The London Olympics are right around the corner. With the Olympics opening ceremony on July 27, travelers should be making final plans. However travelers who will be headed to London might be so focused on the games that they forgot that there's much more to the busy English city. Just in time for the Olympics, Lonely Planet is offering free e-books about London.
For a limited time, Lonely Planet is offering free e-book guides about London as part of their Visit London in 2012 campaign. The e-books help people brush up on their knowledge of the city and to learn about all that the city has to offer during this busy travel season and beyond.
Here are some details and deadlines about the free e-books that they're offering:
"London-The City" provides a self-guided walking tour that passes by St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and other landmarks. Free downloads available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad via Lonely Planet Travel Guides app until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on July 30. (Usually costs $2.99.)
"Stratford and East London" covers neighborhoods in London and beyond. Download the PDF from LonelyPlanet.com for free until Aug. 17.
"Not for Parents London" aims at kids 8 and older in graphic (photos, drawings, cartoons) format. Free downloads for iPads from iTunes until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Aug. 17. (Usually costs $9.99.)
"Recession-Busting Britain" provides freebies in the British capital, from guided walks to cathedrals, museums and markets. This may be downloaded on a variety of formats, including Kindle, Nook, Google Books and iTunes. It is offered for free with no deadline.
For more information about Lonely Planet's free publications and to check out their visit London in 2012 campaign, Click Here.
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