Barcelona plans huge 77% pedestrian-friendly zones

Whether you enjoy strolling along the beachfront or sauntering up La Rambla, if on foot is your favourite way to explore Barcelona then you're in luck as the Spanish city is set to become even more walkable.

Barcelona plans to turn 50 per cent of the roads used by cars into pedestrian-friendly zones by 2018 in a bid to make the city more green.

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Barcelona city guide

Sun-kissed and lapped by the Mediterranean, Barcelona is packed with cultural treasures, from lamplit medieval lanes to glittering Gaudí masterpieces. By nightfall the city is a whirl of buzzing restaurants and tapas bars.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, La Rambla & Barri Gòtic, El Raval, La Ribera, Barceloneta & the Waterfront, La Sagrada Família & L’Eixample, Gràcia & Park Güell, Camp Nou, Pedralbes & La Zona & Montjuïc, Poble Sec & Sant Anton, Understand Barcelona and Survival Guide.

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Civil War Trail Road Trips - Historical Mississippi Trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Civil War Trail Road Trips - Historical Mississippi Trip

Stroll in the footsteps of literary masters and civil rights heroes, or see blood-soaked battlefields; over the years, Mississippi has been beautiful and wild, serene and violent, complex yet simple. To explore her turbulent past is to discover Mississippi now.
hang out in a classic Mississippi Delta juke joint

- see where the Civil Rights movement’s iconic events took place

- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages

- take in the beauty of the Mississippi River

Coverage includes: Oxford, Clarksdale, Glendora, Indianola, Jackson, Vicksburg, Natchez and Mississippi Delta.

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Understand Banff & Survival Guide

All the info you need on everything from history, geology, wildlife and clothing & equipment to flights, public transport, climate, safety, conservation... you name it. Includes tips for women travelers, and travelers with disabilities.

Coverage includes: Parks Today, History, Geology, Wildlife, Conservation, Health & Safety, Clothing & Equipment, Directory A–Z, Transportation , and Behind the Scenes.

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Western USA - Southwest (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Western USA - Southwest

The Southwest is America’s untamed backyard, where life plays out before a stunning backdrop of red rocks, lofty peaks, shimmering lakes and deserts dotted with saguaro cacti. And the best part for travelers? A splendid network of scenic drives linking the most beautiful and iconic sites.

- stroll the Rim Trail at Grand Canyon National Park

- live your own John Wayne Western in northeastern Arizona’s Monument Valley

- practice your fast draw in dusty Tombstone

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Oman Air launches new route to Mashhad, Iran

Oman Air is to launch a brand-new service between Muscat and the Iranian city of Mashhad from tomorrow.

This is Oman Air’s second destination in Iran, following the launch of flights to Tehran in 2012. The carrier will operate daily flights aboard Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Flights will depart Muscat International Airport at 14.00 and arrive at Mashhad International Airport (also known as Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport) at 17.15.

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Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula travel guide

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Understand and Survival chapters.

Iran travel guide

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Tehran, Persian Gulf, Western Iran, Central Iran, Southeastern Iran,
Northeastern Iran, Understand Iran and Survival chapters.


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Grand Canyon - Did You Know?

The Grand Canyon is 446 kilometres (227 miles) long. In some parts it reaches a depth of 1.83 kilometres (1 mile) and a width of 29 kilometres (18 miles). But the Grand Canyon isn't the deepest gorge in the world. The gorge that holds this honour is the Kali Gandaki Gorge in Nepal.
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Go rafting on the Colorado River, ride a mule down into the Grand Canyon, or view it from above on a helicopter ride around the canyon’s rim.
Covers: Grand Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Valle, North Rim, South Rim, Havasupai Reservation, Hualapai Reservation, Flagstaff, Sedona, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Colorado River and more

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Iceland plans Airbnb restrictions amid tourism explosion

Move to tax people who rent out properties through website as officials and residents express concerns over visitor impact.

Iceland is poised to curb an Airbnb explosion as it tries to balance record tourist numbers with the protection of its spectacular unspoilt landscape and traditional lifestyle.

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Iceland guidebook

The energy is palpable on this magical island, where astonishing natural phenomena inspire the welcoming, creative locals and draw an increasing number of visitors in search of splendour.

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Reykjavík, Southwest Iceland, the Golden Circle, West Iceland, The Westfjords, North Iceland, East Iceland, Southeast Iceland, The Highlands, Understand and Survival chapters.

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Lufthansa continious Frankfurt-Cape Town flights in December

This winter Lufthansa will resume operation on the Frankfurt-Cape Town route.

From December 2nd, a Lufthansa aircraft will take off from Frankfurt and fly non-stop to the port city at the foot of Table Mountain every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The connection extends the Lufthansa Group’s hub-wide portfolio and optimally complements the formerly seasonal offer from Munich and Zurich with Edelweiss.

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Cape Town & the Garden Route city guide

Table Mountain is Cape Town’s star attraction, but South Africa’s brightest diamond of a city is also blessed with beautiful beaches, bountiful vineyards and a rainbow array of people, cultures and design.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, City Bowl, Foreshore, Bo-Kaap & De Waterkant, East City, District Six, Woodstock & Observatory, Gardens & Surrounds, Green Point & Waterfront, Sea Point to Hout Bay, Southern Suburbs, Simons Town & Southern Peninsula, Cape Flats & Northern Suburbs, Day Trips & Wineries, the Garden Route, Sleeping, Understand and Survival guide chapters.

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New Delta Air Lines Edinburgh-New York route

Delta Air Lines will launch its new non-stop flight between Edinburgh and New York’s John F. Kennedy airports, offering more onward connections and on-board amenities than any other airline serving this route.
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New York City guide

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Neighborhoods at a Glance, Lower Manhattan & the Financial District, SoHo & Chinatown, East Village & Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District, Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side & Central Park, Harlem & Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Day Trips from New York City, Sleeping, Understand New York City and Survival Guide.

Scotland - Edinburgh (Chapter)

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, City Walking Tour, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.and Around Edinburgh.


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Qatar Airways new Chang Mai, Thailand, flights from December

Qatar Airways has announced that it will expand its network to Chiang Mai in Thailand from December 16th.

The airline will fly to Chiang Mai five times a week via Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, with an A330-200. The largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai will be the fourth city in the Asian country to be served by Qatar Airways, which currently flies to Bangkok and Phuket, and will commence flights to Krabi on December 6th.

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Thailand travel guide

Friendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic, Thailand radiates a golden hue from its glittering temples and tropical beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile.

Coverage includes: Planning, Bangkok & around, Central Thailand, Ko Chang & East, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Hua Hin & Southern Gulf, Ko Samui & Lower Gulf, Phuket & Andaman Coast, Understand & Survival

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Civil War Trail Road Trips - Memphis to Nashville Trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Civil War Trail Road Trips - Memphis to Nashville Trip

Classic Blues and Bluegrass are your soundtrack to whiskey stops and important battlefield sites on this road trip between two of America’s legendary – and defiantly different – musical towns.
get loud in a classic Nashville honky-tonk

- see Sun Studio, ground zero for American rock and roll
- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages
- visit the birthplace of soul music

Coverage includes: Beale Street, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studio, Graceland, Shiloh National Military Park, Jack Daniel’s Distillery, Nashville, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Walking Tour, Tennessee, Franklin and Memphis.

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Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks - Waterton Lakes National Park

Little Waterton packs a punch. Unrivaled in North America for offering almost instant access to rugged stretches of high alpine terrain well above the treeline, the park is a sanctuary for grizzlies, elk and cougar and about 800 wildflower species.

- take in beautiful scenery and sweeping views along the Carthew-Alderson Trail

- explore age-old geological formations in Red Rock Canyon

- relax after a hike in the welcoming and scenic hamlet of Waterton

Coverage includes: Day Hikes, Cycling, Driving, Sights, Fishing & Boating, Waterton Townsite, Cameron Lake, Tours, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Entertainment, Shopping.

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Berlin - Did You Know?

The East Side Gallery is a 1.3 kilometre section of the Berlin Wall. It is painted  with 101 images by artists from 21 countries, making it the longest open-air gallery in the world.
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Berlin city guide

Berlin is scene-stealing combo of glamour and grit that will fascinate anyone in love with history and culture, art and architecture, restaurants and nightlife.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Historic Mitte, Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz, Potsdamer Platz & Tiergarten, Scheunenviertel, Kreuzberg & Neukölln, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, City West & Charlottenburg, Day Trips from Berlin, Understand Berlin and Survival Guide.

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Poland's primeval Bialowieza forest cut down despite protests

More than 180,000 cubic metres of forest to be cut down in an area that is home to Europe’s largest mammal and tallest trees.

Poland has started logging in the ancient Bialowieza forest, which includes some of Europe’s last primeval woodland, despite fierce protests from environmental groups battling to save the World Heritage site.

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Poland travel guide

Chic medieval hot spots such as Kraków and Gdańsk vie with energetic Warsaw for your urban attention. Outside the cities, woods, rivers, lakes and hills beckon for some fresh-air fun.
Inside Lonely Planet Poland Travel Guide:
Covers: Warsaw, Mazovia and Podlasie, Krakow, Malopolska, the Carpathian Mountains, Silesia, Wielkopolska, Gdansk and Pomerania, Warmia and Masuria, and more

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Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Around Yosemite National Park (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Around Yosemite National Park

Though many consider Yosemite the pick of the Sierras, you may just find you prefer the flavor of the Eastern Sierra: home to sights Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes, hidden hot springs, shimmering alpine lakes and dramatic mountain scenery.

- paddle around Mono Lake’s eerie tufa formations

- bounce and splash through white-water rapids in the spectacular Merced River Canyon

- soak in natural hot springs and ramble along the phenomenal hiking trails of Mammoth Lakes

Coverage includes: Oakhurst, Fish Camp, Tioga Pass & Around, Lee Vining, Mono Lake, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop.

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Cancun launches new mobile app to visitors

The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau and Smart Group have joined forces to promote the destination with the new Smart Map Cancun mobile app.

The application, which offers an interactive travel guide, was designed to make a visit to Cancun easier and stress-free. The app, available on both Google Play and the Apple Store, will allow visitors to access maps of Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres and Holbox, as well as access to a GPS system without the need of an internet connection.

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Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan travel guide

Few destinations in Mexico can dazzle you with ancient Maya ruins, azure Caribbean waters and colonial-era cities all in one fell swoop. Actually, there's only one – the Yucatán Peninsula.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Cancun & Around, Issla Mujers, Isla Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast, Yucatan State & the Maya Heartland, Campeche & Around, Chipas, Understand and Survival chapters.

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San Antonio, Austin & Texas Road Trips - Hill Country Trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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San Antonio, Austin & Texas Road Trips - Hill Country Trip

In March and early April when wildflowers are blooming, this is one of the prettiest drives in all of Texas – perfect for a day trip or a lazy, meandering vacation.

Coverage includes: San Antonio, Comfort, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Luckenbach, Lyndon B Johnson Ranch, Johnson City, Wimberley, San Marcos, Gruene, New Braunfels, Hill Country, San Antonio Walking Tour, Austin and Austin Walking Tour.

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Namibia - Did You Know?

Namibia is the second least densely populated country on earth after Mongolia. There are just over two million people living in a country which is half the size of Alaska.
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Botswana & Namibia travel guide

Botswana and Namibia: Fused together by epic landscapes, including Fish River Canyon, the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta, and some of the continent’s greatest concentration and diversity of wildlife, this is truly Africa.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Understand and Survival chapters.


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Blooming Marvellous. It's the London's Chelsea Flower Show 2016

Today sees the start of London's Chelsea Flower Show. The 100-plus exhibits in this year's show range from whimsical to traditional — and they don't fit neatly into pots.

A sea of knitted and crocheted poppies covers the Royal Hospital grounds, much like a 2014 installation of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, honoring soldiers who died in World War I.

The exhibit includes more than 300,000 flowers made by some 50,000 people. The display began three years ago as a small-scale project in Melbourne, and eventually blossomed into the London show.

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London city guide

Check out cutting-edge art at the Tate Modern, wander the historic Royal Parks and explore riverside pubs and the bars of Shoreditch; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of London and begin your journey now!
 Inside Lonely Planet London Travel Guide:

Covers: the West End, the City, the South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, the East End and more

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Grand Tour of Italy Road Trips - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Grand Tour of Italy Road Trips - Plan your trip

Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for a Grand Tour of Italy PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.

full-colour map, inspirational images and clear nuts-and-bolts information
expert advice: discover even more with our city guides to Rome, Florence and Venice

Coverage includes: Welcome to the Grand Tour of Italy, Grand Tour of Italy Highlights, Rome City Guide, Florence City Guide, Venice City Guide and Need to Know.

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Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips - Switzerland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips - Switzerland

Dazzling outdoor scenery and chocolate-box chalets combine with local traditions, cosmopolitan cities and smooth infrastructure in Switzerland, making it easy to dive into its heart on these road trips.

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Civil War Trail Road Trips - Lowcountry & Southern Coast Trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Civil War Trail Road Trips - Lowcountry & Southern Coast Trip

The Lowcountry welcomes travelers with a warm embrace. This coastal region, which stretches from Charleston south to Georgia, is a tangle of islands, inlets and tidal marshes. This drive sweeps in plantation life, military history, Gullah culture and a landmark African American school.

- watch the sun set over the marsh at Hunting Island State Park

- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights
learn about Navajo Code Talkers

- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages

- meditate surrounded by the vast gardens of Middleton Place

- discover even more with walking tours and background information

Coverage includes: Charleston, Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, Walterboro, Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Penn Center, Hinting Island State Park, Edisto Island Scenic Byway, Charleston Walking Tour, South Carolina, Ashley River Plantations and Hilton Head.

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Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks - Around Glacier National Park

Glacier’s gateway towns are pleasant places to base yourself while exploring the park. Stay in the park’s oldest hotel, go night skiing in Whitefish, or kick back in low-key Polebridge, Glacier’s most isolated outpost.

- step back in time and overnight in an historic lodge

- enjoy dining in rustic-yet-hip Whitefish

- explore the excellent Museum of the Plains Indians in Browning

Coverage includes: West Glacier, St Mary, East Glacier, Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Whitefish.

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San Antonio, Austin & Texas Road Trips - Plan your trip

Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.
road trip essentials: from hiring a car to road rules and playlists
expert advice: discover even more with our city guides to San Antonio and Austin, plus practical need-to-know information

Coverage includes: Welcome to San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry, Highlights, San Antonio City Guide, Austin City Guide, Need to Know, Texas Barbecue and Driving in Southwest USA.

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Madagascar - Did you Know?

Madagascar was settled by Asians before mainland Africans. The first humans to settle in Madagascar came from the island of Borneo in canoes, between 350 BCE and 550 CE.
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Madagascar travel guide

Watch chameleons and lemurs in mountainous national parks, haggle like a local at the Marché Artisanal de la Digue, or snorkel incredible coral reefs; all with your trusted travel companion.  Get to the heart of Madagascar and begin your journey now!

Covers: Antananarivo, Central Madagascar, Southern Madagascar, Western Madagascar, Northern
Madagascar, Eastern Madagascar and more

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Italian Lakes Road Trips - Plan your trip

Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for the Italian Lakes PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.

- full-colour map, inspirational images and clear nuts-and-bolts information
expert advice: discover even more with our city guides to Milan and Venice

Coverage includes: Welcome to the Italian Lakes, Italian Lakes Highlights, Milan City Guide, Venice City Guide and Need to Know.

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Italian Lakes Road Trips

Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Italian Lakes Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering the Italian lakes by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up‐to‐date advice on the destinations you’ll visit along the way, marvel at the region’s opulence and natural beauty. Get to the Italian lakes, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet Italian Lakes Road Trips:

- Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout
- Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests
- Get around easily ‐ easy‐to‐read, full‐colour route maps, detailed directions
- Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road ‐ local driving rules, parking,
- toll roads
- Essential info at your fingertips ‐ hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets ‐ eating, sleeping, sight‐seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Useful features ‐ including Detours, Walking Tours and Link Your Trip

Covers: Milan, Venice, Lakes Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Trentino and more
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Cafe hotel in the centre of historic Salvador (Brazil)

Bahiacafé Hotel, Pelourinho (Salvador, Brazil). Booking.com
Amazing deals on Hotels! Salvador: Hotels

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South America on a Shoestring - Brazil (PDF Chapter)

Brazil awakens the senses with promises of paradise: cerulean waters giving way to sun-kissed sands; music-filled metropolises and idyllic tropical islands; enchanting colonial towns and rugged red-rock canyons; majestic waterfalls and crystal-clear rivers; lush rainforests and dense jungles; gorgeous people and the Beautiful Game.

Coverage includes: Understand Brazil, Brazil Today, History, Culture, Arts, Cuisine, Sports, Environment, Survivial Guide, Directory A–Z, Getting There & Away, Getting Around, Rio de Janeiro, The Southeast, Búzios, Ilha Grande, Paraty, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, Tiradentes, The South, Curitiba, Paranaguá, Ilha do Mel, Ilha de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, Foz do Iguaçu, The Central West, Brasília, Pirenópolis, The Pantanal, Cuiabá & around, Campo Grande, Bonito, Corumbá, The Northeast, Salvador, Lençóis, Morro de São Paulo, Itacaré, Ilhéus, Porto Seguro, Arraial d’Ajuda, Trancoso, Caraíva, Penedo, Maceió, Recife, Olinda, Praia da Pipa, Natal, Canoa Quebrada, Fortaleza, Jericoacoara, São Luís, Alcântara, Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, The North, Belém, Algodoal, Ilha de Marajó, Santarém & around, Manaus, Amazon Jungle, Porto Velho, Guajará-Mirim, Rio Branco and Xapuri.

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Boat Hotel in the centre of historic Bruges (Belgium)

Boat Hotel De Barge, Bruges Historic Centre (Booking.com: Belgium)
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Belgium & Luxembourg - Bruges & Western Flanders

Bruges and the other picturesque towns in this region feature fabulous medieval city centres, while scars and souvenirs of the Great War remain poignant attractions in the surrounding countryside. Belgians also love this region for its extensive sprawl of wide, sandy beaches.

- explore the picturesque canals, cobbled alleys and impressive windmills of beautiful Bruges
- maps
- linger among salient reminders of WWI around Ypres
- transport
- take a bucolic canalside cycle ride to Damme and beyond
- restaurants & accommodation

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Rent a Holiday Apartment in Nice! - Lonely Planet France

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France travel guide - The French Riviera & Monaco PDF Chapter

There’s more to do on the Riviera than go to the beach. Culture vultures will revel in the region’s thriving art scene; foodies will rejoice at fruit and veg markets; and outdoor enthusiasts can find walking, snorkelling and swimming galore.

Coverage includes: Nice, St-Paul de Vence, Vence, Antibes & Juan-les-Pins, Biot, Cannes, Mougins, Grasse, Massif de l’Estérel, Fréjus & St-Raphaël, St-Tropez, Toulon & around, The Three Corniches, Monaco (Principauté de Monaco) and Menton.

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Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra - Rajasthan (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

It is said there is more history in Rajasthan than in the rest of India put together. Welcome to the Land of the Kings – a fabled realm of maharajas, majestic forts and lavish palaces.

Coverage includes: Eastern Rajasthan, Jaipur & around, Bharatpur, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Alwar, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranthambhore National Park, Southern Rajasthan, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh (Chittor), Udaipur & around, Mt Abu & around, Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Fatehpur, Mandawa, Western Rajasthan, Jodhpur & around, Jaisalmer & around and Bikaner & around.

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Dine in style in Saint Petersberg (Lonely Planet Russia)

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Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's PDF  Understand St Petersburg and Survival Guide chapter from the St Petersburg city guide.

St Petersburg city guide  - Understand St Petersburg and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, architecture and literature 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: St Petersburg Today, History, Architecture, Arts, Literature, Transport, Directory A–Z and Language.

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Batumi Miracle - The Black Sea's Las Vegas (Georgia)

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Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's Georgia PDF chapter from the Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan guidebook

Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan - Georgia (Chapter)

From old churches and watchtowers dotting fantastic mountains to green valleys spread with vineyards, Georgia is a marvellous canvas for walkers, horse riders, skiers, rafters and paragliders. For its proud, high-spirited, cultured people, hospitality is the stuff of life.

Coverage includes: Understand Georgia, Georgia Today, History – from early kingdoms to war with Russia, Arts, Food & Drink, Directory, Transport, Tbilisi & around, Mtskheta, Gori & around, western Georgia, Kutaisi & around, Poti, Kolkheti National Park, Zugdidi, Abkhazia, Sukhumi, northwest of Sukhumi, Adjara, Batumi & around, Great Caucasus, Svaneti, Georgian Military Highway, Khevsureti, Tusheti, Kakheti, Telavi & around, Sighnaghi & around, Davit Gareja, Lagodekhi Protected Areas, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Borjomi, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Bakuriani, Akhaltsikhe, Vardzia, Sapara Monastery

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Sleep in a colonial mansion in Phuket's Old Town (Thailand)

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The Andaman is Thailand’s turquoise coast, that place on a ‘Travel to Paradise’ postcard that makes you want to leave your job and live in flip-flops…forever. And for once, the beauty exceeds the hype with white beaches, cathedral-like limestone cliffs and hundreds of jungle-covered isles.

Thailand - Phuket & the Andaman Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

* charter a long-tail and buzz glassy waters between white-sand beaches in the Trang Islands
* maps
* scale a limestone cliff then recuperate in the blissful jade waters of * Railay
* transport
* float in a cerulean sea while gazing at the limestone crags of Ko Phi-Phi
* restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Ranong Province, Ko Chang, Ko Phayam, Laem Son National Park, Phang-Nga Province, Ko Phra Thong & Ko Ra, Khao Sok National Park, Khao Lak & Around, Surin Islands Marine National Park, Similan Islands Marine National Park, Phang-Nga Town, Ao Phang-Nga & around Phang-Nga, Ko Yao, Phuket Island, Phuket Town, Ko Sireh, Laem Phanwa, Rawai, Hat Kata, Hat Karon, Hat Patong, Hat Kamala, Hat Surin, Ao Bang Thao, Sirinat National Park, Khao Phra Taew Royal Wildlife & Forest Reserve, Thalang District, Krabi Province, Ao Nang & around, Railay, Ko Phi-Phi Don, Ko Phi-Phi Leh, Ko Jum & Ko Si Boya, Ko Lanta, Trang Province, Trang Beaches & Islands, Satun Province, Pak Bara, Ko Bulon Leh, Ko Tarutao Marine National Park, Ko Adang & Ko Rawi, Satun.

Heritage hotels in elegant Edinburgh (Scotland)

Radisson Blu Hotel, Old Town (Edinburgh, Scotland). Booking.com
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Interested in buying the guidebook? Download the eBook version of Lonely Planet's PDF Edinburgh chapter from the Scotland guidebook

Scotland - Edinburgh (Chapter)

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, City Walking Tour, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.and Around Edinburgh.

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Sleep on a floating island on Lake Titicaca (Peru)

Uros Aruma Uro, Islas Flotantes de los Uros (Puno, Peru). Booking.com
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This is the Lake Titicaca chapter from Lonely Planet’s Peru guidebook.

Peru - Lake Titicaca (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Lake Titicaca region is a mix of crumbling cathedrals, desolate altiplano and fields backed by rolling hills and high peaks. It might appear austere, but ancient holidays are marked with riotous celebrations where elaborately costumed-processions and brass bands party for days.

* boat the serene blue expanse to the mystical islands of Lake Titicaca
* maps
* celebrate festivals with blaring brass bands and crazy costumes in Puno, Peru’s capital folklórico
* transport
* admire the elaborate temples that dwarf Lake Titicaca’s bucolic south-shore towns
* restaurants & accommodations

Coverage includes: Juliaca, Around Juliaca, Puno, Around Puno, Lake Titicaca Islands, Capachica Peninsula & Around, South-Shore Towns and Bolivian Shore.

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