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Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List 2: The Best Places on the Planet ...Ranked
The second edition of Lonely Planet’s bestseller presents an all-new ranking of the greatest places to visit on Earth, reflecting the travel tastes and trends of today’s world. Decided by our global family of writers, editors and industry experts, and packed with insightful commentary, awe-inspiring photos and over 200 new entries, this is a must-have coffee table book for explorers and armchair travellers. With experiences ranging from hiking among the vast granite pillars of South America’s mesmerising Torres del Paine to snaking your way through the desert to the treasured ancient city of Petra, this anticipated book covers everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to azure bays and white-sand beaches by way of iconic cities. With 500 entries, 320 pages and an all-new ranking system, this is the definitive wishlist for the best places to visit on the planet.
We’ve decided on our rankings. Now, so should you. What’s your number one?
About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.
We’ve decided on our rankings. Now, so should you. What’s your number one?
About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.
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336 pages, Hardcover
Published August 18, 2020
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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July 22, 2022
Present Day. Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List, The 500 Best Places on the Planet …..Ranked. (2nd
ed.) takes on quite a travel ‘job’ in this coffee-table book. The book is beautifully presented with a hardcover and a lovely aqua attached book marker. Maps of North America, Central & South America, Europe (two full pages, next to one another with the ranked places on the left side (partial) & the map with the ranked places, geographically), East Asia, and Oceania & Antarctica - all with the ranked (by number) places on the maps with the listed ranked places also on the page - 2 for 1. There is also a ‘SEE IT’ section which adds another place of importance. #1 is The ‘lost city’ of Petra. The SEE IT section suggests a trip to the town of Wadi Musa, “transport and accommodation hub for Petra”. #50 is the Colosseum “relive the bloodiest of game shows”. Clever use of words! #188 deals with the world of Harry Potter. “Pass through platform 9 3/4 to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter”. # 283 is a very favorite of mine - the Tower of London which houses the Crown Jewels as well as the. Bloody Tower. # 450 suggests to “get mellow in the Blue Lagoon” which is near Malta. Photos of all sizes are included, but not for every ranked place. That was a problem for me. Also there is not enough description of each place. I give Lonely Planet an A+ for effort, but for the final product - 3 stars. Some truly excellent ideas, but I believe the scope is defeating.
ed.) takes on quite a travel ‘job’ in this coffee-table book. The book is beautifully presented with a hardcover and a lovely aqua attached book marker. Maps of North America, Central & South America, Europe (two full pages, next to one another with the ranked places on the left side (partial) & the map with the ranked places, geographically), East Asia, and Oceania & Antarctica - all with the ranked (by number) places on the maps with the listed ranked places also on the page - 2 for 1. There is also a ‘SEE IT’ section which adds another place of importance. #1 is The ‘lost city’ of Petra. The SEE IT section suggests a trip to the town of Wadi Musa, “transport and accommodation hub for Petra”. #50 is the Colosseum “relive the bloodiest of game shows”. Clever use of words! #188 deals with the world of Harry Potter. “Pass through platform 9 3/4 to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter”. # 283 is a very favorite of mine - the Tower of London which houses the Crown Jewels as well as the. Bloody Tower. # 450 suggests to “get mellow in the Blue Lagoon” which is near Malta. Photos of all sizes are included, but not for every ranked place. That was a problem for me. Also there is not enough description of each place. I give Lonely Planet an A+ for effort, but for the final product - 3 stars. Some truly excellent ideas, but I believe the scope is defeating.
October 28, 2020
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book so I pre-ordered the hardcover so I could get it the day it came out. Since being in quarantine has squashed all my travel plans of 2020 I felt this was a good way to scratch that travel bug. Most of the places have a photo that accompanies the explanation of why it made the top 500 list but for the ones that don't I was a little bummed out. For such a big book you'd think they could at least get some photo with every one. I really like how some of the places have ideas on when and when not to go as well. It's an excellent coffee table book and just a good book to read when you want to see the world for a few hours. I have SO many placed added to my bucket list travel now thanks to this book though!
January 30, 2021
In vergelijking met de eerste uitgave valt deze herziene editie toch redelijk tegen. De foto's zijn nog steeds erg knap, de opmaak mag er ook zijn, en de uitleg is interessant. Maar helaas...
- Over het algemeen staan er precies minder dingen in die mij echt interesseren, en werd ik toch iets minder verrast dan de meeste boeken van Lonely Planet doen.
- De foto's zijn over het algemeen precies kleiner dan in de eerste uitgave, en dat is natuurlijk jammer.
- Er lijkt ook minder tekst bij te staan dan in de eerste uitgave.
- En die twee zaken zijn volgens mij aan een paar wijzigingen in de lay-out te wijten. In de eerste uitgave was de titel per site gewoon de naam van de plek, maar hier hebben ze er een hele omschrijving van gemaakt, die altijd twee of drie (grote) regels in beslag neemt. Daarom is er dus minder ruimte voor tekst en uitleg, en voor foto's. Ten tweede werden in de eerste versie de getallen kleiner gezet als er minder plaats werd gemaakt voor een onderwerp, waardoor er wel meer tekst/foto kon komen. Maar hier zijn alle getallen (1-500) even groot, en ze zijn ook, tja, gróót. Jammer. Als daar wat meer naar gekeken was, had het misschien beter geweest.
Begrijp me goed, het is nog steeds een mooi, interessant boek. Maar ik had meer verwacht.
7,5/10
- Over het algemeen staan er precies minder dingen in die mij echt interesseren, en werd ik toch iets minder verrast dan de meeste boeken van Lonely Planet doen.
- De foto's zijn over het algemeen precies kleiner dan in de eerste uitgave, en dat is natuurlijk jammer.
- Er lijkt ook minder tekst bij te staan dan in de eerste uitgave.
- En die twee zaken zijn volgens mij aan een paar wijzigingen in de lay-out te wijten. In de eerste uitgave was de titel per site gewoon de naam van de plek, maar hier hebben ze er een hele omschrijving van gemaakt, die altijd twee of drie (grote) regels in beslag neemt. Daarom is er dus minder ruimte voor tekst en uitleg, en voor foto's. Ten tweede werden in de eerste versie de getallen kleiner gezet als er minder plaats werd gemaakt voor een onderwerp, waardoor er wel meer tekst/foto kon komen. Maar hier zijn alle getallen (1-500) even groot, en ze zijn ook, tja, gróót. Jammer. Als daar wat meer naar gekeken was, had het misschien beter geweest.
Begrijp me goed, het is nog steeds een mooi, interessant boek. Maar ik had meer verwacht.
7,5/10
April 11, 2022
Not the kinds of guides I was looking for.
February 1, 2023
It's more a coffee table book than actually to read. Not very informative.
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