Eschewing Angor and the Grand Canyon for Borobudur and Copper Canyon, for example, this inspiring roundup of favorite places by the experts at Eyewitness Travel zeroes in on the lesser-known, little-visited alternatives to ancient and historical cites, cities, festivals, national parks and other marvels around the world. With hundreds of color photographs, practical advice on getting there and around, where to stay, where to eat and when to go, as well as useful Need to Know facts to get the most out of your time. Bill Bryson provides the forward.  (TVL472, $40.00)

Off the Beaten Path