Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan 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. ...

The Lonely Planet Cantonese 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. ...

Lonely Planet Cape Town & the Garden Route offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Summit Table Mountain for panoramic views, take a boat to Robben Isl&, or shop & sight-see on the V&A Waterfront. With 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 including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, honest reviews for all budgets on eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping & other hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. With cultural insights to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience on subjects including wildlife, wine, history, arts & architecture. Included is a convenient pull-out Cape Town map plus over 30 colour maps. Coverage

Includes:: City Bowl, Foreshore, Bo-Kaap, De Waterkant, Gardens, Green Point, Waterfront, Sea Point, Hourt Bay, Simon`s Town, Cape Flat, the Garden Route & more.

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Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Travel back to the 18th century as you wander along cobbled lanes & past meticulously restored buildings at English Harbour, Antigua; hoist a jib & set sail from sailing fantasyl&, Tortola, & enjoy the journey to one of the 50 or so isles making up the British Virgin Islands; or hit the atmospheric streets of Cuba`s Habana Vieja & join in the living musical soundtrack of rumba, salsa, son & reggaeton; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Caribbean Islands & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Caribbean Islands Travel Guide:- Color 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
- weddings, honeymoons, sustainable travel, cuisine, music, wildlife, culture, history- Covers Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica, St Kitts, St Lucia, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos, US Virgin Islands, & more


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Discover amazing experiences Inspirational images & a new planning section will help you unlock the perfect trip. Go further on your budget. Lonely Planet have found the best value for any budget so you can plan the trip you really want. Get off the beaten track with easy-to-use maps that will help you discover the highlights & hidden gems that will make your trip unique. ...

Lonely Planet Chicago is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Admire Chicago`s architecture on a river tour; visit the Art Institute of Chicago, or see a show at one of the city`s 200 theaters; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chicago & begin your journey now. Inside Lonely Planet Chicago: Full-color 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, architecture, sports, cuisine, music, arts, cinema, literature. Free, convenient pull-out Chicago map (included in print version), plus over 40 color maps. Covers The Loop, Near North, Gold Coast, Old Town, Boystown, Wrigleyville, Andersonville, Uptown, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Ukrainian Village, Logan Square, Humboldt Park, West Loop, Pilsen, South Side, & more.


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Lonely Planet China offers advice on what to see, what to skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Get lost in the dynastic grandeur of Beijing`s Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or take in Shanghai`s neon lights from the Bund. Inside Lonely Planet China 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
- including customs, history, art, religion, cinema, calligraphy, architecture, martial arts, landscapes, cuisine, & more; Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map; Over 190 maps & images throughout. Covers Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, Shanghai, Fujian, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Jilin, Shanxi, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Hainan, Sichuan, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Tibet & more. Lonely Planet China, is one of the most comprehensive guide to China, is perfect for both exploring top sights & taking roads less travelled.


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The Lonely Planet Chinese 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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The City Guide Series from Lonely Planet profiles in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping to 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 presents these durable & waterproof city maps with a handy slipcase & an easy-fold format. Lonely Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, extensive street & site index, & practical travel tips & directory. ...