Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island (Regional Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet New Zealand's South Island (Regional Travel Guide) Review

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Lonely Planet knows New Zealand like our own backyard, and this handy guide brings you the best of the country 's South Island in one easy package. Let us help you discover the South 's most breathtaking mountain roads, quietest off-the-beaten-track escapes and best city experiences.
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:
Comprehensive coverage of the highlights and hidden secrets
Itineraries to inspire great skiing, eating, wine-touring, driving or bushwalking experiences
Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane or campervan

Lonely Planet Napa and Sonoma Encounter

Lonely Planet Napa and Sonoma Encounter Review

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What Will Your Wine Country Encounter Be?

Detecting a hint of chocolate in your Cabernet while admiring abstract paintings
Lingering over a meal of oysters, endive watercress salad, duck-fat fries and farm-to-table treats
Sliding down into warm volcanic mud before your massage
Canoeing past sunning turtles and herons on the lazy Russian River
Passing around Sonoma goat cheese and a plummy Rose at a pond-side picnic
Pedaling past creeks, sprawling vineyards and historic homes in Dry Creek Valley

Discover Twice the Region in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map includes all listed wineries
Our expert author points you to the Wine Country's best - and most sustainable - establishments
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local connoisseurs reveal their Wine Country favorites: from a chef de cuisine on using local ingredients to a winemaker's take on biodynamic Pinots

Lonely Planet Napa & Sonoma Encounter

Lonely Planet Napa & Sonoma Encounter Review

What Will Your Wine Country Encounter Be?

Detecting a hint of chocolate in your Cabernet while admiring abstract paintings
Lingering over a meal of oysters, endive watercress salad, duck-fat fries and farm-to-table treats
Sliding down into warm volcanic mud before your massage
Canoeing past sunning turtles and herons on the lazy Russian River
Passing around Sonoma goat cheese and a plummy Rose at a pond-side picnic
Pedaling past creeks, sprawling vineyards and historic homes in Dry Creek Valley

Discover Twice the Region in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map includes all listed wineries
Our expert author points you to the Wine Country's best - and most sustainable - establishments
Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip
Local connoisseurs reveal their Wine Country favorites: from a chef de cuisine on using local ingredients to a winemaker's take on biodynamic Pinots

San Francisco Travel Guide (Lonely Planet)

San Francisco Travel Guide (Lonely Planet) Review

“Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Francisco saves its most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge for fog. When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographers rejoice.” – Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer

>Our Promise

You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.

Inside This Book…

174 hand-picked restaurants
140 shops & one pirate supply store
43 hills to explore, by foot or cable car
29 museums (art, history, for kids)
24 Napa & Sonoma wineries
Comprehensive map section
Feature coverage of top sights
Range of planning tools
In-depth background on the city’s cuisine and cocktails

Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island (Regional Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island (Regional Travel Guide) Review

Nobody knows New Zealand like Lonely Planet. With this new guide we bring you the best of the popular North Island in one handy package. You can trust us to lead you to Northland’s best beaches, Rotorua’s steamiest thermal pools, Wellington’s hippest cafes – and all the highlights and back-road escapes in between.

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:

New guide reveals the North’s best sights & cultural experiences
Comprehensive coverage, from nature’s highlights to city secrets
Practical information on getting around by car, bus, plane or campervan

Lonely Planet New Zealand (Country Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet New Zealand (Country Travel Guide) Review

Lonely Planet’s team of authors has island hopped the Bay of Islands, immersed themselves in Rotorua’s proud Maori culture, kayaked Abel Tasman’s pristine bays and cruised the magnificent Milford Sound – as well as exploring everything in between. With all that research and more, Lonely Planet New Zealand is your key to the best possible Kiwi experience.

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:

Full Coverage - hidden secrets plus all the don’t-miss attractions
Activities of every kind – from abseiling to zorbing
Unique Green Index to help make your travels ecofriendly

Lonely Planet Coastal California (Regional Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Coastal California (Regional Travel Guide) Review

Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet. Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of this stunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwood groves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soaked beaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like no other.

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:

Expanded outdoors chapter with surfing, hiking and more
Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout
Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an eco-friendly trip