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4br - Costa Rica Beach Rentals: Lonely Planet recommends
$218.00
5- star ranking on Trip Advisor! Costa Rica vacation beach rentals: there are many to choose from. Yet we are repeatedly told that Casa Bambu and our other beach house rentals are the best. After visiting beach house rentals around Costa Rica, ...
Lonely Planet South America
$33.99
Multi-Country Guide. Just being in South America is a thrill in itself. Open your eyes and theres the Amazon, the Inca Trail, booming Buenos Aires and the jaw-dropping Andes. Your pesos may be limited but the spine tingles and the adventures aint. This unbeatable guide takes you across this wild-ride continent while keeping some change in your pocket. This guide covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet South America Travel GuideScale Andean heights, explore endless Amazon rainforests, revel in the frenzy of a fiesta whatever your passion, South America will work its spell on you. Brimming with travel secrets, this guide lets you tap into the Latin continent for the adventure of a lifetime. GO LIKE A PRO with advice from South American natives and experts who travel on your budget JUMP IN feet first the lowdown on the continents adrenaline rushes, including skiing, hang-gliding, climbing and river sports FIND YOURSELF with hundreds of the best travel maps on the planet EMPOWER YOUR PESO rock-bottom lodgings and restaurants that stretch your money to the maxwith the occasional splurge TALK THE TALK, WALK THE WALK comprehensive Language and Culture sections keep you street-smart and clued-in
Lonely Planet Africa
$33.99
Nothing comes close to Africa in scale, variety, and pure, raw impact. This 30th anniversary edition of the Africa guide covers classic routes and roads less travelled, and has sustainable travel and volunteering opportunities galore. This guide covers North Africa Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia West Africa Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cte DIvoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritani, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo Central Africa Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Zaire), Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, So Tom Prncipe East Africa Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Somaliland, Puntland Somalia Southern Africa Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Africa Anniversary Edition Travel GuideGrab that backpack and wave goodbye to routine and familiarity - Africa calls. Wander the deserts, surf the waves, ogle the landscape and laugh with the locals. Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for an adventure of a lifetime. 49 COUNTRIES - no other guidebook covers Cairo to the Cape and everything in between. EAT CHEAP AND SLEEP EASY - fully updated coverage of the best cafes, street stalls and places of respite. GET THE LOWDOWN on current events, history and culture in our new Snapshots section. FIND YOUR WAY with the help of more than 228 detailed maps, including a full-color map of the continent. ROCK ON with our expert section on the music of Africa.
Lonely Planet China
$31.99
China is changing at the speed of light - and now, in this cusp between centuries of tradition and almost time-lapse development, is the time to see it. Sip cocktails in the sleek bars of Shanghai, trek Tibets holy Mt Kailash or explore water villages and ancient towns.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet China Travel GuideWelcome to China vast, ambitious, proud, and transforming like never before. Speed down alleyways on your Beijing bicycle, slurp steaming noodles in the shadow of a Shanghai skyscraper and wake up spellbound to the desertscapes of Xinjiang. Whether you seek the Terracotta Warriors of ancient Xian or a few moments with the pandas of Chengdu, this bestselling guidebook will take you through the heart of China. BE INSPIRED by the wonders of the Middle Kingdom the best coverage available, from the Great Wall to the high passes of Tibet TALK THE TALK and find what you want with handy Chinese script throughout UNWIND your qi in the most chic hostels, guest-houses and hotels CONNECT with the real China scintillating History and Culture chapters FIND IT YOURSELF 230 easy-to-use maps
Lonely Planet Indonesia
$29.99
Discover a kaleidoscope of cultures, find surfing nirvana on a palm-fringed island or get up close to orang-utans in Borneos jungle - plan the Indonesian adventure of a lifetime with this comprehensive guide.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Indonesia Travel GuideStretch your hand through ancient stone latticework to touch the lucky Buddhas atop Javas majestic Borobudur p168 Drink with the dead (and dont slip on buffalo blood) at an elaborate and riotous Torajan funeral p691 Sniff out the infamous durian or scaly salak at a local fruit market p82 Step aside as a giant Komodo dragon swaggers by with the confidence only 100kg of top-of-the-food-chain lizard can exude p542 Eleven authors, more than 300 days of in-country research, 73 ferry trips, 197 detailed maps, 205 bowls of nasi goreng Includes in-depth information on volcano trekking, surfing, diving, orang-utan watching and the best adventures Content updated daily visit www.lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions
Lonely Planet Great Britain
$29.99
Surf-pounded cliffs and mirror-clear lochs, humming cities and ancient towns, romantic wildernesses and island getaways...with so much on offer, which Great Britain will you chooseMaximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Great Britain Travel GuideSurf-pounded cliffs and crystal-clear lochs, confident metropolises and ancient towns, dramatic wildernesses and remote island getaways with so much on offer, which Britain will you choose Explore every side of this diverse land with our inspiring new guide. PLAN YOUR ROUTE full-colour highlights, compelling itineraries and 200 easy-to-use maps lead you from the Orkneys to the Isles of Scilly IMMERSE YOURSELF unravel the past and make sense of the present with our in-depth coverage of Britains rich history and culture SLEEP SWEETLY discerning accommodation reviews guide you to isolated bothies, snug BBs and glamorous boutique hotels MAKE YOUR ESCAPE activities info takes you far from the madding crowds, whether on foot or by bicycle, wearing crampons or a wetsuit GET STUCK IN comprehensive eating and entertainment listings help you track down the best local food and the hottest clubs
Lonely Planet India
$29.99
India doesnt even have to try it will bowl you out with its head-reeling mix of cultures, its fast-swelling cities, its still-visible history and its thousands of different landscapes. Get on a train - the quintessential Indian experience - and chug your way past apple blossom and snowy peaks, fort-scattered deserts, tropical beaches and eerie salt plains. Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet India Travel GuideRemarkable, bewildering, totally irresistible India offers a million different experiences, all at once, all the time. If you seek spiritual enlightenment, the thrill of scaling the mighty Himalaya, or the buzz of a modern hypermetropolis or if you just want to lie on a tropical beach and count cows discover the sensory overload that is India with this topselling guide. REST EASY in the best accommodation from budget guesthouses to Rajput palaces ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE with our chapters on Indias extraordinary history and culture ESCAPE THE CROWDS and see the India beyond the tourist trail little-known national parks, remote tribal villages and stunning mountain treks TELL YOUR KULFI FROM YOUR KULCHA with our comprehensive chapter on Indian cuisine, and indepth reviews of restaurants all over the country FIND YOUR WAY from Kargil to Kanyakumari and back again with the help of detailed transport information and over 200 maps
Lonely Planet Australia
$28.99
How the hell do you get around this magnificent, monster country Do you saddle up the caravan and take to the highways Do you work your way around every town and city, picking fruit and pulling beers Or do you slow it right down and simply languish in a rainforest or amble through the wine regions This guide will show you how to do all of the above and love every minute of it.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Australia Travel GuideGolden beaches, baked red deserts and glamorous cities. An ancient indigenous history and a young, vibrant culture welcome to Australia Stick around, hang out with us a while. With this bestselling guide to the Land Down Under tucked under one arm, let us show you why Lonely Planet calls Australia home. RELAX and let us take care of it planning your holiday Down Under has never been so easy. GET AROUND with the help of 193 maps to town and country, beach and mountain and everywhere in between. TREAT YOURSELF to the best wining and dining that Australia has to offer, served on a platter by our expert food and drink author. MEET THE LOCALS Bouncing roos, half-stoned koalas and sleepy wombats Australias fascinating wildlife is demystified in our full-colour Environment chapter. PUT YOUR FEET UP at Australias best and best-value accommodation, handpicked by our troupe of roaming authors.
Lonely Planet Japan
$27.99
Yes, there are geishas. Yes, there is neon. And yes, there are sake and hot springs and moss gardens. Japan delivers all the iconic stuff - then it starts piling on the surprises swimming with manta rays, world-class skiing, whale watching...and guess what Its cheaper than you think.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Japan Travel GuideLet the bullet train whisk you from futuristic Tokyo to Kyotos most exquisite temples. Join a sake-filled cherry blossom party or the drum beat of a local matsuri. Pick your own way through sophisticated mega-cities packed with world-class museums. Then meet the wild snow monkeys of Chubu. How could one country offer so much This bestselling guidebook explains it all. GET MORE FOR YOUR YEN insiders budget tips and smart accommodation options mean you can do what you want, whatever your budget KNOW THE ROUTE packed with over 150 maps, more than any other guide to Japan FEAST LIKE AN EMPEROR our Food Drink chapter and mouth-watering restaurant listings dish up the best sushi and sashimi on the archipelago ESCAPE THE CROWDS comprehensive coverage of Mt Fuji, Okinawa and the Southwest Islands, Kyushu and Hokkaido, written by the experts POINT IT OUT Japanese script throughout means youll always find what you want
Lonely Planet USA
$27.99
USA is the land of dreams, and these people aint afraid to dream big as big as the Empire State, pastrami on rye and the crashing falls of Niagara. But zoom in and youll see the smaller joys of the country, where progressive little towns hold niche festivals and coffee at a local diner can feel like champagne at The Ritz.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet USA Travel GuideFollow the heartbeat of America through towering forests, undulating fields, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases. Whether day-tripping from the Big Apples core or dreaming of the California Coast, this definitive, award-winning guide inspires you to go the distance and discover the USAs very best. DISCOVER DECONSTRUCT in-depth culture and history sections offer political and paradoxical insights, while the arts section unveils Americas top talents MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY full-color highlights, tailored itineraries and 140 killer maps lead you along and off the beaten track RUN FOR THE HILLS escape the concrete jungles via the labyrinth of back roads, waterways and crest trails revealed in our authoritative outdoors section REST EASY national park campsites, secluded BBs, five-star suites, the Heartbreak Hotelour sleeping listings provide prime bedding for myriad budgets
Lonely Planet Brazil
$26.99
The beat of Brazil will hypnotise you music-fuelled cities, lazy islands, jewel-box colonial towns and blooming ecosystems. Float on the rhythm of the famed Amazon, get scratchy with the DJs of So Paulo and get your samba on at Carnaval. Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Brazil Travel GuideSunbathe in Tambaba, float down the Amazon on a riverboat or dance to pulsing ax in Salvador whatever your dreams, live them in Brazil. Explore its pristine beaches, steamy jungles and music-filled cities with our inspirational guide, which takes you from Rios unrivaled nightlife to the Pantanals spectacular wildlife without missing a beat. JOIN THE PARTY expanded Carnaval chapter packed with insider tips on Rios bacchanal, plus details on year-round festivals throughout the country BE INSPIRED wander the cobblestone streets of Ouro Prto, spy dolphins on the Rio Negro and hike beside waterfalls in lush national parks FIND YOUR WAY with more than 150 maps, nearly double the number of any other Brazil guide SLEEP SOUNDLY accommodations for every budget, from beachfront pousadas to glitzy Ipanema hotels TALK THE TALK order a meal or make new friends with our easy-to-use language chapter
Lonely Planet Canada
$26.99
Your first polar bear...whales out the window of your Newfoundland BB...the Northern Lights...Canada delivers on the outdoor spectaculars, then follows it up with cities full of jazz, art and round-the-world cuisine. Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Canada Travel GuideWanna get soaked by Niagara Falls Stick your nose into Montrals markets Trek arctic Nunavut Whatever your dreams of the Great White North, this authoritative guide will whisk you all the way from Whistlers mountains to the beaches of Prince Edward Island, stopping at must-see Canadian landmarks and for hidden vistas along the way. EXPLORE the country from coast to coast with the expert advice of our team of authors, including contributions by Will Ferguson and other notable Canadians HIT THE ROAD and never get lost with 120 trustworthy maps more than any other guidebook to Canada FIND THE FUN with opinionated reviews of epic sights, outdoor adventures, smart places to stay, tempting eateries and scintillating nightlife BE INSPIRED by full-color highlights, independent itineraries and in-depth culture, history and environment chapters TALK THE TALK with our authoritative French language chapter
Lonely Planet Mexico
$26.99
Get out there and watch flamingos, climb volcanoes, bike ride to remote indigenous villages...or get yourself a cold Mexican beer and take it all in at a beach bar or in a plaza with splashing fountains.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Mexico Travel GuideSensuous and seductive, Mexicos rich cultural traditions and raw, untamed natural beauty transcend the ages. Trample through jungles and high-plains deserts, explore ancient rites at mysterious Maya and Aztec ruins, or simply stretch out on a honey-kissed beach until maana comes find your own querido Mexico with this informed, comprehensive guide. X MARKS THE SPOT The secrets of the Olmec, Toltec and more are at your fingertips. Indiana Jones would be proud. GATHER NO MOSS Roll into adventure with comprehensive activity listings and more than 180 maps. THE HAMMOCK ALSO RISES Spend a day, a month or a lifetime checking out Mexicos secret beach spots. Top local tips get you closer to the sandy solitude of Mexicos lost coasts. RAMBLIN GOURMETS Discover la nueva cocina mexicana or simply chow down on fish tacos with our informed food reviews.
Lonely Planet Thailand
$26.99
Thailand blends the exotic with modern convenience Bangkok is a gleaming city with a robust traditional cuisine and a culture of devout Buddhism, while the ancient city of Chiang Mai is spa central. When youre done lapping all that up, move on to cloudy mountains or lounge around on the pearlescent sand of those famous beaches.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Thailand Travel GuideThailand was once an enigmatic paradise of pristine beaches, hidden temples and remote mountain refuges. Heres the secret it can still be that way. Let Lonely Planet guide you past the world of the tourist brochures and into the true heart of this glorious land. AUTHORITATIVE OPINION incisive, candid reviews let you travel your way INSIDERS PERSPECTIVE from travelling with children to visiting tsunami-affected regions, our expert authors provide the definitive word THE WORLDS BEST TRAVEL MAPS meticulously checked and fully cross-referenced ACCOMMODATION FOR ALL BUDGETS from sumptuous palace hotels to breezy beach bungalows EXTENSIVE LANGUAGE CHAPTER youll be ordering Singhas and chatting with locals in no time
Lonely Planet Europe
$26.99
Multi-Country Guide. Limited euros and a whole continent to devour This detailed guide gives you all the insider tips youll need to languish in Luxembourg, soak up sangria in Spain and carouse in Cannes, all without having to sell a kidney. Read up on how to go further, stay longer and treat yourself to the occasional splurge with Lonely Planets 1-selling guidebook. This guide covers Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Hercegovina, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Europe Travel GuideCant choose between the northern lights in Lapland, fairytale castles in Transylvania, picturesque beaches on the Mediterranean coast or the bright lights of Paris and London Then why not try them all Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for a trip of a lifetime. FIND YOUR WAY inspiring itineraries and hundreds of maps help you plan your modern-day Grand Tour EAT, DRINK BE MERRY extended listings for cheap and chic sleeps, tasty budget eats, ber-cool bars and world-famous clubs, with hand-picked splurge suggestions BE IN THE KNOW our culture coverage puts everything from ancient Greece to flamenco dancing in context SEE ANOTHER SIDE discover wife carrying in Finland, cheese rolling in Britain and tomato fights in Spain with our lowdown on the strange world of Europes festivals
Lonely Planet Germany
$26.99
Fairy-tale castles, medieval towns, boisterous beer halls, breathtaking landscapes and a cutting-edge arts scene - the land of Beethoven and Bratwurst delights, excites and inspires. Whether you want to discover Berlins raw nightlife or ascend the jagged heights of the Bavarian Alps, this guide will enable you to unlock Germanys many unique experiences.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Germany Travel GuideWatch the sun drop behind Berlins Brandenburger Tor while sipping chilled champagne at celebrity fave Hotel Adion p106. Feel the brisk North Sea breeze pummel your face while walking on water between the islands of Eastern Frisia p637. Chat with locals and sample the latest vintages at a Besenwirtschaft, a seasonal wine tavern p399. Let your cares evaporate in the steam rooms and mineral pools of Baden-Baden p434. Five expert authors, 143 days of research, 140 maps. Tailored itineraries and tips from locals help you discover Germanys surprises.
Lonely Planet Turkey
$25.99
Turkey is as perfect for bon vivants as it is for adventurers and scholars. Roam battlegrounds and the palaces of great empires, unwind in a hammam, float in a balloon over Cappadocias fairy chimneys and explore the steep cobbled streets of stanbul.Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Turkey Travel GuideGet subterranean in the cavernous underground cities of Cappadocia, laze on white-sand beaches, pamper yourself in a steamy hamam or enjoy the buzz of cosmopolitan Istanbul discover Turkeys treasures and pleasures with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to worship the sun, climb Mt Ararat or muse on ancient ruins, this guidebook is your ultimate companion. CATCH SOME RAYS with recommendations of the best seaside spots, from secluded Mediterranean coves to laid-back Aegean islands DINE LIKE A SULTAN expanded restaurant listings and dedicated Food Drink chapter offer a taste of all the delights of the Turkish kitchen BROWSE THE BAZAARS the when, where and how much of shopping for carpets, handicrafts and jewellery GET OUT THERE with tips for activities in the air, on land or water from ballooning and bird-watching to trekking, rafting and Blue Cruises TALK THE TALK meet and greet the locals with the help of our Turkish language section
Lonely Planet South Africa Lesotho and Swaziland
$25.99
Cosmopolitan Cape Town and exuberant Soweto, rugged coastlines and Drakensberg peaks, Winelands and grassy velds Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet South Africa Lesotho and Swaziland Travel GuideSouth Africa is the most popular kid on the block in Africa and its easy to see why. The southern end of Africa teems with adventure hike, bike and fly amid craggy peaks and open plains, catch a tantalising glimpse of streakily painted zebras in the savanna, encounter the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa. And when youre ready for the high life, tour the vineyards or live it up in cities bursting with food, wine and culture. TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUDS take our insider tips for the best restaurants, wineries, cafs and bars UNRAVEL THE PAST in-depth coverage of the regions eventful history GET ACTIVE handpicked listings so you know where to surf, dive, horse ride, sail, bike, hike and fly BE THE EXPERT know your impala from your steenbok with our wildlife special section TRAVEL SAFELY we keep you worded up on the scams, health issues and no-go areas
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