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From Sea to Shining Sea: The USA Book

Lonely Planet journeys state-by-state through the USA

Explore “A Place of Delicious Contrasts” with Lonely Planet's New Japan Travel Guide

Nobody knows Japan like Lonely Planet. With 178 detailed and easy-to-use maps,expanded activities, itineraries and cultural coverage, the 100% researched and updated Lonely Planet Japan is the most in-depth guide to Japan available.

1000 Ultimate Experiences from the world's leading travel authority

Want to know where the greatest markets are or the best value destinations?
With 1000 Ultimate Experiences, Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel authority, has brought together 1000 ideas, places and activities to inspire and entertain, for travellers and lovers of life-lists alike.

Lonely Planet serves green travellers in India

Lonely Planet’s new India guidebook will feature a quick-reference index of sustainable accommodation, tours and experiences to assist responsible travel through the vast subcontinent.
The addition of this GreenDex to the India 13th Edition guidebook enables travellers to easily look up the best green experiences in the country.

The Great British Escape

Lonely Planet’s Great Britain guidebook is published on 21st May 2009

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