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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