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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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7 great reasons to see Europe in winter

15 December 2011

When you hear the words ‘winter travel’, you might imagine pricey pistes, all-inclusive Arctic adventures and those sparkly seasonal markets....

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Best ways to see Europe

20 September 2011

Four wheels, two wheels, ferry or foot – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you...

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10 essential stops for Europe first-timers

20 September 2011

We’ve come a long way since the emergence of the 17th-century ‘Grand Tour,’ when the wealthy (mostly Brits) finished their...

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Europe’s best national parks

24 May 2011

Granite peaks and beechwood forests, underground springs and swirling mists. Lonely Planet Magazine chooses its favourite national parks in Europe....

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Top 10 highlights of 10 great countries

14 May 2011

Want to get straight to the cream of 10 great destinations? Check out these top tens!1. Top 10 Croatian highlights...

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Europe’s 8 best night trains

10 May 2011

The midnight thump and clunk of railway carriages being uncoupled and shunted in a station somewhere in central Europe is...

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Steal away: hidden coastlines of the Mediterranean

24 February 2011

If lying elbow-to-elbow with sunbathing strangers on a French Riviera beach doesn’t fit your criteria for a relaxing seaside getaway,...

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Top 10 Croatian highlights

17 November 2010

Touted as the ‘new this’ and the ‘new that’ for years since its reemergence on the world tourism scene, it...

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Truffles in Croatia: the gourmet’s golden egg

27 October 2010

Whether you want to go hunting for prized black truffles or to enjoy the gourmet fungus in risottos, pastas and...

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Nature’s most spectacular attractions

02 October 2010

The world’s highest waterfall, an endless salt plain, miles upon miles of bright orange sand dunes… In this excerpt from...

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Croatia: travel books to read before you go

01 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Croatia guide provides a selection of literature to get you in the mood for your...

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Mediterranean Europe: travel books to read before you go

01 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Mediterranean Europe guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood...

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The ultimate sailing trips

01 October 2010

Pack your sea legs for this whip around the world’s sunniest sailing spots, taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences.1....

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Eastern Europe: travel books to read before you go

01 October 2010

This reading list excerpted from Lonely Planet’s guide to Eastern Europe provides an interesting introduction to the complexities and idi...

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Istria: the heart of Croatia

08 August 2010

Continental Croatia meets the Adriatic in Istria, the heart-shaped peninsula just south of Trieste in Italy. While the bucolic interior...

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Travel trends: what’s hot right now (apart from summer)?

06 August 2010

Lonely Planet asked our UK travel editor what’s on trend right now in Europe – and whether there’s still...

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Where to go in September – if you live in the US!

02 August 2010

Planning your September vacation? We’ve hand-picked some perfect spots – and we’ll tell you where to avoid for now too!MexicoMexicans...

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The flavours of the Croatian coast

20 July 2010

If thoughts of Croatian cuisine conjure up images of greasy steaks with a side of boiled potatoes and sauerkraut,...

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Zagreb: Croatia's booming capital

17 July 2010

A buzzing pocket-size capital on the edge of Europe, Zagreb is coming into its own with an appealing medley of...

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Croatia: island hopping in the Adriatic

11 July 2010

Croatia’s coast is speckled with dozens of magnificent islands that range from tiny, verdant and unpopulated to massive, arid and...

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Top 10 Eastern European getaways

07 July 2010

For years Eastern Europe was the undiscovered half of the continent, where architectural gems, wonderful landscapes and buzzing cities saw...

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The road less travelled: 5 great alternative travel spots

30 June 2010

While in Donegal, Ireland a few years back, my friends and I heard from locals about some impressive cliffs near...

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Licence to travel: jet-setting with James Bond

12 March 2010

It’s a tough life but someone’s gotta do it: flitting between exotic destinations, schmoozing in glam casinos and disposing of...

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Five days in Croatia: day five

16 October 2009

Hvar town may be unique, the Pakleni Islands...

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