Customer Review: Who knew Lonely Planet, publisher of the quintessential guides for backpack-hostel-rail pass travelers, aspired to become the next National Geographic? The Travel Book is a radical departure from Lonely Planet's usual practice of producing in-depth, densely written guidebooks for young... more info
Customer Review: We just got back from Spain, and people ask, "Where are you going next". This book was not too helpful, but it was fun to look at. For example, take Beirut, one of the "Top 10 Cities" listed. The "Defining Experience" given (complete as written) was "Sip a perfect martini in a swanky, silicone-heavy... more info
Customer Review: My wife and I used to love Lonely Planet calendars. They used to have a photo for every day, so you had a lot to look at each month. Starting with their 2008 calendar, they decided to do things differently- now there are only a handful of photos for each month. If you're thinking of their old-style... more info
Customer Review: I feel that this book is fairly good quality for what (I believe) was intended of it. I have the Travel Book and was excited to purchase this book also. It is a beautiful coffee table book and many guests flip through it even though they already have before. While I can agree with everyone's... more info
Customer Review: The Travel Book is the new favorite coffee table book in our house. It's off size - small, square, and several inches thick - all of which gives it the immediate advantage of looking fun, enticing - practically daring one to pick it up. Everyone in our household, which includes 50 somethings, 30... more info
Customer Review: As part of their eclectic series of coffee table books, Lonely Planet has produced a fascinating collection of essays and world-class photos strung around the theme of personal solitude and exploration. Fifty-five locales are covered by thirty-eight travel writers, most of whom succeed in evoking a... more info
