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"Infused with a resurgent Maori culture, big and bold volcanic activity, and the cosmopolitan urban cool of Auckland and Wellington, the North Island is a vibrant and versatile destination."- Brett Atkinson, Lonely Planet Writer.

Describes the culture and climate of the island nation and provides information on accommodations, restaurants, transportation, shopping, attractions, and activities.

Reviews the history, geography, and culture of New Zealand, describes tourist attractions in each region, and recommends hotels and restaurants.

A guide that allows you to approach Prague by geographical area. It includes Dedicated Walking Tours chapter that helps you discover hidden gems in Eastern Europe's most-visited city. It also contains a detachable full city map.

This guide contains driving itineraries covering a range of regions in New Zealand. It also includes information on places to sleep and eat on the road

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your essential guide for exploring this vibrant region on a budget. Discover the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor at dawn, delve into the colonial history of Penang, or ride the waves in Bali, all with trusted insights at your side. This guide features color maps and images, tailored highlights and itineraries, and insider tips to help you navigate like a local while avoiding crowds. You'll find essential information at your fingertips, including hours of operation, contact details, and transit advice, along with budget-friendly recommendations and honest reviews for dining, accommodation, sightseeing, and shopping, ensuring you uncover hidden gems often overlooked by other guidebooks. Cultural insights enrich your travel experience, covering history, cuisine, and landscapes across 200+ maps. The eBook offers features like downloadable PDFs, offline maps, note-taking options, bookmarks, and quick search capabilities for easy navigation. Ideal for both popular attractions and off-the-beaten-path adventures, this guide is perfect for curious travelers eager to explore Southeast Asia's diverse offerings. With a legacy of excellence since 1973, Lonely Planet continues to inspire and inform travelers worldwide.

Lonely Planet knows New Zealand like our own backyard, and this handy guide brings you the best of the country s South Island in one easy package. Let us help you discover the South s most breathtaking mountain roads, quietest off-the-beaten-track escapes and best city experiences. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Comprehensive coverage of the highlights and hidden secrets Itineraries to inspire great skiing, eating, wine-touring, driving or bushwalking experiences Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane or campervan

Comprehensive and inspirational guides with thousands of detailed listings, reviews and recommendations for travellers with a sense of adventure and exploration

The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Things are never just black and white in New Zealand.Stick Out Your Tongue taste the freshest seafood, world-class wines, or the best lamb roast there is.Roll Your Eyes yet another magnificent view of mystical mountains, braided river plains or calming coastlines.Slap Your Thighs a good time’s easy to find, from happening Auckland to waterfront Wellington.Stand Up Proud and experience Maori culture firsthand: take part in a powhiri, or fill your puku at a hangi.Run At It Shouting bungy jump, sea kayak, surf, trek and hit the white water with the best of them.

Explores the history, geography, and culture of Vietnam; describes points of regional interest, activities, and events; and offers practical information for travelers interested in seeing the real Vietnam.

Travellers have been captivated by Turkey's spectacular sights and cultural riches for centuries. Hunt for bargains in the bazaars, pamper yourself in a Turkish bath, discover the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and explore the beautifully preserved ruins of Ephesus. Trusted by so many for so long, this best-selling guide leads the way. • 110 detailed maps, including full-colour country map • practical guide to buying Turkish carpets • essential information on visas, health and local transport • hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat, for all budgets • illustrated food section, plus handy menu translator • comprehensive language chapter

We know where Sydney's best surf beaches are, where to get the best coffee in Melbourne's cobbled lanes, and how to cross the great red plains in a van without getting scorched. Includes new full-colour features on Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback. •13 authors, 158 maps, 25,800km of coastline and 1 snake in a canoe •Clear, easy-to-use maps •Comprehensive planning tools •Your Reef Trip feature

Travel Discover Europe Travel Guide. Experience the best of Europe. Make the most of your trip abroad Lonely Planets full color Discover guides highlight the best a destination has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience. Discover Europe Travel Guide Full of color images and maps makes planning as inspiring as the journey itself Color-coded navigation Easy-to-use tools Color-coded chapters and thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights Easy-to-read planning sections throughout Highlights - Special front-of-book chapter on the top 25 cant-miss experiences Features the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences Focuses on key countries, cities and regions Itineraries - Continent-wide itineraries take you step by step through the continent broken out by interest, theme and length of trip Country and Region-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the area you are most interested in Local Experts - Major attr

Discover Tasmania Find your own private place to witness winter surf pound the east coast's dramatic beaches Get in on the secret of one of the state's least-visited national parks Get a lungful of what scientists have declared the cleanest air in the world, near Woolnorth Make a foodie pilgrimage to King Island for some of Australia's best cheeses in a pristine, wild setting In This Guide Three authors, 1440 hours on the road, seven close encounters with wombats Color Highlights chapter for travelers, by travelers Handy GreenDex for locating ecofriendly accommodation, activities and more

Provides background information and trip planning tools along with recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, outdoor activities, shopping, sights, and entertainment.

This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions and cities for 2018. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, it presents a year's worth of inspiration to take travellers out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable - and firmly sets the travel agenda for the year ahead.

Discover Malaysia, Singapore & BruneiHave your fortune told by a psychic parrot, then dig into dosa in Singapore’s Little India.Trek in the footsteps of tribal war parties on the Headhunters’ Trail in Gunung Mulu National Park.Travel the length of Peninsular Malaysia, through the world’s oldest rainforest, on the Jungle Railway.Give the turtles plenty of space as they haul their 750kg-bodies up the beaches of Cherating.In This Top adventure activity coverage – the best hiking, snorkelling, caving, diving or bird-watching info.Five authors and 2731 hours in-country researching this edition.More listings of sustainable businesses, to help you make the right choices for the environment.Find out how you can minimise your impact at lonelyplanet.com

Presents a budget guide to the continent, offering maps, advice on visas, border crossings, travel routes, accommodations, restaurants, and discussing the history, politics, culture, and environment of the region.

Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet New Zealand’s South Island Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering New Zealand’s South Island by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you’ll visit along the way, you can enjoy whale watching along the Kalkoura Coast or absorb stunning lake scenery at Milford Sound, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet New Zealand’s South Island 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: Christchurch, Canterbury, Marlborough, Queenstown, Wanaka, Blenheim, Nelson, Kalkoura Coast, Southern Alps, Milford Sound, Te Anau, and more.

This guide contains regional highlight and practical advice, detailed coverage of destinations visited along the way and a full-colour pull-out driving map

Lonely Planet Discover Vietnam is your essential guide to the country's top experiences. Explore misty Halong Bay, hike in Sapa Valley, or bike through Hoi An with this trusted travel companion. Inside, you'll find full-colour maps and images, tailored highlights and itineraries, and insider tips to save time and money while navigating like a local. Essential information, including hours of operation, contact details, and transit tips, is readily available, along with honest reviews for all budgets on dining, accommodation, sightseeing, and shopping, including hidden gems often overlooked by other guidebooks. Cultural insights enrich your travel experience, covering history, festivals, cuisine, architecture, and more. The guide includes convenient pull-out maps of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, plus over 60 colour maps. It covers major destinations like Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, and the Mekong Delta. This easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring photos, focuses on Vietnam's most popular attractions while also offering recommendations for both popular and offbeat experiences. Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a leader in travel media, helping curious travellers explore the culture of their destinations. The world awaits!

Its the Best of the Best. The best places to go and things to do all around the world right now! Drawing in the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planets staff, authors and online community, we present a years worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Highlights Lonely Planet ranks the top 10 countires, regions and cities to visit in 2014. The best travel experiences for the year ahead, from cheering your team at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil to strolling the boulevards of Paris. More than 35 events mapped out month by month in the 2014 travel planner.

Etliche Monate Recherche stecken im Kultreiseführer für Individualreisende. Autoren geben sachkundige Hintergrundinfos zum Reiseland, liefern Tipps und Infos für die Planung der Reise, beschreiben alle interessanten Sehenswürdigkeiten mit aktuellen Öffnungszeiten und Preisen und präsentieren ihre persönlichen Entdeckungen und Tipps. Und auch Globetrotter, die abseits der ausgetretenen Touristenpfade unterwegs sein möchten, kommen auf ihre Kosten. Für jedes Reiseziel gibt es eine Auswahl an Unterkünften und Restaurants für jeden Geschmack und Geldbeutel. Abgerundet wird der Guide durch Übersichts- und Detailkarten und einem Farbkapitel zu den Top- Highlights. Der Lonely-Planet-Reiseführer ist ehrlich, praktisch, witzig geschrieben, liefert inspirierende Eindrücke und Erfahrungen und macht Lust auf Land und Leute. Ob Backpacker, Pauschalreisender oder 5- Sterne-Tourist - mit dem Lonely Planet im Rucksack oder Handschuhfach sind Sie bestens gerüstet.

Describes points of interest and itineraries for each region of Australia, and recommends hotels, restaurants, sights, historic landmarks, and entertainment.

Découvrez la ville en un clin d'œil... - Un plan de la ville détachable et une carte détaillée pour chaque quartier - Tous les sites, monuments et musées, des grands classiques aux plus insolites - Les meilleurs restaurants, bars, boutiques et clubs sélectionnés par des auteurs locaux - Des portraits de véritables Pragois, qui nous livrent tous leurs secrets pour mieux profiter de la ville.

Maličké Maltské souostroví je nádherně rozmanité. Najdete tu prehistorické chrámy, útesy poseté zkamenělinami, skryté zátoky, vzrušující potápěčské lokality i mimořádně zajímavé historické památky. S tímto průvodcem z proslulé edice Lonely Planet se dostanete přímo k srdci země! – Úžasné zážitky – inspirativní fotografie, informace o aktivitách a přehled nejzajímavějších míst – Naplánujte si cestu – užitečné tipy a nejlepší doporučené trasy vám dávají možnost sestavit si cestu podle svých představ – Mimo známé trasy – naši autoři pro vás odhalují skrytá místa, čímž vám pomáhají zažít něco jedinečného Zvláštní kapitoly – Nejlepší potápěčské lokality – Projížďka po Gozu – Místní kuchyně – Ispirativní fota Valetty Říkáme to tak, jak to je Našim informacím můžete věřit, protože autoři Lonely Planet osobně navštěvují místa, o nichž píšou. Nepřijímáme žádné protislužby za pozitivní hodnocení, a můžete se proto spolehnout na to, že jsme absolutně objektivní. 3. vydání

Nádherný ostrov Sicílie, věčná křižovatka Středomoří, nepřestává uchvacovat cestovatele závratnou rozmanitostí krajiny i kulturních pokladů. S tímto průvodcem z proslulé edice Lonely Planet se dostanete přímo k srdci země! Úžasné zážitky inspirativní fotografie, informace o aktivitách a přehled nejzajímavějších míst Naplánujte si cestu užitečné tipy a nejlepší doporučené trasy vám dávají možnost sestavit si cestu podle svých představ Mimo známé trasy naši autoři pro vás odhalují skrytá místa, čímž vám pomáhají zažít něco jedinečného