“Lush forests in the Pacific Northwest. Sun-kissed beaches in California. Leafy single-track trails in the Rockies. Crimson buttes and hoodoos in Utah. There’s a landscape for every mood and adventure.” - Amy C Balfour, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because L...

“Emperors, writers, composers: Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast have seduced them all. Volcanic and irrepressibly vivacious, this jumble of palaces, ruins and coastal perfection will hook you too.” -Christian Bonetto, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because ...

“Scenic landscapes, azure seas, world-class modern art, wonderful food and incredible historical heritage-everything on offer in Provence and the Cote d’Azur exceeds expectations.” -Emile Filou, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visi...

“The smell of orange blossom, the lilt of a flamenco guitar, the taste of dry sherry; memories of Andalucia stay with you like collected souvenirs, begging you to return.” ?Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit th...

New edition of the market-leading guide to Western Australia; Improved coverage for domestic travellers; focuses on the areas most travellers visit, including Margaret River; new Travel with Children chapter packed with practical advice and top recommendations; sheet map and GreenDex trip-planning t...

“Think lush, reef-fringed islands with sandy foreshores that virtually glow in the tropical sunshine; the South Pacific islands that dreams are made of.” ? Craig McLachlan, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write a...

“Tropical weather brings light and life to sandy beaches and azure waters. Throughout the islands, strong communities show off their country’s attributes to a soundtrack of drumming and dance.” ? Jayne D’Arcy, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Pla...

“Africa’s southernmost trio offers adventure, beach-bumming and everything in between, with lions roaring in the bushveld, vineyards climbing mountainsides, diverse African cultures and open roads through sublime scenery.” ? James Bainbridge, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our trave...

“Infused with a resurgent Maori culture, big and bold volcanic activity, and the cosmopolitan urban cool of Auckland and Wellington, the North Island is a vibrant and versatile destination.” ? Brett Atkinson, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet...

“Soaring alpine peaks, misty fjords and a ruggedly beautiful coastline provide the South Island with a compelling backdrop for outdoor adventure and activities, and a surprising food and wine scene.” ? Brett Atkinson, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lone...

“The South Pacific isn’t just a homogenous spread of palm trees and warm ocean ? escape your resort and you’ll find cultures and experiences as rich as coconut cream.” ? Celeste Brash, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the pla...

Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vin...

Ever since Ponce de Leon, Florida has cast a sensual spell over travelers, and its surreal landscape, heavenly beaches and prehistoric beasts still quicken the pulse and inflame the imagination. - Jeff Campbell, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Pla...

“The Middle East is one of history’s grand epics ? a cradle of civilizations and a beautiful, complicated land that’s home to some of the most hospitable people on the planet.” ? Anthony Ham, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit ...

Nobody knows the Middle East like Lonely Planet. From Egyptian oases, hidden gorges in 'the other Iraq' and hamams in Istanbul, to the old city of Jerusalem and the labyrinth of Aleppo's souq, we've got the whole region covered.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of ever...

The only guide to all of East Africa (incl. Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda); The clear market leader by far, featuring a 24-page wildlife guide; A growth destination - Kenya and Tanzania aim to attract 3m tourists per year by 2012, offering discounts on accommodation packages and safaris and reducing vi...

Bays of peach-tinged sand, cotton hammocks swinging lazily between palm trunks, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep. These dreams of a tropical paradise become a reality along the coasts of southern Thailand. Brandon Presser, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel informatio...

Colorful and colliding, spiritual and soothing, crammed with deserted beaches, yogic bliss and heady nightlife. Goa is many things to many people, but everyone agrees there 's nowhere on earth quite like it. Amelia Thomas, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because...

“Big, breathtakingly beautiful and wildly bountiful; there are few places in the world, and none in the USA, with the unspoiled wilderness, mountainous grandeur and immense wildlife that is Alaska.” - Jim Dufresne, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely ...