Lonely Planet Publications

In its dramatic location, surrounded by beaches and with Table Mountain smack in its centre, Cape Town is Africa's hippest and most cultured city. Take in the city's striking architecture, sample its amazingly varied cuisine, or dance till dawn at a trance party - it's all at your fingertips with this smart, stylish and streetwise guide....

New Orleans is all about experiencing the divine through mortal senses. There's joy, from great food to the pandemonium of Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, and serenity, in the shade between live oaks, or watching fireflies on Bayou St John. - 169 restaurants worth breaking your diet for, 7 places to procure voodoo dolls amp; love potions, 5 day trips to...

Get up close and personal with Southern Africa's amazing wildlife with this all-in-one safari guide Cheetah and springbok race in a 100km/hour sprint to the death in the Kalahari; a vast grey mass of elephants surround you on their way to the riverbanks; a million flamingos lay a pink planket over the mudflats. Whether you're on a top-shelf luxury...

Sydney is electrifying - a gleaming harbour, golden sunshine, and all the glitz and glam of Australia's undisputed party capital. Whether you want vibrant nightlife, delectable cuisine or trips to wilderness or wine country, let us help you to make a splash in the harbour city and get inside Sydney's sequined skin. LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE - get the...

Japan is a world apart - a cultural Galápagos where a unique civilisation blossomed, and thrives today in delicious contrasts of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming. 8 expert authors, 167 temples shrines, dozens of hiking trails ski slopes, more than 100 onsen (hot springs) Tokyo Kyoto...

This doubled-sided, plastic-coated, fold-out map of Seattle contains downtown and metropolitan maps, along with details on walking tours and public transport routes. It contains a full index of streets and sights, essential information and important telephone numbers....