LONELY PLANET BLUELIST 2008 captures the best in travel – a collection of trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travellers, this year’s edition is a selection of the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now.
HIGHLIGHTS
Introduction from Lonely Planet co-founder, Tony Wheeler
Explore our pick of must-go destinations for 2008 in the GoList section, and set your 2008 travel agenda
Take a whirlwind ride around the world with over 300 unique travel experiences mapped out in the famous Bluelists
Explore the countries of Islam and immerse yourself in one of the world’s most travelled cultures
Take a tour of the globe’s threatened wildlife in our Endangered Wildlife section
Stunning travel photography from the Lonely Planet travel community – that means you!
2008 travel planner – the best places to go and things to do throughout the year
From the Publisher
Who We Are
At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.
What We Do
*We offer travelers the world’s richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
*We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
*When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
*We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
*We challenge our growing community of travelers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
*We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travelers; not clouded by any other motive.
What We Believe
We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.
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