Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Travel trends for 2019: augmented attractions

Plus: post-wedding trip mix-ups, road-tripping the Scottish Highlands, reasons to visit Piedmont & more
 
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As the powers of technology stretch out into the wildest reaches of our imagination, advancements in VR and AR are mind-blowingly bridging the gap between home and away.

The future of travel is coming to a screen near you...

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The honeymoon’s over: our post-wedding trip mix-ups and mishaps
You may be basking in a bubble of post-nuptial bliss, but that doesn’t mean the travel gods will look on your trip any more favorably. Never fear, our Lonely Planet staff reveal how even the honeymoon from hell can lead to unforgettable matrimonial memories.
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Why now: the island of Hawaiʻi
The island of Hawaiʻi’s tourism calendar marches on post Puna lava flows and fall is a great time to go. Festivals, sights and activities await.
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Reasons to visit Piedmont
Piedmont may be known for its sublime countryside, world-class wines and indulgent fare (think truffles and chocolate), but this Italian icon is also home to an edgy contemporary art and music scene that's taking over its palaces and post-industrial warehouses.
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Road-tripping the Scottish Highlands
Though seemingly bleak and hostile, the Highlands are home to some of the warmest welcomes and awe-inspiring landscapes. Buckle up for this epic road trip along the NC500, Scotland's answer to Route 66.
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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Discover Lonely Planet’s new guide to wellness travel

200 retreats and spas to replenish the mind, body and soul
 
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Discover the world’s most energizing, inspiring and relaxing wellbeing retreats in Lonely Planet's first guide to wellness travel.


Featuring yoga, t’ai chi, meditation, spa treatments, surfing and more, Wellness Escapes includes 200 getaways located all around the world – from California's Indian Springs to The Oberoi in Mauritius – that help replenish the mind, body and soul.

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Friday, November 16, 2018

The delicious New York neighborhood you've never heard of

Plus the world's strangest landscapes, discover California's Redwood Coast, five reasons to go to Piedmont, Italy & more -
 
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Take a bite out of New York's 'other Little Italy'
If you want to find an authentic slice of the Italian-American experience in New York City, skip the Little Italy in Manhattan and head to this historic neighborhood in the Bronx, where you can find delicious Italian food and family-run restaurants.
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The world's strangest landscapes
Discover some of the weirdest places on the planet, from Peru's Rainbow Mountain to the Philippines' Chocolate Hills and Namibia's Skeleton Coast.
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Discover California's Redwood Coast
California's Redwood Coast has been named Lonely Planet's number one destination to visit in the US in 2018. Here's why.
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Is this the world's most surreal attraction?
With its cautionary dioramas of punishments in the underworld, Singapore's Haw Par Villa is no ordinary sculpture park. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Five reasons to go to Piedmont, Italy
Piedmont is one of Italy's most amazing regions. You’ll find high culture and baroque palaces in Turin, truffle-hunting adventures in Alba and – in the run up to Shrove Tuesday – the streets of Ivrea painted orange, when a unique food fight takes place.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Clear some shelf space! Here’s up to 60% off lots of great titles

But don't hang about – once they're gone, they're gone
 
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Save up to 60% on Lonely Planet’s Global Beer Tour and discover more discounted books covering a range of topics and interests.

Soak up art, music and movies with Culture Trails, save money with The Best Things in Life are Free and get your adrenaline pumping with Lonely Planet’s Atlas of Adventure.

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