When you are thinking about visiting a new place, travel websites and guidebooks can be invaluable in helping you research and plan your trip.

Offering information on everything from hotels and restaurants to local activities and even events calendars, you can plan as well as book reservations, tickets and tours, and even map routes by car, public transportation, or walking distance.

Websites are more likely to be up-to-date, but if you’re using a print guidebook, choose a current one, or double-check information for accuracy.

There are quite a few series of travel guidebooks, and each series has its own strengths.

I’d like to review some of the largest series, and give you some recent titles that are available at the library.

Lonely Planet: Series designed for independent travelers.

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