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What will your Bangkok encounter be? — watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok's rooftop bars. — unwinding with a relaxing Thai massage. — eating your way through the fresh, irresistible and affordable world of Thai street food. — hunting for bargains in the bustling labyrinth that is Chatuchak Weekend Market. — shopping like a Thai teen at Bangkok's famous malls. — recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palm-fringed beach, just a few hours away. Discover twice the city in half the time... — full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation. — Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very best eating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights. — unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of a short break. — insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk's insights into the benefits of meditation, and a local food writer's tips on the best places to experience authentic Thai cuisine. |
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This key features of this title include: 20 per cent greater extent from the previous edition with deeper coverage of the capital's Sights, Arts, Culture, Activities, Eating & Excursions; expanded sections on hip, emerging districts like Downtown, U Street, SE DC and Arlington; longer, more opinionated Eating, Sleeping, Shopping & Entertainment reviews; new dedicated chapters detail Washington DC's Architecture and explore day-to-day life in This Political City; and new full-colour National Mall and Experiencing Washington DC mini-guides. |
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«No city on earth is more alive than Madrid, a beguiling place whose sheer energy carries a simple message: this city really knows how to live. Anthony Ham, 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. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.Special features Museo del Prado in 3D Like a Local feature Understand Flamenco Day Trip to Toledo We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.» |
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«From the western tip of Sumatra to the eastern edge of Papua, Indonesia offers endless exploration and infinite diversity. This unique land may well be the last great adventure on Earth. Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely Planet Writer «Getting you to the heart of a place» Amazing experiences Inspirational images, destination highlights and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.Special features Outdoor adventures The Environtment Food and Drink We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.» |
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This guide is being relaunched with new features and easier to use layout. It includes illustrated highlights of the Louvre, Notre Dame and Versailles. What's New section keeps repeat visitors up to date on the latest openings and developments in Paris. |
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It is the real, inside story about one of the world's most exciting countries — the United States of America. In this book you'll hear fascinating tales about the Wild West, cockroach races, a massive canyon and weddings in Vegas. Check out cool stories about candy bars and movie stars, beauty queens and blue jeans. You'll find astronauts, gangsters, pilgrims and some amazingly heroic dogs. |
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Tips for first-time visitors to China; recommend itineraries for varied trip lengths; over 100 full-colour pages; pull-out maps; coverage of unforgettable journeys like the Great Wall, cruising the Yangzi River; in-depth background info. on China's art, architect., people, cuisine, religion, beliefs; fact-filled feature on traveling China by train. |
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Full Colour, pull out sheetmap. Illustrated highlights cover Notre Dame, the Louvre, Versailles, Monte Carlo Casino, Marseilles Vieux Port, Mont St Michel.The plan. section features the following: Top Experiences; Need to Know; What's New; First Time; Month by Month; Itineraries; Eat & Drink Like a Local; Travel w. Children; Regions at a Glance. |
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«From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian s Wall, Britain s astounding variety is a major reason to travel here. David Else, 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. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.Special featuresTower of London in 3DWalking in Britain section Extensive history coverage Food & architecture features We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.» |
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New-for-this-edition features include First Time for visitors who haven't been to England before, museum itineraries to help readers get to the heart of attractions like the British Museum, and driving routes around the Cotswolds; The maps in the London chapter will be in full-colour to help readers better navigate the country's capital. |
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