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Giant trees in California & cherry blossom in Japan: Lonely Planet's NEW Wonders of the World

Extraordinary? You bet. Elusive? Not quite. From Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them on any budget. Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how and when to visit, where to stay and a range of itineraries, you’ll discover how to visit the world’s wonders in a way that suits you.

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This collection includes both natural and human-made sights across the world. Lonely Planet have selected locations that represent the best and most extraordinary ‘places to be seen’. There are sights that most people have heard of: the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat and the Great Wall of China. But also less famous sights that cannot fail to captivate: the entwined tree bridges of Meghalaya in India, the intricate Islamic architecture of Naqsh-e Jahan in Iran, and the massive Buddhist temple of Borobudur in central Java.

They have added museums with remarkable collections of wonders too, such as the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. The planet’s natural wonders are no less awesome: giant trees in California, cascading lakes in Croatia, multi-coloured hills in China, great waterfalls, and natural phenomena like the wave of cherry blossom that sweeps across Japan each spring, and the light show of the auroras across the planet’s northern and southern extremities.

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Castles and medieval villages with Lonely Planet's NEW Cruise Ports European Rivers

European river cruises are elegantly casual affairs, perfect for exploring the arts and culture that beckon ashore. Lonely Planet is your passport to Europe’s rivers, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. A guide to perfect days on shore. The Best shopping, eating and local tips for your days in port.

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Sip your wine while watching picture-perfect European scenery breeze past – castles, medieval villages and fields of flowers.

Cruise Ports European Rivers Top 10

1. Northern Rhine, Germany

2. Southern Rhine, France, Germany & Switzerland

3. Western Danube, Austria & Germany

4. Eastern Danube, Hungary & Serbia

5. Seine, France

6. Elbe, Czech Republic & Germany

7. Moselle, Germany

8. Douro, Portugal

9. Volga Russian Waterways, Russia

10. Dnieper, Ukraine

Explore Shanghai's iconic riverfront with Lonely Planet's NEW Cruise Ports Northeast Asia

Modern metropolises and ancient capitals fringe the coastlines of Northeast Asia. Lonely Planet is your passport to Cruise Ports Northeast Asia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. A guide to perfect days on shore. The best shopping, eating and local tips for your days in port.

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Dine, drink and shop in Tokyo, explore Shànghǎi’s iconic riverfront, and eat the freshest seafood in Busan; all with your trusted travel companion.

Cruise Ports Northeast Asia's Top 10

1. Tokyo

2. Shanghai

3. Busan

4. Kyoto

5. Taipei

6. Osaka

7. Hokkaido

8. Hiroshima

9. Okinawa-Honto

10. Kanazawa

Feast on art in Florence with Lonely Planet's NEW Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe

Part history tour, part beach vacation, part culinary odyssey, this region offers a veritable feast for every traveller, whether in world-class cities or zipping around tiny islands. Lonely Planet is your passport to Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Admire Gaudí’s genius in Barcelona, feast on art in Florence, or walk Dubrovnik’s historic street; all with your trusted travel companion.

Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe's Top 10

1. Barcelona, Spain

2. Florence, Italy

3. Dubrovnik, Croatia

4. Istanbul, Turkey

5. Valletta, Malta

6. Venice, Italy

7. Rome, Italy

8. Nice, France

9. Pompeii, Italy

10. Cinque Terre, Italy

Take a camel safari into the desert with Lonely Planet's NEW Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra travel guide - 6th edition

Here is India’s quintessential land of maharajas and medieval forts, palaces and tigers, and kaleidoscopic festivals. Rajasthan really is the jewel in India’s crown. Lonely Planet is your passport to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Catch your breath at the sight of the Taj Mahal, sample the restaurants of Jaipur, or take a camel safari into the desert; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Lindsay Brown describes why he loves Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra. "India's largest state is also one of its most connected, with a network of railways between all the major cities. Train travel is the ideal way to step out of the tourist bubble and immerse yourself in the world of everyday Rajasthan. Here new technologies race ahead but old technologies linger. Camel carts still thread the chaotic streets now dominated by combustion engines. Wandering the old alleys and bazaars, you still come across tea and spice dealers, with ancient weighing scales being the only obvious technology in sight. (Oh sure, there's a smartphone tucked away somewhere)."

Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra's Top 10

1. Taj Mahal, Agra

2. Jaipur

3. Historic Delhi

4. Jaisalmer Fort

5. Amber Fort, Jaipur

6. Jodhpur

7. Riding Camels in the Thar Desert

8. Ranthambhore National Park

9. Bundi

10. Pushkar Camel Fair

Trek in the cool air of Ladakh with Lonely Planet's NEW India travel guide - 18th edition

With its sumptuous mix of traditions, spiritual beliefs, festivals, architecture and landscapes, your memories of India will blaze bright long after you’ve left its shores. Lonely Planet is your passport to India, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Admire the detailed decoration of the Taj Mahal, explore Hampi’s ruined temples, or trek in the cool air of Ladakh; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Sarina Singh describes why she loves India. "The moment I start to think I'm right on the precipice of unravelling one of India's deep mysteries, the country has an uncanny way of reminding me that it would take many life-times to do so. Indeed, demystifying India is a perpetual work in progress. and that is precisely what makes the country so alluring the constant exploration; the playful unpredictability; and knowing that, just when it's least expected, you can find yourself up close and personal with moments that have the power to alter the way you view the world and your place in it."

India's Top 10

1. Taj Mahal

2. Other-Worldly Hampi

3. Ladakh's Moonscapes

4. Caves of Ajanta

5. Wildlife Safaris

6. Boating the Backwaters of Kerala

7. Cuppa in a Hill Station

8. Risqué Khajuraho

9. Jaisalmer's Desert Mirage

10. Mumbai's Architectural Visions

Take a yoga class in Mandrem with Lonely Planet's NEW Goa & Mumbai travel guide - 8th edition

A kaleidoscopic blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures, sweetened with sun, sea, sand, seafood, susegad and spirituality, Goa is India’s pocket-sized paradise. Lonely Planet is your passport to Goa & Mumbai, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Take the Konkan Railway from Mumbai to Goa, chill on Palolem beach, or take a yoga class in Mandrem; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Paul Harding describes why he loves Goa & Mumbai. "After travelling overland from Delhi through central India and Mumbai to Goa back in the 90s, the beaches, all-night parties and laid-back tropical vibe came as a blissful surprise. Over many return visits a lot of things have changed, but the essence of Goa remains the same. I love the omnipresence of the beach, cruising through impossibly green countryside on two wheels, and the evening ritual of watching the sun melt into the Arabian Sea with a cold beer and a fish thali. And the Goan people - hard-working, optimistic, witty, quick with a smile and always happy to chat."

Goa & Mumbai Top 10

1. Panaji (Panjim)

2. Historic Goa

3. Mumbai to Goa by train

4. Dudhsagar Falls

5. Palolem beach

6. Mellow Mandrem

7. Mumbai's Colonial Architecture

8. Anjuna Market

9. Biking the Byways

10. Fabulous Festivals

Explore Hampi’s surreal boulderscape with Lonely Planet's NEW South India & Kerala travel guide - 10th edition

Like a giant wedge plunging into the ocean, South India is the subcontinent’s steamy heart-land – a lush contrast to the peaks and plains up north. Lonely Planet is your passport to South India & Kerala, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Float along Kerala’s sublime backwaters, watch the sun set from a palm-fringed Goan beach, explore Hampi’s surreal boulderscape; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Isabella Noble describes why she love South India & Kerala. "My first taste of south India was a masala dosa at Shimla's Indian Coffee House, and I knew then that the south was calling. Whether it's Kerala's fiery sunsets, Tamil Nadu's incense-cloaked temples, the forested western ghats or the glint of a sparkly sari in a heaving bazaar, the many, multifaceted charms of the south unravel subtly, like the intricate spices of its cuisines. I'll always have a soft spot for palm-studded, backwater-laced Kerala; the Andamans' turquoise shallows; and architecturally fascinating Chettinadu. south India may be hot and often hectic, but it never fails to surprise and broaden the mind - and, inevitably, lure you back."

South India & Kerala's Top 10

1. Kerala's Beautiful Backwaters

2. Golden Goa

3. Enigmatic Hampi

4. Maharashtra's Astounding Ancient Caves

5. Out in the Wild

6. Ooty & the Western Ghats

7. Mumbai's Architectural Gems

8. Tamil Temples

9. Historic Hyderabad

10. Puducherry Savoir Faire

Wander the backstreets of Venice with Lonely Planet's NEW Western Europe travel guide - 14th edition

An intricate jigsaw of landscapes, cultures, histories, art, architecture and cuisines, Western Europe retains time-honoured traditions while constantly evolving to incorporate inspired new trends. Lonely Planet is your passport to Western Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Wander the backstreets of Venice, study the stunning detail of the Alhambra, find your perfect night out in London; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Catherine Le Nevez describes why she loves Western Europe. "I love that you only have to travel a short distance in western Europe to find yourself in a completely different environment. From the language, streetscapes, street food, music and fashion to the climate, topography, natural landscapes and even the rhythm of daily life, there's an astonishing diversity in this compact area that's easily accessible thanks to its fantastic transport network. What I love most, though, isn't the countries' differences but the similarities that unite them - above all, a passion for the quality of life here and a community spirit that transcends individual borders."

Western Europe's Top 10

1. Eiffel Tower, Paris

2. Live Music, London

3. Venice

4. Imperial Vienna

5. Ancient Rome

6. Remembering the Wall, Berlin

7. Barcelona's La Sagrada Familia

8. Alhambra, Granada

9. Beer-Drinking in Munich

10. Tuscany

Island-Hop in Croatia with Lonely Planet's NEW Eastern Europe travel guide - 15th edition

From soaring mountains to golden sands, Eastern Europe reveals a tapestry of quaint and contemporary cultures – always with enough rough edges to keep you intrigued. Lonely Planet is your passport to Eastern Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning ad-vice.

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Sample coffee houses and ruin bars in Budapest, island-hop along Croatia’s coast, meander through the alleyways of Prague’s old town; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Mark Baker describes why he loves Eastern Europe. "In the decades following the collapse of communism in 1989, intrepid travellers have discovered that real adventure in Europe lies not to the West, but rather the East. Western-leaning cities like Budapest, Kraków and my adopted hometown of Prague allow visitors to dip a toe in the old eastern Bloc, while places further east, like Moldova, Belarus and Russia, offer heaps of unvarnished modern history. But banish forever those dated black-and-white, Cold War images from your mind: today's eastern Europe brims with colour, culture and natural beauty. These days, this 'other' Europe might just be the continent's better half."

Eastern Europe Top 10

1. Budapest, Hungary

2. Island-Hopping on the Adriatic, Croatia

3. Prague, Czech Republic

4. Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

5. Walking Dubrovnik's Old City Walls, Croatia

6. Castles & Mountains of Transylvania, Romania

7. Moscow's Red Square, Russia

8. Art Nouveau Architecture, Riga, Latvia

9. Hiking the High Tatras, Slovakia

10. Kraków, Poland

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Visit Bologna’s markets with the NEW The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide) paperback 2019

For a country with a cultural legacy spanning thousands of years, Italy manages to outdo itself time and time again. From authentic cuisines and lively bars to unspoilt towns and cosmopolitan cities, each pocket of the country has something different to offer. With fabulously preserved Hellenistic treasures in Sicily, Baroque structures in Lecce and the ancient towns of Ostia Antica and Pompeii, this updated Rough Guide is filled with the best sights to see, markets to check out and more.

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Discover Italy with this comprehensive, entertaining, ‘tell it like it is’ Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts’ honest and independent recommendations.

Whether you plan to check out aperitivo joints, take a boat cruise, wander through ancient ruins or explore local neighbourhoods, The Rough Guide to Italy will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Italy's Top 10

1. Amalf Coast

2. The Uffizi, Florence

3. Neapolitan Pizza

4. Vatican Museums, Rome

5. Sicily's Greek Ruins

6. Hiking in the Dolomites

7. Matera

8. Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi

9. Centro Storico, Rome

10. The Last Supper, Milan

The Netherlands - Utrecht (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Don’t underrate the petite province of Utrecht. Its famous namesake city – with its throngs of students, tree-lined canals and medieval quarter – deserves the limelight. No set piece, it has a plethora of hip, fun bars and cafes.

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- see clear to Amsterdam from the tower of the Domtoren, Utrecht’s ‘missing’ cathedral, whose foundations also make for fascinating guided explorations

- combe medieval atmosphere with what was, in the late 19th century, the epitome of technologically advanced interiors, all in one moated, neo-Gothic castle, the Kasteel de Haar

- get into the mind of abstract artist Piet Mondrian, then stroll the pretty central streets and canal-sides in Amersfoort

Coverage includes: Utrecht City, Amersfoort.

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Iceland - West Iceland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Geographically close to Reykjavík, yet far, far away in sentiment, West Iceland (Vesturland) is a splendid microcosm of what Iceland has to offer. Yet many tourists have missed the memo, and you’re likely to have remote parts of this wonderful region to yourself.

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- tramp through crunchy lava fields, along windswept coastlines, and over Snæfellsjökull, the icy heart of magical Snæfellsjökull National Park

- wander past charming chocolate-box houses in buzzy Stykkishólmur

- follow seabirds past trailside crags on the slender trail east from Hellnar to Arnarstapi

Coverage includes: Hvalfjörður, Akranes, Borgarbyggð, Borgarnes & Around, Upper Borgarfjörður, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Stykkishólmur & Around, Grundarfjörður & Around, Ólafsvík, Rif, Hellissandur, Snæfellsjökull National Park, Southern Snæfellsnes, Dalir, Eiríksstaðir, Búðardalur, Laugar.



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Explore the Ellora temples with the NEW South India & Kerala - Maharashtra (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

India’s third-largest and second-most populous state, Maharashtra is showcase of many of India’s iconic attractions. There are palm-fringed beaches; lofty, cool-green mountains; Unesco World Heritage Sites; and bustling cosmopolitan cities (and gorgeous vineyards in which to es-cape them).

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- be amazed by the intricate beauty in the Ellora temples

- wander through ancient cave galleries and admire sublime ancient Buddhist art at Ajanta

- search for big cats inside Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

Coverage includes: Northern Maharashtra, Nashik & Around, Auranga-bad, Ellora, Ajanta, Jalgaon, Nagpur & Around, Southern Maharashtra, Konkan Coast, Matheran, Lonavla, Pune & Around, Kolhapur, Mahabaleshwar.

Dine like a maharaja with the NEW Goa & Mumbai - Mumbai (Bombay) (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

If Mumbai is your introduction to India, prepare yourself for its furious energy. It contains some of the world’s grandest colonial-era architecture, but explore a little more and you’ll uncover unique bazaars, hidden temples, hipster enclaves and India’s premier restaurants and nightlife.

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- marvel at the magnificent Unesco-listed colonial-era architecture, including monumental Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

- wage war on your senses at Sassoon Docks, Mumbai’s cinematic fishing docks

- dine like a maharaja at one of India’s best restaurants, such as Peshawri

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



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Discover Vienna’s opulent Habsburg palaces with the NEW Western Europe - Austria (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

Austria’s past glories still shine in the resplendent baroque palaces and chandelier-lit coffee houses of Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg, but beyond its storybook cities, Austria’s allure is one of natural beauty and outdoor adventure.

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- discover Vienna’s opulent Habsburg palaces, coffee houses and cutting-edge galleries

- survey Salzburg’s baroque cityscape from the giddy heights of 900-year-old Festung Ho-hensalzburg

- send your spirits soaring from peak to peak hiking and skiing around Kitzbühel

Coverage includes: Vienna, The Danube Valley, Krems an der Donau, Melk, Upper Austria, Linz, The South, Graz, Klagenfurt, Salzburg, The Salzkammergut, Hallstatt, Tyrol, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Lienz, Hohe Tauern National Park, Survival Guide.

Dive into the old town of Patiala with the NEW India - Punjab & Haryana (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet

The glittering highlight of this understated region is Amritsar’s unmissable Golden Temple. Punjab is studded with gleaming gurdwaras, but it’s the Golden Temple that everyone comes to see. Visiting it is a spiritual experience that will stay with you long after you leave.

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- feel the spiritual energy at Sikhism’s holiest site, the Golden Temple in Amristar

- dive into the old town of Patiala before sizing up its charming 18th-century fort, Qila Mubarak

- climb the towering walls of Govindgarh, Punjab’s oldest and most magnificent fort, and look out from its ramparts across little-known Bathinda

Coverage includes: Chandigarh & Around, Morni Hills, Pinjore (Yadavin-dra) Gardens, Punjab (India), Amritsar & Around, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Bathinda, Patiala, Anandpur Sahib, Haryana, Kurukshetra (Thanesar), Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary.



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Experience a walk inside Stonehenge’s ring with Great Britain - Bath & Southwest England (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

England’s southwest offers something for everyone: buzzy big cities, iconic monuments, green countryside and golden beaches galore. Beautiful Bath is a dazzling showpiece of Georgian architecture, and without doubt one of the gems in England’s crown.

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- secure a space on a magical dawn walk inside Stonehenge’s ring

- ferry-hop around the UK’s most idyllic archipelago, the Isles of Scilly

- see how the Romans bathed 2000 years ago at Bath’s Roman Baths

Coverage includes: Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Wells & Around, Glastonbury, Hampshire, Winchester, New Forest, Isle of Wight, Cowes & Around, Ryde & Around, Ventnor & Around, Steephill Cove, West Wight, Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole, Lulworth Cove & Around, Dorchester & Around, Weymouth, Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach, Lyme Regis, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Longleat, Lacock, Avebury & Around, Exmoor Na-tional Park, Dulverton, Dunster, Porlock & Around, Lynton & Lynmouth, Devon, Exeter, Torquay & Around, Dartmouth & Around, Totnes & Around, Plymouth & Around, Dartmoor National Park, Croyde & Braunton, Ilfracombe & Around, Cornwall, Bude, Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac, Pad-stow & Rock, Newquay, Perranporth to Porthtowan, St Ives, Zennor & St Just, Sennen & Land’s End, Mousehole, Penzance, The Lizard, Falmouth & Around, Truro, Fowey, Looe, Bodmin Moor, Isles of Scilly, St Mary’s, Tresco, Bryher, St Martin’s, St Agnes.

Belize - Southern Belize (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The beaches of villagey Hopkins and chilled-out Placencia are inviting, with their opportunities for diving, fishing and slacking, while offshore is an alluring string of cays including Tobacco Caye and Glover’s Reef.

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- eat, drink, slack and snorkel at Placencia, the mainland ‘cay you can drive to’

- hike, zipline and waterfall rappel in the jungle in Mayflower Bocawina National Park

- hang out on reef with backpackers at Belize’s best budget cay, Tobacco Caye

Coverage includes: Stann Creek District, Dangriga, Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Central Cayes, Hopkins, Sittee Point, Sittee River, Maya Center, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Placencia, Red Bank, Toledo District (Deep South), Punta Gorda & Around, Big Falls & Indian Creek, San Miguel, San Pedro Columbia, San Antonio, Blue Creek.

Download the NEW Europe - Bulgaria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Soul-stirring mountains, golden beaches and cities that hum with music and art. There’s a lot to love about Bulgaria: no wonder the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Turks all fought to claim it as their own.

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- explore Rila Monastery’s artistic and religious treasures

- soak up Plovdiv’s ancient ambience and revitalised artistic quarter

- sun-worship or club all night long at the Black Sea resorts of Sozopol and Varna

Coverage includes: Sofia, Southern Bulgaria, Rila Monastery, Melnik, Plovdiv, Central Bulgaria, Koprivshtitsa, Veliko Târnovo, Black Sea Coast, Varna, Nesebâr, Burgas, Sozopol, Survival Guide

Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Arabian Peninsula, Arabian Peninsula’s Top 15, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, The Hajj, Expats, Activities, Family Travel, and Countries at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula guidebook.

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Your journey to Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula 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 family travel.

- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events

- list of highlights and best experiences

- everything you need to know about the Hajj

- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Arabian Peninsula, Arabian Peninsula’s Top 15, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like: Desert Landscapes, Adventure, Museums, Forts & Castles, Architecture, Wildlife, Shopping, Month by Month, Itineraries, The Hajj, Expats, Activi-ties, Family Travel, and Countries at a Glance.



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Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan - Yucatan State & The Maya Heartland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Yucatán is sophisticated and savvy, and the perfect spot for travelers more interested in cultural exploration than beach life. While there are a few nice beaches in Celestún and Progreso, most people come to this area to explore the region’s ancient Maya sites.

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- marvel at colonial architecture, feast at one of the excellent restaurants, or enjoy a free con-cert in the cultural capital, Mérida

- spend a full day wandering through the extraordinary Maya complex of Chichén Itzá, and find out why they named this ruin one of the ‘new seven wonders of the world’

- scan the horizon for flamingos, other birds and wildlife in the salt pans and lagoons of Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Lagartos

Coverage includes: Mérida & Around, Mérida, Oxkintok, Grutas de Calcehtok, Uxmal, Santa Elena, Kabah, Ruta Puuc, Ruinas de Mayapán, Cenotes de Cuzamá, Ticul, Oxkutzcab, Tekax, Celestún, Dzibilchaltún, Progreso & Around, Eastern Yucatán State, Izamal, Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, Ek’ Balam, Tizimín, Río Lagartos, El Cuyo, San Felipe.

Nicaragua - Granada (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Nicaragua’s oldest town is also its most beguiling and photogenic, and many travelers use it as a base. Just out of town, adventures take you to an evocative archipelago waterworld at Las Isletas and fun beaches at the Peninsula de Asese.

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- check out gorgeous, centuries-old churches and feast on some of Nicaragua’s most innovative cuisine in Granada

- paddle your kayak at dawn among the fishermen and ample birdlife in Las Isletas de Granada, and relax on a private island

- hike below the imposing summit of Volcán Mombacho and taste locally produced coffee

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Granada, Volcán Mombacho, Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo, Isla Zapatera, Isletas de Granada.

Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara - North Bali by Lonely Planet

The big draw is the incredible diving and snorkelling at nearby Pulau Menjangan. Arcing around a nearby bay, booming Pemuteran may be Bali’s best beach escape. To the east is Lovina, a sleepy beach strip with cheap hotels and even cheaper sunset beer specials.

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- plunge into the depths at Bali’s best dive spot, Pulau Menjangan

- explore underwater marvels while staying at the idyllic beach town of Pemuteran

- get a glimpse of local village life on the way to Sekumpul Waterfall

Coverage includes: Yeh Sanih, Singaraja, Lovina, Seririt, Pemuteran, Banyuwedang, Labuhan Lalang, Bali Barat National Park.

Indonesia - Java by Lonely Planet

The heart of the nation, Java is a complex island of great antiquity. Monuments, mosques and temples that reflect its spiritual complexity exist alongside a spectacular tropical landscape spiked with smoking volcanoes.

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- enjoy the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur at sunrise

- explore Java’s golden age in Yogyakarta, its dynamic cultural capital

- plod through a moonscape of ash and spectacular vistas on Gunung Bromo

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Your journey to South America starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info for first-time visitors.

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European river cruises are elegantly casual affairs, perfect for exploring the arts and culture that beckon ashore. Lonely Planet is your passport to Europe’s rivers, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Sip your wine while watching picture-perfect European scenery breeze past – castles, medieval villages and fields of flowers.

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Like an oyster, Bahrain has a rough exterior that takes some prising open, but it’s worth the effort for its growing art and foodie scene and wealth of activities enjoyed on its azure waters.

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If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place for you. The extraordinary Adriatic coastline, speckled with 1244 islands and strewn with historic towns, is Croatia’s main attraction.

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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 realm of maharajas, majestic forts and lavish palaces.

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- visit Jaisalmer’s 12-century sandstone fort and riding a camel over silky sand dunes

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