Best in Travel 2016: The Best Trends, Destinations, Journeys & Experiences for the Year Ahead

From the world's leading guidebook publisher, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016 is the latest edition of the annual headline-making, agenda-setting bestseller.

Be an in-the-know traveler this year with Lonely Planet's collection of the hottest trends, destinations, journeys and all-around best travel experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences.

Whether it's thanks to a sporting event, a revitalised infrastructure, a special anniversary or just that aura of 'right now', each destination featured has passed through our agonising selection process to win a place on Lonely Planet's hallowed Best in Travel list ­- now in its 11th edition.

Highlights:

• Lonely Planet ranks to top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in 2016
• 16 top travel lists to give you fresh ideas for exploring the world from a new perspective
• More than 35 events mapped out by month in the 2016 travel planner

"Lonely Planet is still one of the definitive voices in the travel world, so when it comes to planning our next year's holidays, we pay close attention to their annual book: Best in Travel." - Huffington Post Online

Authors: Lonely Planet

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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