The Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet are market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serve 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. ...

Rub shoulders with the Minoan ghosts, enrich your understanding of Knossos, or discover a charming boutique hotel in the winding streets of Hania Old Town. Colour maps & images throughout, highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests with insider tips to save time & money & get you 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. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, dance, politics, wildlife, & cuisine. Over 29 maps covering Hania, Iraklio, Rethymno, Lasithi, Knossos, Vai, Elounda, Agia Nikolaos, Agia Marina, Hersonisos, Platanias, Vamos, Almyrida, Ierapetra, & more.
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Lonely Planet Croatia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Sail the isl&-speckled coastline, marvel at historic forts & mansions or walk Dubrovnik`s city walls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Croatia & begin your journey now. Inside Lonely Planet Croatia 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, cuisine, natural environment, arts, architecture
- Over 40 maps Covers: Zagreb, Zagorje, Slavonia, Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dalmatia, Split & Central Dalmatia, Dubrovnik & Southern Dalmatia & more.









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The Lonely Planet Croatian 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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Lonely Planet Cuba offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Take a drive along Havana`s Malecon or soak up the live music scene. 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.
Includes: over 80 color maps with coverage including Havana, Artemisa, Mayabeque, Isla de la Juventud, Valle de Vinales, Pinar del Rio, Varadero, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Avila, Camaguey, Las Tunas, Holguin, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo & more
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Lonely Planet Cyprus offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Hike in the beautiful Troodos Mountains, enjoy delicious mezze at a chic cafe in Kyrenia harbour, or explore fascinating Roman ruins in Pafos. Inside Lonely Planet`s Cyprus 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, cuisine, wildlife, arts. Over 30 maps. Covers Lemosos, Troodos Mountains, Pafos, Larnaka, Lefkosia, Nocisia, Kyrenia & more.


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Lonely Planet Cyprus is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. While away an evening in Kyrenia`s idyllic Old Harbour, explore the ruins of ancient cities, & get out, on or under, the waters surrounding the island`s beautiful beaches, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cyprus & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Cyprus 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
- landscapes, food, history, local customs- Over 35 maps- Covers Larnaka, Troodos Mountains, Pafos, Nicosia & more


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Lonely Planet Devon & Cornwall is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Discover botanical curiosities at Eden Project, roam the bleak heaths of Dartmoor, & add lashings of cream to your jam & scones; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Devon & Cornwall & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Devon & Cornwall Travel Guide:- 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- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- landscapes, history, food, seaside villages- Over 45 colour maps Covers Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park, Exmoor National Park, South West Coast Path, Isles of Sicily, Clovelly, Newquay, St Agnes, St Ives, The Lizard, Penzance & more


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ALL TEXT IS IN GERMAN
- Devon & Cornwall in a German language version, is your passport to all the most relevant & up-to-date
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Lonely Planet Discover California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Go star-spotting in Hollywood, marvel at soaring redwood forests, or sample vintages in Wine Country; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of California & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Discover California:; 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, family travel, visual art, cinema, literature, music, architecture, cuisine, wine, landscapes, wildlife.; Over 40 colour maps. Covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Northern California, Wine Country, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada, San Diego & the Deserts, Disneyland & Orange County & more Lonely Planet`s Discover California, an easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring & colorful photos, focuses on California`s most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular & offbeat experiences, & extensively covers all California has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet`s California guide. Looking for a guide for Los Angeles or San Francisco? Check out Lonely Planet`s Los Angeles guide & the San Francisco guide for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer; or Pocket Los Angeles & San Francisco, handy-sized guides focused on the can`t-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet`s Western USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Celeste Brash, Tienlon Ho, Beth Kohn, Adam Skolnick & John A Vlahides. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world`s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile & digital travel products, & a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.


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