Series:

Lonely Planet Travel Guides

1 primary work • 13 total works

Book 3

Cover of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

by Tony Wheeler

Published February 1980
43 maps, including a colour country map - top spots: romantic ruins, sun drenched beaches & jungle trails - full colour highlights section - special section on Sri Lankan cuisine - extensive, practical information about where to eat, sleep & play - Some of the main reasons visitors are attracted to Sri Lanka are the beaches (including surfing), culture, festivals and scenery. - Muslim traders knew of Sri Lanka as Serendib, from which was derived the word 'serendlpity' - making a happy and unexpected discovery by accident. - The jackfruit tree, common in Sri Lanka, bears fruit up to 30kg - the world's largest fruit.

Cover of Tahiti and French Polynesia
This guide is full of practical advice on what to see, where to go, local customs and cuisine, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller. It also offers historical background, including the Bounty mutineers.

Cover of South Pacific and Micronesia
The market leading guide to the South Pacific and Micronesia. The only guide to cover every country and territory of the north ans south Pacific, perfect for planning an island hopping holiday.

Cover of Ethiopia and Eritrea
The only comprehensive guide to Ethiopia and Eritrea. It inlcudes access chapter on crossing between Ethiopia and Eritrea, features the popular Historic route plus walking tours to Gondar, Lalibela, Harar and Massawa.

Cover of Corsica

Corsica

by Jean-Bernard Carillet and Miles Roddis

Published 30 July 1999
This work includes new thematic colour highlights section (16 pages) with maps and stunning images. It contains comprehensive information on all of Corsica's cultural and environmental offerings. It has extended sections on food and drink, culture, and activities like diving and rock climbing. It includes a new chapter on walking and the GR20 - arguably Europe's finest mountain trail. It features interviews with locals throughout the text help readers get under the skin of Corsica.

Cover of New Zealand

New Zealand

by Tony Wheeler

Published December 1977
boiling mud pools, eerie volcanic landscapes, giant 1500 year-old trees, mighty glaciers, whale watching and swimming with dolphins, fantastic beaches, wineries, plus some of the finest bush walking in the world! - coverage of popular adventure sports including bungee jumping, the luge, year-round skiing and snowboarding - special focus on Maori culture and the country's outstanding flora and fauna - accommodation options from low cost to luxury

Cover of France

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.

Cover of Britain

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.

Cover of Western Europe on a Shoestring

Western Europe on a Shoestring

by Tony Wheeler

Published 28 January 1993
Travel information for Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland. This guide includes 210 maps, listings of accommodation and food as well as a concise language section. Notes on the history, culture and politics of the region are also featured along with advice on outdoor activities and transport options.

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 Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp

Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp

by Leanne Logan and Geert Cole

Published 30 November 1999
This is a companion to the Euro 2000 football championships, featuring the history of the European Union, excursions to Ghent and other places of interest as well as providing a quick French and Flemish language guide.

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.