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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Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Spot jackals & black rhinos in Etosha National Park, explore the German colonial town of Luederitz; or marvel at mighty Victoria Falls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Botswana & Namibia & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia 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, politics, etiquette, religion, architecture, wildlife, literature, arts & crafts, dance, safaris, music, cuisine, environment- Over 60 maps- Covers Gaborone, Chobe National Park, Etosha National Park, Kalahari, Okavango Delta, Windhoek, Victoria Falls, Fish River Canyon & more


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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: 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. ...

Lonely Planet Pocket Budapest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Visit the Royal Palace & its museums, `take the waters` of the art nouveau Gellert Baths, or bar hop the district of Erzsebetvaros; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Budapest & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Budapest:- 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 Budapest map (included in print version), plus over 18 colour neighbourhood maps- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, & organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers the Castle District, Gellert Hill & Taban, Obuda, Belvaros, Parliament area, Margaret Island & Northern Pest, Erzsebetvaros & the Jewish Quarter, Southern Pest & more

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The Lonely Planet Burmese Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations
- putting you comfortably on your way to learning the language & understanding its speakers. True to Lonely Planet’s reputation for ease of use, the Phrasebooks are well designed, well structured & clearly categorized, making it easy to find the information you need quickly. Useful background information is given throughout the phrasebooks, giving you quick tips on culture, customs & etiquette.
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