Where to Go Next: Food Journeys of a Lifetime

Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe

Chilis in Santa Fe, NM, seafood in Sydney, Australia, and street food in Vietnam are just some of the delicious topics covered in this beautifully designed volume in a series of National Geographic coffee-table travel books (e.g., Journeys of a Lifetime and Sacred Places of a Lifetime). Foodies and travelers will enjoy thumbing through the pages and identifying the food they have tasted and/or would love to experience in these locales. The book is arranged thematically, by ingredients and by kinds of food markets, street foods, and great food towns. Page-length entries feature fabulous color photographs, a descriptive summary, brief planning information, and useful web sites.
Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.

Where to Go Next: World Heritage Sites

World Heritage Sites: a complete guide to 890 UNESCO world heritage sites

Covering 141 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and North America, the Arab States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the World Heritage List is a valuable guide to the world's cultural and natural heritage. UNESCO's World Heritage mission is to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This treasure trove of a book reinforces that mission and, through spectacular photographs, shows how remarkable and beautiful our planet truly is.
Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

Where to Go Next: The 10 Best of Everything - Families

For busy families (and who doesn’t have one?) it’s often the little things that matter, such as an outing to a playground or a favorite restaurant. Susan Magsamen’s The 10 Best of Everything - Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers uses annotated “10 Best” lists to suggest travel ideas that stem from the exploration and amusement that begin at home. The book starts with the 10 best parks and playgrounds, farms and markets, ice cream spots and food specialties (from barbeque and pecan pie to quesadillas and salmon candy) for each region. Is your family interested in skiing, music festivals, stargazing or civil rights landmarks? They’re all included here...The concluding chapters offer tips on planning and documenting whatever best family trip you choose.
Copyright 2009 BookPage Reviews.

Where to Go Next: The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life

Tired of your regular, humdrum summer getaway and ready to try something completely different? Travel expert Pam Grout's wonderfully informative, thought-provoking The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life opens the door to "life-enriching vacations" in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. These are "experience-driven" trips that span four categories: arts and crafts getaways, volunteer vacations, brain retreats and wellness escapes.
Copyright 2007 BookPage Reviews.

Where to Go Next: Frommer's 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up

500 Great Reasons to Say,"Are We There Yet?"

This guide takes you across town and around the globe to 500 of the most exciting places on earth....from the Painted Desert (United States) and the cave homes of Coober Pedy (Australia), to a camel safari (India) and Dracula's Castle (Romania).

Complete with hotel information, age recommendations, Web sites, and more, this guide provides the advice you need to plan a trip the whole family can enjoy—and remember for a lifetime.

Where to Go Next: 100 Best Romantic Resorts of the World

Covering North America., the Caribbean, Europe, the Pacific Rim, and Africa, this deluxe guide includes 100 resorts selected for their ambiance, abundant romance, scenic locations, and amenities. Packed with advice on the best--not necessarily the most expensive--romantic spots from beach resorts to cozy inns.

Where to Go Next: Top 10 Hiking Trails Worldwide

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The great outdoors is a wonderful place to explore and to go to for some peace of mind. There are so many spectacular views, vistas, scenic areas and landscapes around the world; all of which are definitely worth seeing. Unfortunately, it may be impossible to hike all those trails in one lifetime. So, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 hiking trails around the world. This list comes from many sources and much research. The trails that have ended up on the list are ones that have been favored the most.

10. The Appalachian Trail
9. Tour du Mont Blanc
8. Torres del Paine
7. Mount Everest Base Camp
6. John Muir Trail
5. Monte Fitzroy
4. West Coast Trail
3. Annapurna Circuit
2. Mount Kilimanjaro
1. Inca Trail

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Where to Go Next: Fodor's 239 Great Places to Escape to Nature Without Roughing It

239 Great Places to Escape to Nature Without Roughing It

Fill your lungs with country air, ride horseback through a lush valley, spy on starfish, or hike into the desert — and still return to a good meal, fresh sheets, and a hot shower. Our accommodations are handpicked according to four criteria —wilderness setting, serenity, seclusion, and environmental awareness — then divided into categories that describe the experience, such as: Family Hideouts, Romantic Retreats, Laid-back Adventures, Rustic Escapes, Luxurious Resorts, and Tranquil Outposts.
-Fodors.com