Tuesday, December 11, 2018

10 romantic getaways for city lovers

Plus: travel trends for 2019: my DNA and me, remedies of the road: our travel tales of getting sick (and better) & more
 
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Whether you want to splash the cash or keep things cheap, cities are a veritable gold mine for dating ideas. But where to start? Let the Lonely Planet Locals play cupid with their insider tips.

  WE ❤ CITIES  
 
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Travel trends for 2019: my DNA and me
Who do you think you are? These days, a simple swab test can reveal a whole world of new, unexpected information about your ancestry. If you're lucky, you might even find an excuse for a trip or two...
discover your roots
 
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Remedies of the road: our travel tales of getting sick (and better)
Injuries and ailments have the potential to spoil a trip – but you suffer not in vain. These challenging experiences make for the best stories! Here are some tales from our (now fit and healthy) staff.
SURE CURES
 
Explore Northern Patagonia
The little-visited northern half of Chilean Patagonia is a markedly different world ripe for exploration. Here are seven of the most epic outdoor adventures.
go north
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Two for you, one for them
 
 
Five reasons to explore Antananarivo
This tongue-twisting capital, otherwise known as 'Tana', is skipped by most of Madagascar's visitors – who miss out on historic sights, mind-boggling markets, fusion cuisine and captivating viewpoints. Don't skip it.
YOU'D BE MAD TO MISS IT
 
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Sunday, December 9, 2018

Final call: 33% off everything ends today

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Today’s your last chance to take advantage of our enormous pre-Christmas sale.

You’ll save 33% across hundreds of titles, from our premium The Travel Atlas, The Travel Book and Amazing Train Journeys , to our foodie and children’s books, such as Ultimate Eats and How Airports Work.

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Friday, December 7, 2018

Find the perfect present, now 33% off EVERYTHING

Great gifts this way
 
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On Lonely Planet, you’ll find the perfect gift for every type of traveller in your life – from books on hiking, cycling and train travel, to the our collection of the world’s greatest eating and drinking experiences.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Travel trends for 2019: road trips go electric

Plus: How to start a conversation with a local while traveling, how to make a difference with social enterprises & more
 
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The rise of electric vehicles is gathering speed. As countries and rental companies make the electric leap, choosing to reduce your carbon footprint with an EV has never been easier.

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How to start a conversation with a local while traveling
Language barriers, cultural differences and the fast pace of urban life can make it difficult to find meaningful human interactions when traveling in a new city. Our Lonely Planet Locals share their tips on how to interact with their fellow residents.
DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE?
 
 
Travel with purpose: how to make a difference with social enterprises
At Lonely Planet we believe responsible travel can be a force for good. Engaging with social enterprises while you travel is one way to positively impact the communities you visit. But what are they? And how can you get involved?
GO AND DO GOOD
 
Fast-track Fiji
Whether you’re here for two days or a few hours, there’s an abundance of ways to explore the culturally rich, beautifully scenic Fiji.
A sunny stopover
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Beach city staples: sandwiches to eat by the sea
Whether you snack on sabich in Tel Aviv, lobster rolls in Maine or fish cutters in the capital of Barbados, these sandwiches will give you a taste of the local culture.
PICNIC PERFECTION
 
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Exploring in and around Croatia's coolest city
Zadar may be known for its Roman ruins, sunsets and sea organ, but this city is fast becoming known as the Croatian ‘capital of cool’.
DALMATION DELIGHT
 
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