Product Category Search
Top rated hotels and inns travel reference books
-
Best overall Lonely PlanetLonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025
Curated list of top destinations, trends, and travel tips from Lonely Planet experts; great for trip planning inspiration.
- Expertly curated destinations
- Beautiful photography
- Useful travel tips
- Annual updates may date quickly
-
Best for Europe travel Rick StevesRick Steves Europe Through the Back Door 2025
Comprehensive guide to European travel on a budget, with practical advice on planning, packing, and sightseeing.
- Detailed and practical tips
- Focus on budget-friendly travel
- Covers off-the-beaten-path spots
- Europe-focused only
-
Best for USA travel Fodor's TravelFodor's Essential USA 2025
Comprehensive guide covering all 50 states, with recommendations on attractions, hotels, and restaurants.
- Covers entire USA
- Trusted recommendations
- Maps and itineraries included
- Bulky to carry
- Some reviews outdated
-
Best comprehensive guide Rough GuidesThe Rough Guide to the World (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
Global travel guide covering over 200 countries with detailed information on culture, attractions, and practicalities.
- Worldwide coverage
- Includes free eBook
- Well-researched content
- Very thick book
- Lacks depth for individual countries
-
Best for national parks Moon TravelMoon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 63 Parks
In-depth guide to all 63 US national parks, with hiking trails, camping info, and tips for each park.
- Covers every national park
- Excellent for outdoor enthusiasts
- Detailed trail info
- Only US parks
- No city info nearby
-
Best budget pick Lonely PlanetLonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring
Budget-focused guide covering 11 Southeast Asian countries, with money-saving tips and offbeat destinations.
- Budget-friendly advice
- Comprehensive coverage of region
- Insider tips
- Outdated for fast-changing areas
- Heavy to carry
-
Best for visual planning DKDK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Japan
Illustrated guide with maps, photos, and 3D cutaways of landmarks; ideal for planning itineraries and understanding culture.
- Stunning visuals
- Easy to navigate
- Great maps and diagrams
- Can be heavy
- Less off-the-beaten-path info
-
Best coffee table book Lonely PlanetThe Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World
Stunning photo book covering every country, with key facts and highlights; more inspirational than practical.
- Beautiful photography
- Covers all 195 countries
- Great for inspiration
- Not a practical guide
- Very large and heavy
-
Best city guide
Frommer's EasyGuide to New York City 2025
Concise, affordable guide to NYC with smart itineraries, honest reviews, and tips from a local expert.
- Compact and easy to carry
- Honest, unbiased reviews
- Great value for money
- Only covers NYC
- Less detailed than larger guides
-
Best photography guide National GeographicNational Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States
Stunning photography and expert advice on US national parks, including maps, hiking trails, and wildlife info.
- Award-winning photography
- Expert naturalist tips
- Excellent maps
- Focus on parks, not cities
- Heavy to bring on hikes
Related Queries
- budapest travel guides books
- grand canyon travel books
- monterey california travel books
- paraguay and uruguay travel guides books
- nashville tennessee travel books
- coastal west africa travel guides books
- canoeing travel guides books
- atlanta georgia travel books
- canadian territories travel guides books
- budget travel guides books
- dallas and fort worth texas travel books
- east south central us travel books
- devon england travel books
- general spain travel guides books
- cork, ireland travel guides books