Dream Destinations
50 unforgettable travel experiences
Published on 29. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-84866-051-9 (ISBN)
Description
Join us on an incredible journey to the most spectacular destinations in the world. This once-in-a-lifetime experience surveys every continent on the planet and selects the most spectacular, heart-stirring natural wonders and man-made creations - sights and locations so breathtaking that once seen they are never forgotten. Part reference, part travel guide, Dream Destinations contains a unique combination of inspirational photography, descriptive narrative and travel information: it will inspire and inform in equal measure. The 50 'must-see' sites featured in the book have been carefully selected by acclaimed travel writer Mary-Ann Gallagher. Geographically grouped and presented in easily accessible spreads, these features take you on an unforgettable tour of world's most amazing destinations: from astonishing natural wonders such as the spectacular Northern Lights, the majestic Victoria Falls, and the stunning wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, to the awesome scenery of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.
Some of the man-made marvels include the Great Wall of China, St Petersburg, the Darjeeling Railroad, the Forbidden City, Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal and many, many more. Packed with travel tips and advice, as well as fascinating facts and descriptions of the world's most memorable locations, Dream Destinations allows the intrepid traveller to plan a trip of a lifetime or simply explore the very best locations around the planet from the comfort of an armchair.
Some of the man-made marvels include the Great Wall of China, St Petersburg, the Darjeeling Railroad, the Forbidden City, Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal and many, many more. Packed with travel tips and advice, as well as fascinating facts and descriptions of the world's most memorable locations, Dream Destinations allows the intrepid traveller to plan a trip of a lifetime or simply explore the very best locations around the planet from the comfort of an armchair.
Reviews / Votes
'This gorgeous album jet sets around the world exploring just over fifty inspirational places ... Travellers' tips give practical advice' Good Book Guide. * Good Book Guide *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
810 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84866-051-9 (9781848660519)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mary-Ann Gallagher grew up in Scotland and was educated at the University of St Andrews. She is a renowned travel writer and transport journalist and has written and contributed to more than 20 guidebooks on destinations across the globe.
Content
Introduction. Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland. Stonehenge, England. Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Mont-St-Michel, Normandy, France. Loire Valley, Central France. Paris, Northern France. Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. Neuschwanstein, Bavaria, Germany. Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway. Rome, Central Italy. Venice, Veneto, Italy. Meteora, Thessaly, Greece. St Petersburg, Northwestern Russia. Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey. Petra, Arabah, Jordan. Aswan to Luxor, Southern Egypt. Skeleton Coast, Northern Namibia. Victoria Falls, Zambia-Zimbabwe Border. Samarkand, Central Uzbekistan. Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Darjeeling Railway, West Bengal, India. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Borobudur, Java, Indonesia. Great Wall, Northern China. Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. Tasmanian Wilderness, Australia. Rapa Nui, Chile. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Banff, Alberta, Canada. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Monument Valley, Utah, United States. Yellowstone, Western United States. Everglades, Florida, United States. Washington Monuments, United States. New England, Northeastern United States. Mexican Day of the Dead. Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Old Havana, Northwestern Cuba. Cloud Forest, Costa Rica. Galapagos, Ecuador. Inca Trail, Near Cuzco, Peru. Tierra del Fuego, Chile and Argentina. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. Manaus and the Amazon, Brazil. Iguacu Falls, Brazil-Argentina Border. Haukadalur, Southern Iceland. Index. Acknowledgements.