Lonely Planet The Joy of Water

Float away into a world of sublime aquatic experiences...

The allure of the waves and experiences in water are at the heart of this book, which includes personal stories about the most refreshing lidos, hot springs, open water and wild swims away from the crowds. 

Lonely Planet provides all the practical details you need to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of being immersed in water in more than 60 relaxing locations around the world.

• Inspires a stronger connection to the elements through interactions with water

• Taps into the ‘water wellness’ trend

• This book is divided into five chapters by continent: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

"Readers can discover new places in each part of the world to splash in, soak up or simply stare out at the water, as well as remembering places they have already been – and hope to return to." - LUKE WATERSON, WRITER

D E S T I N A T I O N S   F E A T U R E D :

• Jellyfish Lake

• Bay of Fires

• Limu Pools

• Bell Gorge

• Drift River Snorkelling

• Bondi Icebergs Club

• Mataranka Thermal Pool

• Ningaloo Reef

• Whitehaven Beach

• Aitutaki Lagoon

• Abel Tasman National Park

• To Sua Ocean Trench

These places will hopefully whet your appetite for all things aquatic. But this book also aims to raise awareness of the best spots to enjoy water, our most precious resource, so that they are preserved for future generations.