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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

Search for lions in the Maasai Mara National Reserve with the NEW Insight Guides Kenya

Kenya is where the first commercial safaris were pioneered, back in the 1930s, and it remains one of the world's top wildlife-viewing and beach destinations.

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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 Kenya, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Mount Kenya and the Maasai Mara National Reserve, and hidden cultural gems like the Gede Ruins.

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Kenya TOP 10

1. Mount Kenya

2. Samburu-Buffalo Springs National Reserve

3. Lake Turkana

4. Maasai Mara National Park

5. Ol Pejeta Ranch

6. Diani Beach

7. Watamu

8. Amboseli National Park

9. Kisite Island

10. Lake Nakuru National Park

Explore Copper Canyon with the NEW Insight Guides Mexico

Fabulous beaches, spectacular festivals, alluring ancient cultures, dynamic cities brimming with astounding colonial architecture...and all that peppered with one of the world's feistiest cuisines - Mexico is a tropical treasure trove.

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From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Mexico is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Mexico, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Chichén Itzá, the Riviera Maya, Mexico City, Palenque and Colonial Oaxaca and hidden cultural gems like riding the world's most scenic railroad aboard the Ferrocarril Chichuahua al Pacífico.

This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Teotihuacán, Uxmal and Meixcan folk art, to discovering Artesanía and Mexican music.

An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.

Mexico TOP 10

1. Baja California's Astonishing Sea Life

2. Uxmal and Chichén Itzá

3. Palenque

4. Pacific Beaches

5. The Riveria Maya

6. Mexico City

7. Teotihuacán

8. Mexican Folk Art

9. Copper Canyon

10. Colonial Oaxaca

- In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics

- Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Mexico, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region

- Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter

- Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping

- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery

- Innovative and unique extras: a free eBook and an app

- Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience

- Covers: Mexico City and its Surroundings; Baja California; Through the Sierras; El Bajio and the Colonial Heartland; Jalisco and Michoacán; Acapulco and the Pacific Beaches; The Gulf Coast; Oaxaca; Tabasco and Chiapas; The Yucután

Product Details

Author Insight Guides ISBN-139781789190892
Series Insight Guides
Publishers APA Publications, Insight Guides
Publication date1 Aug 2019
Pages368
Product dimensions 159 x 221 x 22mm
Weight714g

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

See the Golden Rock Pagoda with the NEW Insight Guides Myanmar (Burma)

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

one of the least-known countries in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has been taking steps towards long-overdue change in the past few years. Rich in heritage, Myanmar is roughly kite-shaped a diamond with the long Tanintharyi Peninsula as its tail and the Ayeyarwady as the controlling string.

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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 Myanmar, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Bagan and Inle Lake, and hidden cultural gems like trekking in Shan State.

Myanmar TOP 10

1. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

2. Bagan, Mandalay Region

3. Golden Rock Pagoda, Kyaiktiyo, Mon State

4. Cruising the Ayeyarwady

5. Inle Lake, Shan State

6. Hill-Tribe Treks, Shan State

7. Amarapura, Mandalay

8. Mount Popa

9. Ngapali Beach, Rakhine State

10. Mrauk-U, Rakhine State

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An archipelago of more than 700 islands, New Zealand perches atop two tectonic plates, the creators of a landscape filled with wild contrasts and awe-inspiring natural phenomena.

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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 New Zealand, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Rotorua, Rakiura National Park and Otago, and hiddencultural gems.

New Zealand TOP 10

1. Bay of Islands, Northland

2. Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury

3. Tongariro National Park

4. Oamaru, Otago

5. Dunedin

6. Whale-Watching in Kaikoura

7. Tamaki Maori Village

8. Russell, Bay of Islands

9. Milford Sound

10. Auckland Toi O Tamaki Art Gallery

Road Trip on Ruta 40 with Insight Guides Argentina

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

Slip on your tango shoes, your walking boots, or your riding spurs, and lose yourself in one of the world's most beautiful countries.

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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 Argentina, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Iguazu Falls and Perito Moreno glacier, and hidden cultural gems.

Argentina TOP 10

1. Iguazú Falls

2. Perito Moreno Glacier

3. Palermo, Viejo

4. Quebrada de Humahuaca

5. San Antonio de Areco

6. Mendoza's Wine Country

7.Península Valdés

8. Ruta 40

9. The Beagle Channel

10. Nahuel Huapi National Park

Gaze out over the sandstone cliffs of the Blue Mountains - Australia - Sydney & New South Wales (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Sydney & New South Wales chapter from Lonely Planet’s Australia guidebook.

Australia’s most populous state is home to its largest city: glitzy, vibrant, intoxicating Sydney, an unforgettable metropolis in a privileged natural setting. Bondi Beach and the harbour are justly famous, but in reality the whole NSW coast is simply magnificent.

Lonely Planet Australia

- live it up beachside and harbourside in the captivating, diverse city of Sydney

- gaze out over the sandstone cliffs of the Blue Mountains to the blue-tinged eucalypt forests below

- sip the semillon and enjoy the finer things in life in the boutique vineyards of Hunter Valley

Coverage includes: Sydney & around, Royal National Park, Blue Mountains, The Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Mid-North Coast, Port Stephens, Myall Lakes National Park, Port Macquarie, Crescent Head, Hat Head National Park, South West Rocks, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Byron Bay & the Far North Coast, Yamba & Angourie, Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, North Coast Hinterland, Bangalow, Lismore, Nimbin, New England, Tamworth, Armidale, Tenterfield, Northern NSW, Coonabarabran, Moree, Lightning Ridge, Central NSW, Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Outback NSW, Bourke, Broken Hill, Mungo National Park, Tibooburra & Corner Country, South Coast NSW, Wollongong, Kiama & around, Berry, Kangaroo Valley, Nowra, Jervis Bay, Ulladulla & Mollymook, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Tilba Tilba & Central Tilba, Sapphire Coast, Southern Highlands, Mittagong & Bowral, Snowy Mountains, Cooma, Jindabyne, Kosciuszko National Park, Riverina, Gundagai, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Deniliquin, Hay, When to Go.

Visit the exquisite Islamic palace complex of the Alhambra in Granada - Western Europe - Spain (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Spain chapter from Lonely Planet’s Western Europe guidebook.

Spanish landscapes stir the soul, from the jagged Pyrenees and wildly beautiful cliffs of the Atlantic northwest to charming Mediterranean coves, while astonishing architecture spans the ages at seemingly every turn.

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- explore the exquisite Islamic palace complex of the Alhambra in Granada

- visit Gaudí’s La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, a cathedral that truly defies imagination

- wander amid the horseshoe arches of Córdoba’s great medieval mosque, the Mezquita, close to perfection wrought in stone

Coverage includes: Madrid, Castilla y León, Salamanca, Segovia, Cas-tilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Catalonia, Barcelona, Tarragona, Aragón & Around Basque Country & Navarra, Zaragoza, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia & Around, Santillana del Mar, Santiago de Compostela, Valencia, Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Palma de Mallorca & Around, Ibiza, Andalucía, Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Málaga, Extremadura, Cáceres, Survival Guide.

Explore the Mughal masterpiece of the Red Fort - India - Delhi (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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

Delhi bursts with life like few other places on Earth, and is forced by the sheer weight of humanity to dance to its own unique, unpredictable rhythm. Learn to skip to its beat, though, and you’ll soon find its charms become irresistible.

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- explore the Mughal masterpiece of the Red Fort, imagining its former traumas and splendours

- visit the Qutab Minar Complex – Delhi’s first Islamic city – at sunrise, and gasp at its majestic centrepiece tower, the world’s tallest brick minaret

- lose yourself in the street-market mayhem of Old Delhi’s lost-in-time alleyways around Chandni Chowk

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

Medieval cathedrals of Westminster and Canterbury - NEW Europe - Britain (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Britain chapter from Lonely Planet’s Europe guidebook.

Few places cram so much history and scenery into such a compact space. You could spend a lifetime exploring – from ancient Stonehenge and Avebury, to the medieval cathedrals of Westminster and Canterbury, and the magnificent mountain landscapes of Snowdonia and Skye.

Lonely Planet's Europe

- explore the streets of London, one of the world’s greatest capital cities

- visit the Roman baths and admire grand Georgian architecture in Bath

- enjoy a Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon, the town where he was born

Coverage includes: England, London, Windsor & Eton, Canterbury, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, The Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge, York, Castle Howard, Chester, Lake District National Park, Wales, Cardiff, Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri), Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, Inver-ness, Loch Ness, Skye, Survival Guide.

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

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Famous as Southeast Asia's glitzy and westernized centre of commerce, Singapore might just confound your expectations; in among the high-rises, ethnic traditions thrive in distinctive neighbourhoods, from Little India's Hindu temples and curry houses to the street food and restored shophouses of Chinatown. Ever-ambitious, the island city-state delivers world-class bars, a thriving arts scene and curation of nature to spectacular effect; let this fully updated Rough Guide show you the best of it all.

Singapore Top 10

1. Chinatown

2. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

3. The S.E.A. Aquarium

4. The Arts scene

5. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

6. Little India

7. Arab Street

8. Marina Bay Sands

9. Boat Quay

10. The National Gallery

Take it slow on the Great Ocean Road - Australia - Melbourne & Victoria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Melbourne & Victoria chapter from Lonely Planet’s Australia guidebook.

In the 19th century, gold-rich Melbourne and small towns in Victoria were stamped with long-lasting architectural wonders. Melbourne is food-obsessed and a showpiece for Australian culture. Beyond the city limits, Victoria offers rich history, stunning wilderness and culinary excellence.

Lonely Planet's Australia

- explore the streetscapes of gold-rush towns with eateries, galleries and markets

- take it slow on the Great Ocean Road, which curls beside spectacular beaches and then whips inland through rainforests

- seek out cool cafes, hidden bars and the hottest restaurants in Melbourne

Coverage includes: Melbourne & around, The Dandenongs, Yarra Valley, Marysville & Lake Mountain, Daylesford & Hepburn Springs, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Torquay, Bells Beach & Point Addis, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet & around, Lorne, Wye River, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Port Campbell, Port Campbell National Park, Warrnambool, Tower Hill Reserve, Port Fairy, Portland, Nelson, Goldfields & Grampians, Ballarat, Bendigo, Kyneton, Castlemaine, The Grampians & around, Mt Arapiles State Park, Gippsland & Wilsons Promontory, Fish Creek, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Lakes District, East Gippsland & the Wilderness Coast, Victorian High Country, Mansfield, Mt Buller, Milawa Gourmet Region, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen, Bright, Mt Beauty & the Kiewa Valley, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain, The Murray, Mildura, Echuca, When to Go, Best Places to Stay.

India - Kolkata (Calcutta) (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

India’s third-largest city is a daily festival of human existence, simultaneously noble and squalid, cultured and desperate, decidedly futuristic while splendid in decay. Locally, Kolkata is regarded as India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital.

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- watch clay goddesses come to life in the sculptors’ studios of atmospheric Kumartuli

- ride a boat on the Hooghly River to Mullik Ghat Flower Market

- ponder the architectural brilliance of the Victoria Memorial, British Raj’s majestic tribute

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




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Panama - Veraguas Province (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Unesco World Heritage Site Isla Coiba, the so-called Galápagos of Central America, draws divers, birdwatchers and paradise-seekers. Surfing village Santa Catalina is a destination in its own right. Hikes to waterfalls and swimming holes around Santa Fé offer an off-the-beaten-path re-treat.

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- explore the astounding natural beauty of Parque Nacional Coiba, both above and below the water

- ride some serious waves at Santa Catalina, Panama’s top spot for surfing

- ascend to the highland village of Santa Fé, famous for its waterfalls, steep hills and lush forests

Coverage includes: Santiago, San Francisco, Santa Fé, Santa Catalina, Parque Nacional Coiba, Isla Cébaco, The Sunset Coast.

Belize - Tikal & Flores, Guatemala (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Belize - Tikal & Flores, Guatemala

The glory and splendors of the ancient Maya world await you just over the border in the lush rainforests of Eastern Guatemala. The region is especially important to the Maya people, being home to many temples, pyramids and ruins.

- climb Tikal’s Temple lV for a 360-degree view of the jungle-shrouded ruins

- camp at night in the ancient, seldom-visited city of Yaxhá

- watch the sun set over El Remate’s Lago de Petén Itzá

Coverage includes: Tikal, Yaxhá, Uaxactun, El Remate, Flores & Santa Elena.

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to New Zealand

The greatest little country on Earth? Quite possibly. To the north you'll find primeval rainforests, glowworm caves and bubbling hot springs, and a confetti of islands fringing the craggy coast. Head south and the emerald landscape gives way to wonders of a different sort: glaciers, fiords and the birthplace of the bungy jump. Whether you want to discover New Zealand's fascinating Maori heritage, seek out the best coffee in Wellington or dine on fresh-caught snapper, this fully updated guide has it all.

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Discover this spectacular destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to sample fine wines in Hawke's Bay, canoe along the Whanganui River or hike across the Franz Josef glacier, The Rough Guide to New Zealand will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

New Zealands' Top 10

1. Milford Sound

2. Farewell Spit

3. Taieri Gorge Railway and Otago Central Rail Trail

4. Whale Watching

5. White Island

6. Ninety Mile Beach

7. East Cape

8. The Glaciers

9. Experience Maori Culture

10. Diving at the Poor Knights Islands

Panama travel guide Lonely Planet

Panama Lonely Planet travel guide

From clear turquoise seas to the coffee farms and cloud forests of Chiriquí, Panama can be as chilled out or as thrilling as you wish. Sip coconuts on a Caribbean beach; lay eyes on the awe-inspiring Panama Canal; or hike through sublime cloud forests.

Covers: Panama City, Panama Province, Cocle Province, Peninsula deAzuero, Veraguas Province, Chiriqui Province, Bocas del Toro Province, Colon Province, Comarca de Kuna Yala, Darién Province and more

USA's National Parks - Alaska & the Pacific Northwest (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Lush rainforests and volcanic peaks are the hallmarks of the Pacific Northwest. Glacial snow-fields emerge from a sea of clouds, and stands of massive Douglas fir and red cedar serve as reminders of what the continent’s forests must have once looked like.

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- see the moss-draped trees of the thick, wet Hoh Rain Forest

- cycle or bus Denali’s long and winding Park Rd

- hike among wildflower meadows by Mt Rainier

Coverage includes: Crater Lake National Park, Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic & Kobuk Valley National Parks, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Mt Rainer National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park and Wrangell-St Elias National Park.

Argentina - Patagonia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Argentina - Patagonia

On South America’s southern frontier, nature grows wild, barren and beautiful. Spaces are large, as are the silences that fill them. Patagonia offers an innumerable wealth of potential experiences and landscapes.

- gaze upon the blue-hued Glaciar Perito Moreno as icebergs fall in thunderous booms

- get immersed in the millennial forests and clear lakes of lush Parque Nacional Los Alerces

- hike under the toothy Cerro Fitz Roy near El Chaltén, Argentina’s trekking capital

Coverage includes: Coastal Patagonia, Puerto Madryn & Around, Reserva Faunística Península Valdés, Trelew, Gaiman, Área Natural Protegida Punta Tombo, Cama-rones, Cabo Dos Bahías, Comodoro Rivadavia, Puerto Deseado, Reserva Natural Ría Deseado & Parque Interjurisdiccional Marino Isla Pingüino, Monumento Natural Bosques Petrificados, Puerto San Julián, Parque Nacional Monte León, Río Gallegos, Inland Patagonia, Esquel, Trevelin, Parque Nacional Los Alerces, Gobernador Costa, Río Mayo, Perito Moreno, Los Antig-uos, Cueva de Las Manos, Bajo Caracoles, Parque Nacional Perito Moreno, Gobernador Gregores, El Chaltén, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (North), El Calafate, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (South), Reserva Los Huemules, Chilean Patagonia, Punta Arenas, Monumento Nat-ural Los Pingüinos, Parque Nacional Pali Aike, Puerto Natales, Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine.

Insight Guides launches new 'alternative-destination’ trips to help combat overtourism

London, 9th October 2019 — Insight Guides, the premium tailor-made trips provider and travel guide publisher, has released a list of bookable travel experiences designed to help ease overtourism and champion lesser-visited but still spectacular destinations.

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.

New trips are regularly added to the Insight Guides website and can be searched by desired destination, budget, and type of traveller. Once a traveller has picked a trip, they are then put in direct contact with the local expert, who will organise everything for them.

Now, Insight Guides has released a number of trips to help travellers embrace the idea of visiting alternative destinations instead of the usual suspects, which in some cases is resulting in negative impacts on the local residents and environment.

Franziska Wirth, Insight Guides Trips Manager, says,

“Overtourism is a problem for a number of places right now, and some cities such as Amsterdam and Venice are taking steps to actually reduce the amount of visitors they get. At Insight Guides we understand why travellers are drawn to these fabulous places but we want to use our expertise to highlight alternative destinations that deserve their time in the sun. By encouraging our customers to travel to lesser-visited locations, we can help them discover places they wouldn’t necessarily know about whilst doing our bit to help local economies and residents experience the amazing benefits tourism can bring. It’s a win-win in our eyes.”

The exciting new trips are intended to draw visitors away from busy areas such as Paris, Cancun, and the popular West Ring-Road in Iceland, and help them have a more relaxing and authentic travel experience in other areas of the respective country.

Northern Spain instead of the more popular South
The cities, mountains and beaches of Northern Spain

Planned by Adele, local expert for Spain

Nine days from £1,044pp. Excludes international flights.

Southern Spain has been a busy tourist destination for many years. This self-drive trip avoids the touristy area along the southern Spanish coast, instead opting to take in the culture of the north and its natural beauty and the rugged beaches and coast.

Enjoy Shantiniketan with Lonely Planet's NEW India - West Bengal (PDF Chapter)

This is the West Bengal chapter from Lonely Planet’s India guidebook.

A sliver of fertile and densely populated land running from the tea-draped Himalayan foothills to the steamy mangroves of the Bay of Bengal, West Bengal presents a remarkable range of des-tinations and experiences within a single state.

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- gaze at incredible mountain panoramas between ridgetop lodges in spectacular Singalila National Park

- visit a tea estate, sip a delicate local brew and enjoy fantastic mountain views from historic Darjeeling

- soak up the cultural and arty ambience of Shantiniketan, a university town amid tranquil rural surroundings

Coverage includes: The Ganges Delta, Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, Up the Hooghly, Bishnupur, Shantiniketan, Murshidabad & Berhampore, Gaur & Pandua, West Bengal Hills, Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri, Kurseong, Darjeeling, Singalila Ridge, Kalimpong, Jaldapara Na-tional Park.

The Rough Guide to Switzerland

The Rough Guide to Switzerland is the ultimate guide to the country where tourism as we know it first took off. The Alpine landscape that so entranced Thomas Cook’s pioneering group of package tourists in 1863 still draws tourists in their millions.

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Whether you’re looking to check out the 365 days-per-year snowboarding scene in Zermatt, wander the medieval streets of exceptionally preserved Bern or sleep on the straw in a Valais farm, you’ll find plenty of insight and advice from our team of expert authors. Beyond the hinterlands, we uncover the surprisingly dynamic alternative scene in Switzerland’s cities, its cutting-edge contemporary galleries and myriad film, music and design festivals, not to mention the scientists at CERN attempting to discover the neutron-sized building-blocks of our universe in the world’s biggest experiment.

Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Switzerland.

Boston - West End & North End (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the West End & North End chapter from Lonely Planet’s Boston guidebook.

These side-by-side neighborhoods could not be more different from each other. The West End – formerly a multicultural, working-class neighborhood – was razed by ‘urban renewal’ in the 1950s. By contrast, the North End feels like an Old World enclave. Italian immigrants and their descendants have held court in this warren of narrow streets and alleys since the 1920s.

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- Pomodoro Strolling the cobblestone streets, browsing the boutiques and soaking up the Old World atmosphere in the North End and then squeezing into one of the candlelit tables for amazing Italian food and service.

- Liberty Hotel Gawking at the architecture and appreciating the irony that this former jailhouse is now a luxury hotel.

- Old North Church Gazing at the steeple and imagining the lanterns sig­naling the approach of the British Regulars (soldiers).

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

West Coast Australia - Margaret River & The Southwest (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Margaret River & the Southwest chapter from Lonely Planet’s West Coast Australia guidebook.

The farmland, forests, rivers and coast of the lush, green southwestern corner of Western Australia (WA), traditionally the land of the Wardandi and Bibbulmun people, contrast vividly with the stark, sunburnt terrain of much of the state.

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- sample first-class wine and tuck into excellent seasonal produce at Margaret River wineries

- walk, swim, canoe, cycle, and dive in dramatic sea- and landscapes

- explore the labyrinthine limestone caverns along Caves Rd

Coverage includes: Bunbury Geographe, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River Region, Dunsborough, Cape Naturaliste, Yallingup, Margaret River, Caves Road, Augusta & around, Southern Forests, Nannup, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Pemberton, When to Go, Best Places to Stay.

Explore Cabo de Sao Vicente with Lonely Planet's NEW Portugal - The Algarve (PDF Chapter)

This is the Algarve chapter from Lonely Planet’s Portugal guidebook.

Soaring cliffs, sea caves, golden beaches and sandy islands draw over four million visitors to the Algarve each year. Surrounded on two sides by the Atlantic, it’s a paradise for surfers, especially along the undeveloped west coast.

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- wind your way up the stunning - and secluded - west coast, after peering over the cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente, Portugal’s most south westerly point.

- lounge in waters off the untouched sand islands of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

- explore the Inner Algarve on foot, by bicycle or in a car, especially the villages of Alte and Salir.

Coverage includes: Faro, Estói & Milreu, São Brás De Alportel, Olhão, Tavira, Ilha de Tavira, Vila Real De Santo António, Castro Marim, Alcoutim, Loulé, Serra do Caldeirão, Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Silves, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Lagos, Salema, Sagres, North of Sagres, Monchique.

Australia - Darwin & The Northern Territory (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Darwin & the Northern Territory chapter from Lonely Planet’s Australia guidebook.

The Top End is frontier country. It feels wild out here; time spent exploring the region’s outer reaches will feel like exploring the Australia of childhood imaginings. This is the nation’s most rewarding Indigenous homeland.

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- watch the sunrise and sunset alter the earth’s colour palette on the strangely spiritual rock of Uluru

- experience wildlife, rock art and Aboriginal culture in Kakadu National Park, one of Australia’s premier parks

- hike through the hidden valleys and deep-red monoliths of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)

Coverage includes: Darwin & around, Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Highway, Berry Springs, Batchelor, Litchfield National Park, Pine Creek, Kakadu National Park, Ubirr & around, Jabiru, Nourlangie, Cooinda & Yellow Water, Southwestern Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Eastern Arnhem Land, Katherine, Around Katherine, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Katherine to Western Australia, Mataranka, Beswick (Wugularr), Barkly Tableland & Gulf Country, Roper Highway, Carpentaria & Tablelands Highways, Borroloola, Central Northern Territory, Tennant Creek, Devil’s Marbles & around, Tanami Road, Alice Springs, MacDonnell Ranges, East MacDonnell Ranges, West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory’s Far South, Old South Road, Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Lasseter Highway, Kings Canyon & Watarrka National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Yulara, When to Go, Best Places to Stay.

Street art in vibrant León: Lonely Planet's Nicaragua - Leon & Northwestern Nicaragua (PDF Chapter)

This is the León & Northwestern Nicaragua chapter from Lonely Planet’s Nicaragua guidebook.

León has nourished some of Nicaragua’s most important political and artistic moments. Less polished but somehow more authentic than its age-old rival Granada, the city is beloved for its grand cathedral, breathtaking art museum, hopping nightlife and spirited revolutionary air.

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- mix with the university crowd and take in some politically charged street art in vibrant León

- climb spectacular volcanic peaks in the Maribios Chain, then enjoy the thrill of sand-boarding down its slopes

- catch one of Nicaragua’s world-class waves at Playa Aserradores, then chill out in a surf camp

Coverage includes: León & Around, San Jacinto, El Sauce, Chinandega & Around, Cosigüina Peninsula Beaches, Reserva Natural Volcán Cosigüina.

See rock art at Jubbah: Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula - Saudi Arabia (PDF Chapter)

This is the Saudi Arabia chapter from Lonely Planet’s Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula guidebook.

The birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, Saudi Arabia is rich in attractions and stirring symbolism. For Muslims, the cities of Mecca and Medina, rich in Prophetic significance, have no equal.

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- wander beneath coral architecture and look for bargains in the country’s biggest souq in Jeddah

- admire the country’s greatest open-air gallery of sophisticated ancient rock art at Jubbah

- stare in awe at the hypnotic tawaf (circumnavigation of the Kaaba) inside the world’s biggest mosque at Mecca

Coverage includes: Riyadh, Hejaz, Jeddah, Taif, Mecca, Medina, Yanbu, Northern Saudi Arabia, Al Ula, Madain Saleh, Tabuk, Al Wajh, Central Najd, Buraydah, Eastern Province, Al Hofuf, Dammam, Southern Saudi Arabia, Abha, Jazan, Farasan Islands, Under-stand Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Today, History, People, Religion, Environment, Survival Guide.

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