Looking for holiday gifts for someone who likes to travel and might also be a foodie?

Lonely Planet has a series of very interesting books that could fit the bill:

1.  The Food Book: A Journey through the Great Cuisines of the World 

Filled with colorful photography, this culinary reference providing insights into the culture, history and essential dishes of over 40 countries.

Info: 888 pp, full color, hardcover, 6.5” x 6.5”, $24.99

ISBN 978-1-74321-949-2

Published November 2013

2. A Fork in the Road: Tales of Food, Pleasure & Discovery on the Road

Edited by James Oseland, editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine and a judge on Top Chef Masters this is a collection of 34 original stories by some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs, food writers and novelists focusing on how travel and eating combine to shape and inspire our lives. Contributors include  Carla Hall, Marcus Samuelsson, Michael Pollan, Curtis Stone, Gael Greene, Rita Mae Brown, Neil Perry, Francine Prose, Jane and Michael Stern, David Mas Masumoto, Fuchsia Dunlop, Frances Mayes and Madhur Jaffrey among many others.

Info: 334 pp, paperback, $15.99
ISBN 978-1-74321-844-0
Published November 1st, 2013

3.Great Escapes

This book showcases 75 gorgeous getaways around the world from spa bliss in Bali to embracing Quebec City in the winter.

Info: 320 pp, full color, 9”x12”, hardcover, $39.99
ISBN: 978-1-74321-707-8
Published October 2013