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Gaze in awe at the Sistine Chapel ceiling with Lonely Planet's NEW Rome city guide

A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities. Lonely Planet is your passport to Rome, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Feel the drama at the Colosseum, gaze in awe at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and feel small under the vast dome of the Pantheon; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Duncan Garwood describes why he loves Rome. "As much as its obvious beauty, what I love about Rome are its details: the cobbled lanes and hidden corners, the towering pine trees and vivid colours, the aroma of freshly ground coffee wafting out of cafes. the city's streets and piazzaz are an endless source of entertainment to me, even after almost two decades of living here, and I still get a kick out of seeing places I read about as a schoolkid. I'm also a big fan of roman cuisine, and there's little I love more than a long lunch at a favourite trattoria."

Rome Top 10

1. Colosseum

2. Vatican Museums

3. Pantheon

4. Museo e Galleria Borghese

5. St Peter's Basilica

6. Via Appia Antica

7. Trastevere

8. Roman Forum

9. Trevi Fountain

10. Piazza Navona

Explore Portland’s cobblestone-lined Old Port with Lonely Planet's NEW Maine & Acadia National Park travel guide

Maine offers countless adventures, from summiting jagged peaks, to kayaking cliff-lined shores. With vast forests, seaside villages and island getaways, the state invites seemingly limitless wandering.

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Hike and bike through Acadia National Park, explore Portland’s cobblestone-lined Old Port, and go leaf-peeping for spectacular fall foliage; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Regis St Louis describes why he loves Maine & Acadia National Park. "It's hard not to fall for Maine. What other state has so much going for it, with its gorgeous shorelines, wilderness-filled interior and jagged mountains stretching to the horizon? There's also the food and drink scene, with its focus on local, sustainable and organic. I love that Maine straddles two worlds: old fashioned main streets where people still stroll and cutting-edge culture that's helping to revitalize some of its sleepy small towns. The people, though, are the state's greatest treasure - a tough lot who are willing to weather those long winters to live in this place of such natural riches."

Maine & Acadia National Park Top 10

1. Acadia National Park

2. Portland

3. Lobster

4. Fall Foliage

5. Lighthouses

6. Blue Hill Peninsula

7. Beaches

8. Sailing Penobscot Bay

9. Coastal Walks

10. Baxter State Park

NEW Seattle city guide - 8th edition by Lonely Planet

Blink and it’s changed: Seattle is that ephemeral. Blending innovation and nature, itʼs a city always marching forward. Lonely Planet is your passport to Seattle, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Seattle city guide

Stroll through clamorous Pike Place Market, speed to the top of the Space Needle for awe-some views, or pay homage to Hendrix at the Museum of Pop Culture; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seattle and begin your journey now!

- 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
- Honest review 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 – music, art, architecture, pop culture, history
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 31 colour maps

Coverage includes: Downtown, Waterfront, Pioneer Square, SoDo, Belltown, Queen Anne, Lake Union, Capitol Hill, The CD, Madrona, Madison Park, U District, Green Lake, Fremont, Ballard, Discovery Park, and more

Find your wild side in Golden Gate Park with Lonely Planet's NEW San Francisco city guide

Grab your coat and a handful of glitter, and enter a wonderland of fog and fabulousness. So long, inhibitions; hello, San Francisco! Lonely Planet is your passport to San Francisco, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Watch the Golden Gate Bridge appear from the fog, feel the chill at Alcatraz, and find your wild side in Golden Gate Park; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Alison Bing describes why she loves San Francisco. "On my way from Hong Kong to New York, I stopped in San Francisco for a day. I walked up Grant Ave to Waverly Pl, just as temple services were starting - the fog was scented with incense and roast duck. I felt the magnetic pull to City Lights, and in the nonfiction cellar, I noticed a sign painted by a 1920s cult: "I am the door". It's true. San Francisco is the threshold between east and west, body and soul, fact and fiction. That was more than 20 years ago. I'm still here. Now it's your turn to open that door, and find yourself in San Francisco."

San Francisco Top 10

1. Golden Gate Bridge

2. Alcatraz

3. Golden Gate Park

4. Mission Murals

5. The Castro

6. Coit Tower

7. Cable Cars

8. Ferry Building

9. Barbary Coast Nights

10. SFMOMA

New Chicago city guide - 9th edition by Lonely Planet

Steely skyscrapers, top chefs, rocking festivals – the Windy City will blow you away with its low-key cultured awesomeness. Lonely Planet is your passport to Chicago, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Wander the marble corridors of the Art Institute of Chicago, sample a range of global eats in buzzy restaurants, or hear the blues at Rosa’s Lounge; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chicago and begin your journey now!

- 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 trou-ble spots
- Honest review 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 – music, history, sports, food, arts, architecture
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 41 colour maps

Coverage includes: The Loop, Near North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View, Andersonville, Uptown, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, Pilsen, Hyde Park, and more

South India & Kerala - Telangana & Andhra Pradesh (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Hyderabad, one of Islamic India’s greatest cities, is reason enough on its own to visit this region. Its skyline is a sight to behold, defined by the great domes and minarets of ancient mosques, mausoleums and palaces of once-mighty dynasties.

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explore Hyderabad’s Old City and its unique markets, architectural marvels and hidden shrines

absorb the meditative ambience at beautiful Sankaram, as well as Bavikonda, Thotlakonda and Guntupalli, all destinations on the 2300-year-old monastic trail

revel in the genius of Kakatiya sculptors at the temple near Palampet

Coverage includes: Telangana, Hyderabad, Bhongir, Warangal, Palampet, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Amaravathi, Nagarjunakonda, Visakhapatnam & Around, Tirumala & Tirupati.

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Roam the streets of eclectic Sydney with Lonely Planet's NEW Australia travel guide

Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe.

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Explore the flora and fauna of Australia’s myriad collection of national parks, swim the fragile yet spectacular Great Barrier Reef, roam the streets of eclectic Sydney and trendsetting Melbourne; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Rachael Hocking describes why she loves Australia. "When I walk across this magnificent land, I speak to my forebears: great Warlpiri warriors, and the ancestors of each tribe that call this country home. I sing to the spirits who inhabit speckled night skies above the Tanami Desert: they look down from the stars and see circles, lines, dots the veins of our mother. I've shared turtle eggs with Meriam on Erub island at the edges of the beautiful Torres Strait, and I've sighted rare rock-wallaby in the heart of the Pilbara alongside Martu aboriginal rangers. I do not own this land, but it is part of me."

Australia Top 10

1. Aboriginal Culture

2. Wildlife

3. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

4. Great Barrier Reef

5. Sydney

6. The Whitsundays

7. Daintree Rainforest

8. Melbourne

9. Margaret River & Cape Naturaliste

10. Mona

The NEW Rough Guide to Peru

The NEW Rough Guide to Peru.

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Peru's enchanting landscapes have been attracting intrepid travellers for centuries: you can go sloth-spotting in the jungle, marvel at breathtaking views from Andean peaks and drift in a slow boat down the Amazon. Visit Inca citadels and village fiestas for a glimpse of the country's heritage, embrace its modern side by tasting Lima's world-class cuisine, or indulge in a pisco sour (or three). Fully updated and with detailed maps, this Rough Guide will lead you down colonial streets and winding mountain tracks to see the very best Peru has to offer.

Top 10

1. Hiking to Machu Picchu.

2. Peruvian Wildlife.

3. Marcahuasi.

4. Textiles.

5. Lagunas de Llanganuco.

6. A Traditional Festival.

7. Kuélap.

8. Lago Titicaca.

9. Pisco Sour.

10. Pre-Inca Craftwork.

Inside the Rough Guide to Peru.

-Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.

-Full-colour chapter maps throughout – to navigate the colonial heart of Lima or wander the ancient streets of Cusco without needing to get online.

-Stunning images – a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.

Things not to miss – Rough Guides’ rundown of thebest sights and experiences in Peru.

-Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

-Detailed coverage – this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.

Areas covered include: Lima; Trujillo; Cusco; the Sacred Valley;the Peruvian Amazon; Tarma and the Central Sierra; Arequipa and Lake Titicaca;Nazca; Huarez and the cordilleras; the south and Ancash coasts. Attractions include: Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail; theNazca Lines; Huascaran National Park; Kualap; the Ballestas Islands; ReservaNacional Paracas; Sacsay huaman; Pisac market; the Valley of the Pyramids.

Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities, costs and more.

Background information – a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife and literature, plus a language section.

Writers: Sara Humphreys, Steph Dyson, Todd Obolsky.

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Peru.

South America - Argentina (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

With its gorgeous landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and lively culture, Argentina is a traveler’s paradise. Now is a great time to visit, so get your spirit in gear and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!

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eat, shop, dance, and party all night long in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s sophisticated capital

take in the world’s most amazing waterfall, Iguazú Falls, stretching almost 3km long

explore Argentina’s second-largest city, Córdoba, an attractive destination with alternative culture

Coverage includes: Buenos Aires & Around, Tigre, San Antonio de Areco, Northeast Argentina, Rosario, Santa Fe, Paraná, Parque Esteros del Iberá, Corrientes, Resistencia, Posadas, San Ignacio, Puerto Iguazú, Parque Nacional Iguazú, Northwest Argentina, Córdoba & Around, La Rioja, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, Tafí del Valle, Cafayate & Around, Sal-ta, Jujuy, Quebrada de Humahuaca, Atlantic Coast, Mar del Plata, Villa Gesell, Pinamar, Bahía Blanca, Sierra de la Ventana & Around, Central Argentina, San Luis, Mendoza, Uspallata & Around, San Juan & Around, Malargüe, Las Leñas, The Lake District, Neuquén, Junín de los Andes, Parque Nacional Lanín, San Martín de los Andes, Villa la Angostura, Bariloche, Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, El Bolsón & Around, Esquel, Parque Nacional Los Alerces, Patagonia, Puerto Madryn, Reserva Faunística Península Valdés, Trelew & Around, Comodoro Rivadavia, Los Antiguos, El Chaltén, El Calafate, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Río Gallegos, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia, Parque Nacional Tierra Del Fuego, Understand Argentina, Argentina Today, History, Culture, Arts, Cuisine, Sports, Environment, Survival Guide.

Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra - Agra & the Taj Mahal (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Taj Mahal rises from Agra’s haze as though from a dream. When you first glimpse it through the arched entryway, you might find yourself breathless with awe. Many hail it as the most beautiful building on the planet.

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bask in the beauty of one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal – a must-see!

roam Fatehpur Sikri, a sprawling palace complex from Mughal times, with an immense and fascinating 450-year-old mosque next door

wander the many rooms of Agra Fort, one of India’s most impressive ancient forts

Coverage includes: Agra & Around, Fatehpur Sikri.

India - Odisha (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

A favourite destination for adventurous travellers, Odisha (Orissa) rewards those who make the effort to stray off the beaten track with an intricate patchwork of archaeological wonders, fascinating tribal culture, and natural beauty, along with an old-fashioned sprinkling of sun and sand.

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marvel at the artistic magnificence of the Sun Temple, Konark’s 800-year-old edifice

venture deep into the hills of Odisha’s tribal country, for Koraput’s markets and villages

cruise past enormous estuarine crocodiles in mangrove swamps in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

Coverage includes: Bhubaneswar & Around, Southeastern Odisha, Puri, Konark, Chilika Lake, Gopalpur-on-Sea, Southwestern Odisha, Koraput & Around, Rayagada, Jeypore, Northern & Northeastern Odisha, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Mangarajpur, Pusphagiri Ruins, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.

Western Europe - Switzerland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Don’t depend just on your postcard images of Bern’s and Lucerne’s chocolate-box architecture, the majestic Matterhorn or those pristine lakes – Switzerland is a place so outrageously beautiful it simply must be seen to be believed.

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discover zesty Zurich via a daytime stroll along the city’s sublime lake followed by a rollicking night out

marvel at the iconic Matterhorn and wandering around car-free Zermatt

enjoy the charm of Bern and Lucerne: think medieval Old Town appeal, folkloric fountains and art

Coverage includes: Geneva, Lake Geneva & Vaud, Lausanne, Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura, Gruyères, Valais, Zermatt, Bern, Central Switzerland, Lucerne, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Wengen, Jungfraujoch, Gimmelwald, Mürren, Schilthorn, Zürich, Northwestern Switzerland, Basel, Ticino, Locarno, Lugano, Graubünden, St Moritz, Survival Guide.

Eastern Europe - Montenegro (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Imagine a place with spectacular sapphire beaches, rugged peaks, elegant palazzi and ancient towns. Now wrap it up in a Mediterranean climate and squish it into an area two-thirds the size of Wales, and you start to get a picture of Montenegro.

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stroll the cafe-lined streets and leafy parks of Chisinau, Moldova’s friendly capital

designate a driver for tours to world-famous wine cellars and boutique wineries, like Crico-va, outside Chisinau.

explore the fantastic historic cave monastery of Orheiul Vechi, burrowed by 13th-century monks

Coverage includes: Coastal Montenegro, Perast, Kotor, Ulcinj, Inland Montenegro, Lovcen National Park, Cetinje, Durmitor National Park, Survival Guide.

Set sail through The Whitsundays with Lonely Planet's NEW Best of Australia travel guide

australia is a place where the world's oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe.

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

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Explore magnificent Sydney Harbour, see the Great Barrier Reef and watch the sunset at Uluru – all with your trusted travel companion.

Australia's TOP 10 

1. Great Barrier Reef the Daintree
Kaleidoscopic coral and ancient rainforest

2. Uluru the outback
Big boulders and endless desert skies

3. Kakadu national park
Wilds and wildlife in the tropical top end

4. Sydney
An iconic city that's beachy and beautiful

5. Great Ocean Road
A classic Australian road trip

6. Byron Bay
Counter-cultural mecca by the sea

7. The Whitsundays
Set sail through a tropical archipelago

8. Melbourne
Soul, style and substance down south

9. Margaret River
Wild coast and world-class wines

10. Adelaide south Australia's wine region
Fine wines and refined urban vibes

Explore Mérida, Mexico's cultural capital with the NEW Lonely Planet Best of Central America travel guide

With cerulean seas and verdant forests, magnificent Maya ruins and smoking volcanoes, central america is like a tropical fairy tale - except all of it is real.

Lonely Planet’s Best of Central America 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 Central America travel guide

Laze over dinner in a beachfront thatched hut on Bocas del Toro, Panama; explore remarkable jungle temples in Tikal, Guatemala; and stroll the picture-perfect cobblestone streets of Granada, Nicaragua. All with your trusted travel companion.

Central America's TOP 10

1. Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala
Central America's most picturesque crater lake

2. Northern Cayes, Belize
Belize's ultimate tropical-island getaways

3. Bocas del Toro, Panama
A dreamy Caribbean island chain

4. Mérida, Mexico's Yucatán & Chiapas
The Yucatán Peninsula's undisputed cultural capital

5. Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
Lago de Nicaragua's twin volcano centerpiece

6. Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
Iconic volcano and bubbling hot springs

7. Tikal, Guatemala
Guatemala's remarkably restored jungle temples

8. Bay Islands, Honduras
A backpacker's Honduran island dream

9. Panama City, Panama
Panama's seaside and high-octane capital

10. Palenque, Mexicos's Chiapas
Some of the Maya worlds finest ruins

Explore Daintree Rainforest - Lonely Planet's NEW Australia's Best Trips

Australia is big and diverse and is custom-made for some of the best road trips on the planet. From the sea cliffs of southern Tasmania to the rainforests of the tropical north, from stirring coastal odysseys to the lonely outback, Australia's paved roads take you on journeys that showcase the extraordinary beauty of this vast continent.

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Discover the freedom of the open road with Australia’s Best Trips. We’ve selected 38 amazing road trips through the Australia, from two-day escapes to two-week adventures, and packed them full of expert advice and inspirational suggestions. Whether you want to explore the Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, the Nullarbor or outback Queensland, we’ve got the trip for you.

Australia's Best Trips TOP 10

1. Great Barrier Reef

2. Kakadu National Park

3. Twelve Apostles

4. Byron Bay

5. Daintree Rainforest

6. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

7. Bungle Bungles

8. SA Wine Regions

9. Whale Watching

10. Wilsons Prom

India - Northeast States (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Northeast States chapter from Lonely Planet’s India guidebook.

Sometimes the Seven Sisters of the Northeast hardly seem like India at all. Cloudy Himalayan valleys near the border of Tibet are dotted with colourful monasteries, echoing with Buddhist chants and clashing cymbals.

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- roam the expansive grasslands of Kaziranga National Park in search of rhinos

- touch the clouds at the 4176m Se La pass before descending to the Tibetan Buddhist realm of Tawang

- hike down 2600 steps to the amazing root bridges of Nongriat near Cherrapunjee

Coverage includes: Assam, Guwahati & Around, Manas National Park, Tezpur, Nameri National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Jorhat, Majuli Island, Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar, Nagaland, Dimapur, Kohima & Around, Northern Nagaland, Manipur, Imphal, Loktak Lake, Mizoram, Aizawl, Rural Mizoram, Tripura, Agartala, Neermahal & Melaghar, Udaipur, Unakoti, Meghalaya, Shillong, Cherrapunjee (Sohra).

Pocket Madeira travel guide by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Madeira is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away.

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It's your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend a night discovering the bars and restaurants of Zona Velha, ascend to the cool, leafy neighbourhood of Monte on a cable car, and explore the elegant mansion house museum of Quinta das Cruzes – all with your trusted travel companion.

Coverage Includes: Madeira and Around, Funchal, the North Coast, the Mountains of the Interior and more.

Writers: Marc Di Duca

Get to the heart of Madeira and begin your journey now!

New England's Best Trips - 4th edition Lonely Planet

New England is one of America’s best road-tripping regions; steeped in history and culture, chock-full of culinary and architectural delights and crisscrossed by scenic byways from the ancient Appalachians to the shores of the mighty Atlantic.

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Lonely Planet is your passport to New England’s Best Trips, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Spot birds and climb lighthouses along Cape Cod National Seashore, drive through vivid fall foliage, and take in views in Acadia National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New England’s Best Trips and begin your journey now!

Coverage includes: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and more

Writers: Benedict Walker, Isabel Albiston, Amy C Balfour, Robert Balkovich, Gregor Clark, Adam Karlin, Brian Kluepfel, Regis St Louis, Mara Vorhees

Portugal - The Minho (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Minho delivers world-class natural beauty with a knowing smile. This is, after all, the birthplace of the Portuguese kingdom, and it would be hard to find better-preserved landmarks than those lit up and on display in the Minho’s gorgeous old cities.

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- visit historic monuments in Braga, followed by dinner at a top restaurant

- stroll the atmospheric streets of Viana do Castelo before catching sunset on the beach

- lounge at a cafe in Ponte de Lima overlooking the medieval bridge and lush countryside beyond

Coverage includes: Braga, Barcelos, Bom Jesus do Monte, Viana do Castel and Ponte de Lima.

Download the NEW Rome city guide - 11th edition Lonely Planet

A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities. Lonely Planet is your passport to Rome, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Feel the drama at the Colosseum, gaze in awe at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and feel small under the vast dome of the Pantheon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now!

Coverage includes: Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi, the Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo, Prati, Monti, Esquilino, San Lorenzo, Trastevere, Gianicolo, San Giovanni, Testaccio, Villa Borghese and more

Writers: Duncan Garwood, Alexis Averbuck, Virginia Maxwell

Download Maine & Acadia National Park travel guide Lonely Planet

Maine offers countless adventures, from summiting jagged peaks, to kayaking cliff-lined shores. With vast forests, seaside villages and island getaways, the state invites seemingly limitless wandering.
Lonely Planet is your passport to Maine & Acadia National Park, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Hike and bike through Acadia National Park, explore Portland’s cobblestone-lined Old Port, and go leaf-peeping for spectacular fall foliage; all with your trusted travel companion.

Get to the heart of Maine & Acadia National Park and begin your journey now!

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Explore Every Day

You don’t have to travel far to discover a world of new experiences. From new ways to connect with friends, family and the community, to appreciating art and unleashing your creative side, Lonely Planet shows you how to explore new cultures, meet new people and have amazing adventures – every day.

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When we travel, we see the world with new eyes, eat new foods, and meet people from different cultures. We learn, we explore, we challenge ourselves – and return all the better for having refreshed and renewed our outlook. But how often do we take that sense of adventure and apply it to our daily lives when we’re back home?

Explore Every Day encourages you to discover your creativity, your inner adventurer and your community. Some of these prompts take one minute, like learning to breathe deeply, while others a full day or more, such as camping in your living room. But most take anywhere between 10 minutes to an hour, so they’re perfect to fit into your daily routine.

Literary Asia: Trips for book-lovers

Insight Guides, the premium tailor-made trips provider and travel guide publisher, is inspiring literary tours to Asia. The travel experts at Insight Guides have paired books set in Asia with bookable trips in order to encourage literature-inspired travel to the continent.

Our favourite works of literature transport us to wondrous and far-flung places, and Insight Guides wants to help people travel to the destinations that influenced the work of acclaimed authors. Insight Guides is encouraging travellers to visit the destinations that influenced and informed the lives of celebrated writers and inspired the stories of their greatest novels.

Insight Guides trips are created by travel experts who live in their destinations and create trip itineraries that include cultural excursions and activities. The local experts use their specialist knowledge of their area to create unique trips that can be customised by the traveller. The team of expert editors have created tours to Asia perfect for literary-lovers and book-enthusiasts.

Insight Guides Trips Co-ordinator, says,

“People travel for all sorts of reasons, and one reason is to experience the places that they read about in their favourite books. Not many people think of Asia as a literary destination, but we think that doing a literary tour around a destination is one of the best ways to experience it. This is why we have created a number of different trips to help people do just that.”

Here is the Insight Guides list of books showcasing the experience of literary Asia with a trip to match:

Trip to India: Magical Kerala
Book: The God of Small Things

Author: Arundhati Roy

Trip: Experience the reflective pace of life beyond the mainstream that the novel evokes, amid the intense greens of tropical backwaters on Insight Guides’ Magical Kerala trip

Trip to Vietnam: Culinary Discovery
Book: The Beauty of Humanity Movement

Author: Camilla Gibb

Trip: Explore Hanoi’s streets and cuisine, and experience the culture of the nation for yourself on Insight Guides’ Vietnam Culinary Discovery trip.

Watch a baseball game at Fenway Park - Lonely Planet's NEW Boston city guide

Boston’s history recalls revolution and transformation, and today the city is still among the country’s most forward-thinking and barrier-breaking cities. Capture the intensity of baseball fandom in Fenway Park or enjoy a taste of the ivy league student life in Harvard square, all with you with your trusted Lonely Planet travel companion.

Lonely Planet's Boston city guide

Lonely Planet writer Mara Vorhees describes why she loves Boston. "Boston is wicked smaaht. I love that my city is motivated not by money or politics, but by learning. The academic institutions are a source of groundbreaking ideas, creative endeavors and renewable energy, which contribute to a dynamic, forward-looking city. But not all Bostonians are innovators: some are also scholars and conservators of history. After all, this is the 'Cradle of Liberty' and all that. So while it looks to the future, Boston also appreciates and celebrates the past, and maybe even learns from the compelling history that happened here."

Boston TOP 10

1. Freedom Trail

2. Fenway Park

3. Copley Square

4. Charles River Esplanade

5. Museum of Fine Arts

6. North End

7. Rose Kennedy Greenway

8. Harvard Square

9. Boston Harbour Islands

10. Beacon Hill

Sip your way through the Margaret River wine region with Lonely Planet's NEW West Coast Australia travel guide

Unfettered and alive, West Coast Australia is 12,500km of truly spectacular coastline. There’s a freedom and optimism here that the rest of Australia can’t replicate. Lonely Planet is your passport to West Coast Australia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Swim the azure waters of Shark Bay, explore the chic Mod Oz towns of Perth and Fremantle, sip your way through the Margaret River wine region; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Charles Rawlings-Way describes why loves West Coast Australia. "There's something fundamentally liberated about west coast Australia - a frontier spirit that's free from the baggage of east-coast history. Western Australians have an extroverted world view, gazing (and travelling) across the Indian ocean to India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, the Maldives, South frica...perth may be the most isolated city of its size on the planet, but locals are connected to their international neighbours in a way that introspective Melburnians struggle to countenance. Within the city and beyond, this is an ancient land; Aboriginal culture here has a mainstream presence that the rest of Australia is a long way from matching."

West Coast Australia TOP 10

1. Perth & Fremantle

2. Margaret River Wine Region

3. Indigenous Art

4. Shark Bay & Monkey Mia

5. Ningaloo Marine Park

6. Gibb River Road

7. Rottnest Island

8. Broome

9. Bushwalking

10. West Coast Wildlife

Discover the baroque churches of Ribeira in Porto - Lonely Planet's NEW Portugal travel guide

Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. history, great food and idyllic scenery are just the beginning...

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Lonely Planet’s Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the labyrinthine alleyways, hidden courtyards and curving lanes of Lisbon’s Alfama district; discover the baroque churches and sprawling plazas of the Unesco World Heritage Site Ribeira in Porto; and play in the waves along the beaches of the Algarve. All with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Regis St Louis describes why he loves Portugal. "I'm enamoured of the scenery, the rhythms of village life and Portugal's (outstanding and underrated) food and wine. I love exploring the hidden beaches along the Costa Vicentina, taking picturesque walks in the Serra da Estrela (where I still bump into shepherds during a day's outing), and roaming in less-visited corners of the Alentejo - such a magical place for discovering the traditional soul of Portugal. But it's the Portuguese themselves who make this country so special. Despite the sometimes dour exterior (it's just a facade!), they're among the kindest and most warm-hearted people on earth."

Portugal TOP 10

1. The Alfama

2. Nightlife in Lisbon

3. Sintra

4. Porto

5. Historic Évora

6. Cabo de Sao Vicente

7. Drinking in the Douro

8. Llha de Tavira

9. Megaliths around Évora

10. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Africa - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Africa - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Africa - Plan your trip

Your journey to Africa 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 planning a safari.

tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about planning a safari
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing
Coverage includes: Welcome to Africa, Africa’s Top 20, Need to Know, First Time Africa What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Safaris, Eat & Drink Like a Local, and Regions at a Glance.

Float along Kerala’s backwaters - Lonely Planet's NEW Best of India travel guide

With its sumptuous mix of traditions, spiritual beliefs, festivals, architecture and landscapes, India will blaze bright in your memories long after you've left its shores.

Lonely Planet's Best of India travel guide

Lonely Planet’s 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. Marvel at the intricate floral designs on the Taj Mahal, float along Kerala’s backwaters as the sun sinks behind whispering palms, and dive into the teeming bazaars, mighty fortresses and fine dining of Jaipur – all with your trusted travel companion.

India TOP 10

1. Agra & Taj Mahal

2. Jaipur

3. Kerala

4. Varanasi

5. Goa

6. Delhi

7. Mumbai

8. Darjeeling

9. Jaisalmer

10. Manali

Cruise through the canals of Aveiro - Lonely Planet's NEW Best of Portugal travel guide

Portugal is the sort of place where you can see the layers of history piled up on top of one another.

Mediveal castles and cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches, brooding mountains and superheated plains the portugal experience can be many things. a vertiginous history, great seafood and idyllic scenery are just the beginning...

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Lonely Planet’s Best of Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise through the canals of Aveiro, tour the Alto Douro wine country and walk the medieval town of Evora – all with your trusted travel companion.

Portugal TOP 10

1. Lisbon

2. Porto

3. Algarve

4. Évora

5. Rio Duoro Valley

6. Braga

7. Coimbra

8. Aveiro

9. Sintra

10. Óbidos

Inside Lonely Planet’s Best of Portugal:

- Full-colour 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, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife

- Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate

Coverage Includes: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Évora, Rio Douro Valley, Braga, Coimbra, Aveiro, Sintra, Óbidos, Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente, and more.

Writers: Regis St Louis, Gregor Clark, Marc Di Duca, Duncan Garwood, Catherine Le Nevez, Kevin Raub, Kerry Walker

Discover the best of Portugal and begin your journey now!

Spot wildlife in the Galapagos Islands with the Lonely Planet's Best of South America travel guide

Andean peaks, amazonian rainforest, Patagonian glaciers, Incan ruins, colonial towns, white sand beaches and vertiginous nightlife the wonders of South America set the stage for incredible adventures.

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Easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on South America's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

Lonely Planet’s Best of South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze down on sparkling Rio de Janeiro from Pao de Acucar, spot wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and hike the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – all with your trusted travel companion.

South America TOP 10

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

2. Brazilian Amazon

3. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

4. Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina

5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6. Buenos Aires, Argentina

7. Torres del Paine, Chile

8. Cuzco & The Scared Valley, Peru

9. Southern Patagonia, Argentina

10. Quito & The Central Highlands, Ecuador

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Bhutan wins top spot in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020

The anticipated Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020 has finally arrived, but what countries and regions are on the hot list?

This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best value destinations for 2020. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, they present a year’s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020

Where are the best places in the world to visit right now? It’s a very contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other.

They also reveal how well-planned, sustainable travel can be a force for good: for the environment, for local people and for yourself – and include ways to help lower your carbon footprint and protect the areas you visit on your travels.

Inside Best in Travel 2020, you’ll discover:

- The top 10 countries, regions, cities and best value destinations

- The best new openings

- The best new places to stay

- The best new food experiences

- The best sustainable trips for families

- How to minimise your carbon footprint

- How to help local communities and businesses

- How to give back on your travels

- Hiking for meditation

Here are the top 10 countries to visit in 2020!

Bhutan
England
North Macedonia
Aruba
eSwatini
Costa Rica
The Netherlands
Liberia
Morocco
Uruguay

Indian art in the streets of Bundi, India

Indian art in the street of Bundi, India. Photo by Simon Raven

Download the ebook version of Lonely Planet's India - Rajasthan (Chapter)

India - Rajasthan

It is said there is more history in Rajasthan than in the rest of India put together. Welcome to the Land of the Kings – a fabled realm of maharajas, majestic forts and lavish palaces.

- search for tigers in the forests and fortresses of Ranthambhore National Park

- explore the sandstone alleys of the magical fort at Jaisalmer, then ride your camel into the desert dunes

- take in the views of the Blue City from the imposing ramparts of Mehrangarh, Jodphur’s mighty fortress

Coverage includes: Eastern Rajasthan, Jaipur & around, Bharatpur, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Alwar, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranthambhore National Park, Southern Rajasthan, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh (Chittor), Udaipur & around, Mt Abu & around, Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Fatehpur, Mandawa, Western Rajasthan, Jodhpur & around, Jaisalmer & around and Bikaner & around.

Visit Santa Claus! - Lonely Planet Lapland (PDF Chapter)

Concerned Santa might not drop down your chimney this winter? Visit Finland and pay the Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi, Lapland a visit!

Sign for Santa Claus Village. Rovaniemi, Lapland (Finland). Photo by Chris Raven.

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Finland travel guide

Lapland casts a powerful spell and irresistibly haunts the imagination and memory. There is something lonely and intangible here that makes it magic. The midnight sun, the Sámi peoples, the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) and wandering reindeer are all components of this, as is good old ho-ho-ho himself, who ‘officially’ resides here.

Coverage includes: Rovaniemi & around, Western Lapland, Kemi, Tornio, Ylläs, Levi (Sirkka), Muonio, Hetta (Enontekiö), Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Kilpisjärvi, East-ern Lapland, Kemijärvi, Pyhä-Luosto, Sodankylä, Saariselkä & around, Saariselkä Wilderness & Urho Kekkonen National Park, Ivalo, Nellim, Inari, Lemmenjoki National Park, Kaamanen, Kari-gasniemi, Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, Utsjoki, Nuorgam & Teno Valley, and Sevettijärvi.

Be amazed by the Everglades with the NEW Insight Guides USA on the Road

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the USA on the Road, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Grand Canyon and New York City, and hidden cultural gems like Savannah and the Olympic Peninsula.

Insight Guides USA on the Road

USA On the Road TOP 10

1. The Grand Canyon

2. Saguaro Cactus

3. San Francisco

4. Savannah

5. The Everglades

6. Big Sur

7. Niagara Falls

8. New York City

9. Olympic Peninsula

10. Yellowstone National Park

Swim at sunset on Corregidor Island with the NEW Insight Guides Philippines

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the Philippines, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Boracay, and hidden cultural gems like Corregidor Island.

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The Philippines TOP 10

1. Baler, Aurora

2. Boracay

3. Ati-Atihan Festival

4. Chocolate Hills, Bohol

5. Palawan

6. Mayon Volcano, Albay

7. Intramuros, Manila

8. Apo Island, Negros Oriental

9. Vigan, Llocos Sur

10. Corregidor Island, Cavite

See the breathtaking views at The Peak with the NEW Insight Guides City Guide Hong Kong

Insight City Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your trip. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

few cities ignite the senses as does Hong Kong, offering an intoxicating blend of tradition and modernity, and colonial history alongside a vibrant Chinese culture.

Insight Guides City Guide Hong Kong

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Hong Kong, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Tsim Sha Tsui, Wan Chai and Happy Valley, and hidden cultural gems.

With its vibrant Chinese culture, superb food, exciting nightlife, shopping and one of the worlds most dramatic settings, there is an awful lot to see and do in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong TOP 10

1. Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei

2. The Outlying Islands

3. The Star Ferry

4. Hong Kong Island Views

5. Wan Chai and Causeway Bay

6. Man Mo Temple

7. The Peak

8. Happy Valley

9. Po Lin Monastery

10. Hiking in the Hills

Rough Guides Phrasebook Polish (Bilingual dictionary)

Rough Guides Phrasebook Polish (Bilingual dictionary)

Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Polish phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides' trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're out and about in Poland and other Polish-speaking countries.·

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With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Poland and other Polish-speaking countries· Includes 7000-word bilingual dictionary · Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast· Rough Guides' simplified pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood· Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the marketAbout Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Author APA Publications Limited ISBN-139781789194371SeriesRough Guides Phrasebooks, Rough Guide PhrasebooksFormat Paperback, Publisher APA Publications Publication date1 Jun 2019EditionEdition Number 5; RevisedPages280Product dimensions 93 x 137 x 18mm Weight154g

NEW Rough Guide to Bolivia travel guide

The NEW Rough Guide to Bolivia travel guide

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"Dazzling white Saltpans and vast savannas, meandering jungle rivers and high-altitude deserts, frenetic city markets and remote rainforest lodges - Bolivia offers a beguiling mix in the heart of South America. Too often overlooked, this landlocked country rewards adventurous travellers with its extraordinary landscapes, exuberant local festivals, diverse wildlife and indigenous arts."

Discover Bolivia with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to swim with pink river dolphins, cycle the world's most dangerous road, or follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara and Butch Cassidy, The Rough Guide to Bolivia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

The Rough Guide's number one thing not to miss - Parque Nacional Madidi

Inside The Rough Guide to Bolivia

- Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.

- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the steep, narrow lanes of La Paz's market district or the ordered colonial streets of Sucre's historic centre without needing to get online.

- Stunning, inspirational images

- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

- Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.

Areas covered include: La Paz; Oruro; Potosí; Sucre; Cochabamba; Santa Cruz; and Rurrenabaque. Attractions include: Mercado de Hechihería; Tiwanuku; Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol; Coroico and the "Death Road"; the Inca trails; Salar de Uyuni; Reserva de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa; the Che Guevara trail; the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos; Parque Nacional Madidi and the Amazon.

- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, fiestas, health, national parks and reserves, outdoor activities, crime and personal safety, culture and etiquette and more.

- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, wildlife and ecology, books, music and dance,plus a handy language section and glossary.

Authors Daniel Jacobs and Shafik Meghji.