Краткое описание: Frommer’s 500 Places to See Before They Disappear by Holly Hughes is another in a long list of “must see” books doing the rounds of the the travel shelves in the last few years. This one says it is intended for eco-tourists who are keen to visit places that are affected by environmental change or by a lack of preservation, and covers 500 sites that are both natural and man-made.<br /><br />There are nine chapters in this book, dividing the 500 places into categories like mountains, ruins, architecture and water. Famous spots like the Grand Canyon, the Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu feature, but there are also lesser known places like the El Fuerte de Samapiata fort in Bolivia and the Mabi Forest in Queensland, Australia. There’s a big bias towards American sights with many of the 500 sites to be found within the 50 states.

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This bestselling guide takes you across town and around the globe to 500 of the most exciting places on earth. With more than 40 new destinations, this revised edition is packed with things to see, do, and explore - from the Painted Desert (United States) and the cave homes of Goober Pedy (Australia) to a camel safari (India) and Dracula’s Castle (Romania).

Краткое описание: This guidebook leads you on an irresistible tour of some of the most magnificent islands around the globe - from tiny isles to island nations, and from the well-trod to the totally uninhabited. Whether it’s the history and charm of islands like Mont-Saint-Michel (France) and Ocracoke (United States) or the unspoiled vistas of far-flung places like Antarctica and Polynesia’s Tuvalu, you’ll discover a host of islands you’d love to visit - or stay on forever.

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This guidebook leads you on a tempting worldwide tour of epicurean hot spots. From the flagship restaurants of celebrity chefs (Ferran Adrià in Spain, Mario Batali in New York City) to regional specialties served on location (kaiseki in Kyoto, skyr in Iceland), international culinary schools (Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School, Thailand) and vineyards in regions on five continents (France, Italy, Napa Valley, Australia, South Africa, Chile, and more), you’ll find 500 irresistible places to indulge your appetite.

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This guidebook takes you on an action-packed tour of some of the world’s most exciting adrenaline-pumping adventures. From daredevil sports (bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, sand-boarding) to hair-raising exploits (haunted houses, roller coasters, catacombs) to wacky and obscure festivals and races (tomato food fighting, extreme eating), it’s packed with high-octane experiences you don’t want to miss.