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Chile & Easter Island - Middle Chile

If you love wine, fine dining, never-ending springs, street art, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, surfing or just lazying for days on wild coasts, there’s a spot in Middle Chile that was created just for you.

- get lost in the steep maze of mural-lined alleyways that spiderweb across the hills of Valparaíso

- swirl, sniff and sip the complex and full-bodied reds of the Colchagua Valley

- follow in the footsteps of the real-life castaway who inspired the novel Robinson Crusoe on the Archipiélago Juan Fernández

Coverage includes: Valparaíso & the Central Coast, Valparaíso, Viña Del Mar, Casablanca Valley Wineries, Quintay, Isla Negra, Parque Nacional la Campana, Aconcagua Valley, Los Andes, Portillo, Southern Heartland, Colchagua Valley, Matanzas, Pichilemu, Curicó, Parque Nacional Radal Siete Tazas, Maule Valley, Reserva Nacional Altos de Lircay, Chillán, Termas de Chillán & Valle Las Trancas, Coastal Towns, Concepción, Salto Del Laja, Los Ange-les, Parque Nacional Laguna del Laja, Angol, Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta, Archipiélago Juan Fernández, San Juan Bautista, Parque Nacional Archipielago Juan Fernandez.


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East Coast Australia - Byron Bay & North Coast New South Wales

Lovely, lazy beach towns and pristine national parks leapfrog each other all the way up this stupendous stretch of coast. Inland, lush farmland and ancient tracts of World Heritage–listed rainforest do the same.

- lay claim to your own stretch of empty beach in the coastal wilderness of Myall Lakes Na-tional Park

- delve into the ancient World Heritage–listed Gondwana rainforest of Dorrigo National Park

- discover the rich heritage of coastal Indigenous Australians at Worimi Conservation Lands

Coverage includes: Port Stephens, Myall Lakes National Park, Port Mac-quarie, Crescent Head, Hat Head National Park, South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen, Dorrigo, Coffs Harbour, North of Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Yamba, Angourie, Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, North Coast Hinterland, Bangalow, Lismore, Nimbin.

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Discover Costa Rica travel guide

Lonely Planet’s Discover Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through the pristine Monteverde Cloud Forest, discover Tico culture in San Jose, and sprawl on a white-sand beach in Montezuma.

Coverage Includes: San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio, Volcan Arenal, Montezuma, Peninsula de Osa, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Playa Samara and more
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The state of Oaxaca has a special magic felt by Mexicans and foreigners alike. A bastion of indigenous culture, it’s home to the country’s most vibrant crafts and art scene, some outstandingly colorful and extroverted festivities, a uniquely savory cuisine and diverse natural riches.

- indulge in the culture, cuisine, color, crafts – and mezcal – of festive, colonial Oaxaca city

- chill out at the travelers’ beach hangout of Zipolite, one of several laid-back villages along the coast

- ride the surf on the gorgeous beaches of low-key Puerto Escondido

Coverage includes: Oaxaca City, Valles Centrales, Monte Albán, Valle de Tlacolula, Valle de Zimatlán, Valle de Etla, San José del Pacífico, Sierra Norte, Pueblos Manco-munados, Western Oaxaca, Santiago Apoala, Oaxaca Coast, Puerto Escondido, Parque Nacion-al Lagunas de Chacahua, Pochutla, Puerto Ángel, Zipolite, San Agustinillo, Mazunte, La Venta-nilla, Bahías de Huatulco, Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Tehuantepec, Juchitán.

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East Coast Australia - Sydney & the Central Coast

Chances are Sydney will be your introduction to Australia’s east coast and there isn’t a better one. The spectacular harbour setting, sun-kissed beaches and sophisticated sheen make it unique in Australia, and its outdoorsy population endows it with a confident charm.

- come face to face with the Sydney Opera House, the symbol of the city

- while away the day on the golden sands of Bondi Beach

- explore the eucalyptus-scented valleys of the Blue Mountains on a spectacular bushwalk.

Coverage includes: Sydney & Around, Blue Mountains, The Central Coast, The Hunter Valley, Newcastle.

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Emirates to launch wholly biometric boarding process in Dubai

Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai
International airport.

Utilising the latest biometric technology - a mix of facial and iris recognition - Emirates passengers can soon check in for their flight, complete immigration formalities, enter the Emirates Lounge, and board their flights, simply by strolling through the airport.

The latest biometric equipment has already been installed at Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International airport.

This equipment can be found at select check-in counters, at the Emirates Lounge in Concourse B for premium passengers, and at select boarding gates.

airBaltic adds Stockholm and Oslo to Tallinn schedule

airBaltic has launched two new direct services from Tallinn - to Stockholm and Oslo.

Since the expansion in Estonia, airBaltic now bases two aircraft at Tallinn Airport.

Martin Gauss, chief executive of airBaltic, explained: “We are strongly determined for further growth, and part of airBaltic business plan is to strengthen our position as the leading Baltic airline.

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East Africa - Uganda

With a tapestry of landscapes, excellent wildlife watching and welcoming locals, Uganda packs a lot into one small country. It’s home to Africa’s tallest mountain range (the Rwenzoris), the source of the Nile, the continent’s largest lake, and, of course, mountain gorillas.

- trek through the jungle to marvel at critically endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

- take on the wild waters of the Nile River’s Kalagala Falls, some of the best white-water rafting in East Africa

- gaze upon the world’s most powerful waterfall, Murchison Falls, during a boat ride up the Victoria Nile

Coverage includes: Kampala & Around, Entebbe, Mabamba Swamp Wetlands, Mpanga Forest Reserve, The Equator, Eastern Uganda, Jinja, Mbale, Mt Elgon National Park, Sipi Falls, Nyero Rock Paintings, Northeastern Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park, Kit-gum, Gulu, Southwestern Uganda, Fort Portal, Crater Lakes, Kibale Forest National Park, Semuliki National Park, Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Kasese, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kabale, Lake Bunyonyi, Kisoro, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Mutanda, Mbarara, Lake Mburo National Park, Masaka, Ssese Islands, Northwestern Uganda, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Masindi, Hoima, Murchi-son Falls National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Understand Uganda, History, Uganda Today, Culture, Sport, Religion, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

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Costa Rica - Central Valley & Highlands (PDF Chapter)

It is on the nontouristy, coffee-cultivated hillsides of the Central Valley that you’ll find Costa Rica’s heart and soul. This is not only the geographical center of the country but also its cultural and spiritual core.

- paddle down the cascading rapids of the Río Pacuare near Turrialba

- peer into the crater of Volcán Irazú and walk around its edge

- learn the history of chocolate at San Isidro de Heredia, stuffing your belly with goodness, and meet rescued toucans and sloths

Coverage includes: Alajuela & the Northern Valley, Alajuela, Parque Nacional Volcán Poás, Atenas, Grecia, Sarchí, Zarcero, Bajos del Toro, San Ramón, Heredia Ar-ea, Heredia, Barva, San Isidro de Heredia, Cartago Area, Cartago, Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú, Valle de Orosi, Turrialba Area, Turrialba, Monumento Nacional Arqueológico Guayabo.


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Southeast Asia on a Shoestring - Laos

A land of the lotus eaters amid the bloated development of its neighbours, Laos brings together the best of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination, and appears as a favourite in many Southeast Asian odysseys.

- experience Luang Prabang, the ancient city of temples that has it all: royal history, Indo-chinese chic, colourful monks, waterfalls, stunning river views and world-class French cuisine

- take a boat ride through exhilaratingly spooky Tham Kong Lo, a 7.5km cave home to fist-sized spiders and stalactite woods

- trek and zip across the forest by day at the Gibbon Experience in Huay Xai, guided by ex-poachers turned forest rangers, and sleep in cosy treehouses at night

Coverage includes: Vientiane, Northern Laos, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi Neua, Phonsavan, Plain of Jars, Sam Neua, Vieng Xai, Northwestern Laos, Udomxai, Luang Namtha, Huay Xai, Central & Southern Laos, Tham Kong Lor & Around, Tha Khaek, Savan-nakhet, Pakse, Champasak, Wat Phu World Heritage Area, Si Phan Don, Don Khong, Don Det & Don Khon, Understand Laos, Laos Today, History, People & Culture, Food & Drink, Environment, Survival Guide.

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Western Europe

Interlocking countries and cultures create a jigsaw of history, art, architecture and cuisines, along with time-honoured traditions and inspired new trends.

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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Argentina - Tierra del Fuego (PDF Chapter)

The southernmost extreme of the Americas, this windswept archipelago is as alluring as it is moody – beautiful, ancient and strange. Travelers who first came for the ends-of-the-earth novelty discover a destination that’s far more complex than these bragging rights.

- explore the ancient Fuegian forests of Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego

- speed through frozen valleys on a memorable dogsledding tour near Ushuaia

- land the big one while fly-fishing at an estancia near Río Grande

Coverage includes: Ushuaia, Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, Tolhuin & Lago Fagnano, Río Grande & Around, Estancias, Puerto Williams (Chile), Porvenir (Chile).

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Dine on the wild and wonderful at every corner, sample market wares, uncover an evolving arts scene, then sleep soundly in luxury for very little cost. Meet the people, delve into the past and witness the awakening of a Hanoi on the move.

- experience the raw, pulsating, labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter

- celebrate strength and heroism at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum

- piece together Vietnam’s ethnic mosaic at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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

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Few Mexican destinations can dazzle you with ancient Maya ruins, azure Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico waters and colonial cities all in one fell swoop. Actually, there’s only one – the Yucatán Peninsula.

- wander the magnificent colonial capital of Mérida and feast on local treats

- dive in the extraordinary underground cave system of Parque Dos Ojos

- snorkel with 15-ton whale sharks or spot rare birds around Isla Holbox

Coverage includes: Quintana Roo, Cancún, Isla Mujeres, Isla Holbox, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Isla Cozumel, Tulum, Cobá, Punta Allen, Mahahual, Xcalak, Laguna Bacalar, Chetumal, Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland, Mérida, Uxmal, Santa Elena, Kabah, Ruta Puuc, Ruinas de Mayapán, Celestún, Progreso, Izamal, Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, Ek’ Balam, Río Lagartos, Campeche State, Campeche, Northern Campeche, Southeastern Campeche.

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Midtown is big, brazen and best seen on foot, so slice it up and enjoy it bit by bit. The top end of Fifth Ave makes for a fabled introduction, home to Tiffany & Co, MoMA and the Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock observation deck.

- play spot the landmark at the Rockefeller Center’s jaw-dropping Top of the Rock observation deck, or sip cocktails at grown-ups-only SixtyFive five floors down.

- hang out with Picasso, Warhol and Rothko, or grab a spectacular bite to eat or a fine cock-tail at this blockbuster Museum of Modern Art

- peruse the racks for fine art prints, fascinating old used books, or just inhale the ever-more-rare smell of an actual bookstore at Argosy

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

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Welcome to the New Zealand you’ve been waiting for, a picturesque landscape characterised as much by volcanic mountains as it is by bodies of water and native forest. Thrill seekers are in for a treat – the area rivals Queenstown for outdoor escapades.

- see why Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered the best one-day tramp in New Zealand

- rediscover the volcanic ‘lost valley’ of Orakei Korako

- bungy jump with a view towards Waikato River at Taupo

Coverage includes: Lake Taupo Region, Taupo, Turangi, Ruapehu Region, Tongariro National Park, Whakapapa Village, National Park Village, Ohakune, Waiouru.

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Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavours on a plate of pàt tai.

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

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

- burn baht on colourful souvenirs, vintage gear and food galore at Chatuchak Weekend Market

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

All Nippon Airways to launch new direct flight to Vienna in spring 2019

All Nippon Airways to launch new direct flight to Vienna in spring 2019

All Nippon Airways is expanding its services to Europe with the upcoming launch of a new daily non-stop route from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Vienna International Airport.

Service begins on February 17th, and will be the cornerstone of ANA’s strategy to meet growing business demand for flights connecting Asia and Europe.

With Vienna-based flights to 68 other European cities, the Lufthansa Group’s significant presence in the Austrian capital and the airport’s rapid 25 to 50-minute minimum connection time makes reaching other cities on the continent simple and straightforward.

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Discover Vietnam travel guide - 2nd edition by Lonely Planet

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Discover Vietnam travel guide

Immerse yourself in history in the warren-like lanes of Hoi An Old Town; cruise through shimmering seas past karst limestone peaks in Halong Bay, and kayak through ethereal caves or trek verdant rainforest mountains in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Coverage Includes: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hoi An, Hue, Mui Ne, Dalat, Cat Tien National Park, Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao Islands, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc

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East Coast Australia travel guide

Pack your bags: Australia’s east coast is road-tripping nirvana, with picture-perfect beaches, rainforests, hip cities and the Great Barrier Reef. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of East Coast Australia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Lonely Planet East Coast Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Grab a snorkel and explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, scale lofty heights on a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, and eat and drink your way between beaches along the coast.

Coverage Includes: Melbourne, Coastal Victoria, Gippsland, Sydney, New South Wales, Byron Bay, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Far North Queensland, Cairns and more

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