Reviews"This breathtaking, 320-page volume, published by National Geographic, contains 250 exquisite color photographs that will either inspire you to see the world or at least give you the opportunity to become the quintessential armchair traveler. It features hundreds of locales around the world, both natural and man-made, including ancient monoliths, scenic islands, white-sand seashores and rain forests. Images taken by some of the world's premier photographers are accompanied by practical travel information for visitors to each place, including dining and lodging options."-- The Wall Street Journal "The world's most desirable holiday destinations--in pictures."--Theguardian.com
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal910.4
SynopsisThe latest in a successful line of lavishly illustrated travel gift books, this luxurious treasury builds on the popular series, "Places of a Lifetime.", Embark on an extraordinary tour of the world's most inspiring destinations with this beautiful coffee table book featuring practical travel tips and more than 250 photographs to inspire your next adventure. "Get ready to add to your bucket list every time you turn the page of this aspirational travel book" -Forbes.com Travel to hundreds of spectacular locales around the world with vivid National Geographic photography and insider information, including planning tips, itinerary suggestions, and fascinating histories of each destination. Plan your next adventure with- Nature Unbound highlights the world's natural beauty from the colorful millenia-old formations in the plains of South Dakota's Badland's National Park to Peru's Manu National Park , home to more than 1,000 bird species Hand of Man explores human history, from Navajo legends in Arizona's Canyon de Chelly to the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudi, including La Sagrada Familia in Spain. Sea & Shore takes readers from seashores to islands, including Nova Scotia's jagged lobster-boat dotted coastline and the Cook Islands' Aitutaki Lagoon, a crown jewel in the South Pacific. Mountain Majesty soars from peak to peak on an expedition from Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains , where you'll find bright blue alpine lakes, to Switzerland's Axenstrasse , an ancient byway snaking through snowy peaks. Town & Country brings on the cultural experiences, such as the Gullah traditions in the Atlantic seaboard's Sea Islands and the fascinating wine history of Portugal's Douro Valley . Whatever you're seeking, tourists and arm chair travelers alike will be inspired for their next great trip with this one-of-a-kind volume of bucket list-worthy destinations. Enriching and authentic experiences await!, NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world's most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales--both natural and man-made--illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.