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 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List :: 0761104844
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| Introducing the Eighth Wonder of travel books, the New York Times bestseller that's been hailed by CBS-TV as one of the best books of the year and praised by Newsweek as the "book that tells you what's beautiful, what's inspiring, what's fun and what's just unforgettable everywhere on earth." Packed with recommendations of the world's best places to visit, on and off the beaten path, 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is a joyous, passionate gift for travelers, an around-the-world, continent-by-continent listing of beaches, museums, monuments, islands, inns, restaurants, mountains, and more. There's Botswana's Okavango Delta, the covered souks of Aleppo, the Tuscan hills surrounding San Gimignano, Canyon de Chelly, the Hassler hotel in Rome, Ipanema Beach, the backwaters of Kerala, Oaxaca's Saturday market, the Buddhas of Borobudur, Ballybunion golf club-all the places guaranteed to give you the shivers. The prose is gorgeous, seizing on exactly what makes each entry worthy of inclusion. And, following the romance, the nuts and bolts: addresses, phone and fax numbers, web sites, costs, and best times to visit. Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Having traveled to more than 40 countries, I thought I had experienced some of the most amazing sceneries, sights and cultures in the world.
Apparently, according to the author of this book, most of what's worth seeing on this globe is between four walls in various overpriced hotels. How wrong I have been! How pitiable this poor traveler who finds riches in conversations, delights in traditional foods and is enchanted by places off the beaten track.
This book is not meant for real travelers or people interested in experiencing something new or unique. It is aimed at the rich, luxury adoring crowd, usually seen getting out of air conditioned limo's next to the pyramids, snapping a few pictures and rushing to the next place they have to see before they depart this mortal coil.
The book is filled with endless gushing passages relating to well known tourist traps and overpriced hotels in easily accessible places. It seems that if a place is to feature in the book, it should have a 5 star hotel and a major airport not more than a few miles away, and preferably a restaurant with the basics like caviar and Dom Pérignon in the vicinity.
I have come to the conclusion that in compiling this book, the author wrote to various tourist agencies worldwide and compiled their responses into this shallow tome.
A sample entry reads:
"What: site, hotel. Where: [...] north of New York City. Tel:[...] Cost: from $1200 - $2500 per night, year round, includes all meals and activities for 2."
Wow! A place I have to see before I die from only $2500 a night! And the meals are included!? I'll just quickly sell my house and car and I'll be right there!
Admittedly, if you've never heard of the internet, rarely spoke to people, have never read a book and didn't own a TV, some of the places featured would be new to you. Unfortunately you'd have to sell most of the possessions in your cave to be able to afford a few nights at a place you *have* to "see before you die."
Save your money for a decent travel guide such as Lonely Planet or The Rough Guide and ignore this bloated advertisement for the beaten path like the plague.
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Author: Guest
Great book with many outlandish as well as very doable suggestions. A wonderful resource for any ready traveler.
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Author: Guest
Not only covers the exotic foreign lands, but our own American backyard. But who's-to-say what are the 1000 places to see? Everyone has their own idea of that special dream vacation. This book is a good source to consider maybe some place never dreamed of before.
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Author: Guest
This book is well researched and current. You can plan a trip solely on it and not be disappointed. Excellent read even if you're not vacationing.
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Author: Guest
Wonderful for armchair travelers and real adventurers alike.
The writing in this book is excellent, and will have you feeling like you are aboard a TGV in Europe, or floating across the Mediteranean on a Greek Ferry. The language is vivid and evocative and very sensual.
If you are the kind of person who travels alot, this book will give you a great overview of the world's most important and worthwhile destinations, and something to plan for on your future travels.
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