Best in Travel 2026
Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns with this game changing edition for 2026 featuring 25 must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences.
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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Gifts For Every Kind of Traveller
With the holiday season just around the corner, Lonely Planet offers an exciting selection of giftable titles perfect for every type of explorer.
From discovering the world's weirdest and most wonderful toilets, to touring art-filled destinations, and uncovering Europe's best weekend breaks, this curated collection makes thoughtful, wanderlust-filled presents that will transport readers around the world.
Art Destinations
Explore 70 extraordinary places where art shapes culture, community, and travel with Lonely Planet’s latest release Art Destinations.
This captivating, large format new title invites art lovers and curious travellers to discover the most inspiring art-infused locations across the globe.
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Big Adventures for Young Explorers
Check out the trailer for our Lonely Planet Kids series!
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Lonely Planet Kids' books, designed to engage curious minds and adventurous spirits, these beautiful books invite children on unforgettable journeys around the world.
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Best in Travel 2026 - Media Highlights
Lonely Planet’s annual bestseller took to the shelves in late October, and has been met with overwhelming success, receiving extensive coverage across global media outlets.
Best in Travel 2026 highlights the top destinations and experiences for the year ahead. Check out how Best in Travel 2026 appeared across TV, radio and in major publications.
Toilets of the World
Discover 100 lavish lavatories and outstanding outhouses with Lonely Planet's Toilets of the World.
From Tokyo's transparent public toilets to the sand-swept privy in the Namib desert and a barren bog on Bolivia's Altiplano, each commode features a fun illustration, photo and description proving that beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places…
The Mediterranean
Embark on a Mediterranean odyssey around one of the world's most beautiful regions, from secret beaches in Ibiza to ancient ruins in Greece.
Discover over 30 iconic cities and islands, 15 weekend-long road trip itineraries, breathtaking photography and stories from local voices, all in this visually stunning guide to the Mediterranean.
Introducing Lonely Planet's Latin America Suite
This October Lonely Planet is releasing 17 new Latin America titles! These new guidebooks could not have come at a better time, as Latin America is emerging as a key driver of tourism growth in the Americas.
Check out our newest editions of some of our bestselling titles, as we welcome Mexico 19, Experience Mexico 1, Brazil 14, Pocket Rio de Janeiro 2, Costa Rica 16, Experience Costa Rica 2, Central America 11, South America 16 and more!
Epic Train Trips of the World
Discover the thrill of train travel with 200 amazing rail routes from Lonely Planet’s latest release Epic Train Trips of the World.
Continuing the collectible Epic series, this new addition will take readers on an incredible journey around the globe to explore the greatest railway experiences.
Lonely Planet Kids New Releases
Lonely Planet Kids is thrilled to unveil two captivating new titles that are sure to ignite curiosity and inspire young explorers: Good Night, Earth and The World From Above.
Designed to engage curious minds and adventurous spirits, these beautiful books invite children in unforgettable journeys around the world.
Discover the A-NEIGH-ZING World of Horses
Take a ride into the world of horses and ponies with this awesome atlas of more than 100 breeds from across the continents.
Learn about each horse’s characteristics, personality traits and amazing super senses - plus discover how to talk horse! Packed with maps, illustrations and special features.