Carolyn McCarthy Books

Welcome to the great outdoors! The second edition of Lonely Planet's bestselling National Parks of America features three newly created parks (Indiana Dunes, Gateway Arch and White Sands) and a complete update and refresh of all existing park profiles. The much-loved recipe remains the same, Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel publisher, takes you on an informative and gorgeous tour of all 62 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park to get you started planning your next adventure. America's national parks are full of timeless marvels that still rejuvenate the soul: the world's largest trees in Sequoia; its most spectacular geothermal site in Yellowstone; the grandest canyon

Lonely Planet knows the Patagonian Andes This vast, varied region is home to some of the world's great treks, with trails that take you through pristine forests to the rims of glaciers, under granite monoliths and over rickety suspension bridges, well beyond the crowds. Our expert author has chosen the best of Patagonia's trekking, from the luxuriant rainforests of the Lakes District to the spectacular wildernesses of Tierra del Fuego. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find the ultimate trekking experience here. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get preparedComprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the wayAdvice on equipment, health and safety.

Preserved for peace and science, this ice-crowned continent offers inspiration, adventure and perspective. Wildlife roams freely, icebergs crash into the sea, whales breach beside your ship. It's the trip of a lifetime.

Includes highlights (for the whole country and each region), the best (shops, restaurants and museums), itineraries (recommnded routes to suit every timeframe) and need to know (practical details in one place to make planning easy) with advice from local experts.

Describes the parks' attractions and provides information on tours, hikes, lodging, and camping.

Provides information on sights, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, sports, tours, and culture of the Greek Islands.

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

This South America guide has 220 pages of detailed, easy-to-use maps, plus extensive coverage of various overland routes help travelers plan for two weeks, two months or two years. Experts give their recommendations for the best-value accommodation, and dining and transportation options.

Nobody knows Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands like Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition gives you the tools you need to create your own adventure, whether you want to browse colorful handicrafts at Otavalo's Saturday market, climb active Volcan Cotopaxi, swim with the Galapagos penguins or relax in chilled-out Vilcabamba.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:Dedicated Outdoors chapter: hiking, biking, surfing and kayakingInsightful, respectful coverage of Ecuador's rich indigenous culturesGreen Index identifies sustainable options

Discover Peru Bike, hike and ride a scary cable car to Machu Picchu on one of five alternatives to the busy Inca Trail.Glide past manatees, dolphins, monkeys and macaws in the Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria.Swill a scoopful of chicha - saliva-fermented corn beer - to earn the respect of the locals.Descend into the narrow, hallucinatory underground chambers of the millennia-old ruins at Chavin de Huantar. In This Guide: Three authors, 144 days of on-the-road research via planes, riverboats, and dozens of death-defying bus rides.Dedicated Peru Outdoors chapter, plus expanded activities coverage throughout.Get the inside story on the Inca world from notes explorer and author Hugh Thomson.Content updated daily - visit "lonelyplanet.com" for up-to-the minute reviews and traveler suggestions.

Beyond the spotlight cast on Panama's famous canal awaits a sophisticated capital, lush rainforests and pristine beaches. This in-depth guide shows you where to go salsa dancing all night, glimpse resplendent quetzals or relax at a secluded mountain retreat. accommodations for any size wallet, from rustic bohios to elegant resorts thorough coverage of places to eat, including capsule reviews of Panama City's cosmopolitan restaurants the rundown on local festivals – Carnaval, anyone? 42 detailed maps of cities, parks, beaches and surf sites

Whether one wants to explore ancient Maya ruins, zip through rainforest canopies, or search out the best surf breaks, this seventh edition is the key to adventure in Central America.

324 pages (some folded) : 20 cm +

Climb the rocky spires of Torres del Paine, salsa all night in sizzling Santiago, explore the world’s driest desert or follow Che’s tracks through the Lakes District. Whether you’re looking to brave the wilderness or wind through the wine country, our best-selling, opinion-packed Chile guide will take you to the end of the world…and back.Head South – expanded coverage of adventure paradise Patagonia, with side trips to Argentina.Raise A Glass – discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner.Play Hard – sand-board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter.Rest Easy – accommodations for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajes to luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels.Live It Up – enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valparaíso’s bohemian charms or sunbathe on Arica’s plentiful beaches.

Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world's most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept plains, over Patagonian glaciers...to the tip of the world. Find Yourself - navigate the country with 90+ detailed maps, more than any other guidebook to Argentina. Become The Expert - insight into the country's culture and history, from tango etiquette and tips for beef-eaters to the story of Evita and the recent peso crash. Hop The Border - side trips to Uruguay and Chile, plus essentials for crossing into Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia. Snack, Sip & Sleep - top dining spots and bargain bites, the scoop on local libations (from mate tea to Mendoza wine) and hundreds of top-notch lodging options. Talk The Talk - handy Spanish language chapter and food glossary help you chat with the locals and order ice cream instead of liver.

Entdecken Sie Zentralamerika auf eigene Faust mit einem umfassenden Reiseführer, der eine aufregende Mischung aus Naturschönheiten, lebendigen Kulturen und Abenteuern bietet. Monatelange Recherche fließt in diesen Kultreiseführer für Individualreisende ein. Auf über 800 Seiten finden Sie sachkundige Hintergrundinformationen, Planungstipps, aktuelle Öffnungszeiten und Preise für Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie persönliche Entdeckungen der Autoren. Für Globetrotter, die abseits der Touristenpfade reisen möchten, gibt es zahlreiche Aktivitäten: von Surfen und Tauchen bis Wandern. Erkunden Sie die charmanten Kolonialstädte, wie das prachtvolle Granada in Nicaragua, oder erleben Sie ungewöhnliche Abenteuer auf der idyllischen Karibikinsel Pearl Keys. Der Guide bietet zudem eine Auswahl an Unterkünften und Restaurants für jedes Budget in jedem Stadtviertel. Abgerundet wird das Angebot durch detaillierte Karten, ein Kapitel zu den 16 Top-Highlights, 3D-Pläne ausgewählter Sehenswürdigkeiten, Reiserouten, fundierte Hintergrundinformationen sowie einen Sprachführer. Dieser Reiseführer ist ehrlich, praktisch und witzig geschrieben und liefert inspirierende Eindrücke und Erfahrungen für Ihre Reise.

Umfangreicher Individualreiseführer für den Südwesten der USA, mit detaillierten Hintergrundinformationen zur Reiseplanung, Beschreibungen der Sehenswürdigkeiten, annotierten Adressen und Tipps für Unternehmungen

Kanada je víc než jen skvělé pohledy na rozeklané hory a divoké pobřeží: ochutnáte tu skvělé jídlo, zažijete jedinečnou kulturu a setkáte se s losy a medvědy.

Mexický Yucatán a Chiapas, Guatemala, Belize, Salvador, Honduras, Nikaragua, Kostarika, Panama. Snadno použitelné mapy + ilustrované mapy Tikalu a Chichén Itzá, nejzajímavější místa a ukryté poklady, zažijte úžasná dobrodružství, inspirující fotografie a nová kapitola s navrženými trasami vám pomohou naplánovat skvělou cestu - moře, mayské ruiny, svěží mlžné pralesy, rušné trhy a kávovníkové farmy. Poznejte se svým rozpočtem, ať je jakýkoliv, co nejvíc. Zjistili jsme to nejvýhodnější pro každý rozpočet a cestu si tedy můžete naplánovat přesně podle požadavku. Zcela nové trasy mimo vyšlapané stezky. Sestaveno autory žijícími v Jižní Americe. Množství aktivit, jako jsou trekking, rafting a surfing.

In celebration of the 2016 US National Parks Service centennial, this new full-colour guide covers all 59 of the USA's designated national parks, as well as a selection of other areas managed and protected within the national park system

Lonely Planet's Best of Peru is your passport to Peru's top sights and most authentic experiences. Scale the heights of Machu Picchu; puzzle over the Nazca Lines; or visit the sweltering, seductive Amazon Basin, all with your trusted travel companion.