Lonely Planet's Best In Travel 2009 - the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled by Lonely Planet's staff and authors, you've got a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. Highlights -Lonely Planet's cofounder, Tony Wheeler, shares his top travel picks for the year. -Explore 30 must-go destinations - Lonely Planet presents the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in 2009. -Contains 850 travel experiences, from stargazing in the Caribbean to finding the perfect midlife crisis getaway. -Complete world-view: an annual rundown of every country in the world. -2009 travel planner - 50 adventures mapped out month-by-month. -Immerse yourself in water A special feature showcasing 70 journeys and experiences on, in, through and over water.
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OUR STORY 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.
