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
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
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
Featuring more diving information than many other guides, thiswork also includes options for sustainable travel, comprehensivetrip itineraries, and more. color photos, 57 maps.
Accessible, affordable and fun! The sights, sounds and tastes ofMalaysia, Singapore Brunei are more enticing than ever. Shoptil you drop in Kuala Lumpur, get a taste of the colonial days inSingapore and go jungle trekking in Brunei - and that's just forstarters! What are you waiting for? Lonely Planet has been theguidebook of choice for Malaysia, Singapore Brunei for 28years. We know where to find the most authentic longhouses inSarawak, the most idyllic beaches in Langkawi, the best places fora shopping spree in Singapore and the most delicious hawker food inMalaysia. This guide covers: Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, KualaLumpur, Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan,Melaka, Johor, Pahang and Teren. * 117 detailed and easy to usemaps * Tasty travel tips with our Kuala Lumpur resident foodieauthor * Hike, bike, dive, surf, cave and explore with our outdoorsactivities chapter * Itineraries from jungle trekking and wildlifeencounters to idyllic islands * Green Index to help make yourtravel
'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
Take a fresh approach to Venice with this "Step by Step"guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from InsightGuides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 14irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expertand packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the cityor a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long yourstay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartestway to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten touristtrack. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-followfull-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route.A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights therecommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distancecovered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to findthe perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book alsorecommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in'feature, highlighting a number of experiences or attract
Covers a broad range of experiences in these three states,including Pennsylvania Dutch Country and Atlantic City.
How will you see Norway? From behind a sled pulled by huskies?From the top of a glacier? Over an aquavit at Ibsen's old table inOslo's Grand Cafe? The exquisitely clear air of Lofoten Islands,colourful wooden houses, remote Svalbard...so much to see. And somany ways to see it. 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
The Milan Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half thetime. This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's lessaccommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of localknowledge. * Interviews with locals keep travelers in the know on thefull Milan experience * Full of shopping tips to ensure travelers know where to go forthe latest trends * Chapter for each neighborhood highlighting the best sights,shops, eating, drinking, and entertainment * Pocket-sized guide and pull-out map for handy reference
Whatever you hunger for - art, architecture,cuisine, snow - you better pack a big appetite when you come toAustria. Symphonies in a Viennese concert hall, spotting marmots onthe Alpine trails, heavenly cakes and a kitschy Sound of Music tour- you'll be popping your dirndl with pleasure. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Redesigned color highlights section and dedicated chapter onOutdoor Activities * 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
“Budapest is a paradise for explorers. Keep your senses primedand you’ll discover something wonderful – an architectural gem,distant strains of Liszt, a killer cherry studel – at every turn.”– Steve Fallon, 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 so you can rely on usto tell it like it is.
“Visitors to Italy are bombarded by sights, scenes and flavors– palaces and museums overflowing with art, Renaissance gardens,gourmet food markets. Come enjoy the vita bella (beautiful life).”– Paula Hardy, 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 so you can rely on usto tell it like it is.
