Prepare to lose yourself in spectacular vistas, countless powdery ski runs, extreme terrain parks, steaming hot springs and Old West echoes. Colorado is mysterious, adventurous and all natural.

Chug from the onion domes of Red Square to Vladivostok (Yul Brynner's home town), taking in Dostoevsky's stomping ground, collecting horse sweat at the Naadam races or marvelling at the big empty of the Barguzin Valley.

This is Africa turning it up to 11 - landscapes, wildlife, cities and culture vie for your attention.

Sun, surf, rum, reggae...yes, the Caribbean clichés are all true - and who are we to argue? We like a beachside mojito as much as the next traveller.

Welcome to Canada, where sighs alternate with gawps at the whitedipped mountains, mistcloaked seascapes and epic northern roadways. And with more festivals than you can swing a moose at, you’ll even forget it’s cold.

Cambodia: Beaches as beautiful as Thailand but without the tourist tide; wilds as remote as Laos but even less explored; cuisine as subtle as Vietnam but yet to be discovered; and temples that leave Myanmar (Burma) and Indonesia in the shade.

Get the local low-down on the California's coolest camp grounds, liveliest bars and the tastiest places to eat, drink and sleep.

Would it surprise you to know Jordan's full of flowers? And that's not the only unexpected delight this little country has up its sleeve.

Japan is a world apart - a cultural Galápagos where a unique civilisation blossomed, and thrives today in delicious contrasts of traditional and modern.

Forget Japan's neon reputation. Away from the big cities, Japan is a hiker's wonderland and this guide has recommended routes for every ability level.

Lonely Planet knows the magic of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We've walked the lively alleyways in Nazareth and Jerusalem, explored biblical ruins, slept under the starry Negev skies and floated weightless in the Dead Sea.

Iceland is a magical destination. Discover the otherworldly beauty of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Ireland is small country with a big reputation, helped along by a timeless, age-caressed landscape and a fascinating, friendly people, whose lyrical nature is expressed in the warmth of their welcome.

Gentle mountains, rugged ridges, wild moorlands, warm hospitality and the infamous Irish weather - taking to the trail in Ireland is never dull.

Iran might not be the first holiday destination that springs to mind, but dismiss it and you'll miss out on great ski resorts, picturesque hiking opportunities, rooms with a view of languid mountain villages and a scoop of rosewater ice cream.

This is the only complete guide to Indonesia on the market. With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of your Indonesian trip.

South India is the steamy heartland of the subcontinent, a mind-shaking mix of state-of-the-art and timeless tradition where everyday life is intimately intertwined with the sacred.

30th anniversary edition. India's diversity is apparent in its architecture, landscapes, festivals and handicrafts.

Cosmopolitan Honolulu and sun-kissed Waikiki offer all visitors - honeymooners, families and adventure-seekers alike - a thick slice of exotic paradise.

Whether you want to dive into the deep blue off the coast of the Bay Islands, explore the forests and cobblestoned coffee towns of La Ruta Lenca or tramp around the ancient Mayan temples of Copán.

Passionate, sophisticated and devoted to living the good life, Spain is at once a stereotype come to life and a country more diverse than you ever imagined.

It’s easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous with paradise. Just look around at the sugary beaches, Technicolor coral reefs and volcanoes ready for adventure and cherished by local traditions.

Our 4th edition will take you to the best street markets in Chichicastenango, through the radiant Maya ruins of Tikal, paragliding over Lago de Atitlán and to the colonial splendor of Antigua.

Welcome to France, a country that seduces travellers with its unfalteringly familiar culture woven around café terraces, village-square markets and lace-curtained bistros with their plat du jour (dish of the day) chalked on the board...