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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.
This dazzling culinary guide will reveal the tastiest treats and best food experiences across all 50 states (and Canada), featuring thousands of expert travel tips and hundreds of mouthwatering images from National Geographic. This beautifully illustrated sequel to the national bestsellers 50 States, 5,000 Ideas and 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas offers foodies the ultimate road trip around the United States and Canada, with 1,000 of the best bites and sips from every state and province. From must-have diner breakfasts and food trucks to can't miss farm-to-table dinners and U-pick farms, this book has a flavor and food experience for every type of traveler, from road trip warriors and families to foodies of the first degree. Filled with the best dishes in every state--think crab cakes in Maryland, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in Illinois, and wine in Oregon's Willamette Valley--you'll discover the regional delicacies that make up the great tastes of the United States and Canada. Plus, get expert advice on where to find the top meals at local establishments, which fine-dining experiences are worth the price tag, and when to visit for the best food and drink festivals. On your mouthwatering tour, you'll discover:
The origins of Alabama's famous white barbecue sauce The world's largest food festival, Taste of Chicago, held in Grant Park each summer The ultimate whiskey distillery in the most unlikely of places: Park City, Utah The Northeastern seaboard's finest lobster rolls The Native American and Hispanic roots of New Mexico's most iconic dishes The secrets of Portland, Oregon's craft brew scene The iconic Juicy Lucy burger in Minneapolis, Minnesota And so much more!
Comprehensive and inspiring, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.
Comprehensive and inspiring, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.
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.
What are the all-time best dishes America has to offer, the ones you must taste before they vanish, so delicious they deserve to be a Holy Grail for travelers? Where's the most vibrant Key lime pie in Florida? The most sensational chiles rellenos in New Mexico? The most succulent fried clams on the Eastern Seaboard? The most memorable whoopie pies, gumbos, tacos, cheese steaks, crab feasts? In 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late, "America's leading authorities on the culinary delights to be found while driving" (Newsweek) return to their favorite subject with a colorful, bursting-at-the-seams life list of America's must-eats. Illustrated throughout with mouth-watering color photos and road maps, this indispensable guide is organized by region, then by state. Each entry captures the food in luscious detail and gives the lowdown on the café, roadside stand, or street cart where it's served. When "bests" abound--hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, apple pie, doughnuts--the Sterns rank their offerings. Sidebars feature profiles of idiosyncratic creators, recipes, and local attractions.
500+ All-American Family Adventures is a thoughtful handbook that will help you plan family vacations and day trips that are both entertaining and educational. Travel is one of the best ways to augment a child's formal education, and this volume offers insightful suggestions for making the most of any trip--all the while making it so much fun that your kids won't even know they're learning. This voluminous collection, carefully researched, includes places your family will never forget--the most important historical sites in the country are here, as well as gems travelers might otherwise miss. The common thread is that each gives real insight into the American experience and also packs a powerful, engaging experience on its own. Also provided: budgeting tips, time-saving strategies, historical background, and an appendix of the best family-friendly lodging options.
Are you drawn to unknown places and exotic cultures? Then here's a getaway you can enjoy without even packing your bag: 501 Must-Visit Destinations showcases some of the most amazing places, landscapes, and cultures in the world. From the remote, rarely seen corners of China to the oft-visited canals of Venice, this book takes you there! Divided geographically, you'll explore Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe and the Middle East. Fabulous destinations include some of the world's natural wonders (such as Victoria Falls, the Painted Desert, the Florida Everglades, and the Great Barrier Reef) as well as some of man's greatest achievements (the Colosseum in Rome, the Temple of Angkor Wat, the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, and the Imperial Palaces in Beijing). Each featured destination includes breathtaking photography, descriptive text, and discusses what makes it worthy of the "must-see" list.
Do you dream of watching the sun set over Ayers Rock, exploring the peaks of Denali, or feeling the spray of Victoria Falls? Are you awestruck by nature's beauty? Then here's an adventure you simply cannot afford to pass up! 501 Must-Visit Natural Wonders takes you on a grand tour of the planet's most dazzling natural creations. 501 Must-Visit Natural Wonders is literally bursting with stunning images and fascinating text describing the allure of spectacular natural destinations, offering a source of inspiration and practical advice for travelers. Explore world-famous sites like the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, and the Great Barrier reef, and discover lesser-known gems such as Japan's Shirakami-Sanchi Forest and the remote Indian Ocean island that is home to 100,000 giant tortoises. Amazing locations around the world are revealed: mountain ranges, deserts, gorges, rivers, glaciers, marshes, cliffs, waterfalls, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests--Mother Nature at her most magnificent.
New Yorkers and tourists will find this romantic, informative insider's guide full of ideas for everything from the perfect first date to a 25th wedding anniversary (and everything in between!) 52 Most Romantic Dates in New York City is full of romantic surprises that will enhance every couple's time spent in the Big Apple! Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, there are places, activities and dining spots that get to the heart of a great date at all price points. Readers of all moods, needs, and budgets will find that 52 Most Romantic Dates in New York City contains wonderful outdoor and indoor dating experiences: not just big city excitement, but also lakes, beautiful bike rides, and adventures -- plus quiet out of the way nooks for loving couples!
It's Time to Take a Hike in San Francisco!
Bay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from rugged redwood-forested canyons to breezy coastal bluffs, grassy rolling hills to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco.
Completely updated and including several new hikes and a complete new map set, Jane Huber's 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the nine counties surrounding one of the world's most beautiful cities. The Key At-a-Glance Information provides quick and easy assessments of each outing before you go, in addition to detailed directions and trailheads, GPS-based maps and elevation profiles, and engaging narratives about each hike. Whether hikers crave a quick and easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging day-long trek through wilderness, this book is the perfect trailblazer, for city natives and first-time visitors alike.
A world-class recreation region with an enduring pioneer spirit, Denver and the surrounding area hosts some of the best hiking in the world. With such a bewildering wealth of hikes at your disposal, author Kim Lipker presents us with a variety of the very best hikes in the area, and most within an hour's drive or less. Including hikes near Fort Collins, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, this is the only guidebook that pinpoints great hikes that are also close to home.
Four lakes, rolling hills, and rocky formations are just a few of the earthly wonders that abound in the Madison area of Wisconsin. Known for its university atmosphere and charming neighborhoods, Madison is also an enclave of diverse natural beauty, and this remarkable guide describes every facet. Ranging from walks through the city proper to more rustic hikes outside town limits, there is a hike in this guide for outdoor enthusiasts of every level.
It's Time to Take a Hike in Minnesota's Twin Cities!
The best way to experience Minneapolis and St. Paul is by hiking them. Get outdoors with Minnesota author and naturalist Tom Watson, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Marvel at the awe-inspiring waterways of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. Experience the breathtaking views at Afton State Park and Barn Bluff. Go birdwatching on the slopes and hills at Frontenac and Lake Maria State Parks. Immerse yourself in history along the old railroad routes of the Douglas State Trail and Cannon Valley Trail. With an award-winning outdoors writer as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the Twin Cities' best hikes!
Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities.
With its famed foothills, historic Mother Lode region, and picturesque delta, California's capital and its surrounding area are an excellent hiking destination. But where to begin? Using author Jordan Summers' careful, hiking-based research, this useful guide introduces area residents and visitors to an array of the best day-hikes -- from casual riverside nature walks to rugged foothill treks -- within roughly an hour's drive of the city. The book's detailed descriptions help hikers choose routes with concise, at-a-glance information that highlights details such as location, access, directions, distances, and scenery. There's also preparation advice to help hikers get the most from each outing. Extensive and precise maps, descriptive text, a wealth of black-and-white photos, and trailhead coordinates guide hikers on their way and keep them on-route.