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Destinations of a Lifetime 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

Destinations of a Lifetime 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

National Geographic Society (U.S.), National Geographic

Destinations of a Lifetime 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

Destinations of a Lifetime 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

National Geographic Society (U.S.), National Geographic
National Geographic·Photography

<b>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.</b><br> <br> "Get ready to add to your bucket list every time you turn the page of this aspirational travel book" -Forbes.com<br> <br> 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-<br> <br> <ul> <li><b>Nature Unbound</b> highlights the world's natural beauty from the colorful millenia-old formations in the plains of South Dakota's <b>Badland's National Park</b> to Peru's <b>Manu National Park</b>, home to more than 1,000 bird species</li> <li><b>Hand of Man</b> explores human history, from Navajo legends in Arizona's <b>Canyon de Chelly</b> to the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudi, including <b>La Sagrada Familia</b> in Spain.</li> <li><b>Sea & Shore</b> takes readers from seashores to islands, including <b>Nova Scotia's</b> jagged lobster-boat dotted coastline and the <b>Cook Islands' Aitutaki Lagoon,</b> a crown jewel in the South Pacific.</li> <li><b>Mountain Majesty</b> soars from peak to peak on an expedition from Idaho's <b>Sawtooth Mountains</b>, where you'll find bright blue alpine lakes, to Switzerland's <b>Axenstrasse</b>, an ancient byway snaking through snowy peaks.</li> <li><b>Town & Country</b> brings on the cultural experiences, such as the Gullah traditions in the Atlantic seaboard's <b>Sea Islands</b> and the fascinating wine history of <b>Portugal's Douro Valley</b>.</li> </ul> <br> 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!

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Pages319
Published2015
ISBN9781426215643