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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If England, Scotland, and Wales are on your itinerary, here's your complete guide to famous sights and intriguing, out-of-the-way places that are hard to find on your own. Lonely Planet's Britain provides 160 maps--including 12 color maps of London; useful notes on British history, literature, theater, film and music; accommodation and eating options for every budget; details on public transport, long-distance walks, cycling, and driving; and information on how to trace your ancestors. The book includes a Welsh language section and a guide to architecture, including a glossary of terms. Also included is information on travel to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. --Kathryn True --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Note from Publisher: This is the old edition of Lonely Planet's guide to Britain.

Lonely Planet's new 6th edition of Britain may be found by typing the ISBN number, 1740599217, into the search box above.

The spectacular new 6th edition has a new color highlights section which illustrates why Britain is one of Europe's most popular destinations, a dedicated Activities chapter, plus extensive regional coverage of walking and cycling options, and includes opinionated and discerning reviews of sleeping, eating and drinking options. We invite you to check it out!

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With three countries in one, Britain may seem like a strange set-up, so it's a good idea to start this book with some definitions of the constituent parts. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
beds per adult, great border abbeys, rooms per person, saver return, main bus operator, covering walking, welcome prompt, contain walking, doubles per person, stock leaflets, camping barns, walk from the centre, public transport map, coast path, rents out bikes, dorm beds, guide friday, tnt magazine, spacious dorms, good pub grub, explorer tickets, brecon beacons, independent hostels, bar meals, rover tickets Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Getting There, National Express, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall, Sun Nov-Mar, Sun Apr-Oct, Sun Apr-Sept, Covent Garden, North York Moors, Charing Cross, Outer Hebrides, Loch Lomond, National Trust, Southwest England, Sun July, Organised Tours, New Forest, Loch Ness, Snowdonia National Park, King's Cross, King's Lynn, Sun Oct-Mar, William the Conqueror, Brecon Beacons National Park New!
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