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Highly Recommended
1,000 Places to See Before You Die  •  Patricia Schultz
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2011 •  PAPER  • 1200 PAGES
What an excellent idea, adding 500 color photographs to the hardworking (not to mention talented and charming) Patricia Schultz's already tantalizing roundup of 1,000 great places -- world famous monuments, fine restaurants, essential hotels and extraordinary travel experiences -- complete with a convenient checklist. With 200 new entries, 28 new countries and 200 more pages, each monument, museum, town, trek, or park is nicely described in a few paragraphs, including travel details. Not just for explorers and adventurers, the selections are skewed toward North America and Europe; mortals can imagine actually visiting many of the places. It seems to us that, apart from anything else, this book would make a great parlor game. (TVL23, $19.95)		   1,000 Places to See Before You Die
100 Journeys for the Spirit  •  Pico Iyer
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2010 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES
It could be simple beauty, historical resonance or spiritual significance but some places have power. Pico Iyer, Jan Morris, Paul Theroux, Alexander McCall Smith and Michael Ondaatje all contribute to this beautifully illustrated, hand-picked selection of special places, which include Bryce Canyon and Big Sur to Petra, Taksang Monastery in Bhutan, Borobudur, Uluru, Sainte-Chapelle and Santiago de Campostela. (TVL516, $29.95)		   100 Journeys for the Spirit
Wildflower Wonders  •  Bob Gibbons
GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES
From the Mojave to Italy, South Africa and Australia, this oversize, beautifully illustrated guide highlights "The 50 Best Wildflower Sites in the World." The author's vote for the most flowery place in the world: the kaleidoscopic grasslands of Mount Rainier. Many of the flowery spectacles, chosen in part for their accessibility, are concentrated in Europe, not just the Alps but also the Dolomites, Pyrenees and mountains of Greece, Turkey, Estonia and Sweden. (NAT244, $27.95)		   Wildflower Wonders
Atlas of Remote Islands  •  Judith Schalansky
REFERENCE •  2010 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES
An imaginative guide to the world's loneliest islands, this collection of maps and lore won Germany's most beautiful book award. Novelist and graphic designer Schalansky reveals the secrets of 50 remote islands, making them seem even more mysterious and alluring in the process. With color maps throughout, information on distance from the mainland, number of inhabitants (if any) and historical and scientific stories. (WLD200, $30.00)		   Atlas of Remote Islands
Lost Worlds, Ruins of the Americas  •  Arthur Drooker
EXPLORATION •  2011 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES
Suger Mill ruins in St. John, the Brimstone Hill Fortress of St. Kitts, Mitla, Teotihuacan, Chichen-Itza, Palenque, Tikal, Antigua, Copan Tiwanaku, Chan Chan, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu are all included in this arresting visual survey of 33 monuments and archaeological sites in Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America. With 125 black-and-white images. (NAM68, $49.95)		   Lost Worlds, Ruins of the Americas
Lonely Planet Great Journeys  •  Lonely Planet Publications
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2011 •  HARD COVER  • 33312 PAGES
Subtitled Travel the World's Most Spectacular Routes, this photo book covers the sweep of ancient trade routes, modern treks and iconic place, each with color photographs, travel tips and, we were pleased to see, armchair reading. (TVL536, $39.99)		   Lonely Planet Great Journeys



Also Recommended

100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas, Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do  •  National Geographic Society   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Produced by the editors at National Geographic, this brightly illustrated dream book, featuring 300 color photographs, zeroes in on all sorts of places, activities and not-to-be-missed attractions in 100 inspiring countries. (WLD218, $26.95)
 		  
50 Wonders of the World  •  Hugh Thomson   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Arranged in order of longitude (how great is that!) and chosen by explorer Hugh Thomson, this spectacular survey presents 50 remarkable places, both ancient and modern, from Stonehenget to Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat and the Golden Gate Bridge. With accompanying essays on the story of the peoples and civilizations behind these places. (WLD223, $39.95)
 		  
500 Places to See Before They Disappear  •  Holly Hughes   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This wide-ranging survey, by a former editor at Frommer's, includes not only natural places at risk, but also archeaological sites, threatened architecture -- even neighborhoods. (WLD155, $19.99)
 		  
Clean Breaks, 500 New Ways to See the World  •  Richard Hammond   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Discerning eco-vacations, as chosen by the editors of Rough Guides (and nicely illustrated too). (WLD188, $29.99)
 		  
Drives of a Lifetime  •  National Geographic Society   • REFERENCE  •  One in an irresistible series (Journeys of a Lifetime, Sacred Places of a Lifetime) this latest highlights 500 of the world's greatest road trips, each with dazzling photographs, a map and practical detail on planning a tour. (TVL507, $40.00)
 		  
Fodor's Official Guide to America's National Parks  •  Fodor's   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Now in a lucky 13th edition, this practical guide covers not just national parks but all 391 sites under National Park Service jurisdiction. (USA340, $18.99)
 		  
Frommer's 500 Places Where You Can Make a Difference  •  Andrew Mersmann   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A traveler's guide to volunteer vacations. (TVL526, $19.99)
 		  
Hammond 100 Great Journeys  •  Ke Lye   • REFERENCE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  Follow in the footsteps of famous travelers in history, literature and mythology with this terrific compendium of full color annotated maps. (TVL480, $24.99)
 		  
Journeys of a Lifetime  •  National Geographic Society   • REFERENCE  •  The savvy editors of National Geographic present 500 favorite, once-in-a-lifetime voyages, treks and trips in this lavish compendium. The stately procession of photographs, maps and essays don't just draw you in, they would make any tourist office proud. (TVL129, $40.00)
 		  
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel  •  Lonely Planet   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A handy annual, illustrated roundup of the biggest, best, newest and greatest in travel as chosen by Lonely Planet staff and writers. (TVL93, $14.99)
 		  
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth, 1000 Ultimate Travel Experiences  •  Rough Guides   • GUIDEBOOK  •  The well-traveled editors at Rough Guides assembled this sumptuously illustrated, savvy roundup of not-to-be-missed activities, festivals, food, experiences and worldwide adventures. (WLD100, $30.00)
 		  
Off the Beaten Path  •  Reader's Digest   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This best-selling travel guide by Reader's Digest is out in a revised edition, featuring "More Than 1,000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting." With museums, parks, historic houses, gardens and other attractions you might have otherwise missed. (USA331, $30.00)
 		  
Off the Tourist Trail  •  Eyewitness Guides   • GUIDEBOOK • NEW  •  This inspiring roundup of favorite places by the experts at Eyewitness Travel zeroes in on lesser-known, little-visited alternatives, including ancient and historic cities, festivals, national parks and other marvels around the world. (TVL472, $40.00)
 		  
Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean  •  Don Mankin   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Mankin reeled in friends and family to join him on "Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler," 50 once-in-a-lifetime trips like hiking the Inca Trail and tracking mountain gorillas, and then wrote this book describing them all in down-to-earth detail. Lucky dog! (TVL455, $18.95)
 		  
Rough Guide Ultimate Adventures  •  Greg Witt   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Not just for adrenaline junkies, this artful, illustrated compendium includes treks, trips and tours we mortals might enjoy, from rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon, to trekking in Torres del Paine, climbing Kilimanjaro and heli-hiking. This is the second book in a series by the savvy Rough Guides editors, following Make the Most of Your Time on Earth. (WLD100, $29.99) (GEN461, $24.99)
 		  
Top 100 Birding Sites of the World  •  Dominic Couzens   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Whether it's dancing cranes, cassowaries in Queensland, the avian endemics of the Seychelles or the astounding display of lesser flamingos on Africa's Rift Valley lakes, this gorgeous book describes the best spots for birds. Truly global, each entry includes a list of key species, map and travel information. (BRD72, $50.00)
 		  
Where to Go When: Italy  •  DK Publishing   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This helpful vacation planner describes the best of every region of Italy month-by-month and features beautiful full-color photographs. With a foreword by Frances Mayes. (ITA168, $40.00)
 		  
Wildlife Travel  •  William Gray   • GUIDEBOOK  •  An authoritative, illustrated guide to where to see wildlife around the globe. (NAT248, $29.95)
 		  
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die, Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations  •  Chris Santella   • SPORT  •  Santella (Once in a Lifetime Trips) includes insider tips, color illustrations and concise descriptions of 50 hikes from the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan to the Amalfi Coast. (TVL510, $24.95)
 		  
Food Journeys of a Lifetime  •  National Geographic Society   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  From the earthy flavors of Argentina to Tokyo's freshest sushi and France's best wineries, the latest title of National Geographic's popular series focuses on food-inspired itineraries throughout the world. (WLD177, $40.00)
 		  
The Art of Pilgrimage, The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacred  •  Phil Cousineau   • RELIGION  •  Cousineau draws on his own experiences, mixing quotes and excerpts from classic accounts in this soulful guide to the art of travel. (TVL11, $18.95)
 		  
First Class, Legendary Train Journeys Around the World  •  Patrick Poivre D'Arvor   • ART & ARCHITECTURE • COMING IN  •  Inspired by the steamer trunks of old, this beautifully packaged book celebrates great trains, past and present, including the Orient Express, Trans-Siberian and California Zephyr. Second in the series is Legendary Ocean Liners (WLD172). (WLD126, $35.00)
 		  
Once in a Lifetime Trips, The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences  •  Chris Santella   • EXPLORATION  •  Chris Santella interviewed 50 travel experts for this well-illustrated roundup of nature, adventure and culture tours around the world. (TVL482, $24.95)
 		  
The Best Art You've Never Seen  •  Julian Spalding   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Spalding unveils "101 Hidden Treasures from Around the World" in this surprising survey, tapping great museums and hidden wonders. (ART130, $22.99)
 		  
World Architecture, The Masterworks  •  Will Pryce   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Hagia Sophia, Islamic masterworks at Isfahan, Reims Cathedral, Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, Philip Johnson's Glass House and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao are all included in this audacious -- and beautifully illustrated -- photographic survey of 80 great buildings across the world and through history. (WLD222, $40.00)
 		  
World Heritage Sites  •  UNESCO Publishing   • ARCHAEOLOGY • NEW  •  How many have you visited? This beautifully illustrated compendium includes color photographs, a map and succinct description of each of the 911 archaeological sites, monuments, cities or parks inscribed by UNESCO from 1978 to 1911. (CON53, $29.95)
 		  
Burton Holmes Early Travel Photography  •  Genoa Caldwell   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  From the boulevards of Paris to the pyramids of Egypt, China's Great Wall and bustling Marrakech, Burton Holmes was there at the turn of the 20th century, turning these hand-tinted lantern slides into iconic images. (TVL116, $29.99)
 		  
Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences  •  Lonely Planet   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Wanderers, armchair travelers, and listophiles alike will enjoy this illustrated roundup of inspirational, bizarre, entertaining, and classic travel suggestions. (TVL488, $22.99)
 		  
Secret Journeys of a Lifetime, 500 of the World's Best Hidden Travel Gems  •  National Geographic Society   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  National Geographic continues the series Journeys of a Lifetime with 500 more enticing trips. (TVL534, $40.00)
 		  
The Travel Book, A Journey Through Every Country in the World  •  Lonely Planet Publications   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Bigger and better than ever (the second edition of the best-selling original), we can't keep our hands off this celebration of the world. Each country, no matter how big or small, gets a colorful double-page spread in this glossy A-to-Z of travel from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. (WLD193, $50.00)
 		  
Ultimate Food Journeys  •  Dorling Kindersley   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Our friends at Eyewitness show their usual way with visuals and discerning tase in this roundup of "The World's Best Dishes and Where to Eat Them." (TVL535, $40.00)
 		  
100 Places Every Woman Should Go  •  Stephanie Elizondo Griest  •  Holly Morris   • ANTHOLOGY  •  Elizondo Griest's dream book and guide celebrates women and travel, from places to dance, spas, adventures, boutiques, bazaars and simply wonderful places to visit from Krakow and Andalucia to San Cristobal de las Casas and Chengdu. (TVL135, $16.95)
 		  
The Traveller's Guide to Planet Earth  •  Lonely Planet Publications   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Lonely Planet's companion to the BBC series covers 50 of destinations featured in the series. (NAT221, $22.99)
 		  
 
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