Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns to mark our 50th anniversary. This special edition sets the travel agenda for the year to come, with an inspirational list of 50 incredible destinations to experience over the forthcoming year. Expect a mix of emerging travel hotspots, underappreciated places and fresh-takes on well-known locations.

Travel more sustainably with this fascinating second edition of Amazing Train Journeys featuring 60 of the world's most unforgettable railway experiences. Discover epic new routes including Japan's Nozomo Shinkansen; the upgraded Tangier-Marrakech line in Morocco; and more - and get ready to watch the world roll by as you rumble along the tracks.

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car, predict the weather, play croquet,

overtake a racing car, brew a great beer,

repair a broken tooth, dive for pearls, and serve tea the Japanese way? This new and expanded edition, The Bigger Book of Everything reveals all.

Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there's an endless variety to explore. Lonely Planet's The Islands Book celebrates 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands, presented in a premium hardcover pictorial that features stunning photography, large detailed maps and practical information to plan your visit.

Take a journey across the 50 states to discover the country's most iconic destinations and experiences. Find the best art and culture, food and drink, family-friendly places and gain local insight into unmissable parks, museums, attractions, and more.

Avoid the crowds and discover 75 amazing places away from the tourist trail. Featuring practical planning information combined with vibrant photography and handy maps, Lonely Planet's Offbeat is a beautiful hardcover book that will inspire you to take the road less travelled and discover incredible experiences in under-the-radar destinations.

Tales of classic cycling routes. Dreamy cycling getaways on Mediterranean islands, homages to Tour or Giro heroes, leisurely long distance tours and gnarly mountain biking adventures: all will feature in the latest edition of Epic Bike Rides, which explores Europe, the spiritual home of cycling with 50 gripping first-person tales of two-wheeled trips, with a further 150 suggested routes.

Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the meditative wonder of stargazing - with essential travel tips so you can have the ultimate starry-eyed trip.

The second edition of Lonely Planet’s The Best Things in Life are Free is the ultimate guide for travellers who want to find the best value for their next trip. From parks, museums and exercise classes that are free, to insider ideas on food and drink experiences offered at great value. Continent by continent, our on-the-ground experts provide planning tips plus plenty of recommendations to pinpoint bargains, making this the perfect book for any traveller on a budget that’s wanting to get...

Stories of classic surf breaks. Surfers travel the world searching for the perfect wave, from Indonesia, Australia and Hawaii to France, Portugal and beyond to Senegal. This beautifully illustrated and photographed book, the next in the successful Epic series, will share first-hand accounts of riding the world's best waves and offer maps and practical details to help readers make it happen.