Going traveling in 2008, but tired of following the tourist trails? The well-travelled folk at Lonely Planet have put together the latest stunning edition of their Blue List, showcasing the very best the planet has to offer.

Blue List 2008 is Lonely Planet's take on the world's hottest trends, destinations, journeys and experiences. There's a tasty selection of the very best cities, countries and regions. Got your mouth watering yet?

Bluelists aren't just about places to go though — worthy of the Blue List can be an experience, an event, an eccentricity. Literally anything that makes traveling worth enduring all of that airline food. How about the eeriest places to sleep behind bars, or where to view the most volatile volcanoes? The greatest film festivals around the globe? China's quirkiest sports? It's all in the Lonely Planet Blue List 2008.

Of special interest in the 2008 edition is 'Travel Islam', a special section dedicated to travelling in the Islamic world. After years of bad press, Lonely Planet shows that, far from being hotbeds of terrorist cells and Al-Qaeda fighters, Muslim countries are some of the most fascinating countries on earth, offering friendly people, a rich culture and intriguing festivals.

See below for a sneak peek at the stunning photography and awe-inspiring destinations featured in Lonely Planet's Blue List 2008. Blue List 2008 retails for around R265.

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