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Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the magic of Sydney Opera House, snorkel with the tropical fish in the Great Barrier Reef, or watch the sunset over Ayers Rock; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now!

Idyllic beaches, rain forests and parched deserts, lemurs and chameleons, the woodcarvers of Zafimaniry villages, the relaxed tropical ambience of Anjouan, the bustling flower market of Antananarivo, pirogues cruising the Tsiribihina River - Madagascar and the Comoros boast attractions as diverse as they are appealing. This guide is your essential companion - the only one to cover both destinations. • GET UP CLOSE & PERSONAL with Madagascar's distinctive fauna using our full-color wildlife guide• UNRAVEL THE PAST using our in-depth coverage of the islands' colorful and eventful history• GO GREEN - expert discussion of Madagascar's diverse environments and unique flora• DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS whether you prefer leisurely walks, boat trips, forest treks or soaking in the sun• MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with our detailed maps and comprehensive transport information

Better than ever! We've reinvented this guidebook with expanded eating and drinking listings, new City Life coverage, sports, health, and fitness info, and city-wide top fives.Witness American democracy in action in its cosmopolitan capital city, Washington DC, where power-lunching suits seal deals in downtown hotels, flags flap along the National Mall, and grand marble monuments testify to two centuries of American history. Our smart, streetwise guide gives expert insight on DC's international culture and contemporary offerings. BE INSPIRED scale the Washington Monument, tour the White House, touch a moon rock at the Air & Space Museum, reflect at the World War II Memorial SEE THE SIGHTS walking tours uncover DC history & help you explore day-to-day neighborhood life FIND THE FUN nightlife options for all preferences: Kennedy Center galas, Georgetown pubs, downtown galleries, Dupont Circle nightclubs DINE ABOUT dig into DC's ever-evolving culinary scene, with menus for all budgets GET AWAY cross the Potomac to Arlington and Alexandria; travel further to Mount Vernon, Annapolis, Manassas and Shenandoah National Park

Nobody knows Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania like Lonely Planet. Our 5th edition has all you need to plan a trip to these three fascinating countries - lose yourself in medieval Tallinn, test your adrenalin-sport limits in Gauja National Park, or party with

Whether you want to scale the Adirondacks or sample local vintages at Finger Lake wineries, this guide offers detailed regional coverage for a perfect getaway.

Walt Disney hatte recht: In Florida erwacht die Phantasie zum Leben. Die Wahnsinnslandschaften lassen verrückte Ideen entstehen: Als spanische Forschungsreisende Seekühe entdeckten, glaubten sie, es seien Meerjungfrauen. Ponce de Leon sah eine kristallklare Quelle und glaubte, sie sei ein Jungbrunnen. Bauunternehmer sahen ein Sumpfgebiet und verkauften es als Paradies - doch selbst wenn es eines ist, hat sich dort auch der Teufel eingekauft. In seiner Geschichte hat Florida die Menschen ebenso zu Wahnsinns- oder Mordtaten inspiriert wie die phantastischen Vorstellungen von einem magischen Königreich, in dem alle Träume in Erfüllung gehen können.

Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights. 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: Unique Green Index to help you make your travels ecofriendly Expanded itineraries take you from cape to coast or on the roads less travelled Color wildlife chapter written by a natural-history expert

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