Lonely Planet Encounter Series

What Will Your Copenhagen Encounter Be?...taking a late-night trip to Tivoli for fireworks and fine views...getting hygge (cozy) with the locals at a candlelit outdoor cafe...being dazzled by the crown jewels at fairytale royal palace Rosenborg Slot...savoring Faroese Langoustines in an emulsion of oysters at Michelin-starred Noma...admiring picture-postcard streets on a canal tour of colorful Nyhavn...basking in the Scandinavian sunshine on the beach at Amager StrandDiscover Twice the City in Half the Time......full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation...our expert author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment...unique "Snapshots" help you get under the skin of the city...locals divulge Copenhagen's a well-known singer reveals the best spot for live jazz and a top jeweler tell us where to shop for bling

What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be?...skiing on the world's first indoor black run...commissioning a special gold ring at a market price...spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resort...kicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunset...reclining on cushions and smoking sheesha...clearing your head in the Arabian desertDiscover Twice the City in Half the Time......navigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood maps...local authors share their passion for the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxing...take the hassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itinerariesgo straight to the foodie tips from Gordon Ramsay's sommelier, shopping hints from a boutique owner

Offering fast, easy, and accessible information for urban adventurers, these compact, full-color travel guide, written by local experts who share insider knowledge and opinionated recommendations, include pull-out maps, accommodation selections based on theme, must-see sites and experiences, monthly city events and festivals, itineraries, background history and neighborhood facts, shopping and restaurants, and other local suggestions.

What Will Your Tokyo Encounter Be? Waking at dawn for the freshest sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Market?Soaking away your cares the traditional way - in a popular neighborhood 'onsen' ?Sipping sake in the tiny bars of illustrious Golden Gai?Gazing upon architectural marvels, from the city's oldest temple, Sonso-ji, to the ultramodern Tokyo International Forum?Strutting down Ginza's boulevard lined with fashion straight off the catwalks?Root, root, rooting for the home team at Japan's temple to baseball, then celebrating the win on Tokyo Dome City's roller coaster? Discover Twice The City In Half The Time Full-color pull-out map for easy navigationOur experienced author recommends the top neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, sights and entertainmentUnique itineraries and must-see highlights help you make the most of a short breakLocals reveal Tokyo's insider secrets: from an Academy Award-nominated actress' favorite theatres to an entrepreneur's GÇÿquintessential Tokyo' experience

What will your tokyo encounter be? Waking at dawn for the freshest sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Market, sinking sake in the down'n'dirty alleys of the Golden Gai, playing paparazzo to Harajuku's famed and outrageously clad cosplay zoku (costume-play gang), strutting down Ginza's boulevard lined with fashion straight off the catwalk, blowing off steam the traditional way, in a popular neighbourhood onsen, getting your geek on in Akihabara's bargain bins of electronics, games and manga. Discover twice the city in half the time : full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation, our experienced author recommends the top neighbourhoods, shops, restaurants, sights and entertainment, unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break, locals reveal Tokyo's secrets: from a kimono designer's favourite place to shop to a rock-climbing guide's ultimate adventure spots.

This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge **Detailed regional and town maps for easy navigation **Our expert author recommends the best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment **Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of your short break **Locals reveal Bali’s secrets: from the birth of surfing to the art of rice farming

Contains a New York City map section, including a full-colour subway map; fascinating walking tours through the city's diverse and colourful neighbourhoods; extensive listings of New York's hottest restaurants, bars and clubs; advice on where to stay; and day trips to Long Island, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey.

This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge. •full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation •our Turkophile author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops, architectural treasures and ferry trips •unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break •local experts reveal İstanbul’s secrets: from crime author Barbara Nadel’s favourite neighbourhood to a Grand Bazaar jeweller’s shopping recommendations

A full-colour pocket guide that offers insider tips on finding the best Bangkok meal, including the best streetside snacks. It contains an Entertainment section with the hottest clubs and bars. It also features: a section on spas and wellness centres; and sections on shopping and luxury splurges for those on a short stay.

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.