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Popular actor and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy writes the foreword to this lavish book, offering 400 awe-inspiring destinations chosen by National Geographic's family of globe-trotting contributors; dozens of fun, "Best of the World" themed lists; illuminating sidebars, several by travel and literary luminaries such as Anna Quindlen, Bill Bryson, Gore Vidal, and Pico Iyer; and hundreds of dazzling, oversized, full-color images to bring to life a wide variety of location categories--from entire countries to mountaintop villages to pristine lakes to ancient wonders. This broad, general interest travel title will appeal to active travelers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting far-flung, idyllic destinations, and for those who love to be "in the know" of the next travel trend. Five years after Journeys of a Lifetime hit the stores, fans are eager for the next great set of can't-miss travel hits revealed in this beautiful 2012 gift book.

Contents:
Foreword
Wild Places
Urban Spaces
Paradise Found
Country Unbound
World Wonders
Index
Illustrations Credits

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1426209592
Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic; National Geographic edition (October 30, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781426209598
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426209598
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.15 x 1.47 x 12.06 inches
Reviewer: steffrobrobber
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful photos
Review: This is a beautiful book that travels the world through pictures. I got this book for my toddler as we study different parts of the world together. He finds the photos and information fascinating, which is a testament to how good it is.

Reviewer: jt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: THIS BOOK IS WORTH GETTING FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY --
Review: WOW!! This book is Incredibly Beautiful -- every time I turn a page, it's another sweeping vista beckoning my Wanderlust & curiosity to know more!the sprawling photos say more than any captions can,The captions/descriptions are enlightening, helpful (tariffs, for ex) & include cool details like the 'scent' of a place(/activity) .Mentioned: Scotland's Orkney Islands, Papua New Guinea coral reef; Chile Lake District;'Old standbys' include: Bhutan flags over monastery, Icelandic puffins;Athens ruins; a good 4 pages dedicated to Galapagos (as should be!)but the perspective of the photos is modern -- and every place looks worth experiencing!THIS BOOK IS WORTH GETTING FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHY --check out my order history & see I own about 7 of this type of picture-travel-book (with several more on the way): This is the Best so far!!!Put it on your coffee table / anywhere, & the conversations begin, as leafing through this comprehensive World Travel guide is irresistible !

Reviewer: PL Jordan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gorgeous book!
Review: The first time I bought this book used, it came damaged so I sent it back with prime and got a new one. This book is very beautiful, well written and the pictures are absolutely gorgeous. It's very inspirational and was so exciting seeing all the places I've been already and places I still would like to go. Highly recommended for anyone who loves to travel.

Reviewer: Carole F. Froelich
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful gift
Review: I gave this to my travel agent friend and although she has been to quite a few places this tome is a lovely reminder of places visited or a bucket list for places one must visit.

Reviewer: Ann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful National Geographic photos
Review: Photography is unbelievably beautiful, as usual for for National Geographic books.Excellent discount price.Big and heavy would be ideal as a coffee table book even suitable for a professional waiting room

Reviewer: Donna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My coffee table book
Review: Great coffee table book, it’s been on my coffee table for couple years now. I read, learn and check mark after places I visit. I’m visual person so this book has great big colourful pictures. I need to get one more updated one but this one I love too much.

Reviewer: Monika O.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Stunningly Beautiful Photos
Review: Travel while not leaving your house! Gorgeous photos of all kinds of places with descriptions! A great coffee-table book!

Reviewer: the Book Reader
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The most beautiful book
Review: This book contains hundreds of magnificent pictures of the most beautiful places on Earth along with inspiring narratives of each locale. You will want to spend many hours looking through and reading about the most beautiful places in the World. The perfect gift book or just treat yourself to the delicious scenery!

Reviewer: Mel Lorenzo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lindo demais!

Reviewer: Lou
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is essential if you are a bike roadtripper!!!

Reviewer: Liam - Dublin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bought this book for 3 of my friends for Christmas and special occasions. The feedback has been fantastic. Each one has been delighted with the ideas it has given them for holidays and exotic places to visit. Beautifully presented and photographed. Excellent book for your top shelf or gift.

Reviewer: LOVISH GARLANI
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This Book Is Not Less Than A Dream Book. I would like to say it as a Mind-blowing Book. If You Want to Travel The World then you should Buy this Book Without any Hesitation. I would Love to Highly Recommend This For all the Travelers Of the World.NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Is Just Awesome. No one Can Compete with #NATGEO - Lovish Garlani

Reviewer: J. Buettner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Zu diesem Buch gibt es nicht viel zu sagen: schöne Beschreibungen und noch schönere Bilder, die Lust zum Reisen machen. Man darf fälschlicherweise nicht davon ausgehen, dass dies ein Reiseführer ist oder einem detaillierte Informationen zu bestimmten Reisezielen bietet. Dies tut es nicht. Das Buch gibt einem jedoch schöne Ideen für Reiseziele und macht Lust auf mehr!