The best places to go and things to do all around the world in 2015! 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.

Whether it's thanks to a sporting event, a revitalised infrastructure, a special anniversary or just that aura of 'right now', each destination featured has passed through our agonising selection process to win a place on Lonely Planet's hallowed Best in Travel list ­- now in its 10th edition.

Highlights:

Lonely Planet ranks to top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in 2015
The best travel experiences for the year ahead
16 top travel lists to give you fresh ideas for exploring the world from a new perspective
More than 35 events mapped out month by month in the 2015 travel planner