Amy C. Balfour 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's Best Day Hikes California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite, marvel at redwoods, and hike the coast. Get to the heart of California and begin your journey now!"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Lonely Planet's Discover USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be awed by the Grand Canyon, revel in the glitz and glamour of New York City, or eat your way through the diverse cuisines of New Orleans; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Maui is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Buckle up and hit the Hana Hwy; take time out and go snorkeling with turtles at Turtle Beach; or take in a jam session at an intimate slack key guitar concert in Napili; all with your trusted travel companion.

A guide to visiting Arizona that provides information on sights, activities, accommodations, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation; offers notes on history, culture, Native Americans, and the environment; and includes suggested itineraries, a calendar of events, trip-planning advice, photographs, and sixty-three maps.

Paperback. Pub Date :2014-04-18 488 English Lonely Planet Lonely The worlds leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Western USA is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see. what to skip. and what hidden discoveries await you Watch Old Faithful blow its top at Yellowstone. take a trolley ride down the streets of San Francisco. or strut down the Las Vegas Strip;. all with your trusted travel companion Get to. the heart of Western USA and begin your journey now Inside Lonely Planets Western USA Travel Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money . and help you get around like a local. avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - includ...

Ice trekking in Argentina, salsa dancing in Cuba, and road-tripping across the USA are just a few of the thrilling experiences waiting for you in the Americas. This guide presents 60 exciting adventures, from adrenaline-pumping activities and stunning natural wonders to cultural icons and romantic getaways. Discover great escapes and voyages of discovery from Canada to Argentina, with inspiration for your next adventure. Explore Canada by cycling in Prince Edward Island, watching orcas in British Columbia, or finding tranquility in the Great Bear Rainforest. In the USA, journey through Mark Twain’s landscapes, cruise the Mississippi to New Orleans, and experience mountain music in the Appalachians. The Caribbean offers rainforest hikes in St. Lucia, a James Bond lifestyle in Jamaica, and pirate adventures in Nassau. In Mexico and Central America, climb volcanoes in Nicaragua, explore Belize's caves, or let the kids enjoy Costa Rica's wildlife. South America invites you to cruise Argentina’s Patagonian Highway, escape to Ecuador’s cloud forest, drift down the Amazon, and explore the lost world of Mount Roraima. Lonely Planet has been a trusted travel resource since 1973, providing inspiring information for every type of traveler. With over 145 million guidebooks published, it continues to foster a passionate global community of explorers.

Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor activities, along with suggested itineraries and an overview of the history and culture of the city.

This guide contains invaluable information on history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. It is aimed at people on a variety of budgets and shows you how to get around Los Angeles without a car

Presents itineraries for thirty-two road trips throughout New England, including a wine trail in Connecticut, a cider sampler in Vermont, the Acadia byway, and an Ivy League tour.

There’s joy, from great food to the pandemonium of Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, and serenity, in the shade between live oaks, or watching fireflies on Bayou St John169 restaurants worth breaking your diet for, 7 places to procure voodoo dolls & love potions, 5 day trips to plantations, swamps and zydeco joints, 2 weekends of foot-tapping, Jazz Fest fun, 1 Fat Tuesday Special color feature on Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest Comprehensive listings Top Sights in full detail Coverage Planning chapters, French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, CBD, Warehouse District, Garden, Lower Garden, Central City, Uptown, Riverbend, Mid-City, the Tremé, Day Trips from New Orleans, Understand and Survival chapters

Lonely Planet Eastern USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get active underwater in Florida Keys, hit the streets of New York City, or watch leaves change color in New England; all with your trusted travel companion. Begin your journey now!

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

Toto je země stvořená pro výlety autem pod vysokou oblohou, kde miliony kilometrů dálnic vedou kolem pouští plných červených skal, pod mohutnými horskými vrcholy a mezi úrodnými lány obilí, vlnícími se od obzoru k obzoru. Poznejte USA stylově a pronikněte přímo k srdci země! Popsali jsme nejzajímavější místa, navrhované trasy a místní tajemství USA do snadno použitelné podoby, pečlivě připravené našimi zkušenými autory. Tento průvodce bude to jediné, co budete potřebovat na nezapomenutelnou cestu po USA. Nakladatelství Lonely Planet již 40 let inspiruje a informuje cestovatele, kteří tak mohou po celém světě poznat skvělé zážitky. Naši zkušení autoři úspěšně objevují ta nejzajímavější místa a vzrušující zážitky. Za pozitivní hodnocení nikdy nepřijímají žádné platby. Můžete si tedy být jistí, že naše rady jsou pečlivě prověřovány přímo na cestě a odrážejí místní znalosti. – Zasvěcené tipy, se kterými budou vaše zážitky autentické – Návrhy tras a pěších prohlídek, s jejichž pomocí svůj čas maximálně využijete – Jeďte přímo na ta nejzajímavější místa a poznejte ty nejlepší zážitky, pečlivě vybrané našimi zkušenými autory – Poznejte zemi ještě před cestou – naše okouzlující fotografie vás vtáhnou do kultury USA – Cestujte snadno s našimi skládacími mapami a dopravním tipy

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.

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