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Lonely Planet’s Complete CatalogueSeptember 2011 – February 2012

Inside our brand new city guides unveiled

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JULY 2011Timor-Leste (East Timor) 3

SEPTEMBER 20111000 Ultimate Sights 1Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Encounter 2The Bahamas 4Buenos Aires Encounter 3Discover Hawai‘i the Big Island 1Discover Maui 1Hawaii 10Hindi, Urdu & Bengali Phrasebook 4India 14Japan 12Marrakesh Encounter 2Not For Parents London 1Not For Parents New York 1Not For Parents Paris 1Not For Parents Rome 1Not For Parents Travel Book 1South India & Kerala 6The Travel Book (paperback) 2US & British Virgin Islands 2

OCTOBER 2011Belize 4British Columbia & the Yukon 5Central Europe 9Cuba 6Dominican Republic & Haiti 5Eastern Europe 11Europe on a shoestring 7Great Journeys 1How To Land a Jumbo Jet 1Jamaica 6Lights, Camera...Travel! 1Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 1Mediterranean Europe 10Puerto Rico 5Scandinavia 10Western Europe 10

NOVEMBER 2011Australia 16Bangkok Encounter 3Caribbean Islands 6Discover India 1Discover Japan 2Melbourne Encounter 2Scotland’s Highlands & Islands 2

DECEMBER 2011Discover Europe 2Happy 1Myanmar (Burma) 11Tokyo Encounter 3

JANUARY 2012Canary Islands 5Discover Australia 2Florence & Tuscany 7Florida 6Ireland 10Mallorca 2Miami & the Keys 6Sardinia 4Southern Italy 1

FEBRUARY 2012Amsterdam 8Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks 3Budapest 5Grand Canyon National Park 3Italy 10Kyoto 5London 8Rome 7San Francisco 8Singapore 9Thailand 14Venice & The Veneto 7Vietnam 11Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand 3 Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks 3Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 3

New Titles & Editions by Month

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CONTENTSSEPTEMBER 2011 – FEBRUARY 2012

NEW TITLES & NEW EDITIONS

COMPLETE LIST

BOOKSELLER TOOLS

Country & Multi-Country Guides 4

Regional Guides 6

City Guides 7

Shoestring Guides 8

Discover Guides 8

Encounter Guides 9

National Parks 9

Phrasebooks 10

Pictorials 10

Travel Reference 10

Children’s Reference 12

INDEXES

Guidebooks 14Country & Multi-Country Guides Regional Guides Shoestring Guides City Guides

US Trips 27

Encounter Guides 27

Discover Guides 30

Language Products 32Phrasebooks 32Fast Talk 35Phrasebook & Audio CD 36Language & Culture 36Small Talk 36

Activity Guides 37National Parks 37Healthy Travel 37Watching Wildlife 37Walking 38Cycling Guides 39Diving & Snorkeling 39

Travel Reference 40

Children’s Reference 41

Pictorials 42

Travel Literature 44

Guides by Region 56

Guides by Destination 59

Index 69

Series Descriptions 72

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3 The South BankThis revitalised art district, unsurpris-ingly, is the place to go for a performance of any kind, or to check out top-class galleries. But you don’t have to be an art bu to visit – it has an excellent range of restaurants and is a great spot for stroll-ing. p000

4 Kensington & Hyde ParkSwanky and cosmpolitan, this is a mon-eyed, fashionable area of London – with correspondingly ritzy (and pricey) shop-ping and eating. It’s also a hub of quality museums (including the Natural History Museum and the V&A), and of course there’s that namesake park… p000

5 Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spital eldsThis redeveloped postindustrial area is London’s creative engine room. If you’re after a seriously cool scene, with superslick bars, cutting-edge clubs, galleries and restaurants by the dozen, you’ve come to the right place. But the ethnic melting pot of Brick Lane ensures it’s also an edgy and exciting area. p000

6 The East End & DocklandsTraditionally a working-class area, this is the place to come if you want an insight into modern multicultural London. Along-side interesting, well-endowed museums, you’ll nd London’s best-value Asian cui-sine and some its most colourful markets. p000

7 Hampstead & North LondonWith a number of posh ‘villages’ – Hamp-stead, Primrose Hill, Highgate et al – this is the place for lovely, leafy urban life, and walks through gorgeous parks (and cem-eteries!). There’s also plenty to see and do, with the London Zoo, plenty of markets and great nightlife all on hand. p000

8 Notting Hill & West LondonWith its rampant multiculturalism (Not-ting Hill, Hammersmith and Earl’s Court), exciting bars (Notting Hill, again), grand parks and mansions (Holland Park), bou-tique shopping (St John’s Wood and Maida Vale) and galleries (Notting Hill), this cor-ner of London is all about variety. p000

9 Greenwich & South LondonTranquil Greenwich, which is packed with splendid architecture and is a highlight of any trip to London, contrasts neatly with South London’s stylish Clapham and anarchic and artistic Brixton. Brixton, in particular, is the place for top-notch club-bing and music gigs. p000

1 The West EndPacked with sights and encrusted in gritty urbanity, this is London’s physical, cultural and social heart. Whether you’re after his-tory and nightlife (Soho), shopping (Covent Garden), archetypal London sights (Picadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Pal-ace et al), leafy parks (St James’s) or quaint ‘villages’ (Marylebone), this should be your rst stop. p000

2 The CityThe nancial centre of London hustles and bustles during the week, but is deserted during the weekend. However, what the City lacks in great hangouts and community, it more than makes up for with a wealth of historic sights, including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Museum. p000

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MarketsBorough Testament to London-ers’ interest in good food. (p000)Portobello Road This is London-ers’ favourite market: there’s an antique market on Saturday and a ea market on Sunday morning. (p000)Camden Market This is a top attraction still, although it’s heyday is a distant memory. It’s composed of several di erent markets. (p000)

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Once the laughing stock of the cooking world, London got its culinary act together in the last twenty years and is now the undisputed dining capital of the UK. Whatever you fancy you’ll find it here from world famous Michelin-starred options to ethnic options from around the world (Peruvian, Georgian and Swedish are just some of the more unusual).

The Place Below – Healthy, vaguely Mediterra-nean cooking at cheap prices (pxxx)

The Gate – Healthy, vaguely Mediterranean cook-ing at cheap prices (pxxx)

The Chain SceneLondon has dozens of chain restaurants that you’ll see on every street. Here we’ve listed the best and most reliable.

Leon – Healthy, vaguely Mediterranean cooking at cheap prices.

Wagamamas – Noodles and rice dishes plus some interesting desserts (wasabi chocolate cake anyone?).

Pizza Express – London’s original pizza chain still holds its own in a busy market.

Real Greek – Perfect for mezze sharing with a great selection of dips and meat dishes.

Yo Sushi! – Fast-food Japanese style; grab what you want o the moving conveyor belt.

Pizza Express – London’s original pizza chain still holds its own in a busy market.

Real Greek – Perfect for mezze sharing with a great selection of dips and meat dishes.

Yo Sushi! – Fast-food Japanese style; grab what you want o the moving conveyor belt.

Le Pain Quotidien – Belgian chain with pastries and sandwiches galore, eaten at huge communal tables.

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The West End (pxxx) Main concentration of theatres, plus small live music venues and classical music concert halls.

The City (pxxx) Barbican Arts Centre and church concerts.

The South Bank (pxxx) Big name venues like the National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall and the Globe Theatre.

Kensington & Hyde Park (pxxx) Royal Albert Hall and small, classical music venues.

Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields (pxxx) Live-music pubs and cabaret nights.

East End & Docklands (pxxx) Cabaret nights.

Hampstead & North London (pxxx) Small theatres, live music pubs, some classical music venues.

Notting Hill & West London (pxxx) Live music pubs.

Gastro-PubsWhile not so long ago, the pub was where you went for a drink, with maybe a packet of potato crisps to soak up the alcohol, the birth of the gastro-pub in the 1990s (The Eagle on Farringdon Rd was the pioneer) means today that just about every pub has full meals, ranging from bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes) and a ploughman’s (cheese, bread and salad) to a host of more adventurous dishes.

Food MarketsThe boom in London’s eating scene has ex-tended to its markets. Borough Market (the city’s oldest; Thursday to Saturday; p000) started out as a wholesale fruit and veg sell-ers before becoming the tourist-haven it is today. Expect artisan breads and cheeses, mouthwatering cakes and pastries, and far-from-cheap prices. Spital elds Market (Saturday and Sunday; p000) has take-away stalls serving food from around the world, while Broadway Market in Hackney is hardly the place to get your weekly grocer-ies but does have some great snack options. Check out the busy farmers’ markets that have popped up all over the city too – Lon-don’s Farmers Markets (www.lfm.org.uk) lists the best.

Celebrity ChefsLondon’s food renaissance was led by a group of celebrity chefs who built food em-pires around their names. Gordon Ramsay is

the most (in)famous of the group and though his foreign ventures have met with mixed reviews, his London venues (eponymous restaurants at Claridge’s Hotel and in Chel-sea) are still standard-bearers for top quality cuisine. Other big names include Jamie Oli-ver, whose Fifteen restaurants have trained dozens of disadvantaged young people, and Heston Blumenthal, whose mad-professor-like experiments with food (molecular gas-tronomy is how it’s described) have earned him plaudits from just about every food critic on the planet.

Vegetarian DiningIf you’re vegetarian or vegan you’ve come to the right place. There may be a resurgence of meat-oriented restaurants opening all the time but there are still few cities where non-meat eaters have so much choice. At the most basic level every pub and restaurant will have a couple of vegetarian options (not neces-sarily vegan) which run from dull vegetable lasagnes to surprisingly innovative dishes. Dedicated places like those listed below will win over even the biggest steak eater with original cooking and not a nut roast in sight.

Mildred’s – Healthy, vaguely Mediterranean cooking at cheap prices. (pxxx)

Rasa – Healthy, vaguely Mediterranean cooking at cheap prices (pxxx)

The Gate – Healthy, vaguely Mediterranean cooking at cheap prices (pxxx)

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Price RangesIn our listings we’ve used the following price codes to represent the cost of a main course:

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Opening Hours Tourist-oriented and chain restau-

rants: noon-11pm.

Most restaurants: noon to 2.30pm and 6-10.30pm.

Reservations Make reservations, especially at the

weekend, if it’s a popular place or some-where you really want to eat.

We’ve noted in reviews restaurants where you need to book well in advance.

ServiceService is generally good. The only prob-lem you’re likely to encounter is a waiter with limited English. In top end places constantly hovering sta can sometimes make the experience overly formal.

TippingTipping is not compulsory. For good service leave 10-15% but check it’s not already included on the bill (check). If it is and you’re happy to pay (it saves guring out the tip) then ne, but if service wasn’t great, or you would just rather leave what you want, then tip separately.

Haute Cuisine, Low Prices Top restaurants offer lunchtime set-

price menus and lower a la carte prices than in the evening.

Take advantage of the pre- and post-theatre options that many places offer too.

Etiquette Only a few places expect men to wear

jackets and ties, though dressing up can add to the experience anywhere.

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THE CEREMONY OF THE KEYS

For those interested in the obscure ritual and ceremony of the British monarchy, the Key Cer-emony takes place ev-ery evening at 9.30pm. This elaborate locking of the main gates of the Tower has happened every day without fail for more than 600 years. Even when a bomb hit the Tower of London during the Blitz, the ceremony was only delayed by 30 minutes, which everyone agrees is the essence of the famed sti upper lip. Entry to the ceremony is free but you have to apply for tickets by post as demand is so high. See the website for details.

Within the Tower, food options are limited to the red-brick New Armouries Café in the southeastern c orner of the inner courtyard where you can grab a sandwich or soup. If the weather’s good bring a picnic.

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If you haven’t gone on a Beefeater tour (the stan-dard way of getting into the chapel) then you can visit after 4.30pm, or attend the Sunday morning service at 9am.

2 Tower Green sca old siteOn Tower Green, i s the scaffold site, w here seven people were executed by beheading in Tudor times: two of Henry VIII’s six wives, the alleged adulter-ers Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard; the lat-ter’s lady-in-waiting, Jane Rochford; Margaret Pole, countess of Salisbury, (condemned as a traitor for her Catholicism); 16-year-old Lady Jane Grey, who fell foul of Henry’s daughter Mary I by being her rival for the throne; William, Lord Hastings, who opposed Richard III; and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, a fallen favourite of Elizabeth I. These people were executed within the tower precincts largely to spare them the jeers of the crowd and sometimes to spare the monarch the embarrassment of the usual public execution on Tower Hill, events that were at-tended by thousands of spectators.

It’s thought that a small building on this site was the actual place where the executions took place. Long gone, today the spot is marked by granite pav-ing and a glass memorial. Behind the sca old site is the Beauchamp Tower, w here high-ranking prison-ers including Anne Boleyn and Lady Jane Grey were jailed and where fascinating and moving inscrip-tions from the condemned are on display today.

3 The Crown JewelsEast of the chapel and execution site are the Water-loo Barracks and what visitors most want to see - the Crown Jewels. T here’s always a long line so to pass the time until reaching the jewels themselves, visi-tors le past a huge screen showing footage of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation backed by stirring patriotic music. When you reach the vault itself (check out the doors as you go in – they look like they’d sur-vive a nuclear attack) you’re funnelled onto a very slow-moving travelator that takes you past the dozen or so crowns that are the centrepiece, including the £27.5 million Imperial State Crown, set with diamonds (2868 of them to be exact), sapphires, emeralds, rubies and pearls, and the platinum crown of the late Queen Mother, Elizabeth, which is famously set with the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor (Mountain of Light) diamond. Surrounded by myth and legend, the

FEELING PECKISH?

Food and drink options include a sandwiches and soft drinks cafe in the Great Court, a much fancier restaurant overlooking the Reading Room (book-ings advised), or several cafes, restau-rants and pubs opposite on Museum Street - the Museum Tavern was where Karl Marx enjoyed a pint after a day’s writing in the library.

The absolute kernel of London with a history as bleak and bloody as it is fascinating, the Tower of London should be first on anyone’s list of London’s sights. Despite ever-growing ticket prices and the hordes of tourists that descend here in the summer months, this is one of those rare pleasures: somewhere worth the hype. Throughout the ages, murder and political skulduggery have reigned as much as kings and queens, so tales of imprisonment and executions will pepper your trail.

The Tower is in fact a castle, and not towerlike at all and has been the property (and sometime London residence) of the monarch since it was begun during the reign of Wil-liam the Conqueror (1066–87). By far the best preserved medieval castle in London, it’s one of the capital’s four Unesco World Heritage Sites (the others are Westminster Abbey, Kew Gardens and Maritime Greenwich), and will fascinate anyone with any interest at all in history, the monarchy and warfare.

1 St Peter ad VinculaThe Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula (S t Peter in Chains) is a rare example of ecclesiastical Tudor archi-tecture and the burial place of many of those beheaded on the sca old nearby. Look out for the graves of Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Jane Grey (queen for just nine days) and Thomas More, killed for opposing Henry VIII’s religious changes. The impressive monument in the sanc-tuary is to Sir Richard Blount, the lieutenant of the tower present at many of the executions. The beautiful carvings on the church’s organ are by Grinling Gibbons, the famous

DON’T MISS...

The Parthenon Sculp-tures (aka the Elgin Marbles) Controversial, stunning carvings from the Parthenon in Athens (Room 18, Ground Floor)

The Rosetta Stone The key to deciphering hiero-glyphs (Room 4, Ground Floor)

PRACTICALITIES

Closed: 24–26 Decem-ber and 1 January

Admission: free

Main entrance: Great Russell Street

Other entrance: Mon-tague Place

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Docklands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290EATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295The East End . . . . . . . . . . . 295Docklands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE . 299The East End . . . . . . . . . . . 299Docklands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . .305SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . .308SPORTS & ACTIVITIES . . .309

HAMPSTEAD & NORTH LONDON . . . . . . . . . . 310TOP SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . 312SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317Hampstead . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317Regent’s Park . . . . . . . . . . 320Highgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323Primrose Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 325EATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328Hampstead . . . . . . . . . . . . 328Regent’s Park . . . . . . . . . . 330Highgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334Primrose Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 336DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE . 338Hampstead . . . . . . . . . . . . 338Regent’s Park . . . . . . . . . . .341Highgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342Primrose Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 343ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . 345SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347SPORTS & ACTIVITIES . . .350

NOTTING HILL & WEST LONDON . . . . . . . . . . 351TOP SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . 353SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355EATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE . 362ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . .366SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

GREENWICH & SOUTH LONDON . . . . . . . . . . 371TOP SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . 373SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377Charlton & Woolwich . . . . 383Dulwich & Forest Hill . . . . 387Eltham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389EATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390Charlton & Woolwich . . . . 392Dulwich & Forest Hill . . . . 393Eltham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . .394

RICHMOND, KEW & HAMPTON COURT . .395TOP SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . 397SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403Kew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405Hampton Court. . . . . . . . . 408EATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410

Kew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411Hampton Court. . . . . . . . . .412DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE . 413Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413Kew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414

SLEEPING . . . . . . . . . 415THE WEST END . . . . . . . . . 417THE CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420THE SOUTH BANK . . . . . . 422KENSINGTON & HYDE PARK 423CLERKENWELL, SHOREDITCH & SPITALFIELDS . . . . . . . . . . 425THE EAST END & DOCKLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . 428HAMPSTEAD & NORTH LONDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428NOTTING HILL & WEST LONDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420GREENWICH & SOUTH LONDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431RICHMOND, KEW & HAMPTON COURT. . . . . . . 432

DAY TRIPS . . . . . . . . 433WINDSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434BRIGHTON . . . . . . . . . . . . .436OXFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439CAMBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . .442BATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

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HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907 China has, for much of its history, been in con ict either inter-nally or with outsiders.

THE PEOPLE OF LONDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 928 The Chinese are an exceptionally proud people: proud of their civilisation and history, their written language and of their inventions and achievements.

RELIGION & BELIEFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933 Religious belief in China is generally marked by great tolerance: although each faith is distinct, some crossover exists between Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

CUISINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .940 Food plays a central and prominent role in both Chinese society and the national psyche.

ARTS & ARCHITECTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 951 China is custodian of one of the world’s richest cultural and artistic legacies.

LANDSCAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .964 China is home to the world’s highest mountain range, one of the planet’s hottest deserts, and a colossal web of waterways.

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LONDON TODAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inequality in China is among the most extreme in ththe urban middle class is growing rapidly, but mostremains rural and poor.

HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . China has, for much of its history, been in con ict enally or with outsiders.

THE PEOPLE OF LONDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chinese are an exceptionally proud people: procivilisation and history, their written language and oinventions and achievements.

RELIGION & BELIEFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Religious belief in China is generally marked by greaalthough each faith is distinct, some crossover exisBuddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

CUISINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food plays a central and prominent role in both Chiand the national psyche.

ARTS & ARCHITECTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . China is custodian of one of the world’s richest cultartistic legacies.

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DIRECTORY A–Z . . . 980Accommodation . . . . . . . . 980Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983Business Hours . . . . . . . . 984Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 984Customs Regulations . . . 984Discount Cards . . . . . . . . . 985Embassies & Consulates . . . . . . . . . . . . 985Gay & Lesbian Travellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 987Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 987Internet Access . . . . . . . . . 987Language Courses . . . . . . 988Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . 988Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988Passports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990Public Holidays . . . . . . . . . 990Safe Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992Visas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992Volunteering . . . . . . . . . . . 993

TRANSPORT . . . . . . .995GETTING THERE & AWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 995Entering China . . . . . . . . . 995Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 995Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 998River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000GETTING AROUND . . . . . 1000Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1002Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1002

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CHINA BY TRAIN . .1005The Chinese Train Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1005Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1005Ticket Types . . . . . . . . . . 1005Travelling by Train . . . . . . 1006Ticketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1007Timetables. . . . . . . . . . . . 1008Internet Resources . . . . 1008

HEALTH . . . . . . . . . 1009BEFORE YOU GO . . . . . . 1009Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1009Recommended Vaccinations . . . . . . . . . . 1009Medical Checklist . . . . . . .1010Websites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010Further Reading . . . . . . . .1010IN CHINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010Availability of Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . .1010Infectious Diseases . . . . .1010Traveller’s Diarrhoea . . . .1012Environmental Hazards . .1013Women’s Health . . . . . . . . 1014

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Cuba 6TH EDITIONBrendan Sainsbury, et alAvailable Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 802 9528pp, 83 mapsUS$22.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$37.99• World’s best-selling guidebook to Cuba• Tips on getting around with children• Inspirational coverage of Cuba’s history, art,

music, dance, literature and wildlifeMaterial Number 3419Previous Edition 9781741049299ebook ISBN 9781742206806

Dominican Republic & Haiti 5TH EDITIONPaul Clammer, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 456 4368pp, 50 mapsUS$22.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$36.99• Inspirational colour spread showcases the

not-to-be-missed Top 25 Experiences• New planning features include sustainable

options and travelling with childrenMaterial Number 3163Previous Edition 9781741042924ebook ISBN 9781742206707

ti Eastern Europe11TH EDITIONTom Masters, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 675 91,040pp, 168 mapsUS$29.99 | UK£19.99 | AU$46.99• The most comprehensive travel guide to

Eastern Europe on the market• Improved planning section and highlightsMaterial Number 3299Previous Edition 9781741048544 ebook ISBN 9781742206745

India14TH EDITIONSarina Singh, et al.Available Sep 2011 | 978 1 74179 780 01,248pp, 203 mapsUS$31.99 | UK£20.99 | AU$49.99• New design with planning chapters on

booking trains, trekking, and yoga• Features on the Taj Mahal and KhajurahoMaterial Number 3381Previous Edition 9781741791518ebook ISBN 9781742206646

Ireland10TH EDITIONFionn Davenport, et al.Available Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 824 1764pp, 106 mapsUS$24.99 | UK£16.99 | AU$45.99• Illustrated highlights of Trinity College,

National Museum, and Glendalough• Learn to eat and drink like an Irish localMaterial Number 3442Previous Edition 9781741792140ebook ISBN 9781742206943

Australia 16TH EDITIONCharles Rawlings-Way, Meg Worby, et al.Available Nov 2011 | 978 1 74179 807 41,088pp, 158 mapsUS$29.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$49.99• Full-colour features to Sydney, Great Barrier

Reef and the Outback• Improved planning and itineraries for all

budgetsMaterial Number 3424Previous Edition 9781741791600ebook ISBN 9781742206837

The Bahamas4TH EDITIONEmily Matchar, et al.Available Sep 2011 | 978 1 74104 706 6256pp, 44 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$36.99• Improved maps, and options for green-

friendly and family-oriented experiences• Focus on the Bahamas’ fascinating history,

lifestyle, culture and landscapesMaterial Number 2061Previous Edition 9781741040128 ebook ISBN 9781742206639

Belize 4TH EDITIONMara Vorhees, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 465 6320pp, 44 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$35.99• In-depth features on Belize’s ancient Mayan

ruins, wildlife and landscape• Vibrant colour spreads showcase the very

best of Belize’s attractions and experiencesMaterial Number 3173Previous Edition 9781741047035ebook ISBN 9781742206721

Caribbean Islands 6TH EDITIONRyan Ver Berkmoes, et al.Available Nov 2011 | 978 1 74179 454 0912pp, 125 mapsUS$24.99 | UK£16.99 | AU$45.99• Covers Haiti, Cuba and the Bahamas• Inspiring photo essays featuring the music,

history, cuisine and wildlifeMaterial Number 3161Previous Edition 9781740595759ebook ISBN 9781742206820

Central Europe 9TH EDITIONLisa DunfordAvailable Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 682 7640pp, 112 mapsUS$29.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$45.99• The only real guide to Central Europe• Fresh, easy-to-use design with more colour

photographsMaterial Number 3306Previous Edition 9781741049992ebook ISBN 9781742206790

Country & Multi-Country Guides

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Scandinavia10TH EDITIONAndy Symington, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 680 3548pp, 92 mapsUS$25.99 | UK£17.99 | AU$45.99• Full coverage of the region, from Iceland to

St Petersburg• More colour pages, highlights and itinerariesMaterial Number 3304Previous Edition 9781741049282ebook ISBN 9781742206783

Thailand14TH EDITIONChina Williams, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 714 5824pp, 139 mapsUS$27.99 | UK£17.99 | AU$49.99• Best-selling guide to Thailand in a new, easy-

to-use format• Handy pull-out map of Bangkok• Expanded colour photo sectionMaterial Number 3337Previous Edition 9781741791570 ebook ISBN 9781742206981

Timor-Leste (East Timor)3RD EDITIONRodney CocksAvailable July 2011 | 978 1 74179 1655176pp, 35 mapsUS$22.99 | UK£16.99 | AU$33.99• Dedicated chapter on living and working in Dili• Foreword by Timor-Leste president, Dr José

Ramos-Horta• The only Timor-Leste guide on the marketPrevious Edition 9781741045895ebook ISBN 9781742206479

r) Vietnam11TH EDITIONIain Stewart, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 715 2568pp, 87 mapsUS$24.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$41.99• Bonus chapter on side trips to Angkor Wat• New planning features on cycling and

motorcycling• Pull-out maps of Ho Chi Minh City and HanoiMaterial Number 3338Previous Edition 9781741791594ebook ISBN 9781742206998

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand 3RD EDITIONNick Ray, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 823 4520pp, 85 mapsUS$24.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$41.99• Extended coverage of Northern Thailand

and illustrated feature on Angkor WatMaterial Number 3441Previous Edition 9781741791747ebook ISBN 9781742207001

Italy10TH EDITIONPaula HardyAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 851 7968pp, 143 mapsUS$25.99 | UK£17.99 | AU$47.99• New full-colour maps and layout• Sumptuous photo galleries and itineraries for

the ultimate holiday inspiration• Insightful features on food, film and literatureMaterial Number 3458Previous Edition 9781741792294ebook ISBN 9781742207018

Jamaica 6TH EDITIONAdam Karlin, Anna KaminskiAvailable Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 462 5308pp, 41 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$34.99• Jamaica’s best music, cuisine and culture• Inspirational full-colour highlights section

with Jamaica’s Top 20 ExperiencesMaterial Number 3169Previous Edition 9781741046939ebook ISBN 9781742206714

Japan12TH EDITIONChris Rowthorn, et al.Available Sep 2011 | 978 1 74179 805 0832pp, 163 mapsUS$28.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$47.99• Expanded colour sections highlight Japan’s

stunning temples, food, onsens and festivals• New planning sections on travelling with

children, and outdoor activitiesMaterial Number 3422Previous Edition 9781741790429ebook ISBN 9781742206660

Mediterranean Europe10TH EDITIONDuncan Garwood, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 677 31,024pp, 166 mapsUS$29.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$46.99• Comprehensive coverage of the region,

including the Balkan states• Inspirational planning featuresMaterial Number 3301Previous Edition 9781741048568 ebook ISBN 9781742206769

Myanmar (Burma)11TH EDITIONSimon Richmond, et al.Available Dec 2011 | 978 1 74179 469 4388pp, 65 mapsUS$24.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$37.99• Only guide to Myanmar (Burma) on the

market• Exclusive interview and special biography

section on Aung San Suu KyiMaterial Number 3177Previous Edition 9781741047189ebook ISBN 9781742206868

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Mallorca2ND EDITIONAnthony Ham Available Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 237 9244pp, 35 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$34.99• Planning section includes Top Experiences,

outdoor activities and itineraries• Accommodation chapter and driving tipsMaterial Number 2912Previous Edition 9781741790900ebook ISBN 9781742206905

Miami & the Keys 6TH EDITIONAdam KarlinAvailable Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 577 6256pp, 32 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$34.99• New-look regional guide to Miami & the

Keys, including tourist hot spot Miami Beach• Pull-out map of Miami• Fascinating feature on art deco architectureMaterial Number 3249Previous Edition 9781741046984ebook ISBN 9781742206929

Puerto Rico 5TH EDITIONNate Cavalieri, et alAvailable Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 470 0320pp, 46 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$34.99• Inspirational guide to Puerto Rican history,

music, cuisine, landscapes and wildlife• Planning features include hot tips on travel

with children and outdoor activitiesMaterial Number 3178Previous Edition 9781741047233ebook ISBN 9781742206738

Sardinia 4TH EDITIONKerry Christiani, Vesna MaricAvailable Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 586 8280pp, 32 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$34.99• Revamped guide with special focus on the

Sardinian coast for the best beach action• Extensive accommodation chapter from

perfect farmstays to villas in the sunMaterial Number 3261Previous Edition 9781741048193ebook ISBN 9781742206936

Western Europe10TH EDITIONRyan Ver Berkmoes, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 679 71,184pp, 164 mapsUS$29.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$47.99• New-look guide to Western Europe covering

the hottest destinations in greater detail• Extensive planning tools and easy to read

maps make it easier to get aroundMaterial Number 3303Previous Edition 9781741049176ebook ISBN 9781742206776

British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies 5TH EDITIONJohn LeeAvailable Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 804 3296pp, 30 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$36.99• Pull-out map of Vancouver • New planning tools and in-depth featuresMaterial Number 3421Previous Edition 9781741790412ebook ISBN 9781742206813

sCanary Islands 5TH EDITIONJosephine Quintero, Stuart ButlerAvailable Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 164 8284pp, 47 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£11.99 | AU$35.99• World’s best-selling guide to these popular

holiday islands• Special chapter on travelling with childrenMaterial Number 2825Previous Edition 9781741045956ebook ISBN 9781742206899

Florence & Tuscany 7TH EDITIONVirginia Maxwell, Nicola WilliamsAvailable Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 853 1376pp, 50 mapsUS$22.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$36.99• Guides to the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery• Special focus on seasonal food and festivals,

outdoor activities, literature and film• Extensive accommodation guideMaterial Number 3460Previous Edition 9781741792317ebook ISBN 9781742206950

Florida 6TH EDITIONJeff Campbell, et al.Available Jan 2012 | 978 1 74179 576 9512pp, 74 mapsUS$21.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$38.99• Pull-out map of Miami and Orlando• Expanded Orlando chapter with more detail

on Walt Disney World• Dedicated chapter on Florida theme parksMaterial Number 3248Previous Edition 9781741046977ebook ISBN 9781742206912

Hawaii10TH EDITIONSara Benson, et alAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74179 806 7656pp, 87 mapsUS$22.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$39.99• Packed with planning features and tools• Inspirational Top 25 Experiences• Insightful features on Hawaiian arts, crafts

and the environmentMaterial Number 3423Previous Edition 9781741791501ebook ISBN 9781742206677

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Southern Italy 1ST EDITIONCristian Bonetto, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 236 2300pp, 43 mapsUS$21.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$35.99• Extensive coverage from cosmopolitan

Naples to rural Calabria and Basilicata• Informative and inspiring illustrated section

on the ruins of PompeiiMaterial Number 2911Previous Edition 9781741790894ebook ISBN 9781742206974

US & British Virgin Islands 1ST EDITIONKarla ZimmermanAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74104 201 6268pp, 34 mapsUS$18.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$35.99• New-look guide includes a dedicated

chapter on the British Virgin ‘Out Islands’• New planning features on beaches,

outdoor activities and family-friendly sitesMaterial Number 1797Previous Edition 9780864427359

Rome 7TH EDITIONDuncan Garwood, Abigail HoleAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 856 2324pp, 31 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$35.99• Full-colour maps, new planning features and

tours cover all the highlights• Brilliant photo spreads of top Roman sights,

including the Forum and ColosseumMaterial Number 3463Previous Edition 9781741793239

San Francisco 8TH EDITIONAlison Bing, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 923 1336pp, 30 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$35.99• Local food expert highlights San Francisco’s

specialities and top restaurants• Covers easy side trips to the Wine Country,

Berkeley, beaches and Highway 1Material Number 3542Previous Edition 9781741791686

Scotland’s Highlands & Islands 2ND EDITIONAvailable Jan 2012 | 978 1 74059 537 7364pp, 48 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£11.99 | AU$34.99• Features 12 of the best treks in Scotland • Expert tips from locals and detailed

itinerariesMaterial Number 1324Previous Edition 9781740590365ebook ISBN 9781742206882

South India & Kerala 6TH EDITIONSarina Singh, et al.Available Sep 2011 | 978 1 74179 781 7544pp, 92 mapsUS$25.99 | UK£16.99 | AU$42.99• Full-colour feature on travelling in Kerala• Planning tips on train travel, volunteering

and travel with childrenMaterial Number 3382Previous Edition 9781741791556ebook ISBN 9781742206653

Budapest 5TH EDITIONSteve FallonAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 690 2244pp, 25 mapsUS$18.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$34.99• Unique coverage of Budapest’s thermal

baths, pools and spa hotels• Delve into the city’s cuisine and dine like

a localMaterial Number 3312Previous Edition 9781740598149

Kyoto 5TH EDITIONAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 401 4232pp, 23 mapsUS$22.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$37.99• Enhanced day-trip ideas include Osaka• Full-colour, user-friendly maps, including a

pull-out map of the cityMaterial Number 3084Previous Edition 9781740598453

Regional Guides | City Guides

Amsterdam 8TH EDITIONKarla Zimmerman, Sarah ChandlerAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 903 3284pp, 28 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$34.99• Colour chapter on the city’s architecture• Dedicated museums chapter packed with

self-guided tours• Coverage of Amsterdam’s Unesco World

Heritage listing of 17th-century canal ringMaterial Number 3503Previous Edition 9781741793123

London 8TH EDITIONDamian Harper, Emilie Filou, Sally SchaferAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 898 2428pp, 46 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$35.99• Comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to one of

the world’s top city destinations• Illustrated pages highlight the Thames and

the Tower of London• Expanded coverage of the 2012 OlympicsMaterial Number 3498Previous Edition 9781741792263

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Europe on a Shoestring 7TH EDITIONTom Masters, et al.Available Oct 2011 | 978 1 74179 676 61,328pp, 236 mapsUS$28.99 | UK£16.99 | AU$45.99• Covers more countries than any other European

guidebook on the market• Written by expert authors who know how to get the

best value for moneyMaterial Number 3300Previous Edition 9781741048551 ebook ISBN 9781742206752

City Guides | Shoestring Guides | Discover Guides

Discover India 1ST EDITIONAbigail Hole, et al.Available Nov 2011 | 978 1 74220 291 4448pp, 52 mapsUS$27.99 | UK£20.99 | AU$49.99• Discover the best of India with more

itineraries, highlights and local tips• Full-colour features include the Taj Mahal,

Jaisalmer Fort and Kerala’s backwaters Material Number 3939ebook ISBN 9781742206851

Discover Japan 2ND EDITIONChris RowthornAvailable Nov 2011 | 978 1 74220 116 0400pp, 58 mapsUS$26.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$48.99• More itineraries and planning tools to help

travellers tailor the perfect trip• Tips and highlights from locals and more

in-depth coverage of important sitesMaterial Number 3754Previous Edition 9781741799965ebook ISBN 9781742206844

Discover Maui 1ST EDITIONNed Friary, et al.Available Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 448 2400pp, 56 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$36.99• New, full-colour Discover guide to Maui

unlocks this magical destination• Inspirational photo round-up of the top

experiences and must-see attractions• Make the most of travelling with childrenMaterial Number 4014ebook ISBN 9781742206684

Singapore 9TH EDITIONAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 669 8200pp, 22 mapsUS$23.99 | UK£13.99 | AU$35.99• Best-selling city guide to Singapore• Improved pull-out map with more detail• Practical, informative guide for tourists,

business travellers and temporary residentsMaterial Number 3293Previous Edition 9781741046649

Venice & The Veneto 7TH EDITIONAlison Bing, Robert LandonAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 852 4300pp, 26 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$35.99• Colour features and illustrated guide to

touring Venice’s famous canals• Insightful features on art, architecture

and Venetian cultureMaterial Number 3459Previous Edition 9781741792300

Discover Australia 2ND EDITIONCharles Rawlings-WayAvailable Jan 2012 | 978 1 74220 111 5408pp, 40 mapsUS$25.99 | UK£18.99 | AU$49.99• Full-colour guide to the very best of

Australia, with more itineraries and tips• Features Sydney, Great Barrier Reef, Great

Ocean Road, Uluru and the OutbackMaterial Number 3749Previous Edition 9781741799910ebook ISBN 9781742206967

Discover Europe 2ND EDITIONOliver Berry, et al.Available Dec 2011 | 978 1 74220 131 3816pp, 103 mapsUS$27.99 | UK£16.99 | AU$45.99• Visually stunning, new full-colour Discover

guide features all the highlights of Europe• Tips and inside knowledge to create a once-

in-a-lifetime trip for all types of travellersMaterial Number 3770Previous Edition 9781742200415ebook ISBN 9781742206875

Discover Hawaiʻi the Big Island 1ST EDITIONLuci Yamamoto, et al.Available Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 465 9416pp, 49 mapsUS$21.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$37.99• New full-colour guide to Hawaii’s Big Island• Inspirational photo sections and recommen-

dations by local experts Material Number 4015ebook ISBN 9781742206691

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Encounter Guides | National Parks

Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Encounter 2ND EDITIONNick Ray, et al.Available Aug 2011 | 978 1 74179 720 6148pp, 14 mapsUS$12.99 | UK£7.99 | AU$18.99• The only guide with in-depth coverage of

the stunning temples of Angkor WatMaterial Number 3343Previous Edition 9781741794267

Bangkok Encounter 3RD EDITIONAustin BushAvailable Nov 2011 | 978 1 74179 821 0200pp, 12 maps US12.99 | UK7.99 | AU19.99• Full-colour guide by expert resident author• Extended coverage of Bangkok’s food and

nightlife• Bangkok’s tourist economy is expected to

continue to growMaterial Number 3439Previous Edition 9781741049923

Buenos Aires Encounter 3RD EDITIONBridget GleesonAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74179 825 8176pp, 12 mapsUS$12.99 | UK£7.99 | AU$19.99• Full-colour guide takes in the highlights of

burgeoning hot spot Buenos Aires• Resident author leads a lively tour of Buenos

Aires’ top restaurants, shops and attractionsMaterial Number 3443Previous Edition 9781741792874

Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks 3RD EDITIONOliver Berry, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 405 2288pp, 40 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$36.99• Practical, easy-to-use hiking and camping

charts to the best hikes and attractionsMaterial Number 3088Previous Edition 9781741044843

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Marrakesh Encounter 2ND EDITIONAlison BingAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74179 316 1176pp, 12 mapsUS$12.99 | UK£7.99 | AU$19.99• Full-colour guide to the best of Marrakesh• Special section devoted to traditional riadsMaterial Number 3017Previous Edition 9781741047875

Melbourne Encounter 2ND EDITIONJayne D’ArcyAvailable Nov 2011 | 978 1 74179 563 9176pp, 9 mapsUS$12.99 | UK£7.99 | AU$19.99• Full-colour guide to the best of Melbourne

by local author• Detailed coverage on dining out, city lanes

and sporting culture Material Number 3241Previous Edition 9781740594653

Tokyo Encounter 3RD EDITIONBrandon PresserAvailable Dec 2011 | 978 1 74179 819 7216pp, 12 mapsUS$12.99 | UK£7.99 | AU$19.99• Full-colour guide with handy pull-out map

and insider tips from locals• Improved neighbourhood structure makes

getting around a breezeMaterial Number 3437Previous Edition 9781741048780

Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 3RD EDITIONBeth Kohn, Sara BensonAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 406 9256pp, 45 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$36.99• New-look regional guide, including a new

Plan Your Trip section and inspiring photos• Detailed coverage of more than 50 hikesMaterial Number 3089Previous Edition 9781741045598

Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks3RD EDITIONBradley Mayhew, et al.Available Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 407 6304pp, 45 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$36.99• Guides on national parks and 31 detailed hikes• Inspiring photo highlights of the best parks• New Plan Your Trip section and itinerariesMaterial Number 3090Previous Edition 9791741045604

Grand Canyon National Park 3RD EDITIONWendy YanigaharaAvailable Feb 2012 | 978 1 74179 404 5256pp, 36 mapsUS$19.99 | UK£12.99 | AU$36.99• Useful at-a-glance hiking and camping charts• Detailed coverage of more than 45 hikes• Planning information to suit every interestMaterial Number 3087Previous Edition 9781741044836


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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 1ST EDITION978 1 74220 305 8 Available Oct 2011208pp, full colourUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$24.99180mm x 145mm• Latest edition of the most inspirational

travel yearbook on the market• Lonely Planet travel experts profile the

hottest trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead

• Visually lavish, full-colour photographs throughout

Material Number 3957

The Travel Book (paperback) 2ND EDITION978 1 74220 079 8 Available Sep 2011448pp, 201 mapsUS$30 | UK£20 | AU$49.99305mm x 230mm• A to Z coverage of every

country• Sumptuous double-page

spreads with vivid photography and evocative text

• Now in paperback format


Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Sights 1ST EDITION978 1 74220 293 8 Available Sep 2011 352pp, full colourUS$22.99 | UK£15.99 | AU$34.99210mm x 165mm• Brings together 1000 of the most iconic,

awesome, weird and spooky sights on the planet

• Full of fresh travel ideas from Lonely Planet’s expert authors

• Lavish full-colour photographs throughout


Phrasebooks | Pictorials | Travel Reference

Hindi, Urdu & Bengali Phrasebook 4TH EDITIONAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 306 5304pp, 1 mapUS$8.99 | UK£4.99 | AU$14.99• Perfect for travel in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh• Features an extensive culinary reader to help you get the

most out of your gastronomic experience • Packed with useful words, phrases and cultural tipsMaterial Number 3959Previous Edition 9781740591492

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Lights, Camera…Travel! 1ST EDITION978 1 74220 493 2 Available Oct 2011320ppUS$15.99 | UK£8.99 | AU$26.99197mm x 128mm• Stories of how travel inspires,

entertains, enlightens and changes lives

• Edited by actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy (St Elmo’s Fire, Less Than Zero, Pretty in Pink)

• Features well-known actors, directors and screen writers from around the world


Great Journeys 1ST EDITION978 1 74220 589 2 Available Oct 2011320pp, full colourUS$39.99 | UK£29.99 | AU$49.99305mm x 230mm• Lonely Planet’s selection of the

world’s most spectacular journeys in a lush hardback edition

• Expert content with stunning images, practical planning tips and inspiring background information

• Thematic coverage including famous literary journeys, great walks, classic rail journeys and more


Happy 1ST EDITION978 1 74220 588 5 Available Dec 2011128pp, full colourUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$19.99180mm x 180mm• Share in the planet’s lessons on

youth, old age, love, death, work and family

• Fascinating insights into how happiness is created in different cultures, and how we can be happy too

• Each lesson uniquely illustrated and inspirational, perfect for browsing


How to Land a Jumbo Jet1ST EDITIONNigel Holmes978 1 74220 228 0 Available Oct 2011160ppUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$19.99180mm x 180mm• Visual encyclopaedia uncovering

experiences of the world through travel

• Entertaining and insightful guide to both the practical and the quirky

• Colourful title with illustrations and graphics

• Great idea for gifts


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• Perfect for kids aged 8-11.

• Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations, cartoons and quirky graphics.

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KIDSFORseriesOur new

Not For Parents New York 1ST EDITIONAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 497 0 96pp, 210mm x 165mm, paperbackUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$19.99• A new series about exciting places far from home

written for young travellers• Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about New York• Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations,

cartoons and quirky graphicsMaterial Number 4032

Not For Parents London 1ST EDITIONAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 499 496pp, 210mm x 165mm, paperbackUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$19.99• A new series about exciting places far from home

written for young travellers• Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about London• Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations,


Not For Parents Rome 1ST EDITIONAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 498 796pp, 210mm x 165mm, paperbackUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$19.99• A new series about exciting places far from home

written for young travellers• Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about Rome• Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations,


Not For Parents Paris 1ST EDITIONAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 500 796pp, 210mm x 165mm, paperbackUS$14.99 | UK£9.99 | AU$19.99• A new series about exciting places far from home

written for young travellers• Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about Paris• Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations,



Books for young travellers with the whole world at their feetIntroducing the ‘not for parents’ range, designed to inspire the next generation of travellers. These books are packed full of intriguing stories and fascinating facts for kids aged 8-11, whether they are getting ready for a trip or exploring from the comfort of their favourite beanbag.

• Lonely Planet’s Travel Book especially for kids.

• Takes the inquisitive, data-hungry explorer on a tour of every country in the world.

• Quirky graphics, illustrations and photographs capture the essence of a country from a child’s point of view.

• Includes essential information (capital city, flag, lingo), epic events, hideous histories, food and wildlife that give each country a distinctive character.

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Not For Parents Travel Book 1ST EDITIONAvailable Sep 2011 | 978 1 74220 496 3208pp, 192 maps, 305mm x 230mm, hardcoverUS$24.99 | UK£14.99 | AU$29.99• Lonely Planet’s Travel Book especially for kids• Takes the inquisitive, data-hungry explorer on a

tour of 200 countries• Packed with iconic images, evocative stories and

informative facts and stats• In-the-know info on capital cities, language,

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