Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014 is our annual collection of the world's best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles traveled by Lonely Planet's staff, authors and community, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014 presents a year's worth of travel inspiration to take travelers out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014 highlights the best places to go and things to do all around the world in the year ahead:

* Our Top 10 - the top 10 countries, regions, and cities to visit in 2014. Find out why Brazil is our #1 country of the year, we're recommending Texas to global travelers and Trinidad is chosen over Havana as a city to visit in Cuba.

* Top Travel Lists -thematic travel experiences for the year ahead including Best Value Destinations, Best Family Travel, Best Beaches and Small Islands and Best Luxury Boot Camps.

* 2014 Travel Planner -more than 35 events in our top destinations for 2014 mapped out month-by-month including music festivals, scenic marathons/runs, unique cultural events and raucous parties.

About the Book:

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2014

978 1 74321 728 3

$14.99, full color, paperback, 7''x 5.7'', 224pp
Available: October 29, 2013

NOTES TO EDITORS:

*Lonely Planet's Editor-at-Large, Emily K. Wolman, available for interview.

* Review copies available upon request.

* Extracts and select images available with permission.

* All picks can also be found online at www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel.

* Media Contact: Press.USA@Lonelyplanet.com