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Lonely Planet publishes Great Escapes

Lonely Planet’s Great Escapes includes 75 getaway ideas that span the world and cater to everyone from food lovers and thrill seekers to nature lovers and luxury travelers.

Oct 10, 2013 | By AFPRelaxnews

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From a luxury spa treatment in Bali, to rhino-watching wilderness expeditions and meditative retreats in a monastery in Mallorca, the latest travel guide from Lonely Planet offers globetrotting ideas that promise to help readers reassess, recharge and inspire tired souls.

Organized by theme, desires and interests, Great Escapes includes 75 getaway ideas that span the world and cater to everyone from food lovers and thrill seekers to nature lovers and luxury travelers.

In the luxury travelers category, for example, editors suggest escaping to the cloud forests of Ecuador or embarking on a safari with Indian tigers.

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Gourmands may want to consider indulging in their food fantasies chasing cheese and cider in Asturias, Spain, while nature lovers may want to consider sleeping under the stars in Kerala.

Each section includes information for travel planning, activities and recommended reading lists. Themes include culture, romance, food and drink, shoestring, family, wild, party, chill-out, city, and luxe.

Lonely Planet’s Great Escapes is available now and retails for $39.99 USD.

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