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New York City Travel Guide by Rough Guides

New York City Rough Guide New York City offers a unique blend of history, culture, entertainment, and culinary delights, making it a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world. From luxury boutiques on Fifth Avenue, to the Guggenheim Museum and Chinatown to Little Italy. From Harlem to the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. This guide covers: the Harbor Islands; the Financial District; Tribeca; Soho; Chinatown; Little Italy; Nolita; Lower East Side; the East Village; the West Village; Chelsea; the Meatpacking District; Union Square; Gramercy Park; the Flatiron District; Midtown East; Midtown West; Central Park; the Upper East Side; the Upper West Side; Morningside Heights; Harlem; north Manhattan; Brooklyn; Queens; the Bronx; Staten Island. Click HERE for more details.

A Rough Guides Tour to Athens to Milos, Naxos and Santorini

A Greece adventure to Athens to Milos, Naxos and Santorini Start the summer off with a tour to beautiful Greece. Take a day excursion to Mykonos and enjoy the historical and cultural riches in Athens. The idyllic island life in Milos and take in its cycladic charm. Savour sunsets in Santorini, explore the ancient sites of Naxos, and immerse yourself in history at the Acropolis. Savour personalised excursions, culinary trips, and Aegean cruises. Click HERE to visit the Rough Guides website for full details on the detailed itinerary. Planned by Eirini, A local expert for Greece Starting at USD 4872 per adult / 11 days International flights not included.  LOCAL EXPERTS 100% TAILOR-MADE

Explore Southern Africa with Intrepid

Explore Southern Africa with Intrepid 18 Days | Cruise waterways and cross savannahs on a wild camping adventure On this eighteen-day journey, explore the national parks, waterways, and animals of Southern Africa. Sail through the expansive parks of Hwange, Kruger, and Matobo; canoe the verdant waterways of the Okavango Delta; observe hippos lazing along the banks of the Chobe River; and spend the night beneath the stars at campgrounds, bush camps on the Delta, and village homestays. Take a trip through some of the most breathtaking scenery in southern Africa in pursuit of warthogs, leopards, lions, rhinos, and elephants. Starts: Johannesburg, South Africa Finish: Johannesburg, South Africa Theme: Overland, Wildlife Destinations: Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Style: Basix Ages: Min 15 Group size: Min 1 - Max 22 From GBP £2,202 Click HERE for more information.

2 Last Minute Deals with Intrepid

Intrepid is one of the most popular tour companies. With more than thirty years experience, Intrepid have taken tourists to new and familiar locations around the world. They have created so many priceless moments and transformed people's perspectives on the world. Check out these two last minute deals, not to be missed!  Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) 7 Days | Explore the fascinating wildlife and diverse terrain of the southern Galapagos Islands. Discover the endemic wildlife of the Galapagos Islands by sailing the southernmost point of the archipelago for seven days. Witness the unique landscapes that characterise these far-flung islands, get up close and personal with the massive tortoises that live on Isla San Cristobal, and watch blue-footed boobies dance the booby two-step. Enjoy the comforts on board the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz and wake up to a fresh view outside your window every morning. Discover Isla Santa Fe by sailing past the volcanic Punta P

Intrepid expands 18 to 29s trip range to 35, doubling down on young adult travel

A focus on widening the opportunities for young travellers, Intrepid is debuting an expanded 18 to 35s trip range geared toward the next generation of curious travellers. Intrepid Travel, a world leader in responsible travel, is debuting a newly expanded 18 to 35s trip range for young travellers. Effective immediately, Intrepid trips previously labeled 18 to 29s will become available to travellers into their mid-30s.   This expansion is part of Intrepid’s broader move to cater for next-generation travel, growing its trip range in 2024 to provide more enriching and local-led travel opportunities for gen-zs and millennials – from a night sail through the Amazon jungle with a local guide in Peru, to a homestay surrounded by terraced rice fields in Vietnam.  In 2024, Intrepid introduced 15 new trips exclusive to this age range, including a 9-Day Essential South Korea, Six Days in Iceland, and One Week in Morocco. Like all Intrepid trips, these small-group tours are expertly curated by loca

New Orleans Lonely Planet Travel Guide

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Covers the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, the CBD and Warehouse District, Garden, Central City, Uptown, Riverbend, Mid-City, Bayou St John, Treme-Lafitte and more. Click here to buy

4 NEW Lonely Planet Travel Guides

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Check out these brand new Lonely Planet books.  New Zealand Lonely Planet Hit the slopes in Queenstown, experience Maori culture, and explore the Bay of Islands. Covers Auckland, Bay of Islands and Northland, Waikato and the Coromandel Peninsula, Taranaki and Whanganui, Taupo and the Ruapehu Region, Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, the East Coast, Wellingtion Region, Christchurch and Canterbury, Dunedin and Otago, Fiordland and Southland, Queenstown and Wanaka, the West Coast, Nelson and Marlborough and more. Mexico Lonely Planet Discover ancient Mayan ruins at Palenque, dive world-class sites at Cabo Pulmo, and tour murals in Mexico City. Covers Mexico City, Veracruz, Yucatan Peninsula, Chiapas, Tabasco, Oaxaca, Pacific Coast, Highlands, Baja Peninsula and Copper Canyon. Costa Rica Lonely Planet Trek through dense jungles in Parque Nacional Corcovado, swim under Montezuma Waterfalls and catch waves on Santa Teresa. Covers San Jose, Central Valley, Highlands, Caribbean Coast, Northwester

The Rough Guide to the Caribbean

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The Rough Guide to the Caribbean Rough Guides' rundown of the French West Indies, the ABC islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines’ best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to the Caribbean, Click here to buy The Rough Guide to the Caribbean covers: The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St Martin, Saba & St Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua & Barbuda, The French West Indies, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados,  St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, The ABC Islands.

4 New Rough Guides

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 Check out these 4 Brand NEW Rough Guides The Rough Guide to New Orleans Experiences selected for every kind of trip to New Orleans, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Baton Rouge, to family and child-friendly activities like Mississippi steamboating, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the French Quarter. Covers: The French Quarter, The Mississippi River, Tremé, The CBD and Warehouse District, The Garden District and Uptown Mid-City and City Park, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater and the Ninth Ward, and The Cemeteries. The Mini Rough Guide to Reykjavik Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Reykjavík from cultural explorations in the  National Museum of Iceland, to family activities in child-friendly places like Arbaejarsafn Open-Air Museum or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Blue Lagoon. Covers: Hallgrimskirkja and around; Laugavegur: the main shopping street; The Culture House and Harpa; Austurvollur and Aoastraeti; Tjornin and around; The

Scotland | Lonely Planet

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div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Scotland | Lonely Planet Travel Guide Get your culture fix in Edinburgh, take in astounding views from the top of Ben Nevis and sample mouth-watering whisky on Islay. "Scotland means so much to so many people; it's an ancestral home, a spiritual home, and a place that visitors love and connect with on a life-altering level ." Kay Gillespie @thechaoticscot This new updated guidebook covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Angus, Aberdeen, Moray, Loch Lomond, the Hebrides, Inverness, Orkney, Shetland. Writers: Kay Gillespie, Kay Gillespie, Laurie Goodlad, Mike MacEacheran, Joseph Reaney, Neil Wilson.    Scotland highlights: 1. Edinburgh 2. Inverness 3. Glasgow 4. Durness 5. Ullapool 6. Lewis & Harris 7. Skye 8. Oban 9. Rhins of Galloway 10. Glencoe Inside Lonely Planet's Scotland Travel Guide : Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination&

Switzerland | Lonely Planet

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Lonely Planet’s Switzerland is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard the Glacier Express, hike in the Swiss National Park, and wander the medieval cobbled streets of Bern; all with your trusted travel companion. Click here to buy >> Covers Geneva, Lake Geneva & Vaud, Fribourg, Drei-Seen Land, The Jura, Mittelland, Bernese Oberland, Valais, Ticino, Central Switzerland, Northern Switzerland, Zürich, Northeastern Switzerland, Graubünden, Liechtenstein Writers: Gregor Clark, Craig McLachlan, Benedict Walker, Kerry Walker  

Paris | Lonely Planet

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Paris Travel Guide | Lonely Planet Stroll down monument-lined boulevards, lose yourself in the Louvre, and dine on French delicacies. Click here to buy >> Covers Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Elysees & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, Menilmontant & Belleville, ,Bastille & Eastern Paris, the Islands, the Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris and more Writers: Jean-Bernard Carillet, Catherine Le Nevez, Christopher Pitts, Nicola Williams

Lonely Planet Canary Islands

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Scented pine forests, haunting volcanoes, lunar-like landscapes, sandy coves, miles of Sahara-style dunes, beach-hugging resorts – the beautiful, unique Canary Islands wear many tantalising hats. Lonely Planet is your passport to Canary Islands, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Click HERE to buy the Lonely Planet Canary Islands travel guide Hike through the alien landscape around El Teide, dive into the colour of Carnaval, or es-cape the crowds on Fuerteventua’s stunning northwest beaches; all with your trusted travel companion. Lonely Planet writer Isabella Noble describes why she loves the Canary Islands. " Those who love Las Canarias are in on a sunny secret: there's a whole lot more to these sparkling, far-flung islands than their much-maligned reputation. Having grown up in Andalusia, I've always been fascinated by the canaries, with their Latin American-influenced accents, cultural riches and glorious volcanoscapes. this is an en

TWIN BROTHERS TAKE THEIR OPEN AIR EXHIBITION THROUGH THE STREETS OF INDIA

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Framing Life. The Raven Brothers from the United Kingdom launch their open-air exhibition on the bustling streets of India. The NO RUSH photography exhibition is the combined work of twin brothers from the UK. 50 prints taken over 20 years crossed India at the beginning of the year (2024), displaying the vibrant tapestry of life as seen through the eyes of two talented photographers.  "This one-of-a-kind exhibition aims to transform the world's public spaces into a gallery wall," Chris Raven told reporters on Monday. Simon Raven, fraternal twin brother and fellow photographer, stated. "We believe that the exhibition 'No Rush' is unique in its depiction of life slowed down in a fast-paced world. Each of the 50 portraits contain a sense of calm, and we believe that when displayed together, these frozen moments have real power." Chris Raven added. "Si's concept of using locations in India as the backdrop for the exhibition sounded colourful and fun

Two comedy adventures by The Raven Brothers

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Check out these two fantastic adventure books by The Raven Brothers. The Raven Brothers take you on a journey across our amazing planet, from the Arctic Circle to the Amazon rainforest.  Carnival Express: A Journey Across South America The Raven Brothers venture deep into the Pervian Amazon, with their grandiose plan to travel overland following the mighty Trans-Oceanic Highway that unites the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America. Hike Drive Stayin' Alive: 10 Stories of Adventure Walking, Driving, Surviving: Ten Adventure Stories by The Raven Brothers. Despite all obstacles, the unprepared duo embark on ten quests to reach their dream destinations. Given that the authors of Driving the Trans-Siberian  have spent twenty years discovering new routes around the globe, they ought to be skilled explorers with a sixth sense and the capacity to survive in almost any situation. Think again! Using rivers, paved roads and hiking trails, the hapless brothers stumble across three conti