Front cover of Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026 by Lonely Planet, paperback

Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026 : A Year's Worth of Travel Inspiration | Brand New Top 25 Places & Experiences | Trip Planning Tips & Advice - Lonely Planet

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  • Pages · 296 pages
  • Publication Date · 22/10/2025
  • Genre · Travel & holiday guides
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Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns with this game changing edition for 2026 featuring 25 must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences.�This evolution of Best in Travel reflects the way travelers encounter the world. Featuring a mix of emerging travel hotspots, fresh takes on well-known locations and unforgettable experiences, every page contains Lonely Planet's signature enthusiasm and worldly expertise. From Grenada's Spicemas to rafting the Colorado River, food tours in Old Dubai and whale-watching in the Azores - there's something for every traveler.�Inside Best in Travel 2026:Presenting a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinaryBrand new top 25 places and top 25 experiences around the world right now as selected by our panel of expertsMore personalized recommendations from Lonely Planet's staff, authors, and online travel community than ever beforeFeatures details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get therePresented with a fresh, vibrant cover with new internal layouts, inspirational photography and a large fold-out map�From tracking desert elephants in Namibia to joining the fanatical crowds at an English Premier League football match, expect unexpected ideas. Your next big adventure starts now with Best in Travel 2026 - the ultimate guide for globetrotters planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year ahead.

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