• GET THE INSIDE SCOOP - loads of specialist contributions by experts in Antarctica's history, ecology and scientific research

• GO WILD - know your albatross from your snow petrel with our comprehensive wildlife section

• GET THERE - choose the best tour, expedition or flyover with our detailed transportation chapter

• FIND YOUR WAY - 52 detailed maps to help you keep your bearings

• TALK THE TALK - handy glossary of unique Antarctic slang and terminology

Publisher Description
A large portion of the usual information found in Lonely Planet guidebooks, such as hotel and restaurant recommendations, doesn't apply for "Antarctica", as there are none. Instead, this unique guide provides updated coverage for the gateway cities, a full-color wildlife guide, expert commentary on environmental issues, new maps highlighting the most visited sites in Antarctica, an in-depth section on the Antarctic Peninsula (doubled in size from the first edition), and improved insights into the continent's natural and human history. The definitive guidebook available for the region, Lonely Planets updated "Antarctica" is not only a travel guide, but is an invaluable reference tool for adventurous visitors to the Seventh Continent and armchair travelers alike! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.