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Author born and bred in Dublin, delivers the city's secrets. Bluelists from travelers give multiple views of the city.

Author team includes connoisseurs of the region's specialties; ska, rum and cricket. Green travel options throughout, this edition also includes a Green Dex that lists sustainable vendors in the region. Expanded coverage, with a new chapter on Montserrat. Covers the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US & British Virgin Islands, St Martin, St Barthelemy, Saba, St Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and Montserrat.

Discover Egypt Find a Cairo coffeehouse to suit your own style; unwind, chat and inhale deeply over a sheesha Forget hot springs: try a hot sand bath in the middle of the desert Take belly-dancing lessons from the most famous teacher in Egypt Relax in the soft light of early morning on a Nile cruise In This Guide: Five authors, 295 days of research, hundreds of touts and a week-long scuba course Special chapter on cruising the Nile: choose from timeless feluccas and splendid dahabiyyas, the Rolls Royce of their era Illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life Content updated daily — visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions.

Discover Bulgaria Sleep like a monk and rise at dawn to see Rila Monastery's frescoes in the early morning rays Say dobur den to cats lounging in the old-world side streets of Veliko Tarnovo Clamber up Belogradchik's majestic rocks and explore the defensive bunkers of the Roman Kaleto Fortress Lay down your towel at the best Black Sea beaches for swimming, partying or relaxing In This Guide: Two expert authors, 80 days of in-country research, 35 detailed maps New chapter on Bulgarian wine Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions.

US and Canadian visitors to Argentina in 2006 totaled over 400,000 (Ministry of Tourism, Argentina). Lonely Planet sells more country travel guides in US bookstores than any other publisher (BookScan). The only guide to include substantial coverage of neighboring Uruguay, for short trips across the Rio de la Plata.

Full coverage of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Southwest Colorado, plus a new Las Vegas & Nevada chapter. An extra 84 pages packed full of road trips, fun detours, dinosaur sites and ghost towns. The only guide with a Southwest With Kids chapter. Eco-friendly lodgings for the environmentally friendly traveler.

Expanded coverage of the less frequently visited Central Valley & Highlands. Interviews with locals contain contemporary cultural tidbits. Includes more volunteer options and a new color guide for the eco-conscious traveler. Environment chapter and Wildlife guide written by David Lukas, a regional experts on natural history. Transport chapter offers sustainable travel options, including how to get to Costa Rica by road or sea. Contains more maps than any other guide.

Covers everything in Madrid that a traveler would want to see, from the iconic Prado to the local barrios with their bars and restaurants. Includes loads of excursion options that cater to all types of travelers. Expanded eating and drinking sections reflect the wide range of options the city has to offer.

Detailed information on how to use the free bike program in Brussels. Contains more hard to find and unique coverage then any other guide to these four destinations. Content spans all cultural elements of the region, from politics to language. Covers the backstreets of Brussels, and includes great information on the fashion, art and design in Antwerp and Ghent.

22 official languages, more than 32,000 Hindu gods and goddesses and over one billion people — no wonder India attracts! In this book we give you 15 languages that will pave your way from Punjab to Pondicherry and make your Indian experience unforgettable. Immerse yourself in the culture section packed with fascinating and useful information on this unique region, including a look at Indian English. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture — a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.

Last year, Tibet received 1.8 million tourists. By the end of this decade, China projects that it will be getting more than five million a year. This book provides: a section including phrases for finding accommodation useful suggestions for health needs and emergencies; a sustainable travel section at the back of the book for the responsible traveller; and, easy-to-use tips for pronunciation and grammar.

Includes coverage of Salzburg, and a chapter on Walking the Bavarian Alps.

Discover Tokyo Watch them slice tuna like samurai at Tsukiji Central Fish Market Slip into a cotton-fresh yukata (robe) in your peaceful ryokan Find out why it's important to 'refuse' a gift Sink countless thimbles of sake in a Golden Gai drinking den In This Guide: The leading guide to Tokyo Resident Tokyo authors uncover over 40 top new restaurants Special chapter on manga, robots and gadgets, and where to find it all Content updated daily — visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.

This book presents the history of British English language and culture; how to speak it and its place in life and society. It includes: a useful and easy-to-use lexicon index; terms for food and drink, and sports and entertainment; and, sections on the Welsh and Scottish. It is packed with slang, jargon, common misunderstandings, humorous and quirky expressions; and is an interesting reading for people who want to know about British English and it's differences to American/Australian English.

This title features: 28 extra pages; informed content and off-beat coverage that brings readers to Baja's secret corners; a surfing chapter by local surf specialist Jake Howard, an associate editor at «Surfer Magazine»; candid local interviews that help travellers get in touch with the real Baja; specialist-written food section; and detailed maps and adventure-travel section that make exploration a breeze. The region is well known for its wine production, and we offer an Elixer Trail itinerary for the 'alcoholically inclined'.

This key features of this title include: 20 per cent greater extent from the previous edition with deeper coverage of the capital's Sights, Arts, Culture, Activities, Eating & Excursions; expanded sections on hip, emerging districts like Downtown, U Street, SE DC and Arlington; longer, more opinionated Eating, Sleeping, Shopping & Entertainment reviews; new dedicated chapters detail Washington DC's Architecture and explore day-to-day life in This Political City; and new full-colour National Mall and Experiencing Washington DC mini-guides.

Nothing comes close to Africa in scale, variety, and pure, raw impact. This 30th anniversary edition of the Africa guide covers classic routes and roads less travelled, and has sustainable travel and volunteering opportunities galore. This guide covers: North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte D'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritani, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo Central Africa: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Zaire), Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé & Príncipe East Africa: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Somaliland, Puntland & Somalia Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe — Coverage of Africa's 49 countries — more than any other travel guide — Flophouses, homestays and luxury lodges — accommodation to suit all budgets — Special chapters on Africa's wildlife and music — Feature chapter on Africa's development by veteran Africa journalist Michela Wrong

Croatia is going gangbusters, blowing the gasket on glamour. The Adriatic coast has a loungey Italian vibe, while Rovinj has a cobblestoned charm. There are impressive Roman ruins to explore, and at the end of it, the restored city of Dubrovnik will be ready with the drinks. — The original English-language guidebook, featuring 60 maps — Dedicated Food & Drink chapter — Thorough activities information — Wide range of accommodation across Croatia

Malta basks in 300 days of sunshine — so there's never a bad time to visit. It's compact and beachy, with a hearty slew of history, culture and tradition to explore. It's also friendly to all budgets. — Special Activities chapter focuses on the superb diving and snorkelling — Detailed coverage of sister islands Gozo and Comino — In-depth information on local history, culture, art and food — The sweetest accommodation in Malta

Multi-country guide. Who can resist the lure of the Mediterranean? The brilliant hues of sun, sea and sand in the Ionians, sangria sipped under the stars in Barcelona or the gastronomic delights of the Côte d'Azur. Sample the Mediterranean lifestyle with this inspirational guide to southern Europe. This guide covers: France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Albania, Montenegro, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey and Morocco. — PLAN YOUR ROUTE – compelling highlights, itineraries and over 120 easy-to-use maps — WINE & DINE – the best places to eat and drink from trendy tapas bars in Madrid to tavernas in Athens — LIVE IT UP – dominate the dance floor or secure tickets to an outdoor opera with detailed listings of entertainment options from clubs to high culture — BREAK THE ICE – our Language chapter helps you to mingle with the locals — GET OUT THERE – whether you want to wander the walled cities of Croatia or explore Roman ruins in Cyprus, our comprehensive coverage has it covered

Follow an ancient footpath to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Explore a colourful crafts market. Answer the call of the wild in the lush Amazon rainforest. Peru offers inspiration from every angle. Our unbeatable guide will enable you to climb mountains, delve into canyons and get to know the essence of the Andes. — GET READY, SET, GO! — highlights, itineraries and planning sections get your adventure started — UNDERSTAND IT ALL — expert authors provide insight into Peruvian history, culture and current events — FIND YOUR WAY with loads of detailed maps — more than any other Peru guidebook — TALK THE TALK get from buenos días to hasta luego with our easy-to-use guide to Spanish, Quechua and Aymara — REST EASY — frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews eliminate the guesswork at any budget

Dublin is served by 87 low cost air routes including 24 from the UK. This work takes readers to the best events and festivals around. It also includes an Itineraries chapter that allows travellers to plan their time effectively. It also contains a detachable pull-out map.

A guide to Australia's most popular destination. It features the best of the Harbour City's beaches, food culture and clubbing scene; Sydney`s classic sights and sounds; and coverage of bars, clubs and pubs and the live music scene.

A guide that allows you to approach Prague by geographical area. It includes Dedicated Walking Tours chapter that helps you discover hidden gems in Eastern Europe's most-visited city. It also contains a detachable full city map.