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Try rockclimbing, kayaking or bicycling, reviews microbrewries and local wineries for when Seattle's great coffee fix just isn't enough and find other flavours of Seattle on any size budget, from dim sum to Northwest cuisine. Here are walking tours wich uncover the secrets of one of America's favourite cities and reviews post-grunge Seattle. ...

Boldly rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the center of American innovation - birthplace of the skyscraper, house music, deep-dish pizza and the Ferris wheel. The urban hub of America's heartland, the city exudes friendliness, creativity, hospitality and straight-talking humor. Our smart, stylish guide will help you discover...

Take in the spectacle of Marrakesh's Djemaa el-Fna then dive into the drama of the city's labyrinthine souqsScrunch your toes into the Sahara while the sun sets over the Erg Chigaga dunesAspire to having the steady hands of a maalem as you weave your own Moroccan carpetWitness flamingos take flight as a local guide navigates your boat around Merdja...

Cuba is a continuing education. Just when you think you ve figured it out, it confounds you with another brow-beating riddle. That essentially is its underlying attraction. Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition....

Want to get beneath the surface in Fiji? We'll take you underwater to explore beautiful coral gardens, and behind the scenes to find out what makes the locals tick. Whether you're lazing on the beach at an idyllic resort or trekking through the rugged highland interiors, this guide will be your most trusted traveling companion. in-depth,...

Wild orangutans swing through jungle canopies, Irrawaddy dolphins play in the shimmering waters of the South China Sea and saltwater crocs watch boats gliding down the river in search of Dayak longhouses. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; * 54 maps, 427,500km of jungle adventures, 25 spectacular dive sites, 112 days of on-the-ground research nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; *...