White Nights Festival 2018 - Lonely Planet (PDF) St Petersburg

Visiting St Petersburg this summer? Be prepared for the annual spectacle of the White Nights festival. Inspired by the French cultural festival “Nuit Blanche”, the White Nights festival begins at the end of May with the "Stars of the White Nights" concert at the Mariinsky Theatre and Mariinsky Concert Hall and runs until the 31 July.

At this time of year in the northern hemisphere, it stays light into the night illuminating the buildings for sustained periods in a bright glow. Join an evening river cruise to view the spectacular Hermitage, one of the largest and oldest museum in the world, and the breathtaking Winter Palace once home to the Russian tsars.

Held annually in the city since 1993, major highlights of the festival include ballet, opera and music. The Scarlet Sails celebration "Alye Parusa" with spectacular fireworks and a massive show celebrating the end of the school year: A series of carnivals take place during the White Nights Festival, the largest of which is in the Peterhof suburb of St. Petersburg where actors dressed in period costumes from the times of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great perform to the crowds. The Palace Square in St. Petersburg serves as a natural stage for numerous other events and shows, attracting international stars of popular music with performances here in the past by Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and the Scorpions.

White Nights Festival: Friday, 01 June 2018 - Tuesday, 31 July 2018

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Thomas Cook Airlines launches new Manchester-Seattle route

Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from Manchester airport to Seattle has departed during an American jazz-themed event.

The twice weekly direct flight from Manchester will operate until September 20th.

It is Thomas Cook Airlines’ latest direct long-haul route from the airport, taking the airline’s number of seats on sale from Manchester to over three million.

Thomas Cook Airlines has a fleet of 19 aircraft based at the airport, including its A330 long-haul fleet - it is Manchester airport’s largest long-haul airline.

During the summer and into the winter, Thomas Cook Airlines will fly to 70 destinations from Manchester, 17 of which are direct long-haul routes with Seattle taking its US total to seven - the largest number of stateside routes of any airline from the airport.

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Cyprus - North Nicosia (Lefkosa) (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Cyprus - North Nicosia (Lefkosa) (PDF Chapter)

Strolling the back streets of the Old City in North Nicosia (Lefkoşa in Turkish) feels like drop-ping into an earlier era. The Gothic pile of the Selimiye Mosque and the Ottoman bulk of the Büyük Han watch over the centre.

- crane your neck to take in the soaring Gothic arches within Selimiye Mosque, a stunning cathedral-turned-mosque

- fall into a time-warp amid the lanes of quiet Arabahmet Quarter, fringed by preserved Otto-man-era town-house architecture

- relive the long-gone days of travelling merchants within the grand old caravanserai of Büyük Han

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.

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Maldives - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet - 9th edition

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Maldives - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)

Your journey to Maldives 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 resorts and water sports.

Coverage includes: Welcome to the Maldives, The Maldives’ Top 9 , Regions at a Glance, Need to Know, If You Like..., Choosing a Resort, Diving, Snorkelling & Surfing and Independent Travel.

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Provence & the Cote d'Azur travel guide - 8th edition

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Provence & the Cote d'Azur travel guide - 8th edition

Try local cheese and wine in hilltop villages overlooking lavender fields, relax on the beaches of St-Tropez, or try your luck in Monaco’s famous casino.

Covers: Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, the Camargue, Arles, Nice, Monaco, Menton, Cannes, St-Tropez, Toulon, Avignon, Hill Towns of the Luberon, Haute-Provence, Southern Alps, and more

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United Airlines launches seasonal Edinburgh-Washington connection

United Airlines has inaugurated its nonstop seasonal service between Edinburgh and its Washington Dulles International Airport hub.

Marking this special occasion, customers, guests, United employees and crew joined Bob Schumacher, United managing director, sales, UK & Ireland, Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport and Keith Brown, Scottish government cabinet secretary for economy, jobs and fair work for a special gate celebration.

The event included a Scottish piper welcoming the first passengers from the United States and a spectacular water cannon salute as United flight 147 departed Edinburgh for Washington.

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Norway - Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Norway - Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

If we could visit only one region of Norway and hope to grasp the essence of the country’s appeal, this would be it. Cool, cultured Bergen is one of the world’s most-beautiful cities, with its streets of whitewashed timber cottages climbing steep hillsides from the harbour.

- soak up the Hanseatic heritage of Norway’s most beautiful harbour in Bergen

- trek up to the edge of the dizzying, sky-topping cliff of Preikestolen

- take a leisurely cruise along the course of the stunning Lysefjord

Coverage includes: Bergen, Voss & Around, Myrkdalen, Stalheim, Hardangerfjord, Norheimsund, Øystese, Ulvik, Eidfjord, Kinsarvik, Lofthus, Utne, Odda, Røldal, Folgefonna National Park, Rosendal, Haugalandet, Haugesund, Karmøy Island, Stavanger, Lysefjord.

Qatar Airways launches Gatwick Airport connection

Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha touched down today at London Gatwick Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute.

The new double daily service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, makes London Gatwick the award-winning airline’s sixth gateway into the United Kingdom and second gateway to London.

The new route will provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to London and will offer enhanced connectivity for passengers flying from the United Kingdom to Qatar Airways’ extensive global route network of more than 150 destinations.

Over the summer period, flights to London Gatwick will further increase to 16 services per week on the popular route.

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Lonely Planet reveals their pick of the best European destinations to visit in 2018

Lonely Planet have announced their list of the most exciting European destinations to visit this year. Italian food paradise Emilia-Romagna takes the top spot closely followed by the Spanish region of Cantabria and this year’s European Capital of Culture, Friesland in the Netherlands. Closer to home, Dundee - a city reinvigorated in recent years - also makes the top 10.

With the busy holiday season fast approaching, this year's list showcases some of Europe's best hidden gems to beat the crowds over the summer months.

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Create your perfect trip with Lonely Planet's regional guides

What is a Regional Guide?

Heading to a popular region within a country? These guides provide the extra depth and detail you need. Following the same format and style as our Country and Multi-country guides, they help you get under the area’s skin to discover its defining characteristics, like its cuisine, markets, culture and festivals.

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- Create your perfect trip with our planning tools and suggested itineraries

- Lonely Planet's experts uncover hidden gems to make your visit unique

- Packed with inspiring images, walking tours and the best local knowledge

- Detailed listings on everything from top sights and activities to eating, shopping, nightlife and accommodation

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Amsterdam - Western Canal Ring (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Amsterdam - Western Canal Ring (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

This whole area is a Unesco World Heritage site and although the neighbourhood is loaded with high-profile sights, half the charm here is simply soaking up the atmosphere: from the street, from a boat, from a rooftop balcony or from cafe terrace.

- contemplate the amazing life and tragic death of Anne Frank, the most famous Dutch girl in history, in the poignant ‘secret annexe’ of the house where she and her family hid from the Nazis

- browse the speciality shops along the compact and captivating Negen Straatjes criss-crossed by picturesque canals

- scale the bell tower, see the Netherlands’ largest nave and catch a carillon recital in West-erkerk

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

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Ireland - Counties Limerick & Tipperary (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Ireland - Counties Limerick & Tipperary (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

County Limerick’s s city streets have a gritty, honest vibrancy, and treasures abound in its lush, green country side. In contrast, Tipperary town is minor, but amid the county’s rolling hills, deep valleys and soaring mountains, it’s a peaceful place for quiet contemplation.

- explore the medieval remains of the Rock of Cashel, an ancient religious stronghold

- journey through tranquil bucolic landscapes and hike to high mountain lakes in the Glen of Aherlow

- discover Bronze Age, Iron Age, medieval and modern art treasures at the Hunt Museum, Limerick city’s top museum

Coverage includes: County Limerick, Limerick City, Adare & Around, Lough Gur, Kilmallock, County Tipperary, Tipperary Town, Glen of Aherlow & Galtee Mountains, Cashel & Around, Cahir, Mitchelstown Caves, Clonmel & Around, Fethard, Nenagh & Around.
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Greece - Ionian Islands (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Greece - Ionian Islands (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

From Corfu Town’s Parisian arcades to Zakynthos’ sea caves and waters that teem with turtles, each island has a distinct landscape and cultural history. The Ionian islands offer something for adventure seekers, food lovers, culture vultures and beach bums alike.

- explore world-class museums, fortresses, restaurants and Venetian, French and British architecture in Corfu Town.

- hop from one gorgeous harbour to another on the tiny pastoral island of Paxi

- savour the flavours in the waterfront restaurants of Kefallonia’s best-preserved historic village, Fiskardo

Coverage includes: Corfu, Corfu Town & Around, Paxi, Gaïos, Loggos, Lakka, Antipaxi, Lefkada, Lefkada Town, Vasiliki, Meganisi, Kefallonia, Argostoli & Around, Paliki Peninsula, Sami & Around, Fiskardo, Ithaki & Around, Vathy, Zakynthos & Around, Zakynthos Town, Kythira & Around, Hora (Kythira), Kapsali, Potamos, Agia Pelagia & Around.

Sri Lanka - Colombo (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Sri Lanka - Colombo (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

Colombo has emerged as a must-see stop in Sri Lanka. No longer just the sprawling city you have to endure on your way to the beaches, it’s worth visiting in its own right and makes an ex-cellent start or finish to your trip.

- revel in the restoration of the compelling historic quarter of Fort

- plunge into Pettah’s timeless commercial madness of shops, stalls and markets

- catch a sunset amid families and courting couples on Galle Face Green, Colombo’s front lawn

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.

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USA's Best Trips by Lonely Planet

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USA's Best Trips by Lonely Planet

Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips. Featuring 52 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can cruise the cliffs along California’s Big Sur coast or roll alongside Appalachian hills, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips:

- Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

- Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests

- Get around easily - 120 easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

- Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

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

Coverage includes: New York & the Mid-Atlantic, New England, Florida & the South, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, the Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest and more

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Russia - Western European Russia (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Russia - Western European Russia (PDF Chapter)

This ancient, Arcadian region showcases Mother Russia at her most fertile: Tolstoy, Turge-nev, Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov and nothing less than the modern country itself were all born here. It’s a lofty legacy and nowhere does Western European Russia let you forget it.

return to rural 19th-century Russia at Yasnaya Polyana, the leafy estate and final resting place of Leo Tolstoy

explore Stary Izborsk, the country’s oldest stone fortress, and get a taste of Russian rural life while staying at a country guesthouse

admire Smolensk’s stunning Assumption Cathedral and go on a museum crawl in the hilly Hero City

Coverage includes: South of Moscow, Tula, Yelets, Voronezh, Oryol, North & West of Moscow, Smolensk, Tver, Torzhok, Veliky Novgorod, Staraya Russa ?????, Pskov, Stary Izborsk, Pechory.

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Colorado - Denver & Around (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

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Colorado - Denver & Around (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

The Intermountain West’s cosmopolitan capital now delights in a growing culinary and arts scene, plus plenty of brewpubs, great parks and cycling trails, and close proximity to spectacular hiking, skiing and camping in the Rocky Mountains.

- grab a drink or meal in the gorgeously renovated Union Station

- delve into one of the richest art collections in the state at Denver Art Museum

- bar-hop in Denver’s hottest neighborhood, RiNo, at happening spots like the Infinite Mon-key Theorum

Coverage includes: Denver, Golden, Morrison.

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Air China launches new Beijing-Hanoi connection

Air China will launch a new service between Beijing and Hanoi on June 1st.

The non-stop route will enable passengers to travel from Beijing to Vietnam’s capital in just four hours.

Founded over 1,000 years ago, Hanoi has a long and complex history reflected in its eclectic range of architectural styles, including its French colonial buildings, the Neo-Gothic Hanoi Cathedral and the countless Chinese temples and pagodas that can be spotted throughout the city.

In 2017, bilateral trade between China and Vietnam surpassed US$100 billion for the first time, while China remained Vietnam’s largest trade partner for the 13th consecutive year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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London city guide - 10th edition

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London city guide - 10th edition

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of London, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. One of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times.

Check out cutting-edge art at the Tate Modern, wander the historic Royal Parks and explore riverside pubs and the bars of Shoreditch; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of London and begin your journey now!

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Top 4 Beach Read Conspiracies for 2018

Enjoy relaxing by the pool with a good book? Check out the ETG list of top 4 beach read conspiracies for 2018!

1. Treaty: A Conspiracy Thriller

By David Raven

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When a publisher famous for satire is brutally murdered, no one suspected his death could be linked to a secret document confirming a narcotics alliance existed between the UK and the USA.

Hours before the murder, IT expert Andy Davies, hacked into an encrypted file. Curious about its content, unaware of the terrifying backlash that would result, he embarked on a mission in search of the tr

A bizarre meeting with Maria Farnese, plunges the couple into new emotional territory hampered every step of the way by the beautiful and mysterious Zara.

Fast paced, with each revelation comes another twist, another turn in the plot leaving Andy and Maria reeling at the mercy of a seemingly invincible enemy. The author blurs the line between fact and fiction, confirming what every readers suspects is true.

2. The Murder of Marilyn Monroe: Case Closed

By Jay Margolis  (Author), Richard Buskin (Author

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Since Marilyn Monroe died among suspicious circumstances on the night of August 4, 1962, there have been queries and theories, allegations and investigations, but no definitive evidence about precisely what happened and who was involved . . . until now. In The Murder of Marilyn Monroe: Case Closed, renowned MM expert Jay Margolis and New York Times bestselling author Richard Buskin finally lay to rest more than fifty years of wild speculation and misguided assertions by actually naming, for the first time, the screen goddess’s killer while utilizing the testimony of eye-witnesses to exactly what took place inside her house on Fifth Helena Drive in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood.

Implicating Bobby Kennedy in the commission of Marilyn’s murder, this is the first book to name the LAPD officers who accompanied the US Attorney General to her home, provide details about how the Kennedys used bribes to silence one of the ambulance drivers, and specify how the subsequent cover-up was aided by a noted pathologist’s outrageous lies.

Colorado travel guide by Lonely Planet

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Colorado travel guide

Spectacular vistas, endless powder runs and mountain towns with echoes of the Old West – Colorado is a place that has long beckoned people to adventure.

Hit the slopes in Aspen, discover the Old West in Durango or marvel at the splendor of the Rockies.

Coverage Includes: Denver, Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, North Colorado, Vail, Aspen, Central Colorado, San Luis Valley, Southeast Colorado and more

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Jet Airways to launch Manchester-Mumbai connection in November

Jet Airways will launch the first non-stop service between Manchester and Mumbai on November 5th.

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Further strengthening its flight offering in the United Kingdom and Jet Airways’ commitment to opening up travel to India for UK business and leisure travellers, the service will operate four days a week including Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Manchester will become the 66th addition to the Jet Airways network and its 21st international destination.

With the introduction of the new flight - the carrier’s fifth non-stop service to/from the UK, Jet Airways will also become the largest carrier between Mumbai and the UK.

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Germany - Bavaria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Germany - Bavaria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Discover Bavaria’s Nazi past in Nuremberg and Berchtesgaden, sip world-class wines in Würzburg, get on the Wagner trail in Bayreuth or seek out countless kiddy attractions across the state. Described as possessing ‘something for everyone’, in Bavaria, it’s no exaggeration.

- indulge your romantic fantasies at fairy-tale Schloss Neuschwanstein

- rack-and-pinion your way to the top of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak

- perch at the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden to enjoy show-stopping Alpine vistas

Coverage includes: Bavarian Alps, Füssen, Wieskirche, Schloss Linderhof, Oberammergau, Ettal, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Oberstdorf, Andechs, Bad Tölz, Chiemsee, Berchtesgaden, The Romantic Road, Würzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen, Donauwörth, Augsburg, Landsberg am Lech, Nuremberg & Franconia, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Coburg, Altmühltal Nature Park, Eichstätt, Regensburg & the Danube, Regensburg & Around, Ingolstadt, Landshut, Passau and Bavarian Forest.

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Virgin Atlantic to launch Heathrow-Las Vegas connection next year

Virgin Atlantic has announced a brand-new route between London Heathrow and Las Vegas set to launch from spring 2019.

The new flights go on sale from Saturday.

In a trio of good news for London Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic is also adding a second daily Boston service, and bringing back popular seasonal flights to Barbados – offering the only direct connection between the London hub and the Caribbean island.

The new Las Vegas flights will be operated by Boeing 787 aircraft offering a choice of 31 Upper Class seats, 35 Premium seats and 192 economy seats.

The new Boston service will be operated by an Airbus A330-300 and will make 100,000 additional seats available between the East Coast and the UK.

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Paris - Day Trips from Paris (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Paris - Day Trips from Paris

Want to escape the city? This chapter includes the very best excursions from Paris and they can each be completed in a day. Must-sees include Versailles and Disneyland Resort Paris.

- when it comes to over-the-top opulence, the colossal Château de Versailles is in a class of its own, even for France

- the ‘party never stops’ at Europe’s Disneyland theme park, Disney Village’s hotels, shops, restaurants and clubs, and Walt Disney Studios Park, bringing film, animation and TV production to life

- a lavish château and rambling forest grace the elegant town of Fontainebleau, and its international business school gives it a vibrant edge

- rising from fertile farmland, Chartres’ Cathédrale Notre Dame, famed for its beautiful stained glass, dominates the charming medieval town

 - art and/or garden lovers shouldn’t miss Giverny’s maison et jardins de Claude Monet, the former home and flower-filled gardens of the impressionist master

Coverage includes: Versailles, Disneyland Resort Paris, Fontainebleau, Chartres, Giverny, Château de Fontainebleau, Cathédrale Notre Dame and Maison et Jardins de Claude Monet.

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Montreal & Quebec City - Old Montreal (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Montreal & Quebec City - Old Montreal (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Artists and buskers converge with picturesque historic architecture in Vieux-Montréal (Old Montréal). Home to the iconic Basilique Notre-Dame and Old Port, attractions include river cruis-es, Cirque du Soleil performances, relaxing waterfront strolls and browsing in plush boutiques.

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Explore Old Montréal, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities, Old Port, Chinatown.

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Waking Up the Vatican: Experience the Sistine Chapel at dawn

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For the first time, travelers can join the official keyholder as he unlocks the Sistine Chapel and museums at dawn. This is a rare chance to experience this sacred site crowd-free, even earlier than other early access tours. And it's available nowhere else! (Viator)

Waking Up the Vatican: VIP Small-Group Tour Before Museums Opening

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St Petersburg city guide Lonely Planet

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St Petersburg city guide

The sheer grandeur and history of Russia’s imperial capital never fail to amaze, but this is also a city with a revolutionary spirit.

- 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, literature, music, architecture, performing arts, St Petersburg today

- Over 27 maps

Coverage includes: the Historic Heart, Sennaya, Kolomna, Smolny, Vosstaniya, Vasilyevsky Island, Petrograd Side, Vyborg Side, and more

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Denmark - Copenhagen (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Denmark - Copenhagen

Denmark - Copenhagen Lonely Planet

Copenhagen is the coolest kid on the Nordic block. Edgier than Stockholm and worldlier than Oslo, the Danish capital gives Scandinavia the X factor. Just ask style bibles Monocle and Wall-paper magazines, which fawn over its industrial-chic bar, design and fashion scenes, and culi-nary revolution.

- learn about the Vikings at Denmark’s National Museum, the Nationalmuseet

- get inspired at Louisiana, an extraordinary museum of modern and contemporary art

- enjoy all things seasonal, artisanal and scrumptious at the celebrated Torvehallerne KBH
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Copenhagen.

Sweden - Stockholm & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Sweden - Stockholm & Around

Sweden - Stockholm & Around Lonely Planet

Spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, Stockholm is compact and walkable. Each neighbourhood has a distinct character; in each, you’ll find trend-setting design, inventive cui-sine, unbeatable museums, great shopping, pretty parks and loads of atmosphere.

- study a shipwreck and Swedish history in the Vasamuseet

- wander around the atmospheric old town, Gamla Stan

- visit Sweden in miniature at the open-air museum of Skansen

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Stockholm.

Trans-Siberian Railway - The Trans-Mongolian Route (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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The Trans-Mongolian route is the most diverse leg of the cross-continental journey, cutting across three distinct cultures, landscapes and languages. It includes some of the most awe-inspiring sights of the long journey.

- hike or horseback ride in the hills and valleys near Ulaanbaatar, in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

- walk the prayer circuit around Gandan Khiid, the country’s largest monastery, in Ulaanbaatar

- learn about Mongolia’s ancient past at the impressive National Museum of Mongolia

Coverage includes: Darkhan, Ulaanbaatar & Around, Sainshand, Zamyn-Üüd, Dàtóng & Around.

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London - Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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London - Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

By day, explore the area’s boutiques, vintage shops, markets and cafes. But make sure you come back after dark for a meal at one of the many excellent eateries, followed by an evening flit-ting between kooky cocktail bars and subterranean nightspots.

- don your craziest outfit, groom your beard and head to Shoreditch for cocktails and carouse in clubs such as Cargo

- crawl the markets with the multicultural masses on a sunny Sunday along Brick Lane and Spitalfields

- step back through the living rooms of time at the wonderfully evocative Geffrye Muse-um

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.

Norway - Central Norway (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Bleak tundra and dramatic mountain massifs at seemingly every turn, charming villages, stave churches, fascinating wildlife and arguably Norway’s best hiking and white-water rafting – with so much going for it, central Norway more than matches the fjords.

- cros lofty mountain passes and pass frozen lakes on the stunning Sognefjellet Road

- spot your first ever musk ox or moose on a wildlife safari in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella Na-tional Park

- trek the many mountain trails of high-altitude Jotunheimen National Park, one of Norway’s best

Coverage includes: Eastern Central Norway, Lillehammer, Hunderfossen, Hamar, Trysil, Røros, Femundsmarka National Park, Oppdal, Trollheimen, Dombås, Dov-refjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Otta, Rondane National Park, Ringebu, Western Central Norway, Lom, Jotunheime National Park, Hardangervidda, Geilo, Finse.

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Myanmar - Bagan & Central Myanmar

Bagan, with its wondrous vista of pagodas and stupas, many dating to the 12th century, is this region's star attraction. In central Myanmar, ox carts amble through rice fields and rolling plains, rimmed by the Shan Mountains and the snaking Ayeyarwady River.

- clamber up the steps to the top of an ancient pagoda for a jaw-dropping view over the tem-ple-studded plain of Bagan

- take a sunset boat ride on the Ayeyarwady River from Old Bagan, enjoying the peaceful rhythms of life along the waterfront

- pay respects to Myanmar’s 37 nat at their spiritual home, the monkey-tastic volcanic moun-taintop temple at Mt Popa

Coverage includes: Yangon–Mandalay Highway, Taungoo (Toungoo), Nay Pyi Taw, Meiktila, Yangon–Bagan Highway, Pyay, Thayekhittaya (Sri Ksetra), Magwe, Bagan & Around, Nyaung U, Old Bagan, Myinkaba, New Bagan (Bagan Myothit), Mt Popa, Salay, Pa-kokku, Monywa & Around.

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Croatia - Dubrovnik & Southern Dalmatia (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Croatia - Dubrovnik & Southern Dalmatia

Dubrovnik is simply unique; its beauty is bewitching, its setting sublime. Not that it’s a secret – quite the opposite. Thousands of visitors walk along its marble streets every day of the year, gazing, gasping and happily snapping away.

circle historic Dubrovnik’s mighty walls and then catch the cable car up Mt Srđ for breathtaking views from above

soak up the sublime medieval atmosphere of the walled Korčula

seek out Mljet’s secluded beaches, villages and eateries down the island’s east end, before joining summertime throngs at national park’s pretty lakes

Coverage includes: Dubrovnik & Around, Cavtat, Konavle, Elafiti Islands, Mljet Island, Mljet National Park, Okuklje, Saplunara, Pelješac Peninsula, Ston & Mali Ston, Orebić, Viganj, Korčula Island, Korčula Town, Lumbarda and Lastovo Island.

Malta & Gozo - Sliema, St Julian's & Paceville (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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If you’re looking for cosmopolitan sparkle with quiet backstreets, this is the perfect choice. Connected by a gracious seafront promenade, with shimmering Mediterranean views, this collection of districts merge into one another, and are packed with shops, restaurants and bars.

Coverage includes: Sliema & Around, St Julian’s and Paceville.

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Spain - Bilbao, Basque Country & La Rioja (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Spain - Bilbao, Basque Country & La Rioja

This land of exceptional beauty and diversity is home to mountains that are watched over by almost forgotten gods, cultural museums and art galleries, street parties a million people strong and, arguably, the best food in Spain.

- play on a perfect beach, gorge on fabulous pintxos (Basque tapas), dance all night and dream of staying forever in stylish San Sebastián

- find artistic inspiration at the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao and in exceptional galleries

- Mundaka: catch a ride in the home of the best waves in Europe

Coverage includes: Basque Country, Bilbao and around, Central Basque Coast, San Sebastián and around, Oñati, Vitoria, Navarra, Pamplona and around, The Navarran Pyrenees, Southern Navarra, La Rioja, Logroño and around and La Rioja Wine Region.

Seoul - Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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For centuries synonymous with shopping, Dongdaemun is now famous for the architectural showpiece Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park (DDP). Explore the indoor markets that stretch along either side of Cheong-gye-cheon for everything from sewing machine parts to varieties of kimchi.

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

- uncover layers of Seoul’s history, from its foundation as the capital of the Joseon dynasty to its 21st-century incarnation, at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park

- cycle around Seoul Forest , past the wetlands, the riverside and Sika deer

- cruise the malls and buzzing streets of Dongdaemun Market into the early hours of the morning

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