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Revamped and expanded Los Angeles chapter makes the book (and city) easy to navigate. More road trips and scenic drives. Special planning chapters for Disneyland, Beaches & Outdoors and Travel with Children.

Get the best out of a visit to the Taj Mahal with our insider tips and floor plan; New Travel with Children chapter leads families straight to the best fairytale palaces and kid-friendly elephant rides; Colour itinerary to help plan excursions to Rajasthan's spectacular forts; Delhi is India's most popular tourist destination.

The one and only guide to Myanmar (Burma) on the market. Exclusive interview and special biography section on Aung San Suu Kyi. Independent travel is being encouraged and expected to grow. The best options to seek out the most authentic experiences available. Incl. updated maps, text and colourful images to inspire.

New-look guide with comprehensive coverage of the Dominican Republic, the most popular destination in the Caribbean. The only guide to cover Haiti, incl. advice and practical tips on how to travel responsibly. New planning features and tools help visitors get the most out of their trip, including sustainable options and travelling with children.

New colour features showcasing Ukraine's Cultural Tapestry, Great Outdoors, Religious Artistry and Soviet Relics; more detailed maps than the competition; hit the ground running with more Ukrainian script than the other guides.

Mongolia is an unspoiled wonder, a land where sand dunes sing, horses roam wild and nomadic herders greet strangers with open doors. Keep your itinerary loose and expect the unexpected.

What will your Bangkok encounter be? — watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok's rooftop bars. — unwinding with a relaxing Thai massage. — eating your way through the fresh, irresistible and affordable world of Thai street food. — hunting for bargains in the bustling labyrinth that is Chatuchak Weekend Market. — shopping like a Thai teen at Bangkok's famous malls. — recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palm-fringed beach, just a few hours away. Discover twice the city in half the time... — full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation. — Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very best eating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights. — unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of a short break. — insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk's insights into the benefits of meditation, and a local food writer's tips on the best places to experience authentic Thai cuisine.

Lonely Planet Buenos Aires The Guidebook Gurus Travel Weekly Learn the intricate steps and complex cues of the sultry tango in a dance class Share a thermos of «mate» with picnicking locals in one of Palermo s parks Browse the antique stalls at the Feria de San Pedro Telmo on a Sunday afternoon Jump and should along with thousands of frenzied «futbol» fans at La Bombonera stadium Inside This Guide 99 mouth-watering restaurants, 14 classic cafe and nine dance halls where you can test your tango Day Trips chapter lures you to colonial villages, ritzy beach resorts and working ranches BA-born author explains how to order and savor Argentina s succulent steak.

A longtime resident shares all the best places to dance, eat, shop, and play in this city that may be Germany's greenest metropolis. Local artists share their views on Berlin. Full color. 14 maps.

Nobody knows Germany like Lonely Planet. From Alpine villages to Berlin's clubs, Moselle Valley vineyards to Heidelberg's historic buildings and beer quaffing to sausage savoring, this 6th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Germany. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: — Top insider tips on a perfect day in Munich, Hamburg's harbor sound and Berlin's eclectic highlights; — Detailed itineraries help you get the most out of your trip; — Unique Green Index picks out the top sustainable travel options.

The New York Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time.What will your New York Encounter be? Watching the sun set and city lights flicker from the Empire State Building, shopping at a variety of markets – be it flea, farmers or the famed Chelsea Market or discovering the next Warhol or Basquiat at the Dumbo Arts Center... This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips — it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.

An all-new Lima chapter highlights the city's renowned culinary scene in this book that offers more off-the-beaten-track coverage than any other, including alternatives to the crowded Inca trail. A full-color outdoors chapter reveals the best places to hike, surf, and raft. 97 maps.

Prague is a city of the old and new, from ancient castles to cubist interior designs. This updated guide offers an insider's view of this diverse city, including the best places to drink, eat, shop, and take in the sights. 13 maps.

What will your Rome Encounter Be? Admiring the brush-clutching rebel, Caravaggio, at the Villa Borghese. Nibbling aperitivi and flaking out on funky furniture at Freni e Frizioni. Gazing into the Gallery of Mirrors in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome's snack-sized Versailles. Locking lips, and padlocks, on the Ponte Milvio. Finding your inner fashionista on the streets of Monti. Getting into the counterculture groove in Rome's centri sociali (social centres). Discover Twice The City In Half The Time. Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation. Our Italian author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Unique itineraries and highlights help you plan the perfect short break in the Eternal City. Local experts reveal Rome's secrets: from leading archaeologist Fausto Zevi to Francesco Apreda, Executive Chef at on-trend Imago.

This title covers a range of unique itineraries from keeping your budget under control to embracing the city during its Nordic winter chill. Locals share their insights: an editor dispels Swedish stereotypes and a designer defines what keeps Stockholm style so avant-garde. There are revamped full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation to discover twice the city in half the time.

Thorough coverage of Egypt in its entirety includes information for all independent traveler types, from backpackers looking to dive into the Red Sea to sun seekers in new beach resorts. A Pharaonic Egypt chapter by renowned Egyptologist Dr. Joann Fletcher provides an unmatched overview of Ancient Egypt. 28 maps.

Discover Montreal & Quebec City. Work off your lobster risotto by dancing after-hours on the bar of the city's hottest restaurant. Go wild in a toy store that carries everything from miniature pink ghetto blasters to a fashion doll wings. Feel the cool spray wash over you on an adrenaline-charged rafting ride down the Lachline Rapids. Lose yourself in the narrow streets of a captivating old quarter. In This Guide: Two authors, 46 days of in-city research, 20 detailed maps, countless poutine eaten. Expanded coverage of Quebec City, inside and outside the walls. Dedicated Drinking and Nightlife chapters help you paint the town rouge.

Explore the National Mall, take the Metro, shop in Georgetown — the Nation's Capital awaits, and this City Guide takes travelers there. An expanded Neighborhoods chapter explores every nook and cranny of the District. 32 maps.

For 30 years, Lonely Planet has been the backpackers bible for South America. Whether you're trekking the Andes, gliding through the Amazon or joining a wild festival, our unbeatable 11th edition is your key to adventure. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: — Full color highlights chapter with top picks from other travelers; — Detailed itineraries help you decide where to begin; — More maps than any other South America guidebook — over 200!

The Italian Lakes are a firm favourite for travellers and one of the most highly visited regions in Italy. This title highlights driving tours to help you get off-the-beaten track. It offers ideas and coverage for foodies, walkers, culture-lovers and families.

Featuring increased coverage of family-friendly activities, Honduras & the Bay Islands also includes a dedicated Outdoors chapter, which covers the most interesting and inspiring outdoor activities.

This guide is loaded with historical and political facts, practical pre-departure information, a handy reference of important phrases, and up-to-date hotel and restaurant recommendations, plus details of diverting day trips from the Spanish capital.

»New content on Northeast England» helps uncover a region that has been a well-kept secret for years but which offers the visitor some of the best countryside, castles and coastlines in the country, along with the friendliest people and the party capital of England, Newcastle. Comprehensive public transport coverage will encourage British readers to explore their own country while leaving their car at home. Local Voice interviews cover a cross-section of English society and give the reader insights into daily life that will enhance the holiday experience. Specific Greendex in the book covers sustainable sleeping, eating and drinking options.

This guide gets travellers straight to the heart of the locals' city with information on the best street parties (in Gracia), the best markets (Boqueria obviously but also smaller ones such as Placa del Pi and Placa Nova) and the best off-the-beaten-track bars (along Carrer d'Aribau). Its handy bite-sized format is perfect for short trips with style. It features four new local voices for this edition including a British ex-pat who writes novels in Catalan, and Carles Abellan, a top chef with two restaurants in the city.