Virginia Maxwell

Part history tour, part beach vacation, part culinary odyssey, this region offers a veritable feast for every traveller, whether in world-class cities or zipping around tiny islands. Lonely Planet is your passport to Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Admire Gaudí's genius in Barcelona, feast on art in Florence, or walk Dubrovnik's historic street; all with your trusted travel companion....

Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe's stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Inside this book: full colour guide, free pull out city map, 87 bars, lounges and clubs, 35 pages of family friendly attractions, 24 free museums, 3 miles of lawn on the National Mall, 1 big White House comprehensive map, section DC for families,...

Lonely Planet's Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the piazzas, feel the history at the Roman Forum, and gaze in wonder at the Sistine Chapel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet's Sweden is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wander the old town of Stockholm, spot wildlife in the Arctic and sample Swedish meatballs; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and touring the famous rock art sites of Kakadu National Park with an Aboriginal guide.