Lonely Planet Western Europe is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip fine wine in a Parisian cafe, explore the ruins of Rome or party through the night in the bars of Berlin; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Western Europe and begin your journey now!

«Rome s exhilarating streets are a sight all by themselves. You can lose yourself for hours exploring their hidden depths, discovering iconic monuments and awe-inspiring art at every turn. Duncan Garwood, Lonely Planet Writer «Getting you to the heart of a place» Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Find hidden travel gems. Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.»

World's best-selling guide to Cuba; Illustrated architectural tour through Old Havana; Features in-depth exploration of the country's music hotspots and nightlife.

Lonely Planet Nicaragua is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb a volcano on Isla de Ometepe, stroll through colonial Granada and Leon or drink coffee at sunrise on a cooperative farm.

Lonely Planet Japan is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop and dine in electric Tokyo, explore Kyoto's stunning temples and gardens, or hike the majestic Japan Alps; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dive off the coast of Mauritius, get a sweat up hiking through the dramatic mountains of Reunion, or laze on idyllic beach in the Seychelles; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet Korea is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk along Cheong-gye-cheon's long-buried stream, hike around Jeju-do's volcanic landscape, or jump into a vat of mud during the Boryeong Mud Festival; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet Southeastern Europe is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the castles and mountains of Transylvania, walk the walls of Dubrovnik's picturesque old town and relax on the beaches of southern Turkey, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southeastern Europe and begin your journey now!

Visitors to Italy are bombarded by sights, scenes and flavours – palaces and museums overflowing with art, Renaissance gardens, gourmet food markets. Come enjoy the vita bella (beautiful life). This full-colour guide with 3D illustrations of major highlights and insightful features on seasonal and regional food and outdoor activities is essential for those wanting to see the best Italy has to offer! Inside This Book: — 15 authors, 13 volcanoes, 7600km of coastline and hundreds of Renaissance masterpieces Inspirational photos; — Pull-out city map; — 3D plans of iconic sights; — Comprehensive planning tools; — Special Eat & Drink Like a Local feature; — In-depth background. Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Rome & Lazio, Turin Piedmont Riviera, Milan & the Lakes, Trento & the Dolomites, Venice & the Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna & San Marino, Florence & Tuscany, Umbria & Le Marche, Abruzzo & Molise, Naples & Campania, Puglia, Basilicata & Calabria, Sicily, Sardinia, Understand & Survival chapters.

From beautiful Lake Baikal to St Petersburg 's gilded palaces, Russia is so blessed with cultural and natural treasures that it would take a lifetime to experience them all. Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer. Our Promise: You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book: — 114 maps; — 43 palaces & kremlins; — 10 authors; — Too many vodka toasts to count; — Inspirational photos; — Clear, easy-to-use maps; — In-depth background; — 3D plans of iconic sights; — Comprehensive planning tools; — At-a-glance practical info.

Built on a swamp, the imperial capital is today a dazzling metropolis whose sheer grandeur never fails to amaze. Despite all that history has thrown at it, St Petersburg still feels every bit an imperial capital, a city largely frozen in time.

Looming volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, lava fields and trails of camels loping into the sunset. Those who love the Canary Islands know there is a captivating flip side to those seafront resorts.

California's nickname Golden State dates from its Wild West mining era. But on sunny days when the coastal fog lifts, it might just as well describe California 's more than 1100 miles of Pacific beaches.

The Trans-Siberian routes are some of the greatest rail journeys of the world. Whichever one you choose, it 's a rewarding experience of changing landscapes and culture, people and of life on the rails.

Lonely Planet's vibrant city guide unlocks one of the most popular destinations in the world; Colour features and illustrations for touring Venice's famous canals; New, easy-to-use structure with full-colour, pull-out map and new planning tools; Insightful feautres on art, architecture and Venetian culture.

With breathtaking natural beauty, wonderfully hospitable people, charming architecture and cosmopolitan capitals, the three South Causasus nations are still off well-beaten tourist trails and just waiting to be explored. John Noble, Lonely Planet Writ.

Completely overhauled and updated; Includes new coverage of Madagascar's little-known barrier reef; Updated structure to better reflect travel patterns to the destination; Features an improved 24-page colour wildlife section; Madagascar's visitor numbers are growing as ecotourism grows in popularity.