Guide to our Guides
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Which guidebook is best for your customer?
Get to the heart of a country or region
CLASSIC SERIES Country, Multi-country, Continent & Region guides
SERIES Country & Region guides
Lonely Planet’s mission is to help travellers plan the journey of a lifetime, every time. We understand it can be tricky to know which guidebook is right for your customers, so we’ve created this handy Guide to our Guides to help you recommend the right one according to their desired level of detail, style of travel, and trip duration. Across all Lonely Planet’s series, our on-the-ground experts reveal fresh takes on must-visit sights, plus plenty of surprises to help your customers travel better and get to the heart of their chosen destination. Local & authentic experiences
For travellers that want to create a trip that feels unique, these guides are led by local experts and reveal exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations with one-of-a-kind adventures For travellers seeking the most comprehensive destination information, immersive local experiences and who are keen to get off-the-beaten track
Guidebook dimensions
• Pull-out planning map
• Accommodation recommendations
• QR codes that link to bookable experiences
• Storybook essays delve deep into local life
• Pull-out planning map
• QR codes that unlock additional digital content
• Visual guides to help understand local culture
• Listings of unique local businesses for each region
Get to the heart of a city or small region
CLASSIC SERIES City guides
For travellers seeking the most comprehensive level of destination information, these guides go beyond well-known sights to explore cities and their neighbourhoods at a deeper level
“Perfect day” itineraries and guided walking tours
In-depth coverage by neighbourhoods
• Pull-out planning map
• Top sights covered in detail
Storybook essays delve deep into local life
• Accommodation recommendations
• QR codes that link to bookable experiences
EXPERIENCE SERIES City guides
& authentic experiences
For travellers that want to design their own unique city trip, these guides are led by local experts that uncover neighbourhood secrets and unforgettable experiences
“Trip Builder” tools to create your own itinerary
Unique local experiences
“My Perfect Day” itineraries from local experts
• Pull-out planning map
In-depth essays explore themes unique to the city
• QR codes that unlock additional digital content
• Visual guides to help understand local culture
• Itineraries for day trips outside the city
POCKET SERIES
City & Region guides
Highlights
For travellers on a short trip that want to make the most of their time, these handy-sized guides cover a city or small region’s best local experiences
“Perfect day” itineraries
Chapters organised by top sites and neighbourhoods
• Pull-out planning map
Themed walking tour guides
• Listings of the best sights, eating and drinking, things to do with kids, and shopping
• ‘Toolkit’ with essential travel advice
BEST
ROAD TRIPS
Road trips
Content level
Road trip durations: 3 days - 3 weeks
For travellers that want to explore their destination via the freedom of the open road
• Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests
• Special feature content including: Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip
Activity guides
Content level Bike rides m
Walk durations:
For travellers that want to stretch their legs away from the city while exploring stunning scenery and local life
• Each title contains 60 short, achievable walks
• Plan your walk according to your interests and skill level as well as other essential information
Journey guides
In-depth
Content level
Trip durations: 2 Days - 5 Weeks
For travellers looking to experience some of the world’s great adventures, with practical tips and step-by-step coverage of these iconic journeys.
• Easy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey, plus a birds’ eye route tracker
• Discover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours
Trip durations: 3 days - 2+weeks
For travellers that want to explore on two wheels, using pedal power to see a destination through a new lens
• Ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations, and difficulty
• Our Picks… section helps plan the trip and select rides that appeal to the traveller’s interests
Explore national parks
NATIONAL PARKS
Content level In-depth
Trip durations: 3 day - 2+ weeks
For lovers of the outdoors, featuring practical ideas on where to stay and what to do, combined with detailed itineraries
• Full-colour trail and park maps throughout
• Special feature content including: Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, Day and Overnight Hikes