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This new guide covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Along with the practical essentials, this book includes background on the region's turbulent history and insight into its distinctive cultures, as well as an outdoor activities section. color. 110 maps.

Readers are invited to explore the world's last great northern wilderness with the most comprehensive guide to the region--and the only guide to feature the Faroe Islands. The book includes trekking routes through volcano landscapes, spectacular glaciers and thermal springs, and a language section covering Icelandic, Greenlandic, and Faroese. color. 85 maps.

Paradise on earth? Pretty close. Laze all day on a dreamy beach, sip cocktails at sunset and feast on seafood. Or get active and hike into spectacular volcanic landscapes or dive with turtles in coral canyons. Whatever your interests and budget, this book will make your experience even more special. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Diving and hiking chapters for thrills above and below the water Cultural insights to enrich your experience Ecofriendly tips to help you travel green

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. With Lonely Planet Bolivia you'll find everything you need to know to explore Incan roads, climb Andean mountains, and eat well when it's fiesta time in the "Tibet of the Americas." Bolivia's diverse terrain ranges from the highest mountains in Latin America to lush jungles and low-lying savannas. Lonely Planet's Bolivia shares how to discover the best of the vibrant cultures that thrive in these diverse regions. The guide also contains updated trekking maps. --Kathryn True

Includes in-depth coverage of one country or a small group of countries, detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas, valuable health and safety advice, and key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages.

Each of these three islands are melting pots of races, religions and cultures. This travel guide suggests visiting the Seychelles for the beaches, Reunion for the mountains and the alpine scenery and Mauritius for the people and culture.

Two remarkably different countries, Western Samoa and American Samoa offer Polynesian culture at its best and some wonderful island escapes.

Revised and expanded, this guide will help travellers discover the beauty and secrets of these largely forgotten islands. Unique wildlife, varied terrain and the remnants of French colonialism have combined to produce a feeling of suspense and mystery for travellers to these islands.

bull; Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps bull; Tips on choosing and booking a cruise bull; Maps and sights of Alaska's national parks bull; Huge selection of hotels and restaurants bull; Sights and festivals listed town by town bull; Walks, scenic routes and thematic tours

Alaska ist nicht nur der nordwestlichste Bundesstaat der USA, er ist flächenmäßig auch der größte. Eine Vielzahl von tiefblauen Seen, Fjorden und atemberaubenden Gletschern sind kennzeichnend für die vielen Nationalparks des Landes. Der Vis-à-Vis Alaska stellt die bekanntesten unter ihnen vor und zeigt, welche Highlights den Besucher dort erwarten. Eine ganz besondere Möglichkeit Natur und Tiere der Region kennenzulernen bietet dabei eine Rundreise auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff. Welche Jahreszeit sich dafür eignet, welche Routen sich anbieten und welche Vorbereitungen vorab zu treffen sind, erfährt der Leser in einem speziell darauf ausgerichteten Serviceteil. Individualreisenden eröffnet der Reiseführer zahlreiche Outdoor-Aktivitäten. Das Spektrum reicht vom Wandern über Bergsteigen, Kajakfahren und Ski-Langlauf bis hin zu Ausflügen mit Boot, Kleinflugzeug oder Wassertaxi. Nützliche „Überlebens“-Tipps sowie zahlreiche Restaurant- und Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten beinhaltet der ausführliche Anhang.

Cestovní příručka pro turisty a průvodce po zemích na pobřeží severního Atlantiku obsahuje informace o historii, městech, památkách a turistických cílech. Podivuhodná vulkanická krajina, hory, ledovce, horké prameny, gejzíry a vodopády, společně s bohatou historií a lidovým uměním představují dostatečný výběr islandských lákadel. Ledová krása Grónska i skalnaté ostrůvky v rozbouřeném Atlantiku jen dotvářejí pozoruhodnost této nedotčené části Evropy. Podrobný průvodce z edice Lonely Planet bude vaším spolehlivým pomocníkem.