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The smell of orange blossom, the lilt of a flamenco guitar, the taste of dry sherry; memories of Andaluc a stay with you like collected souvenirs, begging you to return. Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We...

Lonely Planet knows Puerto Vallarta and Pacific Mexico. Whether you want to sunbathe on a honey-sand beach, explore hideaway fishing villages, groove all night in Puerto Vallarta or mountain bike along ocean cliffs, our 3rd edition will guide you through the best of this coastal paradise. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the...

Whether you dream of lazing on golden Mediterranean beaches, exploring centuries-old Bavarian streets or nursing a pint in a snug Irish pub, Western Europe always inspires with its variety and volume of iconic attractions. This guide covers: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The...

Arriving from Eritrea, Ethiopia or the Middle East, it usually comes as a surprise to many travellers to discover that Djibouti City is an active and fairly cosmopolitan city that tries hard to be recognised as the little Dubai on the Red Sea. Traditionally robed Afar tribesmen, unashamed qat-chewing men, stalwart French legionnaires (and the odd...

Once you set foot in baja, it's adios, troubles! Trade them in for endless beaches and cacti-filled deserts, fresh fish tacos and mouth-watering margaritas, all-night parties in crazy Cabo. Packed with opinionated reviews, travel essentials and fun tidbits, our authoritative guide will inspire you to make the most of Mexico's enchanting...

All the world meets in London, giving its celebrated museums, gracious galleries and historic streets a multicultural edge. Feel its spirit in the pews of St. Paul's or capture it at trendy Spitalfields market - with our discerning selections Best of London puts the whole city in your pocket. TAKE IN THE SIGHTS - exploring London's classic...