The Lonely Planet Bluelist 2006 (Lonely Planet's Blue List) (Paperback)

by Simone Egger (Editor), Simon Sellars (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"If there was ever such a thing as a definitive travel encyclopedia, this might be it: the 'Lonely Planet Blue List.'" -- New York Daily News, January 15, 2006

Product Description
The Lonely Planet Bluelist captures the world's hottest trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travellers, and covering every country in the world, this first edition is a selection of 618 of the best places to go and things to do in the world right now. Highlights

o 400 unique travel experiences from tough travel to best place to get naked; from where to drink the world's best booze to discovering the most remote place on earth
o Complete world-view featuring every country in the world
o Six regional maps plus a world map
o Overview of recent global events and trends
o Calendar of the best places to go and things to do
o More than 250 inspirational travel photos

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; illustrated edition edition (January 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174104734X
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047349
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #466,413 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Things To Do And Places To Go, February 9, 2006

By	Chris Luallen (Nashville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is actually two books in one. The first 97 pages is called "Things To Do" and contains top ten lists on various themes, such as "Best Places To See Wildlife" and "Best Beaches To Swing A Hammock". The lists make for a breezy and entertaining read. It's fun to find yourself either agreeing or disagreeing with the lists provided. I did discover some interesting new destinations. But most places I already knew about and nothing really popped out at me as an extraordinary new discovery. The second part of the book, over 200 pages, is called "Places To Go" and contains three page descriptions of various countries throughout the world deemed to be worthy of the "bluelist" of best places to travel this year. I found this part of the book most useful and interesting, as it can serve as both a basic reference guide to the countries covered as well as an introduction to countries the reader is less familiar with.

I can't quite give this book "5 stars" as none of the book's travel recommendations really blew me away. But it is a pleasant read and might be useful to the curious person seeking out new travel ideas.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty & Glossy Advertisement for Lonely Planet Series, January 30, 2006

By	Donald W. Stein (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nicely designed travel book. It's better than 1000 Places to See Before you Die. Interesting lists and nice layout. Pictures are from the Lonely Planet guides so it reads a little like an advertisement for the whole Lonely Planet series.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars World of possiblity!, March 20, 2006

By	Cara A. Alaimo (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A wonderful book for travellers dreaming of their next adventure. There are so many possiblities for seeing amazing things in the world and this book makes them easily searchable. Beautiful pictures.