Lonely Planet Greek Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at clifftop sunsets in Santorini; get lost in the twisting, cobbled alleyways of Rhodes' Old Town; and indulge in Crete's unique cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Greek Islands and begin your journey now!
Soul-stirring mountains, mist-shrouded coastal forests and epic tooth-and-claw wildlife, this is Canada's outdoor wonderland. Watch wildlife in Jasper National Park, stroll the seawall at Vancouver's Stanley Park, and set sail on a ferry service through the Inside Passage; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies and begin your journey now!
From Tibetan turquoise lakes to sublime karst landscapes, the south-west is China's most colourful and traveller-friendly region. This definitive guide will lead you off the beaten track and into the heart of ancient cultures.
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Describes the history, culture, geography, and people of Greece and shares information on major points of interest, activities, hotels, restaurants, and shopping.
The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Things are never just black and white in New Zealand.Stick Out Your Tongue taste the freshest seafood, world-class wines, or the best lamb roast there is.Roll Your Eyes yet another magnificent view of mystical mountains, braided river plains or calming coastlines.Slap Your Thighs a good time’s easy to find, from happening Auckland to waterfront Wellington.Stand Up Proud and experience Maori culture firsthand: take part in a powhiri, or fill your puku at a hangi.Run At It Shouting bungy jump, sea kayak, surf, trek and hit the white water with the best of them.
Lonely Planet Crete is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Rub shoulders with the Minoan ghosts, enrich your understanding of Knossos, or discover a charming boutique hotel in the winding streets of Hania Old Town
Paddle the turquoise waters of glacier-fed lakes, snowshoe through fresh powder and melt into soothing hot springs. Glimpse elk and bighorn sheep along the highest road in North America. Enjoy night stars from a backcountry campsite or the deck of a posh resort. Our comprehensive, inspiring guide to Banff, Jasper & Glacier will help you connect with this stunning region.
This guide covers all the sights in Beijing from the Forbidden Palace to the Great Wall. It also offers listings of shops and venues, cross-referenced with gatefold maps.
