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  Banff, Jasper & Glacier by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide to Canada's three National Parks of the Rocky Mountains. Includes detailed itineraries, hiking routes and excursion recommendations.

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  USA by Lonely Planet

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  A backpacker's guide to the USA geared towards the road tripper; includes a highlights introduction with history and itineraries. The new edition boasts more colour photographs and is a good practical guide with useful and extensive listings, as well as a pull-out driving map.

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  Boston by Lonely Planet Encounter

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  A backpacker's guide to the essentials of this city, although definitely stronger on practical details than as a sightseeing companion.

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  New England by Lonely Planet

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  A backpacker's guide to New England which includes 60 pages on Boston. More of a practical guide with good listings, than particularly inspiring reading.

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  New York City by Lonely Planet

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  A good practical guide to New York with a useful pull-out map.

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  Washington, DC by Lonely Planet

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  Basic practical guide to the city, useful for budget hotel listings and restaurants but less good on cultural and historical information.

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  Miami & the Keys by Lonely Planet

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  A good practical guide for the traveller on a budget which includes a pullout map of the city centre, a section on the Keys and the Everglades.

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  Florida by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide for the traveller on a budget, including a chapter on Florida for kids, approximately 70 pages on Orlando and Walt Disney World and a chapter on the Everglades.

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  Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide for the traveller on a budget, which includes approximately 20 pages on Seattle and a chapter on outdoor activities.

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  Southwest USA by Lonely Planet

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  One of the better Lonely Planet guides with hotel listings for the traveller on a budget and useful practical advice, while being less extensive than the Fodor's equivalent. Particularly good for families, with chapters on travelling with kids and pet-friendly listings.

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  Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon by Lonely Planet

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  A practical, less-detailed guide to the National Parks, which includes approximately 100 pages on Yosemite and 35 pages on Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Each chapter features notes on hiking, cycling, staying and eating, and there is plenty of information for families.

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  Yellowstone & Grand Teton by Lonely Planet

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  A clearly laid out, practical guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for the traveller on a budget. Includes 80 pages on Yellowstone, approximately 30 pages on Grand Teton and full listings of accommodation and eating options.

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  California Trips by Lonely Planet

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  Part of excellent 'Trips' series from Lonely Planet, California Trips contains 68 themed itineraries around North, South and Central California. Each itinerary includes a rating, a theme (for example, food and wine or iconic), maps and personal recommendations for restaurants, hotels and sightseeing. Designed for the independent driver, but far more selective than their usual style.

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  California by Lonely Planet

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  A practical, backpacker's guide with extensive listings and good information on travel logistics, less useful on cultural and historical detail.

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  Coastal California by Lonely Planet

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  A backpacker's guide to the coast, including approximately 30 pages on Los Angeles and 40 pages on San Francisco. Good for basic practical information but lacking on cultural and historical detail.

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  Paris by Lonely Planet

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  A solid no frills practical guide, best for a budget visit. Some good introductory chapters too, plus a handy pull-out map.

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  Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California by Lonely Planet

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  A practical, backpacker's guide with approximately 150 pages on Los Angeles. Useful for listings and travel logistics rather than cultural and historical information.

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  San Francisco by Lonely Planet

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  A practical city guide with useful listings for the budget traveller on accommodation, restaurants and travel logistics. Less extensive than the Fodor's equivalent and does lack cultural and historical information. Includes a pullout map and 20 pages on the surrounding Wine Country.

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  Grand Canyon National Park by Lonely Planet

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  There is little difference between this guide and the Rough Guide equivalent, but the Lonely Planet is has slightly more extensive listings but less cultural and historical information.

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  Paris Encounter by Lonely Planet

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  A self-conscious pocket guide that claims to approach the city holistically rather than as a list of highlights. Certainly it unveils some interesting lesser-known spots, and the pull-out map is first-rate, but some may find the tone of the writing somewhat hard to swallow.

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  Discover Las Vegas by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide for the traveller on a budget; useful for accommodation listings and travel information.

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  Discover Maui by Lonely Planet

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  A pocket-sized, practical guide to the island with a less didactic tone than the Lonely Planet equivalent. Includes a section on Maui highlights, from restaurants to historic attractions, information on the places to go and listings for accommodation and restaurants.

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  New Orleans by Lonely Planet

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  A reliable, practical guide to the city, less detailed than the Fodor's equivalent and lacking the cultural and historical information of the Eyewitness guide.

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  Antarctica by Lonely Planet

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  A detailed, practical guide to Antarctica and one of the only guides available. Includes a section on wildlife but does lack some detail on the islands, for example, there are approximately 12 pages on South Georgia and 14 on the Falklands.

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  Iran by Lonely Planet

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  A rare, practical guide to Iran. Can be relied upon for accurate listings and logistical information.