Sara Benson Books

Presents a guide to California, describing accommodations, restaurants, transportation, shopping, major points of interest, and sightseeing activities.

Celebrate and explore all 59 of America's national parks in the centenary year of the National Parks Service with this beautifully illustrated introduction to each one. Find out what activities to do, which animals to spot, where to stay and where to hike. Each park features breathtaking photography and text from Lonely Planet's US-based adventure experts, including sample itineraries. This lavishly finished hardback, in a landscape format, will inspire readers to plan the first of many trips to America's amazing national parks.

Yosemite and neighboring Sequoia & Kings Canyon occupy the most spectacular region of one of the most spectacular mountain ranges on the planet.

Want to ride some of the world's best breaks? Dive a submerged volcano? Hike through the Upcountry, picking guavas from the tree? This guidebook uncovers all of Maui, including its many beautiful beaches, its creative cuisine and its aloha at every turn.

Take a break from the ordinary and indulge in tranquil beaches and secluded coves, breathtaking vistas, glittering nightlife and intimate cliffside lodgings. Our definitive guide gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect getaway. Hit the road : detailed, user-friendly maps cover Highways 1 to 101, and everything in between. Escape the crowds : insider tips from local authors help you make the mQst of the coast's best-keptsecrets. Dive in : the best places for swimming, snorkeling and diving, plus the top whale-watching spots, campsites and coastal hiking trails. Live it up : decadent spas, superb seaside restaurants, chic LA clubs and top picks for families. Wind down : with in-depth reviews of the toasts test accommodation options, first-rate California dreamin' has never been easier.

Presents itineraries for thirty-five road trips in California, including trips along Pacific Coast highways, through Napa and Sonoma Valleys, and around Santa Barbara wine country.

Uncovering the charm of this bustling, ethnically diverse port city, this travel guide includes detailed walking tours and points out all the must-see attractions. of color illustrations. 20 maps.

A guide to visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, providing fifteen suggested itineraries, sixty-two hiking routes, trip-planning advice, and notes on sights and the environment and including information on activities, accommodations, and restaurants.

This guidebook includes detailed coverage of all the key sights, including ancient Persepolis and the architectural wonders of Esfahan, that Kaua'i has to offer

Offers a comprehensive guide to the region, including information on accommodations, restaurants, sights, shopping, and outdoor activities.

Experience The Best of Honolulu, Waikiki & OahuThis full-color guide reveals the island s beaches, sights and off-the-beaten track adventures so you can discover the real Oahu. Realize your dream vacation with insider insights, honest reviews and simple planning tools. Highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiencesItineraries make planning your ultimate vacation simpleSustainable Travel tips and resourcesEasy-to-Use Maps make getting around the island a breeze Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.

20 itineraries and handy planning features help travellers plot their trip to the United States. This book includes targeted features on sports, arts and culture, the great outdoors and more.

This redesigned full-color guide offers a fresh perspective on a favorite travel destination. A chapter for traveling families provides something for tourists of all ages, and more information is included on sustainable travel. 46 maps.

Discover HawaiiAbandon the beach towel and plunge into snorkeling heaven in a coral crater.Soothe your sunburn with a chilling masterpiece from the Island's shave ice gurus.Feel the heat of Hawaii's continual rebirth amidst the lava of Earth's most active volcano.Experience genuine aloha 'aina atop the world's tallest sea cliffs.In This Six authors, 5328 miles driven, 148 beaches combed, 106 detailed maps.All-new color sections showcase Hawaii's highlights, outdoor activities and local people.Expansive surfing coverage and all major islands' top spots revealed by a Surfer magazine editor.You asked for it, we researched more listings for outfitters, tours and sustainable travel experiences.

Toronto captures the flavors of the world with its cosmopolitan cuisine, vibrant neighborhoods and dynamic multiculturalism. Whether you're cycling the city's jewel-like islands, sipping martinis in a sky-high cocktail lounge or feeling the buzz at an indie film festival, this smart, stylish and streetwise guide will help you steer a course through Canada's Megacity. • STEAL THE SCENE - our expert arts and entertainment chapters give you the inside scoop on "Hollywood of the North" • EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - with over 250 independent restaurant and nightlife recommendations • SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP - whether it's vintage shops in Kensington Market on hip Queen West boutiques, we've got it in the bag • GO BEYOND THE CITY LIMITS - soak up the spray at Niagara Falls, tipple ice-wine vintages or enjoy Ontario's world-class theater festivals • KNOW YOUR WAY - navigate Toronto's mosaic of neighborhoods with our detailed color maps

Easy-to-use-maps; new-look guide; comprehensive listings.

One expert author, 500 hours of research, 152 restaurants, 15 graveyard steak specials. Vegas Voices and Gambling chapters offer a peek into real-life Vegas and tips from our poker guru. Eleven handy casino floor plan, plus details on the ubergreen Springs Preserve and tips on a sustainable visit. Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.

Lonely Planet Peru is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Trek the ancient Inca trail, puzzle over the mystery of the Nasca lines, wander the stone temples of Machu Picchu or indulge in local delicacies in Lima; all with your trusted travel companion.

Travel through the hidden pockets and idiosyncratic history of San Francisco with this guide, written with an affection for the city that enlivens every page. San Francisco's restaurants, shops and cutlural offerings enjoy detailed coverage, as do tempting destinations outside the city. Laced with anecdotes of hippies and shanghaiers, Beats and immigrants, this guidebook embraces every element of the crazy quilt that is San Francisco and lays them all at the visitor's feet. Dizzying cable-car drops...sumptuous California cuisine...vibrant street scenes...pulsating nightlife...the City by the Bay combines attitude and charm like no other place on earth. Whether you're feelin' the love in the Haight or slicing through the fog of the Golden Gate, this streetwise and stylish guide will show you why it's so easy to leave your heart in San Francisco. • TAP IN to the urban pulse, with inspiring City Life coverage and in-depth restaurant, cafe, club and shop reviews • TEAR AROUND TOWN with the world's best guidebook maps and detailed walking tours • LET LOOSE with insider tips from local authors, from cruising the Castro to sitting pretty in North Beach • ESCAPE THE CROWDS with the best guide to hidden gems and daytrips to the East Bay, Wine Country and beyond • SLEEP IN STYLE with the widest choice of accommodation options to suit your pocket

Lonely Planet's Discover Las Vegas is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the dazzling glitzy Strip, admire the spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, or eat luxuriously at world-renowned chef's boutique restaurants; all with your trusted travel companion.

Experience the Southwest USA Gaze up at the Grand Canyon while floating down the mightly ColoradoChat with Santa Fe locals over spicy green chile and margaritasSpot ghosts of the Old West on the trail of Butch Cassidy In This Guide Expanded edition covers the best of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Las Vegas and NevadaThe ultimate road-trip guide - more scenic drives, Route 66 details and dinosaur detours throughout Special Native American and Southwest with Kids chapters, plus pet-friendly listings in every stateInsightful local interviews, including Carolyn Jessop's account of escaping polygamy

Perfect for short visits to the city. Revamped Casinos & Gambling chapter showcases the best of the glitz.

Revamped and expanded Los Angeles chapter makes the book (and city) easy to navigate. More road trips and scenic drives. Special planning chapters for Disneyland, Beaches & Outdoors and Travel with Children.

Lonely Planet's Discover Hawai'i, the Big Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Chase lava in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, stargaze at Mauna Kea, Hawai'i's highest mountain and most sacred spot, or play on the powdery white sands of Hapuna Beach.

This handy guide is just the right size for the intrepid city wanderer. Razor sharp coverage of Strip casinos, where to stay, eat and sightsee, plus the lowdown on the best splurges, designer shops and spas.

Want to bite the Big Apple? Strike it rich in Las Vegas? Get your kicks on Route 66? Let this jam-packed guide escort you through the land of plenty. From Disney World to Death Valley, the White House to Waikiki, Lonely Planet covers all four corners of all 50 states. Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and beyond - details on the country's magnificent national parks hot dogs and hot showers - eats and sleeps for every budget suggested itineraries and advice for the cross-country trip of a lifetime 98 detailed maps to keep you right on track - or off the beaten path

Ce guide informatif et avisé présente le meilleur de Los Angeles dans un format pratique et facile à utiliser. Avec des critiques argumentées, des conseils de voyage essentiels et des cartes dépliantes détaillées, il contient toutes les informations nécessaires pour le visiteur exigeant - que ce soit pour une journée ou un mois, pour les affaires ou pour le plaisir.

Havaj, s nádhernými plážemi, korálovými útesy a vulkány, je synonymem ráje na Zemi. Tento průvodce z edice Lonely Planet vás zavede přímo do srdce ostrovů. Nabízí úžasné zážitky s inspirativními fotografiemi, informacemi o aktivitách a zajímavými místy. Užitečné tipy na cestu a navrhované trasy vám umožní naplánovat si ideální výlet podle vašich představ. Autoři odhalují skrytá místa, abyste zažili něco jedinečného a neopakovatelného. Obsahuje doporučené trasy pro vyjížďky autem, tipy na outdoorové aktivity, inspirativní fotografie a zasvěcený vhled do ostrovní kultury. Autoři zahrnují odborníky na jednotlivé oblasti, jako jsou O'ahu, Maui, Hawa'i a Kaua'i, kteří přinášejí cenné informace a doporučení. Tento průvodce je přeložen z anglického vydání a vydalo ho nakladatelství Svojtka & Co. s.r.o. v Praze v roce 2014 jako první české vydání.