Slovenia - "Stajerska & Koroska" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Stajerska & Koroska PDF chapter from the Slovenia guidebook.

Slovenia - "Stajerska & Koroska" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Štajerska has the Savinja Alps, to the west, and the Pohorje Massif, an adventure-land of outdoor activities, to the north. Those in search of culture will be drawn to the historical centres: Maribor, Celje and Ptuj. Koroška is a region of forests, mountains and highland meadows and is tailor-made for outdoor activities.

Coverage includes: Štajerska, Kozjansko region, Rogaška Slatina, Rogatec, Ptuj & around, Maribor, Maribor Pohorje, central Pohorje region, Celje, Šempeter, Upper Savinja Valley, Koroška, Slovenj Gradec

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Alaska - "Understand Alaska & Survival Guide" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Understand Alaska & Survival Guide PDF chapter from the Alaska guidebook.

Alaska - "Understand Alaska & Survival Guide" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Understand Alaska, Alaska Today, History, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Glossary.

Boston - "Kenmore Square & Fenway" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Boston - "Kenmore Square & Fenway" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Kenmore Sq and Fenway attract club-goers and baseball fans to the streets surrounding Fenway Park, as well as art lovers and culture vultures to the artistic institutions along the Avenue of the Arts (Huntington Ave).

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Sleeping, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

Alaska - "The Bush" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Alaska - "The Bush" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

In a state where wilderness is the norm, the Bush is like the frontier on the frontier. Towns are few, roads are fewer, and most of the region is accessible only by flying, floating or walking in. Yes, it takes effort to reach the ends of the earth, but the rewards are equal to the task. In western Alaska, head out on extended backpacks or wilderness paddles, swagger through Nome’s gold-rush saloons or fly into isolated Native villages. In Arctic Alaska, explore the mythical vastness of preserves like Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Coverage includes: Western Alaska, Nome & around, Arctic Alaska, Dalton Highway, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve and Barrow.

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Yellowstone & Grand Teton NP - "Yellowstone National Park" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Yellowstone National Park PDF chapter from the Yellowstone & Grand Teton NP guidebook.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton NP - "Yellowstone National Park" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Yellowstone National Park is the crown jewel of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Yellowstone’s beauty is spectacular subtle and diverse, from the steaming geysers and sublime lakes of the south to the golden canyons and wildlife-rich valleys of the north. The park’s real joys lie off the tarmac, at the end of a backcountry hiking or fishing trail.

Coverage includes: Mammoth Country, Roosevelt Country, Canyon Country, Lake Country, Norris, Geyser Country, Bechler Region, Driving, Day Hikes, Overnight Hikes.

Understand Cape Town, the Garden Route & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Understand Cape Town, the Garden Route & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, wine, culture and architecture to public transport, money, the internet…you name it. Get tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Cape Town Today, History, People & Culture, Architecture, Arts, The Natural Environment, Wine, Transport and Directory A–Z

Slovenia - "Dolenjska & Bella Krajina" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Slovenia - "Dolenjska & Bella Krajina" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The E6 and E7 European Hiking Trails pass through Dolenjska, and there are lots of chances to do some kayaking or canoeing on the Krka River. Bela Krajina is separated from Dolenjska by the scenic Gorjanci Mountains.

Coverage includes: Dolenjska, Ribnica & around, Stična, Bogenšperk Castle, Krka Valley, Dolenjske Toplice, Kočevski Rog, Novo Mesto, Otočec ob Krki, Kostanjevica na Krki, Posavje region, Bela Krajina, Črnomelj & around, Kolpa Valley.

Finland - "The Lakeland" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Finland - "The Lakeland" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Most of Finland could be dubbed lakeland, but around here it seems there’s more water than land. And what water: sublime, sparkling, and clean. Reflecting sky and forests as clearly as a mirror, it leaves an indelible impression.

Coverage includes: Savonlinna, Around Savonlinna, The Seal Lakes, Sulkava, Mikkeli, Around Mikkeli, Varkaus, Heinävesi & Around, Valamo, Lintula and Jyväskylä.

Norway - "Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords PDF chapter from the Norway guidebook.

Norway - "Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Bergen, Voss, Stalheim, Myrdal, Hardangerfjord, Norheimsund, Øystese & around, Ulvik, Eidfjord & around, Kinsarvik & Lofthus, Utne, Odda & around, Rosendal & around, Haugelandet & Ryfylke, Haugesund & around, Stavanger and Lysefjord.

US & British Virgin Islands - "Virgin Gorda" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Virgin Gorda PDF chapter from the US & British Virgin Islands guidebook.

US & British Virgin Islands - "Virgin Gorda" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Virgin Gorda is the BVI's rich, plump beauty, beloved by movie stars and feisty billionaires. It's the way the extraordinary sights blend with easy access, good restaurants, and no rampant commercialism that catapults Virgin Gorda to most-favored-island status.

Coverage includes: Virgin Gorda, Spanish Town, the Valley, Mid-Island and North Sound.

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Day trips from Washington DC (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Day trips from Washington DC PDF chapter from the Washington DC guidebook.

Day trips from Washington DC (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Want to escape the city? This chapter includes the very best excursions from Washington, DC - and they can all be completed in a day. Must-sees include Mount Vernon and the National Aquarium.

Coverage includes: Mount Vernon, Baltimore, Annapolis, Harpers Ferry, Leesburg & Middleburg and Shenandoah National Park.

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Tanzania - "Understand & Survival" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Understand & Survival PDF chapter from the Tanzania guidebook.

Tanzania - "Understand & Survival" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Tanzania Today, History, People & Daily Life: Tanzania’s People, The National Psyche, The Role Of Women, Music & Dance and Music & Dance,  Environment: Wildlife, Animals, National Parks & Reserves, National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, Marine Parks & Reserves, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Environmental Issues, Wildlife, Cuisine: Tanzanian Specialities, Food, Drinks, Dining Tanzanian Style, Hotelis, Night Markets & Tea Rooms, Restaurants, Local Traditions, Vegetarian Cuisine and Vegetarian Cuisine, Directory, Transport, Health, Language and Glossary.

Top 4 Great Escapes this Winter

In need of a vacation? Check out four amazing world destinations we think are worth checking out this winter. With careful planning you can save huge amounts of cash traveling independently. For advice from the experts on where to stay, how to get there, what to see and where to eat and drink, download the PDF chapters below.

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1. The Bahamas - "Cat & San Salvador Islands" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Cat & San Salvador Islands PDF chapter from theThe Bahamas guidebook.


2. US & British Virgin Islands - "Tortola" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Tortola PDF chapter from the US & British Virgin Islands guidebook.


3. Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands - "The Highlands" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's The Highlands PDF chapter from the Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands guidebook.


4. Paris - "Montmartre & Northern Paris" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Montmartre & Northern Paris PDF chapter from the Paris guidebook.


Finland - "Tampere & Hame" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Tampere & Hame PDF chapter from the Finland guidebook.

Finland - "Tampere & Hame" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Modern cities and traditional settlements exist side by side in this historic region, where you can explore Finland’s rural past at ancient wooden churches, its unsettled history at Hämeenlinna’s castle, and its industrial heritage at Tampere’s textile factories.

Coverage includes: Tampere, Route 66, Keuruu, Mänttä, Tampere to Hämeenlinna, Häme, Hämeenlinna, Lahti and Around Lahti.

Norway - "Central Norway" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Central Norway PDF chapter from the Norway guidebook.

Norway - "Central Norway" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

National parks and dramatic mountain massifs at seemingly every turn, charming villages, stave churches, fascinating wildlife and arguably Norway's best hiking and white-water rafting - with so much going for it, Central Norway more than matches the fjords.

Coverage includes: Lillehammer & around, Hamar, Elverum, Trysil, Røros & around, Femundsmarka National Park, Oppdal, Trollheimen, Dombås, Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Otta, Rondane National Park, Sjoa, Ringebu, Lom & around, Jotunheimen National Park, Hardangervidda, Geilo and Finse.

US & British Virgin Islands - "Tortola" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Tortola PDF chapter from the US & British Virgin Islands guidebook.

US & British Virgin Islands - "Tortola" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Among Tortola's sharp peaks and bougainvillea-clad hillsides, you'll find a mash-up of places, where guesthouses and mountain villas mingle with beachside resorts.

Coverage includes: Tortola, Road Town, Cane Garden Bay Area, West Island and East Island.

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Finland - "Aland Archipelago" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Aland Archipelago PDF chapter from the Finland guidebook.

Finland - "Aland Archipelago" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

In summer Åland attracts crowds of holidaying Swedes and Finns with its balmy weather and sandy beaches. Bars, restaurants and ice-cream outlets teem with people; but once you get out of Mariehamn, a sleepy haze hangs over the islands’ tiny villages.

Coverage includes: Mariehamn, Mainland Åland & Around, Jomala, Finström, Sund, Vårdö, Saltvik, Geta, Hammarland, Eckerö and Lemland.

Florida - "Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida PDF chapter from the Florida guidebook.

Florida - "Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Tampa Bay & around, Hillsborough River State Park, St Petersburg, St Pete Beach & Barrier-Island Beaches, Clearwater & Clearwater Beach, North of Tampa, Weeki Wachee Springs, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, South of Tampa, Sarasota, Sarasota Keys, Myakka River State Park, Venice, Charlotte Harbor & Barrier Islands, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Naples.

Tasmania -"Launceston & Around" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Launceston & Around PDF chapter from the Tasmania guidebook.

Tasmania -"Launceston & Around" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Launceston, Tamar Valley, Legana & Rosevears, Exeter, Batman Bridge, Beaconsfield & Around, Beauty Point, Narawntapu National Park, George Town, Low Head, Pipers River Region, Lilydale, Hadspen & Carrick, Westbury; Liffey Valley, Longford, Evandale and Ben Lomond National Park.

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Washington DC - "Northern Virginia" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Northern Virginia PDF chapter from the Washington DC guidebook.

Washington DC - "Northern Virginia" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Safe, green-conscious, well-trimmed, smells nice. Northern Virginia is DC's perfect neighbor, just across from the picket fence of the Potomac River. Arlington and Alexandria, two communities here, combine crucial capital sites with cozy pubs, kickin' pool halls and most of the trappings of suburban bliss.

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sleeping and Sports & Activities.

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Norway - "Southern Norway" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Southern Norway PDF chapter from the Norway guidebook.

Norway - "Southern Norway" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: The Coast, Tønsberg, Sandefjord, Larvik & around, Damvann, Kragerø, Risør & around, Lyngør, Arendal & around, Grimstad, Lillesand, Kristiansand & around, Mandal, Lindesnes, Flekkefjord & around, Egersund & around, The Interior, Kongsberg, The Telemark Canal, Rjukan, Tuddal, Seljord, Setesdalen and Sirdal.

US & British Virgin Islands - "St Croix" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's St Croix PDF chapter from the US & British Virgin Islands guidebook.

US & British Virgin Islands - "St Croix" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

St Croix is the Virgins' big boy, and it sports an exceptional topography spanning mountains, a spooky rainforest and a fertile coastal plain.

Coverage includes: St Croix, Christiansted, Buck Island, East End, North Shore, Frederiksted and West End.

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Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Park - "Glacier" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Glacier PDF chapter from the Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Park guidebook.

Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Park - "Glacier" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Sights, Going-to-the-Sun Road, South of Going-to-the-Sun Road, North of Going-to-the-Sun Road, Driving, Day Hikes, Overnight Hikes, Biking, Other Activities, Tours, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Entertainment, Shopping, Information, Getting Around, Around Glacier National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, St Mary, East Glacier, West Glacier, Polebridge, Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Whitefish and Kalispell.

Tanzania "Southern Highlands" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Southern Highlands PDF chapter from the Tanzania guidebook.

Tanzania "Southern Highlands" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Mikumi Town, Udzungwa Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains, Iringa, Around Iringa, Isimila Stone Age, Kalenga, Ruaha National Park, Makambako, Njombe, Kitulo National Park, Mbeya, Chunya, Tukuyu, Lake Nyasa, Kyela, Itungi, Matema, Ikombe, Liuili, Mbamba Bay, Mbinga, Songea and Tunduru.

The Bahamas "Eleuthera" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Eleuthera PDF chapter from the The Bahamas guidebook.

The Bahamas "Eleuthera" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The beach bum is the true royal in Eleuthera, their every do-nothing need met by mile upon mile of obliging shores. These are the supermodels of the beach world: pink sand, sunlight dancing on cerulean waters, sheltered coves, dramatic cliffs.

Coverage includes: North Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Preacher's Cave, Current, Gregory Town, Governor's Harbour, South Eleuthera, Windermere Island, Rock Sound, Cotton Bay and Eleuthera Point.

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Winter Sun - Feeling Hot Hot Hot!

There are countless places to escape the northern hemisphere winter, check out 4 of the best from Lonely Planet. With expert advice on where to go, what to see, how to get around and where to stay you will be able to plan the journey of a lifetime to some of the most exciting and beautiful destinations in the world. 

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1. Tasmania - "The East Coast" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's The East Coast PDF chapter from the Tasmania guidebook.


2. Sydney - "Paddington & Centennial Park" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Paddington & Centennial Park PDF chapter from the Sydney guidebook.


3. Sri Lanka - "Colombo" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Colombo PDF chapter from the Sri Lanka guidebook.


4. Hong Kong - "Hong Kong Island: Central" (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Hong Kong Island: Central PDF chapter from the Hong Kong guidebook.


Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai & the Northeast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai & the Northeast PDF chapter from the Hong Kong guidebook.

Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai & the Northeast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Quiet Admiralty offers class and quality shopping, lodging, sights and dining, while prolific Wan Chai is a seat of culture, a showcase for folk traditions and a nightlife guru, not to mention Hong Kong’s most versatile kitchen.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Sleeping, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

Tasmania - "The East Coast" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's The East Coast PDF chapter from the Tasmania guidebook.

Tasmania - "The East Coast" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Orford, Triabunna, Maria Island National Park, Swansea, Coles Bay & Freycinet National Park, Bicheno, Douglas-Apsley National Park, St Marys, Scamander & Beaumaris, St Helens, Bay Of Fires, Binalong Bay, Weldborough, Mt William National Park, Derby, Scottsdale & around, Bridport and Flinders Island.

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Sydney - "Paddington & Centennial Park" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Paddington & Centennial Park PDF chapter from the Sydney guidebook.

Sydney - "Paddington & Centennial Park" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The next band of suburbs to the east is dis¬tinctly well-heeled - and in Paddington’s case they’re probably Manolo Blahniks. De¬spite the opening of West¬field Bondi Junction just up the road, this is still Sydney’s fashion and art heartland.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Walking Tour, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

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Norway - "Oslo" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Oslo PDF chapter from the Norway guidebook.

Norway - "Oslo" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Entertainment, Shopping, Drøbak, Drammen & around, Østfold, Fredrikstad & around and Halden & around.

Tanzania - "Western Tanzania" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Western Tanzania PDF chapter from the Tanzania guidebook.

Tanzania - "Western Tanzania" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Tabora, Kigoma, Ujiji, Gombe National Park, Lake Tanganyika, Mahale Mountains National Park, Uvinza, Mpanda, Katavi National Park and Sumbawanga

Finland - "Helsinki" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Helsinki PDF chapter from the guidebook.

Finland - "Helsinki" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Though Helsinki can seem like a younger sibling to other Scandinavian capitals, it’s the one that went to art school, scorns pop music, is working in a cutting-edge design studio and hangs out with friends who like black and plenty of piercings.

Coverage includes: Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Porvoo & Tuusulan Rantatie

3 European Holiday Adventures

Europe is culturally diverse, it's an exciting region of the world to explore anytime of the year. To help inspire you we've selected three European destinations that appeal to us in the ETG office. Check them out for yourself...

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1. Sardinia - Plan your trip (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Plan your trip PDF chapter from the Sardinia guidebook.


2. Finland - Plan Your trip (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Plan Your trip PDF chapter from the Finland guidebook.


3. Norway - Planning your trip (PDF) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Planning your trip PDF chapter from the Norway guidebook.

Tasmania - "Midlands & Lake Country" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Midlands & Lake Country PDF chapter from the Tasmania guidebook.

Tasmania - "Midlands & Lake Country" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Baked plains, hawthorn hedgerows, fertile river valleys, roadside mansions: Tasmania’s Midlands have a distinct English-countryside feel; while the underpopulated and undertouristed Lake Country atop Tasmania’s Central Plateau features subalpine moorlands and trout-filled lakes.

Coverage includes: Midland (Heritage) Highway, Oatlands, Ross, Campbell Town, Lake Country, Bothwell, The Lakes, Derwent Valley, Hamilton and Tarraleah.

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World's Best Places 2015 Calender - Lonely Planet

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. Photo © Chris Raven (ebooktravelguides.com)
The world is bursting with incredible festivals, national parks, wildlife, sporting events and holy spectacles, but to witness the best of what the planet has to offer you need to travel at the right time!

To help assist you in planning your adventure, Lonely Planet have launched 'The Best Place to be Today' travel bible providing you with a list of the annual events and wildlife seasons that will help you plan the trip of a lifetime. Check the links below to download individual chapters from the book for the month you plan to travel to see what's happening in the world, and help decide what you want to see.

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1. World's Best Places to be in January - Lonely Planet

Includes: Cheer at Kaapse Klopse, Ride the Cresta Run, Surf the Superbank, Waltz around Vienna, Climb Adam’s Peak, Watch wolves in Yellowstone and much more.

2. World's Best Places to be in February - Lonely Planet

Includes: Gawp at the Ice & Snow Festival, Trek on the Zanskar River, Cruise the Nile, See monarch butterflies, Spot Tasmanian devils, Strip at the Naked Festival and much more.

3. World's Best Places to be in March - Lonely Planet

Includes:  Try river-tubing, Throw a paint party on Holi, Watch blue whales, Raise a glass at Starkbierzeit, Celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Be dazzled by the Northern Lights and much more.

4. World's Best Places to be in April - Lonely Planet

Includes: Ski the Haute Route, Get soaked at Songkran, Dance in the desert, Track chimpanzees, Ride the Friendship Highway, See the original bungy-jumpers and much more.

5. World's Best Places to be in May - Lonely Planet

Includes: Brave the Snake Festival, Sail the Bermuda Triangle, Find Komodo dragons, Run down a hill after
a cheese, Be starstruck at Cannes and much more. 

6. World's Best Places to be in June - Lonely Planet

Includes:  Track tigers, Yomp around Yosemite, Wonder at the White Nights, See solstice at Stonehenge, Attend Inti Raymi, Groove at Glastonbury and much more.

7. World's Best Places to be in July - Lonely Planet

Includes: See the Land of Fire & Ice, Get close to humpbacks, Watch fishing bears, Traverse a glacier, Join the Festa del Redentore, Gaze at Gion Matsuri and much more.

8. World's Best Places to be in August - Lonely Planet

Includes: Drive the Canning Stock Route, Pig out at the Pig Festival, Make merry with Mozart, Hip swivel at Elvis Week, Snorkel with humpbacks, Arm yourself at La Tomatina, Be a part of Burning Man and much more. 

9. World's Best Places to be in September - Lonely Planet

Includes: Watch 120,000 elephants, Have a Highland fling, Get wet at Angel Falls, Raft the Grand Canyon, Join Barca’s biggest fiesta, Slurp at the Oyster Festival and much more.

10. World's Best Places to be in October - Lonely Planet

Includes: Raise a stein at Oktoberfest, See 200,000 turtles, Smile at MassKara, Paraglide at Ölüdeniz, Get close to polar bears, Meet the Lord of Miracles, See Kakadu spring to life and much more.

11. World's Best Places to be in November - Lonely Planet

Includes: Celebrate the dead, Bet on the Melbourne Cup, Dive into cenotes, Join the Turnip Festival, Go for an undersea stroll, Watch silent lightning and much more.

12. World's Best Places to be in December - Lonely Planet

Includes: Beat up Santa at Klausjagen, Sail the White Continent, Eat chocolate at l’Escalade, Whirl with the dervishes, Party at Fiesta de Santo Tomás, Meet Santa in Lapland, Say hooray for Hogmanay and much more.

Central Tanzania & Lake Victoria - Tanzania (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Central Tanzania & Lake Victoria PDF chapter from the Tanzania guidebook.

Central Tanzania & Lake Victoria - Tanzania (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Dodoma, Babati, Mt Hanang, Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, Singida, Musoma, Mwanza, Around Mwanza, Ukerewe/ Rubondo Island National Park, Biharamulo and Bukoba.

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The Best Place to be Today - December (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Best Place to be Today - December (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Includes: Beat up Santa at Klausjagen, Sail the White Continent, Eat chocolate at l’Escalade, Whirl with the dervishes, Party at Fiesta de Santo Tomás, Meet Santa in Lapland, Say hooray for Hogmanay and much more.

The Best Place to be Today - November (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Best Place to be Today - November (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Includes: Celebrate the dead, Bet on the Melbourne Cup, Dive into cenotes, Join the Turnip Festival, Go for an undersea stroll, Watch silent lightning and much more.

Finland - Plan Your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Plan Your trip PDF chapter from the Finland guidebook.

Finland - Plan Your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Wildlife, Offbeat Accommodation, Art, Traditional Architecture, Traditional Dishes, Island Hopping, Music Festivals, Modern Architecture, Saunas, When to Hike, Where to Hike, What to Take, How to Plan a Hike, National Parks, Hiking, Right of Public Access, Huts & Shelters, Where to Trek, Cycling, Bikes on Buses & Trains, Where to Cycle, Winter Sports, Sled Safaris & Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing &, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing, Water Sports, Rowing, Canoeing & Rafting, Fishing, Other Activities and Bird-Watching, Best Regions for Kids, Finland for Kids, and Planning (covering when to go, where to stay and eat and transport).

The Best Place to be Today - September (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Best Place to be Today - September (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Includes: Watch 120,000 elephants, Have a Highland fling, Get wet at Angel Falls, Raft the Grand Canyon, Join Barca’s biggest fiesta, Slurp at the Oyster Festival and much more.