Series:

Lonely Planet Travel Guides

22 total works

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Australia

by Eugene Fodor and etc.

Published August 1978
This is a land so different from any other that it can sometimes seems as if it were conjured rather than created. If you love outdoor recreation, imaginative cuisine, natural beauty seemingly without limit, and the idea of an English-speaking nation actually being exotic, Australia was made (or conjured) for you. Be sure to pack this Fodor's guide before leaving on your journey to the land down under to ensure you don't miss a thing!

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best: "Fodor's Gold Guides are saturated with information."

- New two-color interiors make it easier to find the information you need.
- Fodor's Choice ratings tell what not to miss.
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets.
- New [ sign category flags the best budget options.
- Multi-day itineraries help readers build the right trip for them.
- Smart Travel Tips, a complete chapter packed with contacts and great advice

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Deep South

by Kap Stann, etc., and Diane Marshall

Published December 1966
Detailing Southern literature, music, and civil rights history, this guide provides coverage from Graceland to the Grand Ole Opry to Preservation Hall. The book also includes itinerary suggestions and tips on planning and transport.

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India

by Hugh Finlay and etc.

Published 2 February 1970
This guidebook includes the low-down on what makes India tick, politically and economically, and a 32 page colour section "Sacred India", highlighting the country's religious diversity.

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China

by Robert Storey and etc.

Published September 1980
This guidebook disc usses China's political landscape post-Deng and the Hong Kong handover. There is expanded information on history, culture, architecture and arts, with detaile medicine, techniques and therapies.

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Coastal California

by John A Vlahides

Published 23 January 2004
This work includes new full-colour driving map section, plus detailed driving tours in each chapter. It is expanded by over 50 pages. It is better tailored to fit travel patterns and, therefore, more useful for people travelling around coastal California by car. It is written by local authors who know and love the "Golden State". It includes a new feature and map of the popular "Wine Country" Napa Valley. The book includes more itineraries - including a Freaks & Weirdos tailored trip!

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Colombia

by Michael Kohn, Thomas Kohnstamm, and Robert Landon

Published 27 June 2003
Packed with practical advice and valuable tips for safe travel. Up-to-date guide to this emerging destination. Top spots for hiking, diving, rafting and other outdoor adventures. Thorough and revealing history and culture. Dedicated food and drink chapter & handy Spanish language chapter.

Cover of California
Local authorities provide the low-down on outdoor activities, from Lake Tahoe skiing to Southern California surfing in this book. A special section on hiking in Yosemite National Park is included, with expanded coverage of the Napa Valley and Sonoma wine country. Gambling getaways are also featured.

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Indonesia

by Ginny Bruce and etc.

Published October 1986
Includes a special colour section on Indonesian arts and crafts, up-to-date tips on the best places to stay for any budget, comprehensive notes on Indonesian cuisine, detailed information on getting around Indonesia's thousands of islands, and a helpful chapter on Bahasa Indonesia.

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England

by Ryan Ver Berkmoes and etc.

Published 29 February 1996
This guide to England contains information on the 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.

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Lonely Planet Thailand

by Joe Cummings and etc.

Published August 1978
our international bestseller updated by a specialist four-author team - new 12-page colour section on Thailand's Highlights - expert coverage of Thailand's fascinating culture, arts & lip-smacking cuisine - tips on the best island retreats & national parks - all place names transcribed into Thai script for easy navigation - Around 5000 'ravers' attend the full moon beach party each month on Ko Pha-Ngan island. - Royal Thai cuisine is the style of food that was traditionally served in the royal court. - Every Thai male is expected to spend some time during his life living as a Buddhist monk.

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France

by Daniel Robinson

Published 26 March 1999
Includes a special illustrated section on France's renowned cuisine and wine. Information on getting off the beaten track in Caen and where to be seen in Cannes; informed recommendations on places to stay, from rural campsites to Renaissance chateaux. Also contains detailed coverage of Andorra, Monaco and Corsica.

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Britain

by Tony Wheeler and etc.

Published 30 April 1995
Contains 147 maps including full-colour London map section; information on where to stay from B&Bs to Georgian mansions and the best hotels; tells you where to find the best British cuisine and the best pubs; covers all the important museums and sights.

Cover of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
Providing maps of cities, towns and rural areas, this guide provides practical details of all aspects of travel in these three independent nations. This fifth edition includes a range of accommodation and restaurant options to suit all budgets.

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Taiwan

by Robert Storey

Published January 1988
This comprehensive guide provides essential advice on social and cultural behaviour in Taiwan. In addition it covers the world's finest Chinese art museums and temples, and includes details of the recently opened Islands of the Taiwan Straights.

Cover of Scandinavian and Baltic Europe on a Shoestring
A comprehensive travel guide, covering Denmark, Estonia, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. This third edition of the text has been fully updated and now includes coverage of St Petersburg. Transport, accommodation, eating, language and culture are all detailed as well as outdoor activities. Over 80 city and regional maps, including a colour map of the entire region are featured.

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Chicago

by Ryan Ver Berkmoes

Published May 1998
This guide to Chicago includes walking tours of historic buildings organized by neighbourhood, and extensive coverage of the night life: bars, restaurants and music. Also included are details on the best places to explore the parks and beaches along Lake Michigan.

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Jordan and Syria

by Hugh Finlay

Published September 1987
Lonely Planet's "Travel Survival Kits" cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background; detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas; information on getting there and getting around; practical information on every aspect of travel; health and safety advice; information on local cuisine; advice on customs and etiquette; key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages; and names of places, restaurants and hotels in foreign script where applicable. Rewritten by a new author, this second edition of "Jordan & Syria" features extensive cultural and historical background information, as well as up-to-date practical advice, demonstrating that travel in this region is not only possible, but is safe, easy and rewarding.

Cover of Rarotonga and the Cook Islands
Essential reading for all visitors, whether you're travelling independently or on a package tour. Includes how best to explore the reefs, jungles and mountains of this beautiful island chainas well as details on how to reach isolated destinations; information on a range of outdoor activities; and a Cook Islands Maori language section.

Cover of Mediterranean Europe on a Shoestring
Detailed travel information for Albania, Andorra, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia (Montenegro and Serbia). This guide is designed for all budgets, providing essential information for independent travellers. It covers transport, accommodation, eating, "sights", and language. Over 200 maps of countries, cities and towns are included as well as a full colour map of the entire region.

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Moscow

by Ryan Ver Berkmoes

Published 24 July 2000
Moscow 1 offers advice on getting the most out of Moscow's art scene from the Bolshoi Ballet to the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum and Kremlin. The guide also includes a practical language section.