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Make the most of your time on earth! Whether you are planning a trip to Italy, dreaming about going or already have a trip booked, check out Rough Guides 25 Ultimate Experiences to Italy, not to see what you could be doing but to see what you should be doing! From high-fashion shopping in Milan and touring the Tuscan hill-towns to diving off the Sardinian coast and hiking Mount Etna. Covering well known and off-the-beaten track experiences this book gives you 25 reasons to grab your passport, stop what you are doing and go. One of 25 Rough Guide Ultimate Experiences - collect the set of 25 pocket sized books and make the most of your time on Earth!
Make the most of your time on earth! Whether you're planning a trip to USA, dreaming about going, or have already booked, check out Rough Guides 25 Ultimate Experiences to USA, not to see what you could be doing but to see what you should be doing. From wolf spotting at Yellowstone and beating the odds in Las Vegas to skiing in Alta and whale watching in Cape Cod. Covering well known and off-the-beaten track experiences this book gives you 25 reasons to grab your passport, stop what you are doing and go. One of 25 Rough Guide Ultimate Experiences - collect the set of 25 pocket sized books and make the most of your time on Earth!
Make the most of your time on earth! Whether you're planning the trip of a lifetime, dreaming about going, or have already booked a trip, check out Rough Guides selection of the 25 ultimate wildlife adventures, not to see what you could be doing but to see what you should be doing. From trailing penguins in Chile and giant pandas in China to whale-watching in Baja and tiger spotting in India. Covering the well known and off-the-beaten track experiences this book gives you 25 reasons to grab your passport, stop what you are doing and go. One of 25 Rough Guide Ultimate Experiences - collect the set of 25 pocket sized books and make the most of your time on Earth!
3D National Parks: Like You've Never Seen Them Before showcases a stunning collection of 3D photographs of selected National Parks and monuments in all their glory. The U.S. National Parks and monuments are captured in " time and space" through the lens of pioneering photographers in brilliant black & white and color photos. See views of Yellowstone, Yosemite, Mariposa Grove, Mt. Rainier, and many more, along with vantage points that are difficult for the casual visitor to traverse or that have changed drastically over the decades. 3D National Parks: Like You've Never Seen Them Before is a glimpse into the past for those too young to have seen national parks at their beginnings. It will enthrall all ages with its stunning three-dimensional views of these spectacular natural wonders. The perfect addition to your home library, which will entertain and amaze guests. 3D Glasses Included!
Short on time? Discover the "Second City" of the United States with this compelling guide to the sights and sounds of Chicago. In spite of the vast geographical scope of the city, you'll feel you have truly explored its unique offerings.
A guide to women's travel which contains ten information-packed chapters, and also includes short, true stories about women's experiences, and practical advice and tips on such topics as roommate etiquette, safety, packing, and budgeting abound throughout.
Ten information-packed chapters make up this engaging guide to women's travel for the growing number of women--young, old, single, married, divorced, and widowed--who are hitting the road. The guide covers everything from fabulous birthday getaways to the best places to heal, shop, and bond with friends and family. The trip choices range widely and and entice--and suit every occasion, mood, and pocketbook. From fun-filled weekends in New York, Quebec, and San Francisco to festive forays to Las Vegas and Savannah; from adventurous raft trips down the Colorado River to heli-hiking the Canadian Rockies; from high-spirited reunions in Ashland, Oregon, to soothing retreats in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, there is truly something here for everyone. Fresh content reflects the latest trends in women's travel, including dude ranches, yoga retreats, mountain resorts, and an all-new chapter on the best home and garden tours, as well as a new section on where to take teenage daughters. The book is filled with practical tips on roommate etiquette, safety, packing, budgeting, and other specific advice. Short, true stories about women's experiences open each chapter, and quotes from all types of women travelers broaden the appeal--further inspiring readers to pack up their bags, call a girlfriend, and say "Let's go!"
This book highlights 50 hikes from 1 to 8 miles in length in Utah's national parks.
This comprehensive guidebook offers information on the fifty best small southern towns in nine southeastern states. To be featured in the book, each town had to meet stringent qualifications: population under 25,000, positive population growth, readily available cultural and recreation attractions, adult education opportunities, healthcare options, and Internet access.
This beautifully reimagined guide explores the best of Wisconsin's great outdoors and presents a handful of new hikes and expanded information on popular routes from the previous edition. The hikes in this guide vary in length and difficulty, but John and Ellen Morgan provide everything an avid explorer needs to know about before setting off on a memorable adventure in Wisconsin.
You'll be taken deep into the woods of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and to the breathtaking bluffs of Devil's Lake State Park. Each trail is different, but all have been chosen for the great experiences they offer--whether in summer or in winter. In June, take in the beautiful sights and scents of the wildflowers in Nashotah Park. Then come back during December to snowshoe and cross-country ski across the trails that are open in the winter. With 50 Hikes in Wisconsin in tow, you're sure to have the journey of a lifetime.
You'll be taken deep into the woods of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and to the breathtaking bluffs of Devil's Lake State Park. Each trail is different, but all have been chosen for the great experiences they offer--whether in summer or in winter. In June, take in the beautiful sights and scents of the wildflowers in Nashotah Park. Then come back during December to snowshoe and cross-country ski across the trails that are open in the winter. With 50 Hikes in Wisconsin in tow, you're sure to have the journey of a lifetime.
Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in Colorado with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology!
Handcrafted for caregivers who want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids: Colorado highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in the Centennial State. These hikes are perfect for little legs--they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; natural history factoids to keep kids engaged. Full-color photographs show scavenger hunt items kids are guaranteed to see along the trail.
From the people who've been delivering trustworthy guidebooks to every destination in the world for 40 years, Lonely Planet's 50 Places to Stay To Blow Your Mind will make your next trip an unforgettable one.
From glass igloos in Finnish Lapland, to wooden spheres suspended in Canadian treetops; from geodesic domes in the Patagonian wilderness, to old-school opulence at New York's Plaza Hotel - these are the ultimate in overnight experiences. Not every place is a budget buster; sometimes it's about the spectacular locations, like the gravity-defying Bivacco Gervasutti on Mont Blanc. There are places that literally disappear into their surroundings like the Mirrorcube in Haradsand others that stand tall and command attention like the Frank Gehry-designed Hotel Marques de Riscal.
We've only included a place if it gives us a thrill, makes us catch our breath and inspires us to see the world through different eyes. We hope they motivate you to go on a journey to a new destination.
With this pocket-sized gift book showcasing 50 of the most luxurious, extraordinary and spectacular accommodation offerings around the world, even sleeping will be an adventure on your next trip.
Contents:
Elegant - Traditional opulence
Ashford Castle - Ireland
Hotel Everest View - Nepal
Majestic Hotel - USA
Quinta Real Zacatecas - Mexico
Trans-Siberian Express - Russia-Mongolia
Attrap Reves - France
Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli - Switzerland
Junk cruise - Vietnam
No Man's Fort - UK
The Caves - Jamaica
The FloatHouse River Kwai - Thailand
The Secret Campsite - UK
Treehotel - Sweden
Whitepod - Switzerland
Explore - Intrepid adventures
Ariau Amazon Towers - Brazil
Bivacco Gervasutti - Italy
EcoCamp Patagonia - Chile
Hotel Arctic - Greenland
Shamwari Game Reserve - South Africa
Skylodge Adventure Suites - Peru
Conrad Maldives - Maldives
Huka Lodge - New Zealand
Katikies Hotel-Oia - Greece
Neemrana Fort Palace - India
Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort - China
Southern Ocean Lodge - Australia
The Plaza - USA
Wonder - The totally unexpected
Crane Hotel - The Netherlands
Crazy Bear - UK
Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru - Australia
Das Park Hotel - Austria
Hang Nga Guesthouse - Vietnam
Hotel Marques De Riscal - Spain
Hotel Sidi Driss - Tunisia
Huettenpalast - Germany
JW Marriott Marquis - United Arab Emirates
Kumbuk River Resort - Sri Lanka
Palacio de Sal - Bolivia
Propeller Island City Lodge - Germany
Shinjuku Ekimae Anshin Oyado - Tokyo
The Dog Bark Park Inn - USA
Tianzi Garden Hotel - China
V8 Hotel - Germany
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.
Enrich your city lifestyle with 50 illustrated activities and step-by-step projects designed to engage, explore, and appreciate the urban nature and wildlife around you. Designed with curious city-dwellers and nature-lovers in mind, this accessible illustrated book provides all the inspiration you need to become an urban explorer and naturalist. Packed with 200 illustrations and 50 invigorating projects, this practical urban activity guide teaches you how to explore the wild land, water, and sky in your own city, offering inventive ways to interact with nature in all its forms. Study trees and create a leaf journal in the park, go birdwatching, grow your own herbs, learn when and how to see star constellations in the city sky, make land art by arranging natural materials into a beautiful display, and so much more. This guide even includes family-friendly activities that allow parents and children to interact with nature together. Let go of daily stresses and step into the natural world around you in your own urban wild.
- An insider's guide to London and its hidden secrets and addresses- An inspirational and practical guide to London's finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes- A new edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides- Photography by Sam MellishWhere are the 5 best places to find street food? Which are the 5 best restaurants to grab your lunch at in Soho? Which pubs have the most amazing interiors? Where are the best places to discover vintage vinyl? Which are the most innovative theater companies? Where will you find the most unusual museums? The best places for an outdoor swim?The 500 Hidden Secrets of London reveals these good-to-know places and many more. Discover a diverse range of under-the-radar yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to explore the best of the city away from the crowds. An affectionate and informed guide to London, written by a true local.This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets.Contents: 95 Places to Eat or Buy Good Food; 65 Places for a Drink; 80 Places to Shop; 55 Places to Enjoy Culture; 50 Places to Discover Historic London; 45 Places to Discover Contemporary London; 25 Things to do with Children; 20 Places to Sleep; 30 Weekend Activities; 35 Random Details and Useful Knowledge.
-The latest in the bestselling 500 Hidden Secrets series. - Each year sees Berlin attract more visitors than the last - over 30 million tourists will take a trip to Berlin this year The 500 Hidden Secrets of Berlin is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the city, but avoid all the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets.
- The latest in the bestselling 500 Hidden Secrets series.- Havana is now the hottest travel destination for U.S. travelersOne of the hottest travel destinations in the Caribbean, Havana, La Habana, offers cultural experiences of every variety. Enjoy Chicharones from a street food vendor. Mix with locals on the beautiful Malecón. Choose from the best in cigars and rum at Casa del Ron y del Tabaco Cubano. Listen to classic Cuban music from the 1950s - including names like Celia Cruz and Benny More -- at Traditionales de los 50. Stand in the Plaza de la Revolución and imagine Castro's revolution. Walk through Parque de Miramar. Take in the enormous Cuban art collection at Museo de Bellas Artes. Visit two museums devoted to the life of Che Guevara. Enjoy the views of Havana from your room at Casa Alta. Even sing romantic ballads at El Salón del Bolero! Arrive as a tourist and leave like a native with this unusual guide to "La Alegría Cubana."
- Written by true locals, addresses selected after independent research, 100 lists of 5 addresses/secrets each. What are the 5 most beautiful buildings? Where can you find the best places to eat oysters? Which are the 5 best bars in Brooklyn? The 500 Hidden Secrets of New York reveals these good-to-know addresses and many more.
- The fifth guidebook in the 500 Hidden Secrets collection, written by a born-and-bred Parisian- Includes lists such as the 5 best vintage markets, the 5 best workplaces for freelancers and the 5 best concert venues.For tourists who want to avoid the well-known tourist spots and discover the locals' favorite addresses, and for residents who want to get to know their city even better, this handy little guide is eminently useful. Written by a true local, the book includes lists such as the 5 best vintage markets, the 5 best workplaces for freelancers and the 5 best concert venues. It features 500 addresses and facts that few people know, such as a restaurant where you can order a French meal until 3:30 in the morning, a small stationer's where the daylight streams in gloriously and you can find the most beautiful Japanese paper creations, or a little shop where gifts like embroidered serviettes are made to order.