Revealed: Best in Travel 2024

Lonely Planet's annual bestseller has returned, with the global embargo on the book and its content lifting on 25th October 2023. This special edition marks our 50th anniversary and features five ranked lists covering the top 10 countries, cities, regions, value destinations and sustainable spots around the world.

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Your Trip Starts Here

Embark on over 50 of the world’s most life-affirming journeys and nurture your path to self-discovery.

From pilgrimages to hiking and history, this is the perfect book for those seeking inspiration to travel with purpose, or as the ideal gift to give to the the explorer in their life this holiday season.

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The classic travel guide, reinvented!

Lonely Planet’s iconic guidebook covers are being redesigned for the first time since 2010. These new books will hit stores from March 2024, with 60 new titles to release throughout the year.

We will also continue to evolve the revamped internal structure and design that was introduced to our guidebooks in May 2023.

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Discover the Joy of...

Lonely Planet is excited to introduce its new Joy of series. Launching with The Joy of Exploring Gardens and The Joy of Wild Swimming, these books have been created to inspire readers to do more of what they love.

Each title contains in-depth profiles of 60 uplifting travel experiences plus a further 120 ideas for places to visit to discover the joyful benefits of the activity.

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Epic Bike Rides of Australia & New Zealand

In the latest addition to Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Bike Rides series, we explore 200 of Australia and New Zealand's most exciting cycling routes. With rides that range from easy to epic, this is the ultimate inspiration for anyone dreaming of their next two-wheeled trip.

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Live your best life with this guide to 250+ travel experiences

You Only Live Once 2nd Edition is the new, updated edition of Lonely Planet's bestselling You Only Live Once. This life-affirming guide is the perfect gift for anyone dreaming of making a change to their every day or about to embark on an adventure. It's time to start living! 

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Media & PR Update

Check out some of the media coverage of recent Lonely Planet releases including You Only Live Once 2nd Edition, Wine Trails 2 and our new National Parks series, and check out Lonely Planet's recent appearance on Australian breakfast TV here.

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Epic Snow Adventures of the World

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New in July 2023: Great Britain guidebooks

This month we are releasing new editions of our Great Britain, England and Devon & Cornwall 'bluespine' guidebooks, all of which feature our new internal structure and design layout.

Discover how these have been created to serve the needs of modern travellers and find 'Look Inside images' and digital assets to promote their release.

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Coming in May 2023: Lonely Planet's Guidebooks are evolving

To cater for today’s travellers’ need for more local content, fresh takes on ways to experience popular hotspots and off-the-beaten track recommendations, Lonely Planet guidebooks are changing. Discover the new internal content structure of Lonely Planet's traditional 'bluespine' guidebooks.

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Explore the world’s most exciting wine regions

Discover both popular and lesser-known wineries to visit, the best places to stay, where to eat and local festivals and celebrations, with 52 weekend-long guided itineraries accompanied by gorgeous photos, maps and in-the-know authors.

This successful series is perfect for travel enthusiasts with a passion for wine.

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Explore 150 of the world's most incredible islands

Take a journey with us to discover the cultural heritage, natural wonders and secret stories of islands both famous and faraway. More than 600 photographs, illustrations and maps bring to life the world's most enchanting islands.

View a video trailer to see more of this stunning coffee table book.

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Explore the paw-some world of pooches!

Satisfy your canine curiosity with Lonely Planet Kids’ Atlas of Dogs! This fully illustrated guide will take you on a woof-tastic journey around the world to meet over 150 weird and wonderful dog breeds.

Take a look inside the book, download a range of assets, photography, and a video trailer to promote this new title.

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Discover 100 amazing places away from the tourist trail

Lonely Planet reveals exciting alternative travel experiences where tourists are few and far between. Perfect for curious minds, Offbeat is a must-read for anyone dreaming of, or planning an upcoming adventure.

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Japan tourism bounces back, with 21M inbound travellers forecast this year

Japan is once again open to international travellers, and Lonely Planet’s expert travel content will equip them with all they require to plan their trip.

> Find out more about our Japan guides and download promotional assets here

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