The Walking Guide series from Lonely Planet profiles in comprehensive detail the walking opportunities, from day walks to long distance hikes, available in a range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides introduce readers to a selection of walks in each country & are designed to be practical for use while travelling on the road. Each walk has been researched by a team of independent experts & is fully independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on particular walks or treks. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet walking guide has the same layout, covering an extensive list of walks geographically by region. Introductory chapters provide facts about the country, including history, geography, geology & climate, as well as important facts for the walker such as suggested itineraries, when to walk, responsible walking, accommodation, food & drink, maps & weather information. There is also a dedicated clothing & equipment section, providing practical advice on what take, including relevant navigation equipment. A Health & safety section advises on pre-departure planning, staying healthy & safety on the walk or trek. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with further sub-regions also considered in each chapter. There is a selection of local stories, history & fact boxes about particular features of some of the routes throughout each guide. Each regional section gives general advice on relevant books & maps, climate, accommodation, places to eat & getting there & away. Individual walks or treks are described in extensive detail & fact boxes gives practical information on duration, distance, difficulty rating, start & finish points, the nearest town, local transport & a short summary of the route. Black & white sketch maps also provide an overview of the location of the walks in the region. A Travel Facts section at the back of each guide provides useful guidance & practical information on tourist offices, visas & documents, embassies, customs, money, post & communication, time, electricity, business hours, public holidays, getting there & away as well as getting around between each walk or trek. ...

The Lonely Planet 2013 Wall Calendar contains wonderful & inspiring pictures that will see you booking a flight to a different destination every month of the year. This calendar will truly give you a tour of the most fascinating places of the world. Each month features a country, a little summary about it & a map indicating the main cities & locations. Evocative images, a large & a few small ones, will provide spectacular views to an amazing world tour! This calendar will have you touring all year round. ...

Washington DC 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 Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan Islands or dive into the hipster playground of Portland; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest & begin your journey now. Inside Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest 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, music, architecture, politics, flora, wildlife, outdoor activities, road trips, cuisine, beer, wine
- Free, convenient pull-out Washington map (included in print version), plus over 50 maps Covers Seattle, Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Cascades, Central & Eastern Washington, Portl&, Wine Country, Ashl&, Eastern Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island & more.









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The Watching Wildlife series from Lonely Planet provides a comprehensive guide to observing wildlife in their natural habitats in some of the world’s most diverse areas. The guides cover a wide range of wildlife & include useful practical guidance on discovering what’s there & how to find it, background information on the animals & advice on planning, techniques & equipment. Designed to be practical, the guides allow reader to identify animals they want to see or which places they want to visit, allowing flexibility in planning any trip. Widely recognised for their reliability, Watching Wildlife Lonely Planet guides all have the same layout, covering the local nature, wildlife-watching, habitats, specific destinations & a wildlife gallery. Each guide has an introductory chapter on the natural history of the destination, including information on the local environment, wildlife, the impact of humans & conservation in the region. The Wildlife-watching chapter gives extensive tips & hints on the art of watching wildlife, with details of when to go, how to look, equipment & clothing, getting around & identifying animals. An extensive Destinations chapter sets out the best places to watch wildlife in the region, including overview maps to show each area, the sort of wildlife to expect & a ‘ Wildlife Highlights’ box identifying the main things to look out for. The Wildlife Gallery chapter features various pictures of the wildlife of the region as well as advice on how to recognise each one, their habitats, general behaviour, breeding & feeding patterns. ‘ Hotspots’ for particular animals are also reference at the bottom of each page. Mammals, birds & other forms of wildlife are all grouped separately. A Wildlife Checklist is also included, allowing visitors to keep track of the wildlife they have seen. ...

Lonely Planet West Coast Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Swim beside whale sharks, snorkel among pristine coral, surf off seldom-visited reefs & dive at one of the world`s premier locations at Ningaloo Marine Park, a World Heritage-listed marine park; drift from winery to craft brewery along country roads shaded by tall gum trees at Margaret River, one of Australia`s most beautiful wine regions; or discover the sophisticated restaurants showcasing modern Australian cuisine, chic cocktail bars hidden down unlikely lanes & the restored heritage buildings of Perth; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of West Coast Australia & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet West Coast Australia 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
- wine, culture, history, indigenous art, outdoor activities, food- Free, convenient pull-out West Coast Australia regional map (included in print version), plus over 25 maps- Covers Perth, Fremantle, Rottnest Isl&, Margaret River, Bunbury, Albury, Monkey Mia, Broome, Geraldton, Coral Coast, Purnululu National Park, the Kimberly, Cable Beach & more


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Lonely Planet Western Europe offers advice on what to see & skip. Sip fine wine in a Parisian cafe, explore the ruins of Rome or party through the night in the bars of Berlin. 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 95 maps with coverage of Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Irel&, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland & Liechtenstein, & more.
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Lonely Planet Western Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy the breath-taking views from Paris` Eiffel Tower, relive Rome`s ancient past at the Roman Forum, or follow the sombre path along Berlin`s Wall Trail; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Western Europe & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Western Europe 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
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- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine, customs
- Covers Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Irel&, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland & Liechtenstein, & more



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Lonely Planet Western USA is your passport to all the most relevant & up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Watch Old Faithful blow its top at Yellowstone, take a trolley ride down the streets of San Francisco, or strut down the Las Vegas Strip. Inside Lonely Planet`s Western USA Travel Guide: Color maps & images throughout. Highlights & itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs & interests. Insider tips save you time & money, & help you 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
- including 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, native Americans, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscape, wildlife, Route 66, scenic drives, outdoor activities, cuisine, & wine. Over 35 color maps. Coverage of California, Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Jerome, Santa Fe, Seattle, San Juan Islands, & more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Western USA, our most comprehensive guide to Western USA, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights & take the road less traveled.


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Lonely Planet Western USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Spot geysers & grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park, wander the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco, or take a road trip along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of ‘the West’ & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Western 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
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- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, Native American culture, arts, architecture, environment, wildlife- Covers California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Southwest, Las Vegas, Arizona & more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Western USA, our most comprehensive guide to Western USA, is perfect for both exploring top sights & taking roads less traveled.

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