London

Three resident authors, 1900 hours of research, more than 800 places recommended. Special colour chapters on London's architecture and the city's festivals and events. Content updated daily : visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-theminute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions. Be lames Bond (at least for an hour) and shoot along the Thames on a speedboat. Get out your glad rags and head for one of the capital's legendary burlesque nights.
Swap traffic-filled streets for riverside views and top attractions along London's South Bank. Graze with gourmets at Borough Market's foodie heaven: gazpacho and truffles anyone ?