Lonely Planet Launches Discover Ebook Series
on the iPad
Interactive Text and Maps Reinvent the Guidebook
Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel content provider, announced
that its Discover ebook series for the iPad is
available on the iBookstore, in the iBooks app. The Discover
ebook series takes the ebook to
a new level, with navigation and planning that reinvents how a traveler
uses a guidebook.
Inspired by Lonely Planet’s bestselling full-color
print series, Discover ebooks help travelers
discover the ‘must-see’ sights of destinations. Launch titles include
five European favorites: Great Britain, Italy, Spain, France, and
Ireland and will be priced for a limited time at $14.99.
Lonely Planet’s new Discover
ebook series is an interactive tool that is perfectly suited to
a travel guide - navigate easily from expert editorial to specific
points of interest, which are then displayed on a map to get you to your
destination. Bookmark the places you don’t want to miss, take notes
along the way, use Google or Wikipedia to search for even more
information, email or share suggestions with friends, and click on
hyperlinks to get straight to a hotel, restaurant or attraction’s
website.
Additionally,
Discover ebooks allow users to experience Lonely Planet’s
top recommendations and unbeatable experiences through stunning images
from its leading photographers. Tailored itineraries by region, theme or
length of trip help you make the most of your time while local experts
uncover the secrets of each destination. These travel tips, experiences
and recommendations cater to all budgets, including luxury.
Simple and beautiful
with an amazing use of color throughout, Lonely Planet’s
Discover ebooks also feature:
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over 3000 hyperlinks per guide
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detailed maps with embedded points of interest
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hundreds of images
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chapter landing pages to scan the surface, with links to take
you into deeper content
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the ability to bookmark and make notes on travel highlights,
then see them as a summary
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search engine to find the exact content you need
“Lonely Planet knows
that travelers seek inspiration, exploration and the on-the-ground
experiences. That’s why we continually develop products across new
platforms to get travelers to the heart of a place”, says John Boris,
Executive Vice President Lonely Planet. “We have been a long time
collaborator with Apple and we’re proud to introduce our latest iPad
product, the ebook Discover series. With its
interactive features, we’ve created a whole new way to read a
guidebook.”
Reinvent how you plan
for travel. Explore Discover ebooks on your
couch, while on the plane or in your hotel. Carry it with you in your
bag so that you can access it at anytime on your vacation. Our expert
advice is the ideal tool for planning and experiencing your perfect
trip.
Coming soon—upgrades to our popular iPhone
City Guide Apps that will feature a fresh look and fully updated
content.
For more information and to view an
instructional video of our ebook product, please visit
www.lonelyplanet.com/ebooks
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