South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland 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. ...

South America in the Shoestring guide series from Lonely Planet is aimed specifically at those travelling independently on a budget. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling. Written & researched by a team of experts, each guide is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on each destination. Each Lonely Planet Shoestring guide has the same layout, covering a large region or continent with dedicated sections for each country. Introductory chapters include information on responsible travel & a ‘ Destination’ section with the main highlights of the region & suggested itineraries. There is also a ‘ Getting Started’ chapter allowing travellers to pre-plan their trip & a ‘ Snapshots’ section exploring local culture, history, religion, sport & wildlife. Each guide is organised alphabetically by country, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities by geographical region. 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 & 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. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. 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. ...

Lonely Planet South India & Kerala is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Explore ancient rock-cut shrines in Ajanta, cruise along the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, or fine-tune your bargaining skills at a bazaar in Hyderabad; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India & Kerala & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet South India & Kerala 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, religion, architecture, wildlife, environment, bazaars, dance, music, painting, cinema, literature, festivals- Over 75 maps- Covers Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashta, Goa, Karnataka, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Andaman Islands & more


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Lonely Planet South India & Kerala offers advice on what to see & skip. Admire the regal Mysore Palace, relax on a palm-fringed beach, or cruise through tropical Kerala. 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 82 maps with coverage of Kerala`s backwaters, Goa`s beaches, Chennai`s urban villages, Bengaluru`s sophisticated city life, Ellora & Ajanta`s Buddhist caves, Puducherry`s French-colonial streets, Mysore`s sandalwood markets & more.
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Laze on New Caledonia’s white sand beaches; learn traditional dance in Tahiti or hike through Fiji’s ‘ Garden Island’, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s South Pacific 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, environmental issues, culture, arts, cuisine, health, language Over 110 colour maps Covers: Easter Isl&, Fiji, Rarotonga, the Cook Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Tonga, Vanuatu & more.


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The Lonely Planet Southeast Asia Phrasebook & Dictionary, including Burmese, Khmer, Lao, Thai & Vietnamese 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, 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 Southern Africa is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Clamber up the world`s oldest sand dunes in Sossusvlei, step back in time on Mozambique Isl&, or enjoy world-class wildlife-watching in Etosha National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Africa & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Southern Africa 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, art, cuisine, environment, wildlife, music, religion, literature, visual arts- Over 115 maps- Covers Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland & more


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Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the streets of Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean; all with your trusted travel companion. With 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 Also

Includes:: 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, religion, art, architecture, politics, cuisine, & wine. Over 41 colour maps covering Naples, Pompeii, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Agrigento, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Capri, & more.




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Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the streets of Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Italy & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Southern Italy 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
- including customs, history, religion, art, architecture, politics, cuisine, & wine- Over 41 colour maps- Covers Naples, Pompeii, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Agrigento, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Capri, & more


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Lonely Planet Southwest USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Sup on a green chile sauce, explore the geological treasure of the Grand Canyon, visit the Old West towns that lured gold & copper prospectors, or enjoy the flashy pleasures of Las Vegas; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southwest USA & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Southwest USA 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, art, history, customs/etiquette, shopping, wildlife, hiking, cuisine, wine, shopping, outdoor adventure- Over 65 colour maps- Covers Las Vegas & Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Southwest Colorado, Sante Fe, Park City, Utah & more


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