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This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet´s staff, authors and online community, we present a year´s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.

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This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet´s staff, authors and online community, we present a year´s worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.

As self-confessed travel geeks, our staff collectively rack up hundreds of thousands of miles each year, exploring almost every destination on the planet. And every year, we ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now ? It´s a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel is our definitive answer.

Inside Best in Travel 2019 , you´ll discover the:

Top ten countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations
Best new attractions for families
Best new openings and experiences
Best new places to stay
Top travel trends
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world´s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we´ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You´ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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