Experience the best of France. This full-color guide does thework for you - Lonely Planet's trademark expertise cuts straight tothe must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your timeframe or budget, you won't miss the best bits. Welcome to thepleasure-seeker's mecca - the land of actual Champagne! Not tomention the lavender of Provence, skiing in Chamonix, cruising theSeine, and the old Parisian charm of Montmartre. Thoroughly updated text, and redesigned to make it even easier touse

Nobody knows Germany like Lonely Planet. From Alpine villagesto Berlin's clubs, Moselle Valley vineyards to Heidelberg'shistoric buildings and beer quaffing to sausage savoring, this 6thedition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best ofGermany. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to theheart of every destination they visit. This fully updated editionis packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed togive you the information you need to make the most of your trip. InThis Guide: Top insider tips on a perfect day in Munich, Hamburg'sharbor sound and Berlin's eclectic highlights. Detailed itinerarieshelp you get the most out of your trip. Unique Green Index picksout the top sustainable travel options.

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Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, may be a hotbed of progressiveattitudes, but in the rest of the 'Land of the Blue Sky', liferemains pretty much the same - horses outnumber people, nomadsstill move camp each season and on long-distance bus rides you'llbe serenaded by passengers singing folk tunes. If you time yourtrip right you can experience the festival of Naadam, this annualthree-day festival features Mongolian wrestling, horse racing,archery and traditional sports. The only guide to include maps of major towns across all regions.GPS coordinates to help you find what you're looking for, even whenthe signs don't help, as well as feature essays to provide insightinto Mongolian history and way of life. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read, scanand 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 re

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Nowhere else can so many cultures be found in such a tight spaceyou can wake up on the Mediterranean coast, have lunch in Paris andsee a show that night in London. Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely PlanetWriter Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authorsvisit the places we write about, each and every edition. We neveraccept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us totell it like we see it. Inside This Book 14 expert authors 13 mountain ranges crossed 6,354,782 sq km explored 73 local beers sampled Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info

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Golden sun-kissed beaches, dreamy seascapes, ancient ruins andawe-inspiring art Mediterranean Europe is a visual and sensualfeast. Visit once, and you ll be hooked for life. Duncan Garwood,Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authorsvisit the places we write about, each and every edition. We neveraccept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us totell it like we see it. Inside This Book 16 authors 48 weeks of on-the-ground research 164 maps 47,600 km of glistening coastline Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout

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Excursions chapter with more day trips.The authors are experts,with more than 40 years of Prague experience between them.

What Will Your Washington DC Encounter Be? Meandering amongmuseums and monuments with fellow global citizens in America'sfront yard, or hobnobbing and nose-rubbing with politicos, wannabepoliticos and wannabe wannabe politicos? Creeping yourself out onThe Exorcist steps - and beware a tipsy tumble, or chowing down onDC's infamous half smokes and chili dogs with Obama? Cocktail-swilland hip-shake the night away - the question is, hip-hop, salsa orlingala? Blaze the urban frontiers of up-and-coming 'hoods such asColumbia Heights and Northeast. Discover twice the city in half thetime with a full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood mapsfor easy navigation. Our fabulous local author recommends the verybest sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs with uniqueitineraries and must-see highlights to help you make the most of ashort trip. Locals offer insider-only perspectives, from apolitical journalist on the best celebrity - and Obama - spottingto a real estate developer on the next best 'hood.

This 420-page guide to Malaysia gives a highlighted tour of thewhole country, cross-referenced with detailed maps; plus, featurescovering aspects of the country's life and culture ranging fromhigh-rise Petronas Twin Towers to Sarawakian long houses. Acomprehensive travel tips section at the back of the book is packedwith essential contact addresses and numbers. The key featuresinclude: Places - region-by-region gazetteer section, with topattractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed localmaps; Essay Features - incisive essays on Malaysia's history,people and culture; and Travel Tips - practical listings section,including accommodation, entertainment, transport and essentialcontact addresses and numbers. It also includes hundreds offull-colour photographs and 19 maps. ——多元文化的调色板 古树参天的热带雨林，高耸入云的摩天大楼，椰风拂面的浪漫海滩，五彩斑斓的珊瑚礁群，橡胶园中殖民地时代的别墅，丛林中呼啸而过的猿猴和翩翩

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No one knows Egypt like Lonely Planet. Our 10th edition willtake you from the dusty streets of Cairo to the wondrous Pyramidsof Giza and the temples of Luxor. To wash off the dust, go divingin the Red Sea before boarding a felucca for a breezy cruise alongthe Nile. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts to get to theheart of every destination they visit. This fully updated editionis packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed togive you the information you need to make the most of your trip. InThis Guide: Diving chapter takes you beneath one of the UnderwaterWonders of the World, the Red Sea. Ancient Egypt decoded bynenowned Egyptologist, Dr. Joann Fletcher. Green Index highlightsthe best ecofriendly options

Staggeringly diverse in every way, Europe 's flip side remainsa through-the-looking glass experience after the certainties of theWest. Surreal, exciting and dramatic, head to Eastern Europe for aguaranteed adventure. Tom Masters, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on usto tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 21 countries 71 weeks of on-the-road research 165 maps 89 World Heritage Sites Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info

According to the Orlando Tourism Bureau, Orlando hosted 47 million domestic and international visitors in 2009 (the most recent year available).? Includes comprehensive coverage?on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which opened in 2010 Both Universal Orlando?? and SeaWorld??remain?in the top?theme parks to visit in the?United States- each with attendance of almost 5?million in 2009.? Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure attendance is expected to increase with the much anticipated arrival of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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Morocco is sensory overload at its most intoxicating, from thescents and sounds of the medinas of Fes and Marrakesh to theastonishing Saharan landscapes. Roam its labyrinthine souqs,scrunch your toes into the sunset sand and let our guide take youto the cafes and hammams only the locals know. This newly revised guide has an extended planning informationsection featuring recommendations by month, region, and interestand a pull-out sheet map. 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 legibility for easy navigation

A new series from Lonely Planet and written for youngtravellers; aimed at children aged 8 - 11. This book covers all thecool stuff kids need to know about Rome. Lively intriguing stories,fascinating facts and a blend of photos, illustrations, cartoonsand quirky graphics. Each title in the series is designed to enticea whole new generation of beanbag explorers.This is not aguidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real,inside story about one of the world's most famous cities - Rome. Ifyou were a cat why would you want to live in Rome? Would you wantto go to the bathroom with dozens of other people? Can you imagineeating a flamingo's tongue for lunch? Why do they fire a cannonevery day in Rome? This book shows you a Rome your parents probablydon't even know about.

'Hasta la vista, baby' is no way to address a Spanish policeofficer. 'Arriba, arriba' won't make the taxi go faster, and 'ay,carramba' won't grab a waiter's attention. Use this book to saywhat you really mean. Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means you can listenand improve your pronunciation before you travel. Or even play aphrase to people you meet while traveling - just transfer the MP3files on the CD to your portable media device. Audio Pack Includes: 400 key phrases on Cd for practical, social and emergencysituation 3500 word two-way dictionary