Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Spain & Portugal with Lonely Planet Spain & Portugal`s Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering Spain & Portugal via el auto. Featuring 32 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can explore the route of Don Quixote & journey through the Duoro Valley Vineyards. Inside Lonely Planet Spain & Portugal`s Best Trips: * Lavish colour & gorgeous photography throughout. * Itineraries & planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs & interests. * Over 100 easy-to-read, full-colour route maps with detailed directions. * Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots & be safe on the road with information on local driving rules, parking, & toll roads. * Essential info at your fingertips including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, & prices. * Honest reviews for all budgets on eating, sleeping, & sight-seeing. Covers Madrid, Basque Country, Barcelona, Andalucía, Portugal & more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Spain & Portugal`s Best Trips is perfect for exploring Spain & Portugal via the road & discovering sights that are more accessible by car. ...

Lonely Planet Spanish Phrasebook & Audio CD is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant & useful Spanish phrases & vocabulary for all your travel needs. Enjoy thrilling conversation with a local over sangria, ask about a tucked-away a tablao flamenco or eat your way through a tapas menu. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms & multiple meanings. Order with complete confidence, explain food allergies, & try new foods with the menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary. Be prepared for both common & emergency travel situations with practical phrases & terminology. Meet friends with conversation starter phrases. User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories. Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues. Convenient features include:5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go.10 Ways to Start a Sentence.10 Phrases to Sound like a Local. Listen For
- phrases you may hear. Look For
- phrases you may see on signs. Shortcuts
- easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases.Q&A
- suggested answers to questions asked. Basics
- time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules. Practical
- travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport. Social
- meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather. Safe Travel
- emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions. Food
- ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The accompanying audio CD

Includes:: 375 key phrases & provides on-the-go language assistance. Great for language students & travellers looking to interact with locals & immerse themselves in local culture.










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The Lonely Planet Spanish 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. Newer editions such as this have a fresh visual design with an intuitive layout that makes them much easier to read than other publisher’s phrasebooks, with the most important phrases clearly highlighted as well as location-specific phrases to help you get more from your trip. 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. ...

This bright & charming book combines the challenge of I-spy, the fun of a search & find book & the creativity of a sketchpad & a colouring book. With a scene for any destination, children aged 5 & up can get involved with every page, no matter where they are. Packed with bold illustrations from award winning artist, Thomas Flintham, there are hours of fun to be had. Look out for the items in the I-spy grid, find & colour them in a detailed search scene, then create your own fun scenes on the next page. From the seaside to the ski slopes to the shopping mall, there`s something for everyone. With points to score on every page, the whole family can get involved. Who will spot the lot? ...

Lonely Planet Sri Lanka is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Laze on a pristine, undiscovered beach, wander lost cities & ancient ruins, or hit the markets for a rainbow of exotic fruits & rich spices; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sri Lanka & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Sri Lanka 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
- history, culture, politics, religion, beaches, landscapes, wildlife, environmental issues, cuisine, tea, festivals, events.- Over 50 colour maps Covers Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Arugam Bay, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Uda Walawe National Park, Bundala National Park, hill country, ancient cities, & more


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Lonely Planet`s Pocket Stockholm is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Browse through royalty at Kungliga Slottet, uncover the past at Skansen & Vasamuseet & explore the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Stockholm & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Pocket Stockholm: 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 Stockholm map, plus over 20 colour neighbourhood maps; User-friendly layout with helpful icons, & organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. Covers Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Djurgarden, Skeppsholmen, Ostermalm, Sodermalm, Kungsholmen, Vasastan & more. Lonely Planet`s Pocket Stockholm, a colourful, easy-to-use, & handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can`t-miss experiences to maximise a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular & offbeat experiences, & extensively covers all of Stockholm`s neighbourhoods as well as the rest of Sweden? Check out Lonely Planet`s Sweden guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet`s Scandinavia guide for a comprehensive look at all that the region has to offer. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet & Becky Ohlsen. 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 traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

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Lonely Planet Pocket Stockholm is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through Swedish history at Skansen, an excellent outdoor museum; marvel at Kungliga Slottet, the world’s grandest royal palace; & go boating around the scenic rocky isles of Stockholm’s Archipelago; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Stockholm & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Stockholm:- 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 Stockholm map (included in print version), plus over 12 colour neighbourhood maps- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, & organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time- Covers Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, DjurgÃ¥rden & Skeppsholmen, Södermalm, Ã-stermalm, MillesgÃ¥rden, Gärdet & LadugÃ¥rdsgärdet, Kungsholmen, Drottningholm, Vasastan, the Stockholm Archipelago & more

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Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation. The Lonely Planet’s 3500-word two-way dictionary will help you start talking a little of the local language. Order the right meal with our menu decoder. Avoid embarrassing situations with essential tips on culture & manners. Lonely Planet phrasebooks have been connecting travellers & locals for over a quarter of a century. Our phrasebooks & mobile apps cover more languages than any other publisher. ...

Lonely Planet Switzerland offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Ski through fresh powder in the Swiss Alps, listen to cowbells while enjoying a picnic in a mountain meadow, or feast on fondue in Gruyeres. Inside Lonely Planet Switzerland 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, literature, cinema, alpine villages, architecture, sports, landscapes, cuisine, wine, & more; Over 70 local maps & images throughout. Covers Geneva, Lake Geneva, Vaud, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Jura, Basel, Aargau, Mittell&, Bernese Oberl&, Valais, Central Switzerl&, Zurich, Northeastern Switzerl&, Ticino, Liechtenstein, Graubunden, & more.


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Sydney 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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