The Lonely Planet Pocket Guide to Bilbao & San Sebastian offers frank & informal advice on an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife. Gawk at the Museo Guggenheim in Bilbao, soak in the history at Guernica & explore the perfect city beach. Written & researched by a team of experts, this book is independent in its recommendations & offers suggestions for a variety of budgets. This handy sized pocket oracle is split into sections starting with a Quick Start Guide advising on top sights, a guide to local life, day planners to help you make an itinerary for your trip, valuable need to know tips, & a neighbourhood roundup. The main part of this guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. Maps for each area will help you find your bearings while the large pull out map gives you wider coverage of the whole place. Additional chapters highlighting the ‘ Best of’ the place looks at the best walks, sights, places to shop, drinking & nightlife & many more things to ensure you don’t miss out on any valuable experiences. The Survival Guide at the back gives advice on things to prepare before you go, what to do when you arrive, how to get around, language tips & other essential information that will help you get the most out of your trip. ...

Tour the world`s largest salt flat, walk in the path of the Inca or search for magic potions in La Paz markets. Inside Lonely Planet Bolivia Travel Guide: • Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests • Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots • Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices • Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss • Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, religion, politics, indigenous cultures, weaving, music, dance, landscapes, wildlife.• Over 40 maps Covers La Paz, Lake Titicaca, the Yungas, the Cordilleras, the Southern Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni, Cochabamba, Potosi, Santa Cruz, the Amazon Basin & more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Bolivia.


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Make `are we nearly there yet?` a thing of the past with this fantastic book of games for the road from Lonely Planet Kids. Full of fun illustrations, & with a super bright neon cover, it`s packed with word games, board games, memory games, counting games, spotting games, solo games, silly games & loads more entertainment for the road or home. Different difficulty levels mean the whole family can get involved, & with no pens, paper or dice required, all you need is the book. Whether you`re travelling by plane, train or automobile this book is sure to make any journey a bit more competitive & a whole lot more entertaining. ...

Borneo in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ‘getting there & around’, allowing visitors to plan their trip accordingly. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. There are dedicated sections on major cities & towns within each region, with relevant information on orientation, sights, activities, eating & drinking, tours, courses, festivals & events. Accommodation is divided into budget, mid-range & top-end in order to cater for a wide range of budgets. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. ‘ Don’t Miss’ information boxes give bullet-pointed lists of notable local attractions & their relevant page numbers in the guide. An extensive Directory section gives important practical guidance on accommodation, activities, business hours, children, climate charts, customs, dangers & annoyances, embassies, insurance, internet access, maps, money, photography, shopping, solo travellers, transport, travellers with disabilities, visas, volunteering & women travellers, among other useful information. ...

Boston in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An ‘ Itinerary Builder’ in the Neighbourhoods chapter allows a reader to see at a glance the major attractions of each area & to plan a logical daily schedule independently. Extensive shopping & eating sections are arranged by area & there are contact details, addresses, opening times, page references to the relevant map as well as short descriptions of the more notable shops & eateries. ‘ Top Picks’ insets recommend some of the author’s personal favourite places to visit, sometimes exploring places off the beaten track. A detailed ‘ Sleeping’ section provides readers with a varied list of accommodation, ranging from budget hostels to high-end hotels & there is extensive detail about price, booking ahead & what to expect from different locations. There are also recommendations for day trips away from the city & other possible excursions outside the urban limits. Appendices offer further practical information on transportation, travelling with children, changing money, embassies, medical services & internet access. A pull-out overview map of the city is also included at the back of the book.
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Party at Carnaval in Rio, come face to face with monkeys & other creatures in the Amazon, or snorkel the aquatic life-filled natural aquariums of Bonito.• Full-colour maps & images throughout• Highlights & itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests • Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots • Essential info at your fingertips including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips & prices • Honest reviews for all budgets on eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping & hidden gems• Cultural insights to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience • Over 119 colour maps Covers The Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Salvador, Bahia, Pernambuco, Paraiba, Rio Grande de Norte, Parana, Ceara, Piaui, Maranhao, Santa Catarina, Mato Grosso & more. ...

Lonely Planet`s Pocket Brisbane & the Gold Coast is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Thrill on the rides, waterslides & movie sets of the Gold Coast`s mega theme parks; admire the works of art at Brisbane`s Gallery of Modern Art, Australia`s biggest gallery of modern & contemporary art; & soak up rays on Australia`s only artificial, inner-city beach, Streets Beach, the star attraction at South Bank Parklands, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Brisbane & the Gold Coast & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Pocket Brisbane & the Gold Coast :- Full-colour maps & images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Free, convenient pull-out Brisbane map (included in print version), plus over 10 colour neighbourhood maps- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, & organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time- Covers Central Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point & Woolloongabba, Newfarm, Newstead, South Bank, West End, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach & more

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Lonely Planet: The world`s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Venture into the epic wilderness, sample local seafood or ski the iconic peaks of Whistler & Banff; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies Travel Guide: Colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests. Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, wildlife, arts, national parks, Aboriginal cultures, wine, outdoor activities Free, convenient pull-out Vancouver map (included in print version), plus over 26 maps. Covers Vancouver, Banff & Jasper National Parks, Whistler, Alberta, Yukon Territory, Haines Highway, Alaska Highway, Klondike Highway & more.


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Bruges & Brussels in the new-look Pocket guide series gives you all the top tourist sights as well as the locals’ favourites so that you get the best of both worlds! Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. The guide is organised into 4 distinct sections – Quick Start, Explore, The Best of & Survival Guide
- recommending a series of top sights as well as ‘local life’ experiences to make the most of your visit. The ‘ Quick Start’ section introduces the keys to understanding the city & offers tips for a smooth trip. Here you will find the city’s Top Sights, Local life, Day-by-Day suggested itinerary planner, Need to Know & Neighbourhoods. The ‘ Explore’ chapter will detail the best things to see & do, neighbourhood by neighbourhood offering insider’s city recommendations & tips for making the most of your visit. The information provided

Includes:: contact details, addresses, how to get there, opening times & prices are also given where relevant. Map extracts will make exploring very easy. The ‘ Best of’ section will list the city’s highlights to help you plan your visit, expect the best art, architecture, tours, historical sites, bars, clubs etc. plus ‘ Top Tips’ insets. The ‘ Survival’ chapter will provide tips & tricks for a safe & smooth visit. Prepare for your trip reading advice on when to go, & what to expect from your arrival, throughout your stay including information on transport, hotels & accommodations (a few contact details are provided), business hours, dos & don’ts & a page dedicated to basic vocabulary. These guides come with a detachable fold out map cross-referenced to the text in the book, with a list of sights on the reverse.


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Budapest in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet. These new look city guides are now easier to use than ever. Budapest is a paradise for explorers. Keep your senses primed & you’ll discover something wonderful – an architectural gem, distant strains of Liszt, a killer cherry strudel – at every turn. Inside this book:• More coverage of the city`s restaurant scene, including must-try specialties & tips for dining like a local.• Dedicated colour section on Budapest`s legendary thermal baths, pools & spa hotels.• In-depth background on Budapest’s history, architecture & more• Pull out map of Budapest.• Contains essential phrases – but a Lonely Planet Hungarian phrasebook is also recommended. They know because they go: every Lonely Planet guide is 100% researched & updated by Lonely Planet`s authors’ on-the-ground. ...