City break fever

MARCH 11, 2003 | LONDON, UK
The weather is warming and the city break season is upon us. Lonely Planet's sleek pocket-sized Condensed guides are perfect for those weekend escapes. Two new European guides will be hitting bookshops this spring; Madrid Condensed in March and Florence Condensed in May.

The guides contain everything the weekend tripper needs to know to maximise the city break experience. Each guide includes the top sights and activities, best eats, sleeps, cool bars, walks, entertainment and shopping. Highlights include a section on quirky sights.

The last section on facts for the visitor includes essential information such as emergency numbers, climate, and basic language phrases.

With quick-view, gatefold maps on the inside covers, the Condensed guides are a cross between a map and a guidebook. Perfect for both the short business or pleasure break.

There are currently 28 city break guides in the series covering cities from Amsterdam to Hong Kong.

Condensed city guides have been on sale in the UK since June 2000 and beat the competition hands down.

Key features include:

• portable, compact size
• full-colour throughout
• colour-coding & symbols for easy access to information
• selective rather than comprehensive information
• high-quality, convenient, transportation & area gatefold maps on the front & back covers
• grid maps with extensive cross-referencing between text and maps

Win a Paris City Break
Lonely Planet and Travelocity are giving away five Paris city breaks in a postcard competition in bookshops from now until June 30. See enclosed postcard.

For more information contact Maya Catsanis 020 7428 4804 or maya.catsanis@lonelyplanet.co.uk