Lonely Planet's Where to Go When : The Ultimate Month-by-Month Travel Planner with 300+ Destinations

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Discover the best places to visit around the world in every month of the year and find your perfect adventure with this definitive trip planner! Sip lip-smacking beers in Bruges during February; take a yoga retreat in Australia's Byron Bay throughout June; cycle the USA's Death Valley in the cooler month of November; and you'll soon see just why each destination is a must-visit at that exact moment. Packed with month-by-month travel inspiration, this is the ultimate guide to the world's best offbeat and well-known adventures.

Inside this second edition you'll find 25 destinations for each month of the year covering every corner of the globe, with handy decision-making flowcharts to help you choose your next trip based on your travel passions. There's a special monthly events, festivals and celebrations calendar, plus intuitive keys and colour coding that suggest ideal trip length: short break, one week, two weeks and beyond. Whether you're seeking wildlife and nature, adventure, culture, food and drink, personal growth or relaxation, you'll find amazing experiences for all interests and budgets.

With top budgeting tips presented in clear grids and diagrams, plus super family-friendly breaks and suggestions on when to leave the kids at home, this is the perfect gift for the traveller in your life. The ultimate guide to planning your next adventure, whenever and wherever you want to go.