Lonely Planet September issue out now

Lonely Planet Awards 2010 – the travel awards with a difference. Discover the findings of our first ever reader awards, designed to get under the skin of travel. Over 3,500 people voted for their perfect holidays and travel experiences at lonelyplanet.com, from their perfect idea of relaxation to their greatest wildlife adventure, to their favourite travelling companion.

The Perfect Trip to Southwest France – A step-by-step guide to exploring the region, from the holy sites to the Pyrenees.

10 Easy Trips – details of the best short trips for September, including Rome’s modern art festival MAXXI, to Shropshire’s local Ludlow food festival, to whale-watching in Madeira.

Anything to Declare?: interview with Autumnwatch presenter Chris Packham – Chris talks about bartering with the Maasai 

Mini Guides – Six free cut-out and keep guides to the Herefordshire, Aberdeen, Rhineland, Biarritz, Palermo and Kuala Lumpur.

Also in this month’s Lonely Planet Magazine: the wild heartlands of Quebec, the cultural hotspots of Istanbul and Papua New Guinea’s Sing Sing festival.

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olive
September issue on sale now

Don’t try this at home – Overly keen to impress with your culinary achievements? Take a reality check. Here are the tricky dishes and techniques that are best left to the pros

French lessons – A French-themed dinner perfect for late summer entertaining

New adventures of the Super Chefs – Discover the latest, must-visit restaurants from six renowned global chefs taking over the UK

Insider’s guide to Skye – Great British Menu chef Michael Smith recommends the best produce and restaurants on the largest island of the Inner Hebrides

Cook like a pro –Smart ways to improve your kitchen skills including perfect slow roast chicken, tips on melting chocolate and the best Lebanese ingredients

olive – recipes, restaurants, food lovers’ travel

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Good Food
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Great British Treasures – Beginning a new series, Gerard Baker, BBC chef and food historian, celebrates traditional regional recipes. This week it’s the Yorkshire curd tart

Kitchen garden bakes – Baking with veg – deliciously different cakes

Feel the heat – Valentine Warner’s spicy recipes from around the globe

A taste of Italy – A laid back menu for six, perfect for a lazy meal in the garden

Dinner for two – An Indian inspired menu from BBC Masterchef winner Dhruv Baker

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Homes & Antiques, September 2010

One of our favourite interiors magazine, perfect for the weekend!

Are you rich?
Could you have treasure in your attic? This month, Homes & Antiques asks the Antiques Roadshow experts and other specialists about some of the rare or long-lost items that are out there – if only they knew where!

The thrill of the auction
We go behind the scenes at a busy auction house to demystify the process of buying a bargain.

H&A’s essential guide to paint
From mellow yellows to dreamy blues and bright bursts of fuchsia, a fresh lick of paint is the easiest way to transform a room.

Judith Miller’s Object Lesson
Antiques Roadshow expert Judith Miller worms her way through the intriguing history of bookcases.

Ship shaped
Charmed by an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, Katherine Sorrell predicts a rise in interest in the colourful history of toy boats.

Instant Expert: 1920s-30s Carlton Ware
Best known for its Guinness toucans and comedy teapots, Carlton Ware also encompasses some of the finest decorative ceramics of all time, as Will Farmer reveals.

Vintage trunk restoration project
Louise Spears shares the techniques you need to turn a battered old trunk into a thing of beauty, using little more than a selection of modern fabrics.

PLUS This issue comes with a stunning handbag sized designer notebook for every reader, which will be a real must have for anyone with an eye for design.

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Lonely Planet Magazine August issue on sale now

Italy without the tourists – Lonely Planet gives alternatives to Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Florence and Lake Como, to enjoy the best of Italy’s food and scenery, without the crowds

Sushi & Sumo – We show how to plan the perfect trip to Japan, taking in sumo, temples, sushi and hot springs

Lazy summer days in Ireland – BBC news correspondent Fergal Keane is our guide through Ireland’s Blackwater River and the country’s little-known histories

10 Easy Trips – Visiting the Isle of Wight’s garlic festival and partying in Barcelona are just two of our recommendations for the best short-breaks to take in August

Anything to Declare?: Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury – Julia was charged at by a white rhino in South Africa and gets annoyed with cling-wrap on luggage

Mini Guides – Six free cut-out and keep guides to the South Devon Coast, Vilnius, Las Vegas, Yorkshire Dales, Rhodes and Malmo

Also in this month’s Lonely Planet Magazine: Author Tim Moore searches the perfect Chilli Con Carne in Texas and we kick off the first of our exclusive features on BBC’s Human Planet with a look at the remarkable landscape of Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains

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Countryfile Magazine, August 2010

Discover Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall
80 years since Daphne du Maurier spent a night on bleak Bodmin Moor, Cornwall is still powerfully associated with the famous author. Here’s a guide to the stunning landscapes that inspired some of her best loved tales.

How to farm for free (almost!)
Ever wanted to live the Good Life but can’t afford the land? Here are some top tips on how you can grow veg and even keep livestock without spending a fortune.

Go wild… Summer projects for all the family
Inspire your children to go wild and explore the countryside with these ideas for holiday adventures, whatever the weather.

Great Days Out: Family days out
Watch jousting knights, build woodland dens and explore Britain’s best rockpools as Julia Bradbury introduces 20 exciting ways to spend the summer holidays.

All you need for… Family camping
A relaxing break under the stars or a restless nightmare in a soggy tent – the right kit can make all the difference to your holiday.

Voyage through a doomed landscape
Plans are afoot to allow the beautiful Sussex valley of Cuckmere to be flooded by the sea. Sam Hodgson takes a last canoe trip through this playground of his childhood to ask why.

A year in the life of a gamekeeper
Gamekeepers have been part of the landscape for centuries but are often seen as the enemies of wildlife. Is this fair? On the eve of the shooting season – the Glorious Twelfth – John Cowan invites you to get to know his profession better.

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