In 2006, more than 8 million people visited Ireland, an increase of approx 8 per cent on 2005.

Offers coverage of the destinations in the Northeast States. This work includes an activities section that spans festivals, language classes, yoga courses and Ayurvedic massage.

Provides information on ski resorts in Japan. This guide offers coverage of Okinawa and Southwest islands; including dive spots and beaches. It also includes colour highlights of Japan, chosen by travellers, Lonely Planet staff, and authors.

This title describes 1000 must-see spots, from beaches to museums to cathedrals to bustling markets, grand hotels to backwater inns, rugged safaris to the most pampering spas. It includes addresses, phone and fax numbers, websites, costs and best times to visit with subject-specific indexes.

Introduces England's highlights, from afternoon tea at the Ritz to the North York Moors and punting on the Cam. This guide takes a look at England's history, literature, politics and cultural life with a section on music and expert background on things from English beer to Thomas Hardy's Wessex.

What many visitors expect to find in London - pageantry, history, living tradition - is dramatically at odds with the experience of living here. This guide gives you the whole of this bewildering city. It offers coverage of historic London, a city containing six World Heritage Sites, but there are also cultural field reports from various quarters.

Sixth edition.

Covering 44 countries, this is a guide to Europe. Including Dedicated Language chapter with key phrases in 29 languages, it offers coverage on Montenegro. It also features a Responsible Travel page with advice on how to travel ethically around the region.

Seventh edition.

12-page city guide with easy-to-read maps plus useful compass.

Eleventh edition.

The eternally beautiful grande dame of European cities, Paris boasts an unrivalled range of world-class visitor attractions. But it never rests on its laurels: several old favourites have been revamped and renewed, while the opening of the Musee du Quai Branly in autumn 2006 confirmed that no-one does museums quite like the Parisians.

In this market-leading guide to the very best walks in the world's adventure capital, New Zealand, the walks have been selected and described by expert authors. The guide includes access to the walks, accommodation, travel information and two-colour contour maps.

Offers the visitor some of the best countryside, castles and coastlines in England, along with the friendliest people and the party capital of England, Newcastle. This title presents a comprehensive public transport coverage that can encourage British readers to explore their own country while leaving their car at home.

Introduces Scotland's highlights, from the wildlife of the Hebrides to the deserted golden beaches in South Harris. This guide explores the cultural quarters of Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as the open spaces of remote glens, windswept Hebridean beaches and architectural masterpieces. It takes a look at Scotland's history and literature.

Rome anticipates 20 million tourist arrivals in 2007 -(Mintel).

The latest in the hugely successful Gollancz Parody series

Backed up by the usual invaluable selection of maps, road-tested places to stay, and a cutting-edge guide to the best of British cuisine - it's all here. An unmissable travel guide, for Brits and non-Brits.

Tour the tunnels under downtown Portland. See Frances Gabe's famous 1940's Self-cleaning house. Look into strange local customs like the I-Tit-a-Rod Race and the Santa rampage. Learn how to talk like a local in a quick vocabulary lesson. This title walks the reader through the streets, sewers and local haunts of Portland, Oregon.

Not many cities can match Vienna for fine art and fascinating history. This book includes 3-D aerial views of Vienna's most interesting districts and cutaways and floor plans of various major sights. Using the detailed maps and colour Street Finder, it lets you navigate your way around beautiful palaces, churches and art collections.