For each month of the year, this lavishly illustrated trip planner presents 30 recommendations of destinations that are at their best during that time, whether due to their climate or value or because there's a lot going on. The suggestions feature every flavour of travel experience, from culture-rich city breaks and tropical beach holidays to adventurous road trips and wildlife-watching expeditions. Every corner of the planet is covered so you'll...

"As geographically diverse as it is culturally rich, Japan holds prime place on most travellers' bucket lists. Where you want to slurp streaming ramen in Osaka, lose yourself to Tokyo's neon nightlife, or bathe beneath fluttering snow in onsen, an abundance of spellbinding experiences awaits. This fully updated Rough Guide will see you learn your ryokan from your capsule hotels, samurai legends from fallen emperors, the art of sake-making from traditional...

"Find the New England of your dreams--whether it's finding the most reliable whale-watching cruises, snagging a room in a country inn at the height of leaf-peeping season, skiing fresh powder, going behind-the-scenes at living-history museums, scoring in-demand tickets to the best Berkshires summer festivals, finding the perfect antique on a Connecticut back road, scouting trend-setting chefs in Boston and beyond, or following a quest to find the...

A travel-guide for discovering the wonders of New York State, from the beaches of Montauk to kayaking on the Finger Lakes through strategic itineraries, lists of top sights and experiences, full-color maps and day trips from Manhattan.

Lonely Planet's Japan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Summit Mount Fuji, pay your respects at Buddhist temples in Kyoto, and have your fill of sushi and sake; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet's Puerto Rico is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for popular and lesser-known experiences. Follow Old San Juan's labyrinthine laneways, laze on the sand at Playa Flamenco, or kayak into the bioluminescent bay at Vieques; all with your trusted travel companion.

Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and theres an endless variety 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 Lonely Planets iconic pictorial The Travel Book, The Islands Book presents 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands. All are notable for their history, wildlife or cultural qualities,...

Discover the world's most extraordinary shorelines inside this dazzling display of diverse beaches - caves, coves and arches, mystical fog and sprawling coastlines; shores where elephants roam and flamingos flock; urban, sprawling and surfing beaches; unique formations, coastlines, colours and perspectives. From Mozambique to Miami, these are the world's most spectacular beaches. Featuring transporting photography, tips for how to reach each beach,...

Lonely Planet's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch Old Faithful erupt, spot wildlife and climb Mt Teton; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and begin your journey now!

"For thousands of years, the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system, based on Confucian values and tempered by the Mandate of Heaven. Dynasties came and went, but the essence of being Chinese remained essentially unchanged until the twentieth century. Since then, change has taken place in Chinese society at unprecedented speed, as the country first experienced the turmoil of civil war and revolution before emerging on to the...