Lonely Planet India - December 2017

Another year is over – but that only means there's a whole year of travel possibilities ahead. We bring you the Best in Travel, with 50 extraordinary places to visit in 2018.

Our fantastic cover story delves deep into the world's coolest countries, the most interesting regions and the best value breaks with our BEST IN TRAVEL list – you're spoiled for choice, really. And, if you choose our winning country, CHILE, we've got a fantastic itinerary that'll take you across the country. Or you could go on a culinary tour of EMILIA-ROMAGNA in Italy. There's also a super list of INDIAN INDULGENCES that you'll want to bookmark for a luxurious break in the new year. And, if you thought you've seen it all, there still may be a few lesser-known wonders left – find them in our SECRET MARVELS OF THE WORLD list.

Don't let all those big plans stop you from travelling right away though. We've got five great easy trips that you can go on now. In JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, discover great coffee, hot chocolate, and other café faves. See MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA in a new light when you meet sea sponges, admire Art Deco buildings, and discover forgotten bits of the city's history. If you'd rather feel the cold in the mountains, head to pine-forested KASAULI, HIMACHAL PRADESH. Or time-travel into the past on an architectural trail through DELHI, NCR. It isn't too late to make good on those 2017 fitness goals either: sign up for a lesson in the ancient martial art of kalaripayattu in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.

PLUS: We've got easy-to-tear-fold-and-carry Mini Guides – discover the rich heritage of CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA; see why KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, is every foodie's idea of heaven; and find out where the party's at in BERLIN, GERMANY.

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