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Welcome to France, a country that seduces travellers with its unfalteringly familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with their plat du jour (dish of the day) chalked on the board... France is all about world-class art and architecture, Roman temples and Renaissance châteaux, iconic landmarks known the world over, and of course, there's that fine food and wine that woos so many travellers.

Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches: the Portugal experience can mean many things. History, great food and wine, idyllic scenery and blazing nightlife are just the beginning…

Tibet is simply one of the most remarkable places in Asia. It offers fabulous monasteries, breathtaking high-altitude treks, stunning views of the world’s highest mountains and one of the most likeable peoples you will ever meet.

Berlin is a scene-stealing, head-turning combo of glamour and grit, teeming with top museums and galleries, grand opera and guerrilla clubs, gourmet temples and ethnic snack shacks. Sleep? Forget about it! Instead discover why the Reichstag was wrapped in silver fabric for 14 days or dine in a secret restaurant where the host serves you supper in their own home. And if you really must sleep, try inside a kaleidoscope, prison cell or coffin at Berlin’s most unusual hotel.

Croatia’s rare blend of glamour and old-fashioned authenticity make this Europe’s ‘it’ destination, where beaches and sunshine vie for attention with cultural treasures, ancient architecture and time tested folk traditions.

All you need to experience the best of New York City. We’ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real New York City with the minimum fuss. Discover guides are travel made easy, with Lonely Planet’s trademark insider tips, helpful maps and destination expertise. From Lower Manhattan & Tribeca's iconic images to the upper East Side's museums, our local experts recommend what not to miss. Be it SoHo, NoHo & Nolita - three of the coolest city neighborhoods - or Union Square & Gramercy's hive of activity, our highlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences. * Full colour guide * colour-coded design makes it easy to find what you need – no matter what your budget * local experts uncover the secrets of New York City’s best-known attractions * itineraries and walking tours help you make the most of your time Lonely Planet’s Discover series highlights the best a country has to offer while still providing the authentic and memorable experience travellers expect from Lonely Planet: • Full colour throughout, including maps • Highlights-focused: reveals the must-see attractions & unbeatable experiences • Lots of itineraries: organised by region, theme and length of trip • ‘Best of’ lists: country specific, region specific and theme specific • Caters to all budgets: from luxury to budget • Easy-to-use structure: intuitive design makes finding information easier • Insider secrets: local experts provide insight on major attractions • Experiences: not only where to go but what to do and when • Ideal for one- to two-week trips

All you need to experience the best of San Francisco. We’ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real San Francisco with the minimum fuss. Discover guides are travel made easy, with Lonely Planet’s trademark insider tips, helpful maps and destination expertise. Let this guide help you discover San Francisco’s wild streak alongside waddling penguins and charging bison at Golden Gate Park & the Avenues. Or sip your way across Wine Country, wander mighty redwoods or contemplate crashing surf. * all the must-see sights and unmissable experiences * colour-coded design makes it easy to find what you need – no matter what your budget * local experts uncover the secrets of San Francisco’s best-known attractions * itineraries and walking tours help you make the most of your time Lonely Planet’s Discover series highlights the best a country has to offer while still providing the authentic and memorable experience travellers expect from Lonely Planet: • Full colour throughout, including maps • Highlights-focused: reveals the must-see attractions & unbeatable experiences • Lots of itineraries: organised by region, theme and length of trip • ‘Best of’ lists: country specific, region specific and theme specific • Caters to all budgets: from luxury to budget • Easy-to-use structure: intuitive design makes finding information easier • Insider secrets: local experts provide insight on major attractions • Experiences: not only where to go but what to do and when • Ideal for one- to two-week trips

A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, one of the world’s greatest cities and scenery from white sand beaches to soaring mountains.

Welcome to Canada, where sighs alternate with gawps at the whitedipped mountains, mistcloaked seascapes and epic northern roadways. And with more festivals than you can swing a moose at, you’ll even forget it’s cold

Even the smoke issuing from Sicily’s famously active volcanoes cannot take the lustre off this Mediterranean jewel - its Arab-influenced culture and cuisine, ancient archaeological sites, flamboyant baroque cities and stunning natural landscapes make sure of that.

Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Manchester United, The Beatles. England does icons like no other place on earth, and travel here is a fascinating mix of famous names and hidden gems.

Well informed, eloquent and oh-so-romantic, the Ville-Lumière (City of Light) is a philosopher, a poet, a crooner. As it always has been, Paris is a million different things to a million different people. * Full-colour neighbourhood highlights, including the best places to soak up some Parisienne cool and view art * 32 detailed maps and 5 walking tours * Detailed guide to eating in Paris, from decoding the menu to finding the best food streets * Three expert authors, over 700 hours of in-city research

With a pulsating modern capital, temple towns, hot-springs villages and adventures in both shopping malls and wooded mountains, Taiwan cuts a figure as one of Asia’s most diverse destinations.

Special Architecture feature with illustrations of Bhutan's famous Buddhist architecture, incl. houses, stupas and grand monastries. New plan. chapt to help you negotiate the tricky rules in place when booking a trip to Bhutan, incl. an explanation of the

New full-colour guide. Detailed 3D illustrations of the major sights. Special colour sections on Gaudi, Architecture and Spanish cities. New 'If You Like' and 'Regions at a Glance' sections to steer you straight to your kind of highlights.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California 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 into a glittering Palm Springs pool, join the human parade at funky Venice Beach, or search tide pools for starfish in sunny San Diego; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Southern California and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California Travel Guide: *Color maps and images throughout *Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests *Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots *Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including lifestyle, history, art, cinema, TV, music, architecture, politics, sports, wildlife, food, drink, and more *Over 40 color local maps *Useful features - including Travel with Children, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Beaches & Outdoors *Coverage of Santa Barbara, Malibu, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, La Jolla, San Diego, Laguna Beach, Disneyland, Downtown Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California, our most comprehensive guide to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Southern California, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled. * Looking for just the highlights of Los Angeles? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Los Angeles, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's California Travel Guide for a comprehensive look at all the state has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover California, a photo-rich guide to the state's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, and Adam Skolnick. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)