Making and Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour
5. Tokyo Bay Cruise
6. Samurai Experience: Meet with World-Famous Swordsmith Craftsman
7. Kagurazaka Walking Tour
8. Sumo Stable: Watch Morning Practice
9. Cultural Geisha Experience at Chaya
10. Day Trips: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi & Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo

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Meliá expands in South America with Iguazu Falls property

Meliá Hotels International has announced the imminent opening of the Meliá Iguazu, the only hotel located in the heart of Iguazu National Park in Argentina.

The location is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The hotel boasts panoramic views of the amazing Devil’s Throat Falls, adding a new dimension to tourism in this incredible, unspoilt area.

Meliá has taken over management of the property and in 2018 it will be renovated to update its facilities to the standards expected of the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.

The hotel offers 169 rooms, alongside a vast range of dining options, catering to all tastes: there are also takeaway facilities so guests can dine in the comfort of their room, overlooking the stunning scenery.

The property also features two swimming pools, a spa, a gym, multiple children’s play areas, as well as meeting and event rooms.

The hotel’s namesake, the Iguazu Falls, are comprised of over 270 waterfalls, which reach heights of 80 metres.

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10 Top Paris Tours with Trip Advisor

The city for lovers is waiting for you to explore with french cooking classes on offer, river and dinner cruises on the Seine, and art and museums guaranteed to inspire. Draw inspiration from our top ten Paris tours!

10 Top Paris Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Eiffel Tower Summit Priority Access with Host
2. Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
3. Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

4. Palace of Versailles Small-Group Tour with Private Viewing of the Royal Quarters

5. Bistro-Style River Dinner Cruise

6. Moulin Rouge Show Paris

7. French Cooking Class in Paris

8. Vintage Private Tour in a Classic French Citroën 

9. Museums and Art Galleries Tour

10. Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Paris including Local Lunch

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China Airlines to launch London-Taipei route in December

China Airlines is returning to the UK following a five-year hiatus, with the launch of a new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Taipei’s Taoyuan International from December 1st.

The new service will operate four times per week from Gatwick’s South Terminal with a flight time of just over 13 hours aboard China Airlines’ Airbus A350-900.

The aircraft will carry up to 306 passengers with a three-class configuration, including a premium economy option.

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Delta launches automatic check-in through app

Delta Air Lines has added automatic check-in to the Fly Delta app to streamline the check-in experience for customers and take the guesswork out of accessing a boarding pass.

The new functionality, available on the latest version of the app, automatically checks in eligible customers 24 hours prior to their scheduled departure.

Customers receive an alert via email or push notification, open the app, acknowledge the federal government mandate for restricted items, and their boarding pass is there along with all the tools needed for their trip.

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10 Top NYC Tours with Trip Advisor

As its nickname suggests, the Big Apple, New York City, is a monster of a metropolis with more sights to see than you could ever fit into a weekend. Check out our list of the top ten best tours of NYC to get you inspired.

10 Top NYC Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York
2. New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
3. Bus Tour: NYC All Around Town Hop-on Hop-off
4. New York Pass
5. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour
6. New York City Twilight Cruise
7. Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory and Optional Skip the Line Tickets
8. All-Access 9/11 Experience: Ground Zero Tour, 9/11 Memorial and Museum
9. Book tickets for a Broadway Show
10. Day Trips: Philadelphia and Amish Country Day Trip from New York

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Download the ebook version of Lonely Planet's Understand New York City and Survival Guide chapter

New York City - Understand New York City and Survival Guide

All the info you need on everything from history, food and the city’s iconic architecture, to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for gay and lesbian travellers and travellers with disabilities.

Coverage includes: New York City Today, History, The NYC Table, The Arts, Architecture, Queer City: From Stonewall to Marriage Equality, NYC on Screen, Transportation and Directory A–Z.

You can pick and choose from complete guides and individual chapters, and download them to any device you like.

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9 Top Melbourne Tours with Trip Advisor

There are endless tours and activities to make your trip to Melbourne, Australia the greatest experience of your life. Try ballooning, river cruises, wine tasting, drive the Great Ocean Road, simply tour around the city by hop-on-hop bus.

9 Top Melbourne Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Bus Tour: Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off
2. Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne
3. Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

4. Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco-Tour from Melbourne

5. Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne

6. Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Tour from Melbourne

7. Melbourne Shore Excursion: Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy Steam Train
8. Yarra Valley Balloon Flight and Winery Tour
9. Melbourne Tandem Skydive on the Beach

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3 Top Las Vegas Tours with Trip Advisor

There is much more to Las Vegas than gambling, Check out our top three recommended tours that will blow your mind!

3 Top Las Vegas Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Grand Canyon Helicopter and Airplane Tour
2, Bus Tour: Grand Canyon West Rim and Hoover Dam with Optional Skywalk
3. 3-Day National Parks Tour from Las Vegas

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6 Top Venice Tours with Trip Advisor

Discover Italy's romantic water city on a tour with Trip Advisor's Viator. With romantic boat trips by Gondola, ferries to the islands, food tours and incredible history and art you will not be disappointed.

6 Top Venice Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade

2. Venice Walking Tour

3. Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

4. Venice Food Tour: Cicchetti and Wine

5. Venice City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Tour 

6. Day trip: Dolomite Mountains and Cortina

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British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies - Alberta (PDF Chapter)

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British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies - Alberta

Alberta does lakes and mountains like Rome does cathedrals and chapels, but without the penance. For proof head west to Jasper and Banff, two of the world’s oldest national parks; despite their wild and rugged terrain, they remain untrammeled and easily accessible.

- explore the Jurassic remnants of Drumheller at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

- soak beneath the mountain peaks of Jasper National Park at Miette Hot Springs

- step back in time to experience new immigrant life at the turn of the century at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Coverage includes: Edmonton & around, Calgary, Banff & Jasper National Parks, Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Icefields Parkway, Banff Town, Lake Louise, Jasper Town & around, Drumheller & around, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Lethbridge, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Crowsnest Pass, Peace River & around, Mackenzie Highway and Lake District.

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Spend a day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip leaving from Cusco.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Discover this renowned mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history and what daily life was like for its residents. The trip’s relaxed, non-strenuous pace is a great option for first-time visitors, families and solo travelers alike, and features three different train ride options. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu (via train and bus) and the site entrance fee.

Highlights

- Day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

- Enjoy a scenic rail tour with three distinct options

- Learn the history behind the sacred city with a guided tour

- Relax with all entrance fees, train and bus tickets and hotel transportation included

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9 Top Sydney Tours with Trip Advisor

The three S's have to be seen to be believed - Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. A trip to Australia's waterside gem is hard to forget with surfing opportunities on Bondi beach, panoramic views from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, and the chance to chill with kangaroos and koalas at Taronga Zoo. Check out the best tours of the city, and start planning your trip down under.

9 Top Sydney Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Harbour boat tours:
2. Guided bike tours
3. Sunset dinner cruises
4. Scenic helicopter and seaplane flights
5. Sydney Harbour whale-watching cruise
6. Sydney BridgeClimb
7. Opera house backstage tour
8. Bondi surf lesson
9. Day Trips: Hunter Valley wine-tasting tour, Blue Mountains, Canberra

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8 Top London Tours with Trip Advisor

London, the capital of cool, is cosmopolitan and rich in culture. It is not only the world’s most visited cities, but it’s also one of the most spectacular and diverse.

8 Top London Tours with Trip Advisor

1. Walking tours: Westminster Abbey, Downing Street and the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace
2. Take a red double-decker bus tour around the city
3. Art and history lovers can check out: British Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery, London Museum, Tate Britain, Natural History, Victoria and Albert
4. Foodies: Borough Market, Afternoon tea at the Ritz, Brick Lane’s Curry Mile.
5. Entertainment: Ride the London Eye, Tussauds, Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio
6. Central London: Big Ben Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, all within walking distance of the Thames River
7. East London’s hip neighborhoods, the pretty waterfront district of Greenwich, or the colorful markets, music venues, and bars of Camden Town
8. Day Trips: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Uni cities of Oxford, Cambridge and Bath, Brighton beach, Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and even Paris.

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