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!

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* Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Western USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. * Looking to visit more than one national park in the USA? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover USA's Best National Parks, a photo-rich guide to the country's 27 most popular natural attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Bradley Mayhew, and Carolyn McCarthy. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet.
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Valencia

by Miles Roddis

Published 19 May 2006
Including special day trips to stunning beauty spots and green travel options, this guide to Valencia profiles the best attractions the Spanish city has to offer.

Ko Samui

by China Williams

Published 19 September 2008
What Will Your Ko Samui Encounter Be
Being pulled, kneaded and stretched into putty with a traditional Thai massage
Exploring Thailand's peculiar breakfast rituals at Mae Nam market
Gasping as little fish nibble on your toes in the waters of Hin Wong
Realizing your vision for that perfect work of art with Chaweng's copy artists
Clawing your way to the oh-so-worth-it mountain-top viewpoint on Ko Wua Talap
Waking up with the sun to create a day-long meditative state
Discover Twice the Region in Half The Time
Detailed regional and town maps for easy navigation
Our expert author uncovers the best sights, restaurants, bars, shops, spas and island activities
Unique itineraries and highlights to help you make the most of your beach getaway
Locals share their secret Ko Samui, revealing its special heart


Dublin

by Fionn Davenport

Published 19 March 2004
What Will Your Dublin Encounter Be?
Perusing the rare and exquisite manuscripts of the Chester Beatty Library
Dancing up a storm at a ceilidh
Strolling through the lofty Elizabethan academe of Trinity College
Paying homage to Dublin's theatrical geniuses - Beckett, Wilde, Shaw and Yeats
Sipping pints of black velvet beauty in the sociable pubs of up-and-coming SoDa
Singing Molly Malone with Dubs fans at Croke Park, home of Gaelic Football
Discover Twice The City In Half The Time
Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Our resident author lists the best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local experts reveal this legendary party town's hottest nightspots and restaurants along with the city's less-explored gems around Dublin Castle


Budapest

by Steve Fallon

Published 10 July 2000
As well as providing information on the city of Budapest, this city guide also features walking and cycling tours of the city and the surrounding areas and excursions along the Danube, Szentendre, Veszprem and other places of interest.

Florence

by Robert Landon

Published 23 January 2009
Neighbourhood structure helps travellers navigate the city more easily; from the artistic studios of the Oltrarno to primo shopping tips and the low-down on the best bistecca fiorentina. This title includes a chorus of local voice interviews from tour leaders to avant-garde performers for an insight into how Florence ticks.The commissioning editor for this guide is a previous "Lonely Planet" Italian author and spent much of her youth in Florence.

France

by Nicola Williams and Et Al

Published 25 May 2001
This book features new colour food chapter highlighting the regional diversity of cuisine, including in-depth information on cheese, bread and charcuterie.Local voice interviews give reader's a window into the people who define French culture. It provides in-depth coverage of French culture, food & wine, plus thorough explanations about how all these are intertwined and inseparable.We have included increased coverage of how and where to travel sustainably and support businesses that make a concerted effort to minimise their impact on the environment.

Bali

by Ryan Ver Berkmoes

Published 20 October 2006
What Will Your Bali Encounter Be?
Catching the perfect wave at Ulu Watu
Finding the dress of your dreams in a Seminyak boutique
The hypnotic allure of a Balinese dance performance in Ubud
Partying the night away at a raucous Kuta club
Calamari with "telor asin" sauce in a Denpasar warung
Discover Twice the Region in Half the Time
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 Tippi Jabrik on the birth of surfing to Made Suaranta on the art of rice farming

Western Balkans

by Richard Plunkett, Vesna Maric, and Jeanne Oliver

Published 17 February 2006
This travel guide, written by Richard Plunkett, Vesna Maric and Jeanne Oliver, provides a no-frills look at the Western Balkans.

New England

by Mara Vorhees and Et Al

Published 23 May 2008
Includes an expanded coverage of greater Boston covering the less-visited areas.

Italy

by Damien Simonis

Published 29 February 2000
This guide provides valuable information for independent travel, suggesting hundreds of value for money restaurants and accommodation options. It also gives background briefing on all historical sights, museums and galleries.

'Middle East' is full of helpful advice on what to see, where to go, local customs, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller.

Guatemala

by Lucas Vidgen

Published 23 January 2004
Details on finding Mayan archaeological sites off the usual tourist path, great coffee and hot showers are included in this guide, as well as activities, and a Mayan and Spanish glossary of terms.

Paris

by Catherine Le Nevez

Published 22 July 2005
Experience Paris as a Parisian with our balance of popular and lesser-known attractions. This title features expanded coverage of Paris food markets favoured by the local, from traditional under-the-radar markets selling traditional French delicacies to North African spices and specialties. It includes more information for people travelling with children with a Kids Snapshot and more child-friendly restaurants and sights throughout. It offers in-depth coverage of Paris' up-and-coming neighbourhoods such as Belleville & Menilmontant.