Lonely Planet Travel Guides
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Book 3
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.
A comprehensive travel guide covering South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. The text includes information on accommodation, eating out, local customs and festivals, wildlife, safaris, and language.
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
tried & tested outdoor activities section for all skill levels - popular special section: Walking tours of Kathmandu - practical, reliable information to get the traveller from peak to valley - comprehensive section on festival dates & highlights to help travel planning - 55 detailed maps - Tiny Nepal contains 10 percent of the world's bird species - On Hoi festival day, everyone is splashed with water and coloured powder - You should always walk clockwise around Buddhist stupas and chortens
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.
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.
With practical advice on a ranges of accommodation and the lowdown on all historical, religious and cultural details, this edition of the book comes with special colour sections on the islands' arts and culinary delights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A comprehensive travel guide to the southeastern territory of Australia - New South Wales. The text includes information on accommodation, eating out, local customs and festivals, wildlife and language.
This travel guide to the Falklands and South Georgia Island offers practical advice on getting there, special Antarctic wildlife coverage and extensive information on mountains, harbours and bays.