Lonely Planets Best in Travel 2009
(General Reference) by Lonely Planet
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From 850 Travel Experiences For All Ages To A Rundown Of Every Country In The
World And A 2009 Travel Planner
Lonely Planets Best In Travel 2009 - the best places to go and things to do
all around the world right now! Drawing on the knowledge, passion and
miles traveled by Lonely Planets staff and authors, youve got a years
worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some
unforgettable experiences.
Highlights

•Lonely Planets cofounder, Tony Wheeler, shares his top travel picks for
the year.
•Explore 30 must-go destinations - Lonely Planet presents the top 10
countries, regions and cities to visit in 2009.
•Contains 850 travel experiences, from stargazing in the Caribbean to
finding the perfect midlife crisis getaway.
•Complete world-view: an annual rundown of every country in the world.
•2009 travel planner - 50 adventures mapped out month-by-month.
•Immerse yourself in water! A special feature showcasing 70 journeys and
experiences on, in, through and over water.
Personal Review: Lonely Planets Best in Travel 2009 (General
Reference) by Lonely Planet Publications
Replacing the former annual "Blue Guide" by Lonely Planet, this book
retains much of the same function as the former volume, but expands its
vision. This is an annual reference book that is unequaled in the travel
guide business. What Lonely Planet does best is understand the heart of a
traveler. It understands the overall travel favorites and takes them up a
notch, as well as opening the door a little wider on the more obscure, less
"well traveled" places too.
The book is both inspirational and fun, educational and off-the-wall,
comprehensive and extremely specific. It operates on the macro and the
micro. How does it cover all that? Well, by taking a quirky approach to the
idea of a reference book. It selects themes, it looks at every country
through an annual rundown, it provides a calendar of enticing events, and
it focuses in on very specific places with very specific, very helpful tips and
insights.
Included in the book are the following:
* Tony Wheeler's top travel picks for the year (Tony is a co-founder of
Lonely Planet)
* 30 featured destinations: the top 10 countries, regions, and cities worth
exploring that year
* for 2009, a special focus on water, with 70 water-oriented trips featured
* top travel lists for the year, from "Best Places to Have a Midlife Crisis" to
"Best Ecotrips" to "Top 10 Places to Steal a Kiss," among dozens of others
* an annual rundown of every country on the planet (yes, EVERY)
* yearly travel planner that highlights adventures for each month

For 2009, there is coverage of countries like Canada, but also Bangladesh
and Rwanda. There is a focus on cities like Chicago, Antwerp, Beirut, and
Shanghai. For regions, there's the Big Island of Hawaii, but also Nam Ha in
Laos. For travelers, it's as much joy to read about the places you've been
as the ones you aspire to see.
It's the sort of book that is very specific to the year covered and yet is likely
to maintain a spot on a traveler's bookshelf for years to come, as one digs
it out to have another look at the coverage of Peru or to revisit that list on
"The Best Places for Deep Thinking" or "Underground Caverns."
Its oversized paperback format makes it an affordable purchase, yet sturdy
enough to withstand hours of dreamy browsing. Best of all, all the great
travel information contained within this wonderful book is accompanied by
photographs so stunning that they are an inspiration to embark on a
journey in and of themselves.
If this book doesn't make you want to pack a bag and hit the road, you
really don't like to travel. If so, pass it along to someone who does; that
traveler is sure to love it.
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