Dive into 180 of the world's most enticing wild swimming spots with this joyful book featuring fascinating insights from local voices, beautiful photography, maps and essential trip planning tips.
Discover the humbling effects of a wild swim and explore enchanting places where you can connect with nature or simply relax and float downstream.
Find in-depth wild swimming profiles and Q&As for 60 mesmerising locations and discover the culture, landscape and restorative characteristics of each life-affirming swim through the accounts of those that have experienced it. Feel joy when you wade into Hawaii's calm and crystal clear sea along the Kona coast; escape from city life with an enriching dip in Hampstead Heath Ponds in London; or indulge in a moment of mindfulness when you swim to Lake Bled Island in Slovenia.
Inside The Joy of Wild Swimming:
- 60 in-depth profiles of wild swimming spots, each illustrated with beautiful photography, a map and accompanied by a Q&A section voiced by a local swimmer - 120 extra must-visit natural water destinations including outdoor pools, ponds and rivers - In the know tips and insights that show why each swimming hole is so joyful, plus what to expect from your visit, how to get there, what to take with you, must-do activities and essential trip planning information - Covers global wild swimming destinations including Thailand, Australia, Italy, England, Finland, USA, France, Slovenia, Canada, Mexico and more Do more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions.
The Joy of Wild Swimming is the ultimate gift book for the water lover in your life, or a wonderful treat to inspire your next reviving wild swim in a turquoise blue bay, dazzling fjord or rejuvenating hot spring.
Stories of classic surf breaks Surfers travel the world searching for the perfect wave, from Indonesia, Australia and Hawaii to France, Portugal and beyond to Senegal.
This beautifully illustrated and photographed book, the next in the successful Epic series, will share first-hand accounts of riding the world's best waves and offer maps and practical details to help readers make it happen.
Star contributors include Chas Smith and Pulitzerwinning writer William Finnegan.
Discover 60 of our planet's quietest places plus 120 travel ideas to help readers find solace in their surroundings. Featuring serene natural spaces to urban oases, this inspiring book explores the joy and mindfulness that each of these treasured destinations brings - with beautiful photography and essential travel tips to help you get there.
Breathe deeply as you bathe in the golden sunlight that trickles through the wild forests of Olympic National Park in Washington State, US; relish in nature's silence as you spot native wildlife along the mighty Fitzroy River in Australia's Kimberley region; or marvel at the other-wordly dams surrounded by breathtaking Welsh landscapes at Elan Valley in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains, UK. This unique book is the ultimate guide to resetting your focus, reconnecting with the natural world - and yourself - and finding joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Inside The Joy of Quiet Places:
60 in-depth profiles of quiet places with an explanation as to what makes each destination so joyful
120 extra ideas for quiet travel experiences
Expert local voices offer insight and a Q&A about each peaceful place
At-a-glance reasons to go that provide a glimpse into what you can expect to find during each trip
In the know tips and insights, locator maps, stunning photography, how to get there, the best months to go, what to take with you, must-do activities, experiences not to be missed, accessibility awareness, and low-carbon transport options
Covers destinations including Africa & the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
Beautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet's Joy of series
Do more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions. The Joy of Quiet Places is the ultimate gift book for anyone looking to experience a meditative or mindful getaway, or a wonderful treat to inspire a future tranquil travel adventure.
Discover 180 of the world's most astounding gardens and ignite a love of outdoor spaces with this joyful book featuring fascinating insights from local voices, beautiful photography, maps and trip planning tips.
Explore the restorative effects of flora and fauna and learn how each exquisite garden can bring joy and enrichment to your life.
Find in-depth garden profiles and Q&As for 60 mesmerising locations and learn more about the local culture and scenery of each place through the accounts of those that have experienced it. Explore spellbinding nature trails at the Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona, US; lose yourself in 200 acres of enchanting ancient woodlands at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, UK; or wander the stone paths of Japan's infamous Kenrokuen Garden.
Inside The Joy of Exploring Gardens:
- 60 in-depth profiles of gardens, each illustrated with beautiful photography, a map and accompanied by a Q&A section voiced by a local expert - 120 extra must-visit garden destinations from all over the world - In the know tips and insight that show why each garden is so joyful, plus what to expect from your visit, how to get there, what to take with you, must-do activities and essential trip planning information - Covers global garden destinations including the Caribbean, North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Oceania, Asia, Africa & the Middle East Do more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions.
The Joy of Exploring Gardens is the ultimate gift book for the horticulturist in your life or a wonderful treat to inspire your next joyful garden adventure to a paradisiacal wonder or secret botanical gem.
This follow up to Global Beer Tour and Global Coffee Tour is packed with the best places to taste whisky, gin, rum, tequila, cachaça and other spirits around the world. Includes bourbon in Kentucky, whisky in Scotland, Ireland, Tasmania and Japan, plus the new wave of gin being produced worldwide. Features specialist spirit writers, reviewers, columnists and bloggers, while each destination has an itinerary with local sights and activities.
Lonely Planet's Global Distillery Tour contains:
The definitive, must-own guide to the world's best spirits.
Each destination has an itinerary with local sights and activities.
Features specialist spirit writers: reviewers, columnists, bloggers.
Inspiring destination ideas and essential travel advice for parents
Full of practical advice, ideas and inspiration for every type of family, this handbook gives parents the lowdown on amazing travel experiences around the world - and how to plan and enjoy them with their children. From our favourite destinations and navigating different forms of transport, to approaching new food and a change in routine, we give readers the confidence and know-how to plan family getaways like a pro.
Packed with everything parents need to know to take unforgettable trips with their children
Encourages curiosity, exploration and independence - for both adults and children
Includes the top five budget destinations, family-friendly cruises, wildlife adventures and beach holidays
A curated collection of the world's best low-impact resorts and experiences. From eco lodges and off-grid camps to responsible wildlife watching, conservation opportunities and community stays.
Sustainable Escapes showcases the best eco-conscious trips and places to stay, to help travellers lower their carbon footprint and impact on the communities they visit. Each entry is accompanied with beautiful photography and contact details to make booking easy.
Written by Lonely Planet's travel experts and authorities on sustainable travel.
Themes include nature, relaxation, culture, urban and learning.
Supports the growing trend to find more sustainable ways to travel.
Islands are a source of fascination for every traveller. And there's an intoxicating variety of islands to explore: from storm-battered Faroes to the sort of tropical islands where long-gone pirates may have buried their treasure hauls. Following a similar format to The Travel Book, The Islands Book presents 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands, each notable for its history, wildlife or cultural qualities. All island profiles will feature a large, detailed map that pinpoints their points of interest plus beautiful photography. The cover will once again be illustrated by Whooli Chen and spot illustrations will appear throughout. Islands range from the San Juans off the USA to Codfish Island, last home of New Zealand's kakapo parrot.
Discover 100 of the world's most breathtaking beaches in this inspirational coffee table book that features exquisite photography throughout. From hidden paradises in Thailand to the pink-white sands of Greece's Elafonisi Beach, this guide offers the ultimate collection of extraordinary beaches - perfect for inspiring your next beach adventure.
From remote islands to secret coves, urban seasides to sprawling golden shorelines, tropical archipelagos to dramatic coasts, this alluring guide to our planet's most magnificent and interesting beaches uses a combination of aerial and ground photography to capture unique perspectives of must-visit utopias. With expert insights as to why each beach is so special, plus essential information on how to get there, and handy lists detailing the best family beaches; surfing beaches; remote beaches; and more - readers will find all the inspiration they need to pack their bags and make way for the waves.
Inside Lonely Planet's Best Beaches:
- 100 exceptional beaches around the world including the location of each beach and how to access it
- Stunning photography throughout that captures the extreme beauty and dazzling scenery of each beach
- Expert knowledge and insider tips to help you get there plus top 5 featured beaches so you can find the best beach experiences to suit your travel interests
- Contents include Trang Islands (Thailand); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Las Cabanas Best at El Nido (Philippines); Sunayama Beach (Japan); Whitehaven Beach, Queensland (Australia); Zlatni Rat, Brac (Croatia); Scala dei Turchi, Sicily (Italy); Formentera, Balearic Islands (Spain); Elafonissi Beach, Crete (Greece); Rauoisandur (Iceland); Baia dos Porcos (Brazil); Manuel Antonio Beach (Costa Rica); Gardner Bay, Espanola, Galapagos (Ecuador); Tulum Beach (Mexico); Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario (Canada); Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe (USA); Hanalei Bay, Kauai (USA) and many more!
Whether you're looking for the perfect collection of beach photography for your home or you're seeking out ideas for your next out-of-this-world trip, Lonely Planet's Best Beaches offers a definitive compendia of sandy destinations for readers - and makes the perfect gift for those who feel the pull of the ocean.
The world's first and only guide to the Universe
The follow-up to our bestselling The World has been developed with NASA and is the world's first and only guide to the Universe. We explore in detail the planets within our solar system and inform readers of their distance from Earth, their surface highlights, temperature and atmosphere, before featuring recently discovered stars, planets and galaxies millions of lightyears away.
Written in the style of The World, packed with essential information and vital statistics
Fascinating and engaging, with content provided by the world's foremost space authority
A must-own book for anyone interested in outer space and space travel
Camera? Check. Socks? Yup. Sunscreen? Sorted. From beach getaways and city breaks, to adventure travel and winter sports, this practical addition to our stationery range ensures nothing ever gets left behind again. Contains 80 tear-off sheets with suggested items to tick off, plus individual trip themes colour-coded for easy access.
The planet's most thrilling road trips Buckle up for the greatest road trips on Earth.
This beautiful paperback showcases 50 iconic routes, from Hawaii's Hana Highway and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Road, to Utah's National Park Circuit and Germany's Black Forest High Road.
With first-hand accounts, stunning photographs and practical advice, it will inspire all motorists to hit the open road.
Embark on over 50 of the world's most life-affirming journeys and nurture your path to self-discovery.
Packed with beautiful photography and inspiring first-person insights for each trip - from hiking Japan's sacred Shikoku pilgrimage to following the Civil Rights Trail in the US. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking to travel with purpose.
Each journey features first-hand accounts from travellers with insightful tips on how to begin planning your own transformative travel experience. Spend a month of reflection on foot through Northern Spain to reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela; follow in the footsteps of Aboriginal elders on the Lurujarri Trail for an illuminating connection with country in Western Australia; challenge your body and mind as you paddle down the wild and remote Yukon River in Canada.
Inside Your Trip Starts Here:
- 55 life-changing journeys from all corners of the world with explanations about how each trip can influence your personal growth - Expansive and engaging maps that show the route in detail - Vivid and powerful photography that illustrates the magnitude of each extraordinary travel experience - First-person accounts from travellers who have embarked on each journey and how it changed them - In the know tips and practical details on planning your adventure Your Trip Starts Here is the ultimate travel book for anyone longing to immerse themselves in a different culture, grow as a person or reflect and reset their focus. Gift this collection of journeys to the explorer in your life who wishes to travel with purpose or inspire your own adventure using this unique guide.
Explore the world's most thrilling snow adventures with the latest installment in Lonely Planet's Epicseries. From skiing British Columbia's Coast Mountains to ice-caving in Iceland and splitboarding the mountains of Hokkaido in Japan, this book contains 50 first-person stories plus a further 150 route ideas.
Whether you're looking for an exciting single day activity or a long-distance trip across the slopes, this book has something for winter adventurers of all abilities.
Each of the featured adventures include:
- First-person accounts from writers who have completed the route
- Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic
- Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer's journey
- Activity factbox: when is the best time to go, equipment hire information, how to get there, what to take
- Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat
- Suggestions for similar experiences
50 epic adventures, including:
- Skiing and snowboarding trips in classic resorts such as Aspen and Jackson Hole
- Backcountry ski adventures in the Selkirks of British Columbia
- Cross-country skiing in Québec
- Family fun amongst the snow in Park City, Utah
-Telemark skiing in Norway
- Ice-caving in Iceland
- Ski touring the Haute Route through the French and Swiss Alps
- Snowmobiling in Svalbard
- Splitboarding in Hokkaido
- Freeriding Queenstown's Coronet Peak in New Zealand
With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues this collectible series. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a traveler wanting to try a new winter sport, Epic Snow Adventures of the World will inspire a lifetime of shredding the snow.
The allure of the waves and experiences in water are at the heart of this book, which includes personal stories about the most refreshing lidos, hot springs, open water and wild swims away from the crowds.
Features 80 destinations for travellers seeking extraordinary aquatic experiences ;
Inspires a stronger connection to the elements through interactions with water ;
Taps into the 'water wellness' trend ;
This is the first photographic travel book organised by colour palette.
From the bright blue hues of Jodhpur, Rajasthan's medieval metropolis, to the deep purples of Provence's lavender fields, discover the world through a stunning collection of photographs with the first and only travel guide by colour palette. This inspiring book features 400 photographs of amazing destinations and events across a plethora of vivid shades.
Each chapter presents a range of destinations dominated by a specific shade, and recommends the best way to experience each place and its colour.
Readers will discover the best places in the world to immerse themselves in their favourite shade of aquamarine, magenta or canary yellow.
A vibrant companion to the world!
Discover hundreds of ideas for your next trip and begin to plan it with Lonely Planet's Trip Builder. With extensive coverage of regions across the world, there's something to appeal to all ages and interests.
Featured itineraries include inspirational photography, maps, stop-by-stop listings, travel connection details and suggested extensions.
A range of transport modes are featured, including routes by plane, train, car, bicycle and boat. A handy carbon calculator enables you to track the footprint of your trip and make transport decisions.
Travel tastes and trends have changed. The much-anticipated second edition of our highest-selling title reflects the face of travel today, and features more than 200 new entries and an all-new voting process to rank the world's greatest travel experiences from 500 to 1.
Compiled and voted on by Lonely Planet staff and industry experts A must-own coffee table book for explorers and armchair travellers Packed with insightful commentary and awe-inspiring photos
Practical tips and inspiration for living and working on the road Modern technology and flexible working policies mean that it's possible to work from a beach in Bali or mountain cabin in the Sierra Nevada.
This book explains how. Learn about reorienting your career, finding work, getting moneysaving deals and working online wherever you are from our experienced network of always-on-the-road writers.
Find the best places to go to at any time of the year !
In this second edition of Where to Go When, Lonely Planet once again answers the perennial question of the traveller - where is the best place to visit during every season of the year? Fully updated with new content and covering every corner of the globe, it presents 25 recommendations of destinations that are at their best during each month. Handy infographic flowcharts help travellers filter the recommendations according to their interests, from beaches to adventures or food and drink, and diagrams depict the climate, value for money and family friendliness of each suggestion.
The second edition of You Only Live Once inspires readers to seize the day and make the most of their opportunities to discover the world. Whether they have a spare hour, day, week, month or year, this is a manual to a life well lived. It uncovers hundreds of ideas for trips and experiences that will illuminate life and inspire personal growth.
Presented in a modern and visually inspiring hardback format, the book features stunning illustrations, maps, infographics and empowering quotes that convey how a lifetime of travel can help readers grow and discover this planet for themselves.
What all the ideas contained within have in common is that they're starting points. They will reignite long-forgotten desires - to learn to play blues guitar in Memphis - or spark new and unexpected ambitions: why shouldn't you move to Provence for a year?
'You only live once; but if you do it right, once is enough.' - Mae West
