Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Gape at the icebergslooming over your ship, stand awestruck in the midst of a teemingpenguin colony, or glimpse a minke whale surfacing next to yourZodiac - Antarctica will astound and transform you. Written byauthors with intimate knowledge of the region, this bestsellingguide is your essential companion to The Ice. * More coverage of Ushuaia, Argentina, the departure point for 90%of visitors to Antarctica * New Climate Change chapter * Contributions from 26 world-renowned Antarctica experts,including historians, biologists, geologists, climatologists,environmentalists, meteorologists, paleontologists, andadventurers
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Once a nation of seafarers and explorers, Portugal can stilltake you on quite a ride. Time-warp your way around medievalcastles, picture-perfect villages and Roman-era vineyards, then getthoroughly modern in laidback cities like Lisbon and Porto, withtheir narrow lanes full of book stores and boutiques and theireclectic mix of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. (Please note:Does not include coverage of the Azores or Madeira). The new "Eat Streets" (the best neighborhoods and streets forsnacking), 'If You Like" and "Region at a Glance" sections thisguide is sure to steer travellers to their ideal Portugueseexperience. 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 region * New map design improves map legibility for easy navigation
Alligators cruise the swamps as impossibly sexy people sunthemselves on beaches that smell of lotion and lust and a Latinosoundtrack pulses. Hot, humid and possessed of a higher eccentriccount per capita than anywhere else in the US, South Floridasizzles. * Handy pull-out map * Dedicated full-color chapter on ArtDeco Miami * Interviews with locals shed new light on the city *Exhaustive (and exhausting!) nightlife overview * Miami hotels andhostels for rest and recuperation
Experience the best of Canada. This full-color guide does thework for you, cutting straight to the must-see highlights of thecountry so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't missthe best bits. * Useful itineraries are organized by region, theme and length oftrip * Easy-to-use tools make trip planning a breeze
Explore fairytale castles, trace the footsteps of Vikings and stroll long sandy beaches - let the romance of Denmark sweep you away. Whether you crave the designer cool of Copenhagen or to escape from the crowds into rural Jutland, this guide is packed with inspirational ideas to make the best of your trip. COZY UP in quaint B&Bs and stylish designer hotels - from Ribe to Roskilde, accommodation options for all budgets FIND THE FUN at Legoland, Tivoli and Trelleborg, with sights and activities to please the kids as well as the adults HIT THE TRAILS and cycle the islands, with expanded outdoor activities coverage for all fitness levels and interests TALK THE TALK and don't mangle the Danish with language tips, pronunciation guides and a detailed glossary GET AROUND with over 50 easy-to-use maps - more than any other guide to the region.
Experience the best of Spain. This full-color guide does thework for you, cutting straight to the must-see highlights of thecountry so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't missthe best bits. Spain knows how to show a visitor a good time.Barcelona turns it on with hypnotic architecture and wild bars,Madrid works the style factor - and then there's the countryside,all fresh produce and easy living. Sigh... * New planning tools to help visitors navigate their way aroundSpain * Full-color city maps and pull-out sheet map
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Since 1998, Lonely Planet has been publishing our favoritetravel stories. The disasters of Lonely Planet Unpacked, theromances of Brief Encounters, the random acts of generosity inKindness of Strangers, the out-there adventures of Tales fromNowhere - these stories, and many others, explored the reasons whywe travel, and what we find when we get there. Now we've selectedthe best of them. From the first tentative steps of the youngbackpacker finding her feet in a London hostel, to thebeyond-travel commetment of setting up house in Delhi, the 26stories in this collection cover the globe and reveal a world oftravel experiences.Best of Lonely Planet's Travel Writing includes:Tim Cahill, William Dalrymple, Jason Elliot, Pico Iyer, Jan Morris,Emily Perkins, Karl Taro Greenfeld, Danny Wallace, Tony Wheeler,Simon Winchester and more.
This vast, varied region is home to some of the world's greattreks, with trails that take you through pristine forests to therims of glaciers, under granite monoliths and over ricketysuspension bridges, well beyond the crowds. Our expert author haschosen the best of Patagonia's trekking, from the luxuriantrainforests of the Lakes District to the spectacular wildernessesof Tierra del Fuego. Whether you are an experienced trekker or afirst-timer, you're sure to find the ultimate trekking experiencehere.
Scotland is deliciously wild and woolly, full of raucousfestivals, remote islands, tempestuous weather, bucolic golfcourses and cities bursting their seams with galleries, cafes andrich Scottish spirit. You don't do this place inhalf-measures. This revised edition travel guide, with it's extended colourphoto section and more focused maps, is the perfect travelcompanion for anyone heading to this beautiful country. 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 book will transport you to the greatest metropolises and the most beautiful cities around the globe--from Africa to Asia and "Down Under,"and from Europe to North and South America. Experience fascinating insights into the canyon-like streets of modern super-cities, or take a stroll through picturesque lanes all across the continents. These cities have so much to tell--about the greatest events in world history, and also the local stories that make up the life of a city, every single day.
Featuring more diving information than many other guides, thiswork also includes options for sustainable travel, comprehensivetrip itineraries, and more. color photos, 57 maps.
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Celebrate the world. 229 countries destinations toexplore, 817 beautiful images to inspire. Bigger, brighter andbolder than ever, the second edition of Lonely Planet's definitivetravel pictorial has been revised and updated to be even moreinspiring than the last. The Travel Book captures the essence ofevery country on the planet through stunning photographs andatmospheric text. User-friendly A-to-Z coverage and double-pagespreads of every country make this book a total delight - and anamazing gift.
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What Will Your Valencia Encounter Be? Deciding whether Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias looks morelike an armadillo, a giant sail or a jamonero (ham-slicer) Lunching on a simmering panful of paella Walking, cycling or skating through the Jardines del Turia Admiring El Greco, Murillo, Morales, Goya and Velazquez at theMuseo de Bellas Artes Lingering over a drink in Plaza de la Virgen Shopping on C de Colon, Valencia's busiest shopping street, wheretiny boutiques hold their own with Spanish chains Discover Twice The City In Half The Time Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Our resident author recommends favorite local restaurants, bars,gardens and galleries Unique itineraries and walking tours to help you make the most ofa short trip Meet the locals; insider tips from a sommelier, a gallery ownerand a long-term resident of up-and-coming neighborhood, Russafa
'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
A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of Henry DeTamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and Clare Abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. Henry and Clare's passionate love affair endures across a sea of time and captures the two lovers in an impossibly romantic trap, and it is Audrey Niffenegger's cinematic storytelling that makes the novel's unconventional chronology so vibrantly triumphant. An enchanting debut and a spellbinding tale of fate and belief in the bonds of love, The Time Traveler's Wife is destined to captivate readers for years to come. 《时间旅行者的妻子》是一个新颖的故事，它涉及到三个层面的连动：引人入胜的科幻概念、栩栩如生的人物刻画，以及感人至深的爱情。全书交织贯穿了亨利和克莱尔不同角度的视野和叙述，传神地表达出克莱尔那种总是被丢下后的思念，那种不寻常的生活方
