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The ultimate guide to Brittany
15 May 2012
With its fretted coastline and incredibly varied landscapes, Brittany is one of France‘s greatest charmers. The region is bursting with...
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Gastronomic Provence
15 May 2012
Lonely Planet has produced this article for Vaucluse Tourism in Provence. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone...
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Believe your eyes: the world’s strangest optical illusions and mirages
10 May 2012
Can you believe your eyes? When it comes to these head-twisters, chances are you can’t. Come around the globe with...
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World’s best slow travel
03 May 2012
Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So...
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Live it up! The greatest mansions and grand houses.
01 May 2012
Explore these magnificent palaces and mansions and see how the other half lived…1. Marble Palace Mansion, Kolkata, IndiaThe extraordinarily grand ...
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Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes
01 May 2012
There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...
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Top tourist hot spots worth the crowds
29 April 2012
The hordes come to these places for a reason. Don’t hate them just because they’re popular or you’ll miss out!...
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Best adventure travel ideas
29 April 2012
If you’re after an outdoor adventure, look no further. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring...
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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel: top 10 regions for 2012
27 April 2012
When people talk about the best places to travel, it’s often all about a city or a country. But if...
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Where to go in June
21 April 2012
Planning to go tripping in June? In an extract from the January 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine, we’ve got...
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Paris highlights
18 April 2012
1 Eiffel TowerThe view of the ‘city of light’ by night is mesmerizing from the tip of the city’s iconic...
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A perfect day in Paris
18 April 2012
Paris has more recognisable monuments than any other city in the world, but its tree-shaded boulevards, romantic bridges illuminated by...
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Top 20 free attractions in Paris
07 April 2012
City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise…Paris has many different guises. And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes...
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The ultimate Provence trip planner
03 April 2012
Fragrant lavender fields, cobbled streets and sizzling coastlines – Provence’s endless charms have inspired writers, painters and travellers galore. This...
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A galloping gourmet’s guide to Europe
28 March 2012
From Somerset to Sweden, spend a weekend sampling top quality produce and plonk across the continent.1. Feast on gourmet cuisine...
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6 weekend breaks in Europe
22 March 2012
If you’ve ticked off Europe’s big city hitters such as Paris, Rome and...
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Whose round is it anyway? The world’s best booze
21 March 2012
Drinking the local beverage is a sure way to warm the hearts of the locals. Here is a selection of...
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The 10 best treks in the world
21 March 2012
These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and...
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10 hidden gems of Europe
24 February 2012
There’s no place like Paris, Barcelona or Rome – but Europe has untouched corners that match the big hitters on...
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Driving Burgundy’s Route des Grands Crus
14 February 2012
Monks began making wine in Burgundy way back in the days of Charlemagne, so the locals have had a long...
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France sans frontières: the best French border towns
14 February 2012
Looking for a new angle on the well-trodden paths of France? Then travel to its borders. These three melting-pot cities...
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10 of the world’s unsung places
14 February 2012
Some places stay persistently off the beaten track, despite their many charms. Here’s a sampling of places overlooked because of...
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Europe’s greatest seaside escapes
10 February 2012
The greatest seaside escapes are usually the ones that nobody else knows about: the ones down the mile-long sandy trail,...
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Globetrotting for chocoholics
19 January 2012
Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this non-stop choc-focused tour of the planet.Flanders, BelgiumBelgians love chocolate...
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Eyes bigger than your stomach
19 January 2012
Bring a hearty appetite, roomy trousers, and a camera to these delicious destinations, where the presentation of food has become...
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