Secret journeys of a lifetime : 500 of the world's best hidden travel gems / introduction by Keith Bellows.

Contributor(s): Bellows, KeithMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011Description: 319 p. : col. ill., col. maps. ; 31 cmISBN: 9781426206467 (hbk.); 1426206461 (hbk.)Subject(s): Tourism -- GuidebooksDDC classification: 910.4 LOC classification: G153.4 | .S43 2011Summary: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY GUIDES. The latest in the highly successful "Journeys of a Lifetime" series and the sequel to the original bestseller," Journeys of a Lifetime II"offers in-depth site descriptions; dozens of fun, themed top ten lists; locator maps; illuminating sidebars; and oversized, lavish full-color images that bring to life 500 novel destinations that have managed to fly under the radar. Divided into themed chapters, the book features the "World at Your Feet," "Last Wildernesses," "Island Getaways," "The Road Less Traveled," "Secret History," "Spiritual Havens," "Hidden Treasures," "Undiscovered Villages," and "City Secrets." This book will also feature numerous short sidebars by National Geographic contributors entitled "My Secret Journey" that will eloquently describe and personalize travel experiences for readers and will also provide insight on bonus excursions near the featured destinations.
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Includes index.

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY GUIDES. The latest in the highly successful "Journeys of a Lifetime" series and the sequel to the original bestseller," Journeys of a Lifetime II"offers in-depth site descriptions; dozens of fun, themed top ten lists; locator maps; illuminating sidebars; and oversized, lavish full-color images that bring to life 500 novel destinations that have managed to fly under the radar. Divided into themed chapters, the book features the "World at Your Feet," "Last Wildernesses," "Island Getaways," "The Road Less Traveled," "Secret History," "Spiritual Havens," "Hidden Treasures," "Undiscovered Villages," and "City Secrets." This book will also feature numerous short sidebars by National Geographic contributors entitled "My Secret Journey" that will eloquently describe and personalize travel experiences for readers and will also provide insight on bonus excursions near the featured destinations.

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