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.
50 of the Region's Best Trips! Whether you're a local lookingfor a long weekend escape, a visitor looking to explore or yousimply need some ideas when family and friends come to visit,Lonely Planet's Trips series offers the best itineraries - andmakes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again. Theme iconsmake finding the perfect trip simple - no matter what yourinterest. Includes easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus drivingtimes and directions. Explore the region with trips ranging fromtwo to 10 days, and day trips from New York City, Washington DC andPhiladelphia. Local experts share their favorite trip ideas,including a sports journalist's baseball tour, a photographer's arttour and a music-inspired tour from a New York musician. IconicTrips chapter covers must-do trips across the region, fromBeach-Hopping the Mid-Atlantic to Upscale Appalachian Trail. TuneIn on the road with our regional music playlists. Family-friendlyand pet-friendly listings are listed throughout and the Green Indexlists t
Take a fresh approach to Hong Kong with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 18 irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in' feature, highlighting a number of experiences
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
Insight Guide Brazil. This 375-page book includes a sectiondetailing Brazil's history, 9 features covering the country's lifeand culture, ranging from its shocking wealth divisions to itspassion for soccer and carnival, a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed withessential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 320 marvellousphotographs and 17 maps. --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition. 自从16世纪葡萄牙殖民者来到这里，巴西一直对外国人有着经久不衰的吸引力。先是黄金，再是橡胶和咖啡，近则是充满异国风情的风景和音乐。对巴西人来说，这也是一片神奇的土地。很多巴西人都相信，在这个国家的某个角落，有一个巨大的宝藏，问题只是要确定这个角落在哪里。 巴西人和外国人从16世纪开始在这个幅员辽阔的国家生长繁衍，孕育了1亿7千5百万人口，成为世界上多种族的国家之一。这里既有繁华的
Want to know where to discover a spectacular tropicalparadise? How about journeying to the world's greatest naturalwonders, or taking the road trip of a lifetime? 1000 UltimateExperiences brings together 1000 ideas, places and activities sureto inspire and entertain. Make your own list, hit the road, andstart ticking off places you've always wanted to see and thingsyou've always wanted to do. Who knows where you'll end up! Sleepunder the stars in a Bedouin tent in Jordan, find out the bestbeaches to swing a hammock, and jump on board the Ghan for a tripthrough Australia's remote Red Center. Spot Banksy's art inBristol, or come on, get happy in Bhutan.
From remote hill villages to glamorous resorts, from Alpinevalley to busy ports, every corner of Provence is covered. InsightRegional Guides come in a portable format with a rounded spine -making the guides more comfortable to carry on the move. The guidesinclude a free touring map, highlighting the best drives in theregion helping visitors to get the most out of their stay. Thetours are designed to take visitors off the beaten track andhighlight all the major sights along the way. The pull-out map isfully indexed and also includes inset city plans of major towns.There is also a section of insider's tips to help readers setpriorities and save time and money.
在过去的500年间，越南曾多次遭遇外族入侵。这段艰辛的历史培养了越南人强烈的民族认同感和坚韧、务实的民族特性。 越南人有一句口号：“越南是一个国家，不是一场战争。”但是在二战后的30年里，越南几乎是战争的同义词。如今，战争的记忆渐渐淡去，战争的痕迹仍隐约可见——昔日的弹坑成了鱼塘，军事要塞成了旅游景点。现在的越南人口中60%是30岁以下的年轻人，他们生于战后，童年时代没有留下关于战争的记忆。 经历了多年的战乱和纷争之后，在这个共产党执政的国家，越南人的务实精神让他们选择了转向市场经济的改革。在河内的街道上，你可以感受到这里的人们为未来打拼的急切心情，而不是在很多贫困地区常见的那种孤苦无助、听天由命的无奈。 在越南，等待你的不仅仅是碧海蓝天、古迹遗址、海鲜大餐、异域风情，还有更多值得探索的人
What Will Your Amsterdam Encounter Be? Sipping cold beer andwatching canal boats float by in the Jordaan. Discovering cleverDutch design in the boutique-filled Negen Straatjes. Contemplatingthe secret annexe at the Anne Frank Huis. Sampling spicy Indonesiansnacks and caramel-filled stroopwafels at the vibrant AlbertCuypmarkt. Experiencing the convivial Dutch gezelligheid at atraditional brown cafe. Cycling past grasslands and fields of wildorchids in the Amsterdam Woods. Discover Twice the City in Half theTime. Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps foreasy navigation. Our discerning author pinpoints the city's bestsights, museums, shops and restaurants. Unique Snapshots chapterhelps you get under the skin of the city. Meet the locals: insidertips from a food blogger, innovative bike shop owners and a culturecritic.
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
This is the only complete guide to Indonesia on the market.With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of yourIndonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to thebest beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields inSumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to atraditional dance in Ubud. This guide covers: Java, Bali, Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara,Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. 100% researched and updated 198 detailed and easy to use maps Discover natural Indonesia with our special colour chapter Detailed itineraries for planning the perfect trip Green Index helps you step lightly on your travels
Explore Ethiopia and Eritrea with the people who know it best:Lonely Planet. Discover ancient churches and cities frozen in time,trek the dramatic landscape of the Simien and Bale Mountains, andgo diving in the thriving reefs of the Dahlak Islands. ExploreAsmara's astounding Italian Art Deco architecture and finish theday with the perfect macchiato. 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. Tailored trips to get you up close with history and nature Take a hike or dance the day away with our festivals andactivities chapter Green Index to make your travels ecofriendly
This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit.
Take a fresh approach to San Fransisco with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in' feature, highlighting a number of experience
Insight Guides present the full breadth of each nation in alarge format suitable for a thorough introduction to the people andsights, while cities and regions are presented in a portable formatideal for the discriminating urban explorer in pursuit of the bestthe area has to offer. 埃及是诗歌和文学的摇篮，是从建筑到包装的一切西方时尚的灵感来源。长久以来，这个尼罗河畔的国家对普罗大众就有着极大的吸引力。 埃及人的生死观对西方也有相当诡异的影响力。早在中世纪，关于木乃伊的神秘传说就在西方流传。到了16世纪，来到埃及的西方人对木乃伊更是痴迷，他们挖开古老的墓地，从棺椁中取出木乃伊，运回欧洲。 1821年伦敦博物馆开辟了埃及厅，展出意大利探险家GiovanniBelzoni从阿布辛贝神庙运回英国的无数珍宝，轰动全国。 1922年HowardCarter发现图坦卡蒙陵墓，震惊世界。陵墓中出土的5000多件艺术品公开展出。当这批珍宝在
A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you willever taste, one of the world's greatest cities and scenery fromwhite-sand beaches to soaring mountains.
This new edition Insight Guide to Sri Lanka features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring Sri Lanka's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore Sri Lanka's history and culture. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language
This brand new edition Insight Guide to Chile and EasterIsland features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography,including outstanding double page spreads. The top ten sights areidentified to show you the very best of Chile and Easter Island andto help you plan your trip priorities, whether that be exploringthe Torres del Paine National Park at the southern tip of theAndes, or the hundreds of Moai statues that cover Easter Island. Abrand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the local author'sselection of the most unique experiences Chile has to offer. Anin-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region byregion, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number toaccompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional mapsinside the front and back covers enable instant orientation andeasy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sectionscontain fascinating features that explore Chile's history andculture from before the Spanish colonisation to the present day. Acompr
In this riveting real-life adventure, Mark and Delia Owenstell the dramatic story of their last years in Africa, fighting tosave elephants, villagers, and -- in the end -- themselves. Theaward-winning zoologists and pioneering conservationists describetheir work in the remote and ruggedly beautiful Luangwa Valley, innortheastern Zambia. There they studied the mysteries of theelephant population's recovery after poaching, discoveringremarkable similarities between humans and elephants. A youngelephant named Gift provided the clue to help them crack theanimals' secret of survival. A stirring portrait of life in Africa,Secrets of the Savanna is a remarkable record of the Owenses'unique passions.
Fully updated Green Guide Chicago is the definitive guide tothis vibrant, world-class city. Let it direct you on a ChicagoArchitectural Foundation river cruise, lead you to the Chicago JazzFestival or take you shopping down the Magnificent Mile. Learnabout Chicago's roots as hog butcher to the world and admire theArt Institute's impressive collection. From sizzling food joints tohigh-end hotels, from day trips to star-rated attractions, itsmaps, itineraries and well-researched information help you to plan,visualize and unearth modern-day Chicago. Also, look forthe Michelin Guide Chicago for restaurants and hotels.
A brand new series from "Insight" brings you the "Smart Guide"for smart travelers. The unique and innovative A-Z format of "SmartGuides" allows you to plan your trip according to your own personaltaste. Themed headings cover over 400 amazing things to see and doin Barcelona, from architecture, bars, cafes, churches, fashion,history, hotels, museums, nightlife, restaurants, shopping, theatreand much more for a truly tailor-made, individual travelexperience. Area overviews conveniently highlight the best eachdistrict has to offer helping you to set priorities for your tripand the front-cover flap highlights all the top sights Barcelona.The guide also contains a street atlas with full index and detailedmapping which is cross-referenced to the main text for ease of useand transport maps are provided to help you get around and explore.The back-cover flap provides useful phrases to help you get by,along with other useful contact information.
This brand new Insight Regional Guide to the Italian Lakesfeatures inspiring full-colour photography alongside comprehensivecoverage of all the lakes, such as Lake Garda, Lake Como, LakeMaggiore, and many more, as well as the main cities; Brescia,Milan, Bergamo and Verona. A fully-indexed touring map highlightseight of the best drives to take in order to see the very best thisregion has to offer, from fabulous lake and mountain views tocastles, villas and palaces. Each tour is timed and clearly markedon the map for ease of use. The guide is durable and highlyportable, making it an ideal companion for your trip and also awonderful souvenir. With this guide you also receive a FREEHotelClub loyalty card, offering GBP15 off your first hotel bookingplus great savings of up to 60% on over 30,000 hotels across 120countries.
Michelin publishes a series of touring guides known as THEGREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning andup-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, itoffers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background onhistory and cultural heritage and a selection of hotels andrestaurants. An ideal guide for the independent tourist, THE GREENGUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated-*** "worth a journey", ** "worth a detour" and * "interesting".Maps and itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting thehighlights or venturing off the beaten track. Travel with THE GREENGUIDE for an exciting and memorable experience in Alsace.
Lonely Planet Knows Ireland. Gentle mountains, rugged ridges,wild moorlands, warm hospitality and the infamous Irish weather:taking to the trail in Ireland is never dull. With routes acrossthe most spectacular landscapes of the Republic and NorthernIreland and highlights of the Waymarked Ways, this guide has hikesfor every ability level. Our resident Irish authors share the bestof their walking experience, including the rolling WicklowMountains, the spiky summits of Connemara, the sandy beaches of theDingle Peninsula and the dramatic coastal cliffs of the northwest.In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared.Listings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the way. Adviceon equipment, health and safety.
