Lonely Planet's best in travel 2012 : the best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the upcoming year

The best places to go and things to do all around the world right now!

Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences.

Lonely Planet ranks the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in 2012.

The best travel experiences for the year ahead, from feeling the football fever in Ukraine to awaiting the Apocalypse on the Ruta Maya.Over 35 events mapped out month by month in the 2012 travel planner.