Ultimate Travel List: The 500 best places on the planet…Ranked (2nd edition 2020)

The second edition of Lonely Planet’s bestseller presents an all-new ranking of the greatest places to visit on Earth, reflecting the travel tastes and trends of today’s world. Decided by our global family of writers, editors and industry experts, and packed with insightful commentary, awe-inspiring photos and over 200 new entries, this is a must-have coffee table book for explorers and armchair travellers.

With experiences ranging from hiking among the vast granite pillars of South America’s mesmerising Torres del Paine to snaking your way through the desert to the treasured ancient city of Petra, this anticipated book covers everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to azure bays and white-sand beaches by way of iconic cities. With 500 entries, 320 pages and an all-new ranking system, this is the definitive wishlist for the best places to visit on the planet.


We’ve decided on our rankings. Now, so should you. What’s your number one?

Format: Hardback
Pages: 336
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Publication date: 01/10/2020
Series: Lonely Planet