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Lonely Planet Best of Marrakesh (Lonely Planet Best of Series)

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Bing, Alison

Africa

Lonely Planet

Like a catwalk model, Milan struts confidently on the world stage. And why not? It is Italy's most dynamic city, a center of high fashion, fast finance and fabulous food where visitors can marvel at the aerodynamic engineering of the Fuksas 'glass sails' and then raid the racks of the Quadrilatero d'Oro. To land on your designer-clad feet be sure to pack Best of Milan. Nip &amp; Tuck - Milan's cityscape is being reinvented by a stellar list of architects. Learn about the latest Libeskind or Zaha Hadid project with our detailed architectural coverage. Past &amp; Present - Written by an acclaimed art and culture critic, discover Milan's cultural highs - from da Vinci's Last Supper to Daniel Barenbolm's first season at La Scala. In The Know - As the tumbleweed blows across the floor of those inner-city bars, take our hot tips and head out of the centre for fantastic fusion food and dance 'til dawn clubs. It’s All About The Shopping - Push the envelope of your personal style with some modish Milanese shopping. Retail therapy really doesn't get much better than this.

Lonely Planet Best of Milan

Europe

What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be? ...hunting for obscure records, go-go boots and bongs on Haight Street (p164) ...a bayside stroll followed by a fabulous fresh meal at the Ferry Building (p10) ...club-hopping in SoMa and crawling back to the hotel at 6am (p112) ...escaping to Alcatraz under a blanket of fog (p22) ...murals, burritos, vintage clothes and pirate supplies in the Mission (p128) ...scribbling Beat poetry on the walls of Caffe Trieste (p51) Discover Twice The City In Half The Time... ...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation ...out long-time resident author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment ...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip ...local experts reveal San Francisco's secrets: Craig from Craigslist on his favorite tourist trap to the head buyer of City Lights on essential San Francisco reads

Lonely Planet Encounter San Francisco

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Be inspired by the adventure of Morocco – take a camel trek through the Sahara, hunt out bargains in an exotic souq, soak up the buzz of Marrakesh then catch some waves off a pristine Atlantic beach. Experience the color, life and lure of the Maghreb with our comprehensive guide. Stay In Style on any budget in cosy kasbahs or glam riads. Get Around with 97 detailed maps of the cities and more remote regions. Travel Your Tastebuds with our enticing chapter on Moroccan food and drink. Explore the insider’s Marrakesh with our walking tour through the souqs and tips on this happening city. Get High above it all – our trekking chapter gives advice on the best mountain journeys.

Lonely Planet Morocco

Ham, Anthony

Discover Tuscany &amp; Umbria Find heaven on earth in the buone frescoes of Giotto, Cimabue, Pinturicchio and Lorenzetti Trade those Manolos and museums for barns and bunnies in our special rundown of rural residences Break bread with celebrity restaurateur Fabio Picchi at members club Teatro del Sale Trek, sail or ride around shimmering Lake Trasimeno and enjoy that dolce far niente In This Guide: Language, cookery, wine-tasting and jewellery courses - you name it, our authors have checked it out Book in and bed down at the best-value accommodation in the region Don't just take our word for it; see what travelers are saying at lonelyplanet.com

Lonely Planet Tuscany & Umbria

Williams, Nicola

Leviton, Alex

Pettersen, Leif

What Will Your Marrakesh Encounter Be? …taking in the daily spectacle from ringside seats on Djemaa el-Fna …savouring the city's tangiest chicken tagine with preserved lemons and green olives …fleeing the heat in the shady courtyard garden of a traditional riad ...surrendering to the time-honored delights of steam and mud in a hammam ...coveting hand-embroidered tunics and antique Berber rugs on Rue de la Liberte ...salivating as you window shop at the patisseries in the Nouvelle Ville Discover Twice The City In Half The Time ...full-color pull-out map to help you navigate the Medina with ease ...our discerning author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment ...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break ...local experts reveal Marrakesh's secrets: from Meryanne Loum-Martin, Parisian lawyer turned sustainable-travel champion, to Saida Chab, co-owner of legendary Marrakesh restaurant Al Fassia

Lonely Planet Encounter Marrakesh

What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be? Snapping a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from the ferry to Alcatraz Choosing between tacos al pastor and seared scallops in the Mission Hanging out with the white alligator at the California Academy of Sciences Sipping fair-trade coffee and people-watching in the Haight Squeezing fresh fruit at the Ferry Building before hitting the shops Poking around the Beat Museum then toasting Kerouac in North Beach Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our local author points you to the very best sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip Local experts chime in on San Francisco, from Lemony Snicket on the city's oddities to foodie author Raj Patel's tips on seasonal and sustainable cuisine

San Francisco Encounter 2 (Lonely Planet Best Of)

GeoPlaneta

What Will Your Venice Encounter Be… Admiring the city's brush-clutching rebels, Tintoretto and Titian Whispering with the opera critics in the balconies at Teatro La Fenice 'thinking with the senses' at the acclaimed Biennale and Pinault's Palazzo Grassi Getting acquainted with a daily menu of soft-shell crabs and Bassano asparagus Concocting your own Da Vinci code from sinister Ducal Palace intrigues Cruising the lagoon and island-hopping in a bragosso (Venetian barge) Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Art historian and culture critic Alison Bing recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you get a backstage view of one of the most visited cities in the world Local musicians and artists reveal Venice's startling innovative streak

Lonely Planet Venice Encounter

Lonely Planet San FranciscoWander among 19th-century masks and view the Pacific from an architectural landmark in Golden Gate ParkUpdate your wardrobe courtesy of chic boutiques located in a former cow pastureSubmerge in an aromatherapy mud bath after a day of imbibing biodynamic winesPicnic on panini among parrots and poets on a North Beach stairway gardenIn This Guide:Two local authors, 28 detailed maps and 39 burritos eatenThe only guide with a dedicated Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans chapter - more clubs, more bars, more funIn-depth coverage of SF's dining scene, from haute cuisine to tamale carts, and an interview with celebrity chef Traci des Jardins

Lonely Planet San Francisco: City Guide

Vlahides, John A.

United States

Discover Venice and the VenetoJoin the collective gasp beneath the gold domes of Basilica di San MarcoAdmire priceless artworks and then scour Venice's studios for surprisingly affordable one-off treasuresSocialize canalside, binge on warm doughnuts or dance the quadrille during Carnevale's masquerade revelryCruise the Brenta Riviera, sipping prosecco and alighting by nightfall for opera under the starsIn This Guide:One author, 504 days of research, 25 maps, 2016 dining experiencesTop tips on enjoying Venice responsibly, from locally sourced gourmet meals to unique artisanal craftsInsider views from an avant-garde shoemaker, glass designer and master chef-sommelier

Lonely Planet Venice & The Veneto: City Guide

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