News & Releases: October 2009

>> Time Travel with our online game

Lonely Planet is launching an online game today in which participants test their travvy-savvy by following in the footsteps of co-founders Tony & Maureen Wheeler.

Starting in 1973 each travel question answered correctly will bring you closer to the present day. There are great prizes to be won along the way including a trip through Southeast Asia with Intrepid Travel. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/timetraveller

If you’d like more info please contact: angela.wilkinson@lonelyplanet.co.uk

>>  Staff poll – the world’s best wine region

We asked our global community of staff and authors “What is your favorite wine region in the world?” Here are the top three:

1. Napa and Sonoma, California, USA

“The region is not over-developed yet, and the rolling hills are absolutely gorgeous. The wineries tend to still be low-key, are not over priced, and you are always guaranteed a beautiful relaxing day.” –Gerilyn Attebery, Lonely Planet Staff

2. Barossa Valley, South Australia

“It produces the finest red wines in the world. The Barossa is a short drive from Adelaide, and is welcoming and low-key though very well established. The cuisine is world class using only local produce.” –Tom Spurling, Lonely Planet Author

3. Marlborough, New Zealand

“As a visitor, you can base yourself in a beautiful region (Marlborough Sounds) and drive around all the tightly clustered wineries. Plus the sauvignon blanc is just gorgeous, especially on a scorching day. Cool, crisp and refreshing.”

Stay tuned for more staff polls.

>>  October releases

* we can provide gratis copies of lonely planet titles for review or recommendation.

* For the three titles highlighted below, images are also available.

* For more information contact: heather.carswell@lonelyplanet.co.uk

1000 Ultimate Experiences

Want to know where to discover a spectacular tropical paradise? How about   journeying to the world’s greatest natural wonders, or taking the road trip of a lifetime? 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 travelers and lovers of life-lists alike.

PUBLISHED END OF OCTOBER. PRICED £15.99

Extreme Cuisine

This pocket-size full colour book looks at the wonders of world food, from the origin of each exotic dish to how they are made, what they taste like and where you can try them. Extreme Cuisine author Eddie Lin is a food writer who has travelled the globe to satisfy his appetite for unusual food. PUBLISHED END OF OCTOBER. PRICED £5.99

COMING SOON: Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010

Lonely Planet unveils its fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations and experiences for the year ahead with the eagerly awaited Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010.

Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled of Lonely Planet’s global team of staff and authors this title showcases a year’s worth of inspiration.

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2ND. PRICED £9.99

>> ALSO OUT IN OCTOBER

BEST OF LONELY PLANET TRAVEL WRITING

            NEW TITLE £7.99

BOSTON ENCOUNTER

            NEW TITLE £7.99

BRITISH COLUMBIA & THE YUKON

            4th edition £15.99

THE CITIES BOOK (PAPERBACK)

            NEW TITLE £20.00

EUROPE ON A SHOESTRING

            6th edition £15.99

GOA & MUMBAI

            5th edition £12.99

JAPAN

            11th edition £17.99

JAPANESE PHRASEBOOK & AUDIO CD

            NEW TITLE £7.27

MALDIVES

            7th edition £13.99

MANDARIN PHRASEBOOK & AUDIO CD

            NEW TITLE £7.27

NORTHEAST INDIA

            2nd edition £14.99

TREKKING IN THE INDIAN HIMALAYA

            5th edition £15.99

TREKKING IN THE PATAGONIAN ANDES

            4th edition £15.99

VANCOUVER ENCOUNTER

            NEW TITLE £7.99

WEST AFRICA

            7th edition £20.99