Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet.Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of thisstunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwoodgroves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soakedbeaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like noother. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart ofevery destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packedwith accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give youthe information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded outdoors chapter with surfing, hiking and more Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for aneco-friendly trip

Nobody knows New Zealand like Lonely Planet. With this new guidewe bring you the best of the popular North Island in one handypackage. You can trust us to lead you to Northland's best beaches,Rotorua's steamiest thermal pools, Wellington's hippest cafes andall the highlights and back-road escapes in between. Lonely Planetguides are written by experts who get to the heart of everydestination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed withaccurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you theinformation you need to make the most of your trip. In This NewGuide: The North's best sights cultural experiences.Comprehensive coverage, from nature's highlights to city secrets.Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane orcampervan.

“Walk around Rome and without even trying, you’ll stumbleacross masterpieces from the artistic pantheon – sculptures byMichelangelo, paintings by Caravaggio, frescoes by Raphael andfountains by Bernini.” – Duncan Garwood, Lonely Planet Writer

Lonely Planet knows Alaska. Our 9th edition guarantees anadventure at every turn, whether you're watching glaciers calvefrom a boat, hiking in the Bush or exploring Alaskan Native cultureand polar bears in Barrow. Lonely Planet guides are written byexperts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. Thisfully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honestadvice, designed to give you the information you need to make themost of your trip.

“The Grand Canyon warrants any hyperbolic language itinspires. Its vastness and staggering beauty are amazing,astounding and awesome – and its many-layered splendor isn’t meremetaphor.” – Wendy Yanagihara, Lonely Planet Writer

This title features 68 trips with maps, plus 19 day trips fromSan Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. It includes a widevariety of trip suggestions including Hitchcock's California,earthquake sites, celebrity haunts, hot springs and rollercoasters.This is the ultimate food lover's companion to the south.It offers plenty for foodies including unique trips that focus onburritos, microbreweries, SoCal ethnic cuisine, organic farms andthe state's hidden wine countries.

A brand new edition featuring illuminatingtext written by expert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiringfull-colour photographs that capture the fun and freedom ofdiscovering life on America's highways and byways. It featuresin-depth itineraries for five cross-country road trips taking ineverywhere from what was once the infamous 'Route 66', now thePasadena Freeway, the glittering beach towns between San Diego andLos Angeles, the historic sites and colonial heritage from New Yorkto Virginia and much, much more, including plenty of suggestionsfor where to stop and what to see along the way. A brand new 'Bestof' feature highlights the USA's top attractions not to be missedand provides the editor's choice of exclusive and uniquerecommendations to make your road trip extra special. All theprincipal sites along each route are conveniently cross-referencedby number to accompanying full-colour driving maps that plot eachroute in detail. You will also find fascinating features exploringtransportation his

“Southeast Asia’s terrific trio offer steamy jungles packedwith wildlife, beautiful beaches, idyllic islands, culinarysensations and multi-ethnic culture.” Simon Richmond, Lonely PlanetWriter Getting you to the heart of a place Amazing experiences Destination highlights, authorrecommendations and the best local knowledge. Plan the perfect tripPlanning features and top itineraries give you the freedom tocreate your ideal trip. Get off the beaten tracks Our authorsuncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Specialfeatures Outdoor Activities Planner The Mega-Diversity Region Eatand Drink Like a Local Regional Specialties We tell it like itis Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visitthe places we write about each and every edition. We never takefreebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us totell it like it is.

Discover St Petersburg Unearth theconnection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish atthe Stroganov Palace Plug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in aformer squat Beat a total stranger with birch branches at the local banya Join the newlyweds for champagne and dancing in the shadow of theBronze Horseman In This Guide: One passionate author with over twenty years' experience of StPetersburg Full-colour coverage of the unparalleled Hermitage museum Meet the locals: a photographer/journalist/bar owner, an artist anda violinist show you their town Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com forup-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights Who We Are At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enablingtravelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and forthe benefit of the world at large. What We Do We offer travelers the world's richest travel advice, informed bythe collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in37 countries an

Nobody knows Thailand like Lonely Planet. Our13th edition will have you soaking up the sun on the islandparadises of the south, trekking among the hill tribes and ridingelephants in Chiang Mai, discovering the ancient temples ofSukhothai and snapping up bargains or being pampered in a spa inBangkok. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This fully updated edition ispacked with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to giveyou the information you need to make the most of your trip.

Extra features aim at the important US market; Has two-pg 3Dillustrations of Greece's most visited ancient sites; Incl.pull-out map of Athens and a 'Finding Your Perfect Island' colourfeature; To inc. tourism the govt. has banished visa requirementsfor non-EU citizens, waived cabotage restrictions and aircraftlanding and take-off fees

The best-selling guide to California, now with more photosthroughout; 100 plus maps - more than the competition ;Includesspecial Disneyland trip planner, and a side trip to Las Vegas;There were 5.5 million overseas visitors in 2010, and 200 milliontrips to and within California per year - 80% of these byCalifornia residents

New England packs one hell of a picturesque punch. Take in theautumn leaves and historic villages, hike the Appalachian Trail,get versed in Vermont's microbreweries then reward yourself with abowl of Beantown's best chowder. This revised edition includes a full-color introduction to NewEngland's top experiences and national parks, has an increasedfocus on family travel and a cultural feature on the AppalachianTrail's history and highlights. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation

This title is part of Lonely Planet's comprehensive hikingseries for lovers of the great outdoors and offers a range ofhikes, from easy to daytime strolls to long challenging treks, plusreliable, detailed maps and essential travel information.

Lonely Planet knows Australia. The coasts of the wide brownland are perfect for cycle touring, and we've chosen the best ridesfor every interest and ability level. It's a continent's worth ofgreat cycling experiences - from the wildernesses and superbcoastal scenery of Tasmania, to the historic sites and gourmethighlights of Victoria, and World Heritage rainforests inQueensland. Whether you want a short ride through a cool eucalyptusforest or a wild 10-day outing through the country's most dramaticcoastline, this guide gives you the best of Australia on twowheels.In this guide: everything you need to know to get prepared,bike maintenance tips to keep you on the road, and comprehensivelistings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the way.

Discover Singapore Take in the scent of spices as you trawl through thefive-foot-ways of Little India Ride the MRT out to little-visited Singapore surprises Discover why locals leave food out on the streets during theHungry Ghost Festival Wok-fry your own way to food nirvana In This Guide: Two authors (including a resident), over 900 hours of in-cityresearch, 47 durians consumed Expanded coverage of neighborhoods including two new walkingtours and three new excursions Cultural insights and local secrets from a comedian, a curator, atheater director, a writer and a scholar Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com forup-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

When time is short, Fast Talk Spanish gives you the essentiallanguage to: do the sights shop till you drop...book a room order a meal...get from A to B fast...clinch that crucialdeal...get your message across. Includes easy pronunciation of allwords and phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words. LonelyPlanet's Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for ashort trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format,making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.