1000 Perfect Weekends

"This practical and inspiring book provides the perfect way to plan your next escape. Whatever your pleasure, [this book] has a unique itinerary built to excite you and your travel companions, illustrated with dramatic National Geographic photographs. Divided by theme and interest--including nature parks, city escapes, country weekends, mountain retreats, and more--this fun-packed guide offers an adventure you can experience in 36 to 72 hours. Highlighting the best short escapes from hubs across the globe, these trips cover more than 40 countries around the world. You'll also find 50 snackable top-10 lists-from the best places to go antiquing to the most relaxing spas to the top museums in the world--to add to your bucket list, along with first-person accounts from travelers who have scouted out each location"--

From Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher, Wine Trails, the first book in Lonely Planet's "Perfect Weekends" series, introduces the secret gems in well-known regions such as Napa and Sonoma, Tuscany, Burgundy and Rioja, and also explores off-the-beaten-path regions in Georgia, Greece and beyond. Detailed itineraries recommending the most interesting wineries and the best places to stay and eat in 52 wine regions near major cities make this perfect for travel enthusiasts who enjoy wine. Winemakers offer personal insights into what wines to taste and why they're special and help you to understand a place, its people and their traditions through the wine that is made there. Gorgeous photography, maps and in-the-know authors complete the package. Authors: Lonely Planet, Mark Andrew, Robin Barton, Sarah Bennett, Lee Snider, John Brunton, Bridget Gleeson, Virginia Maxwell, Jeremy Quinn, Helen Ranger, and Luke Waterson. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Explore the very best getaways that the United Kingdom has to offer, with this seasonal guide to short travel adventures.

To accompany the major BBC Two series, Rick Stein’s Long Weekends is a mouthwatering collection of over 100 recipes from ten European cities. Rick’s recipes are designed to cater for all your weekend meals. For a quick Friday night supper Icelandic breaded lamb chops will do the trick, and Huevos a la Flamenca makes a tasty Saturday brunch. Viennese Tafelspitz is perfect for Sunday lunch, and of course no weekend would be complete without Portuguese custard tarts or Berliner Doughnuts for an afternoon treat. Accompanied by beautiful photography of the food and locations, and complemented by his personal memories and travel tips for each city, Rick will inspire you to re-create the magic of a long weekend in your own home.

Building on the success of National Geographic's Journeys of a Lifetime series, a sumptuously photographed, detailed tour of hundreds of the world's most alluring locations and activities is seasonally organized to profile everything from the cherry-blossom temples of Kyoto to Rockefeller Center's ice-skating rink.

Plan your next unforgettable trip with this lush, boldly designed, full-color compendium covering more than 500 memorable destinations that offers personal insights, information, invaluable advice, and where to take the most Instagram-worthy photos. From the most Insta-worthy global backdrops to the best places to relax and feel inspired with fellow travelers, #wanderlust is a carefully curated selection of the world’s hottest travel spots. Writer and traveler Sabina Trojanova shares her biggest travel tips and tricks, trendy destinations, and more. With #wanderlust you’ll know where to go, why you need to travel there, what to see, and what to do at a glance before you book. Each destination is accompanied by an iconic, eye-catching, in-the-moment image (500 color photos in all) and an inspiring quote or captivating caption, as well as concise, practical pointers, and key tips—from what to pack to the best time of year to visit. #wanderlust also offers everything you need to help you find your ideal destination in easy-to-navigate sections and chapters, whether you’re looking for that Perfect Urban Location, Tropical Beach Escape, Cultural Immersion, Space to Roam, Conscious Traveling Experience, or an Adventurous Postcard from the Edge. In addition, you’ll find: Ideal breaks for Millennial meets Generation Z aspirations A curated selection of some of the hottest travel trends for 2020 and beyond Incredible but accessible destinations for budget or multi-trip travelers Whether you’re looking to get lost exploring Belize’s off-the-beaten-track beaches or yearn to stroll along the quaint cobbled streets of Tbilisi, Georgia, #wanderlust will inspire you to get away for a weekend, an extended vacation, or a lifetime of adventure.

Covering unforgettable weekends in Europe's dream cities and regions the book presents 52 of the best destinations. Which one you choose depends on the season, and takes into account festivities, events or the climate. For each destination, Happy Weekend showcases the most important sights, and offers recommendations of where to stay, eat and shop, as well as suggesting ideas for nightlife and excursions. In addition, there are notes on special events typical of each city or region, allowing you to immerse yourself in a very unique atmosphere.

A guide to summer cooking and entertaining that won't frazzle the cook, this book combines the best from Rodmell's 'Summer Weekend' and 'More Summer Weekend' cookbooks and adds 75 new recipes