Great Britain

Surf-pounded cliffs and crystal-clear lochs, confident metropolises and ancient towns, dramatic wildernesses and remote island getaways - with so much on offer, which Britain will you choose? Explore every side of this diverse land with our inspiring new guide.

• PLAN YOUR ROUTE - full-color highlights, compelling itineraries and 200 easy-to-use maps lead you from the Orkne...

Surf-pounded cliffs and crystal-clear lochs, confident metropolises and ancient towns, dramatic wildernesses and remote island getaways - with so much on offer, which Britain will you choose? Explore every side of this diverse land with our inspiring new guide.

• PLAN YOUR ROUTE - full-color highlights, compelling itineraries and 200 easy-to-use maps lead you from the Orkneys to the Isles of Scilly

• IMMERSE YOURSELF - unravel the past and make sense of the present with our in-depth coverage of Britain's rich history and culture

• SLEEP SWEETLY - discerning accommodation reviews guide you to isolated bothies, snug B&Bs and glamorous boutique hotels

• MAKE YOUR ESCAPE - activities info takes you far from the madding crowds, whether on foot or by bicycle, wearing crampons or a wetsuit

• GET STUCK IN - comprehensive eating and entertainment listings help you track down the best local food and the hottest clubs

被称为业界传奇LoneIy Planet出版公司的创始人托尼．惠勒和莫琳· 惠勒已经出版了很多的旅行指南，这些指南覆盖了这个星球的每一个国家。

Lonely Planet创立于1973年，当时惠勒夫妇自己动手出版了一本非常独特的旅游指南：《便宜走亚洲》。之后他们又出版了《鞋带上的东南亚》，这本书很快被人们称为背包客的“圣经”。当时他们勇敢地踏入了别的旅游出版商未曾涉足的市场，他们专为一个新兴的自助旅行人群服务，而这些人群的出现要远远早于大众旅游市场的兴起。