It's the ultimate supermodel yearbook. Join the fourphotographers whose work was featured in the 2011 SportsIllustrated Swimsuit Issue on a behind-the-scenes account of theirtravels, revisiting their experiences through never-before-seenimages and exclusive commentary. In this large-format, 176-pagecollection, Swimsuit Portfolio: Fantasy Islands showcases 17 of theworld's most exquisite bodies at four exotic beach locations-TurtleIsland in Fiji, Sentosa Island in Singapore, Peter Island in theBritish Virgin Islands and Boracay Island in the Philippines. Grabyour passport and take the tour with Brooklyn Decker, Irina Shayk,Hilary Rhoda, Esti Ginzburg and Christine Teigen (among others) asyour guides. With dozens of previously unpublished swimsuit shots,it's an expanded look at the making of the magazine's best-sellingissue.
Step-by-Step London reveals this iconic capital through aselection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented bybeautiful, full-color pictures, an authoritative narrative voice,and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package.The guide starts with Recommended Tours, suggesting the book’s besttours for foodies, families, and art buffs, among others. In theOverview, an engaging introduction reveals essential backgroundinformation on London’s culture, geography, and lifestyle, plus thelowdown on food, drink, shopping, entertainment, and local history.This provides all the background information needed to set thewalks and tours in context. The Walks and Tours section features 20irresistible self-guided routes, from the traditional big royalsights, and the attractions of the National Galleries, CoventGarden and Soho, to the historic City of London and the vibrantSouth Bank, with trips further afield to leafy Hampstead andmaritime Greenwich. All show step by step how to get the most outof
The USA Book combines arresting photography with sharp andcompelling content, organized by state with additional sections onpopular themes, regional identities, road trips and US territories.More than 400 photographs illustrate the unique qualities anddiversity of the 50 states. The book contains informative andengaging details on each state, including history, culture andtraditions, politics, myths and legends, trademarks and essentialexperiences. The Best Road Trips chapter and maps highlight theUSA's top six road trips, from Route 66 to the Blue Ridge Parkway.Special spreads highlight key themes and issues, from arts andarchitecture, to innovation and exploration, and oddballAmerica.
From snowcapped mountains and pristine valleys to shimmeringlakes and glittering glaciers, few places on earth can match Banff,Jasper and Glacier when it comes to sky-topping scenery. OliverBerry, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travelinformation because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we writeabout, each and every edition. We never accept freebies forpositive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 2 expert authors798 hours of in-park research133miles of trails hiked42 wild animals spottedInspirationalphotosClear, easy-to-use mapsActivities featureHelpful hiking andcamping chartsComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background
From toweringcoast redwoods in foggy Northern California to the perfectlysun-kissed surf beaches of Southern California, these 1100 miles ofPacific Coast are a knock-out beauty. Sara Benson, Lonely PlanetWriter 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. Inside This Book 7 authors 56 seafood restaurants 71 maps 75+ beaches Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pacific Coast Highway Feature In-depth background Easy-to-read layout At-a-glance practical info
“Southern Italy is the country at its most intense and mostbeautiful – a seductive blend of classical ruins, dramaticcoastlines and culinary highs, shimmering in the goldenMediterranean sun.” – Cristian Bonetto, 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.
This brand new edition Insight Guide to Turkey featuresilluminating text written by expert, local writers alongside awealth of inspiring full-colour photography, with this editioncontaining over 250 brand new-photographs, vividly bringing Turkeyand its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractionsare highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, includingthe unmissable solidified waterfallsA" of Pamukkale and the ancientcity of Ephesus. Additionally, a brand new 'Editor's Choice'section features illustrated spreads revealing the author's take onquirky and interesting things to see and do during your trip. Anin-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region byregion, from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul to the idyllicbeaches of the Mediterranean coast. All the principal sites arecross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour mapsfound throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the frontand back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at agl
“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 the Indian Himalaya Our expert author, trekking the Indian Himalaya since 1970, willbe your guide to some of the world's most awesome trekking. Thisbook covers the region's top treks, through the Buddhist villagesand high passes of Ladakh, the spectacular mountains and verdantvalley of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred pilgrimage sites andhigh-altitude meadows of Uttarakhand. Whether you are anexperienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find theultimate trekking experience here. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared Comprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities alongthe way Background on Himalayan culture and religions
The World 's Best Street Food The street is where you ll find the heart of a cuisine and itsculture somewhere among the taco carts and noodle stalls, the scentof wood fires and the hubbub of fellow diners. Bring the world 's greatest street foods to your home with thiscompendium of classic recipes! 100 authentic recipes with simple, clear instructions for perfectpreparation Glossary of exotic ingredients with easy-to-find alternatives Evocative profiles of each dish show you where to find the bestexamples when you re on the road Written by food writers from around the world with an introductionby Tom Parker Bowles
City Guide Melbourne is your first port of call forinspiration and practical information. Complete with beautifulcolour photography and sights cross-referenced by numbered dots tofull colour maps, the guide explores Melbourne's famous CricketGround, intriguing laneways, Victorian and modern architecture,top-class restaurants and vineyards, the spectacular scenery of theGreat Ocean Road, and much more.
“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.
“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
Discover all of Syria's myriad charms - explore magnificentCrusader castles and ancient ruins, treasure hunt in labyrinthinesouqs and people-watch in Damascene coffeehouses - with thisexcellent guide. 52 detailed maps, plus a full-colour country map the lowdown on where to eat and stay for all budgets illustrated guides to shopping in the souqs and steaming in thehammams (bathhouses) all you need to know about the major sights, from ancient Palmyrato the old houses of Damascus useful language chapter with Arabic alphabet, numerals and* --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition ofthis title.
“Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Franciscosaves its most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge for fog.When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographersrejoice.” – Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer
Hike through forested canyons in the Parc National de I'Isalo,where ring-tailed lemurs scamper in the trees. Catch a whiff of cloves, ylang-ylang and vanilla driving north ofSoanierana-Ivango. Drift down the Tsiribihina Riverin a wooden pirogue, passingcliffs carpeted with sleeping bats. Gaze into the vast jaws of an insect-eating plant in ParcNational d'Andohahela.
