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"At last, a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun and what's just unforgettable--everywhere on earth."
--Newsweek --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Updated and revised for 2010, this is the ultimate traveller's life list! 1000 Places to See Before You Die has over 3 million copies in print. Readers and travellers continue to turn to this book for tips on where, when and what to see and visit. Divided by continent and includes maps and useful contacts.
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55 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book could have been wonderful, unfortunately it's not! The layout of the book is unfriendly, specific countries do not have page numbers meaning to find eg Italy you need to flick through all of Western Europe. The entries chosen are mostly appropriate with most big name places mentioned however each is followed with a commercial plug for specific hotels or restaurants in the area leaving you wondering how some more obscure places got their mention. I'd hate to think they had paid or coerced the author but... Many places eg Fiji are mentioned because there is a flash resort on the island, meaning if you cannot afford to pay for a weeks stay at an expensive resort you won't be able to visit the place. Also a lot of the descriptions in the book sound very familiar with other travel books eg Lonely Planet making me wonder how original the text is.
I put my copy in the bin, save your money!!!
I put my copy in the bin, save your money!!!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was really dissappointed with this book. There are over 1000 amazing natural places to see on this planet...I cant quite understand how half of this book is filled up with "prestigious" hotels. Thats certainly not what I think visiting other places is about! Definitely for the traveller with oodles of money & for somebody who isnt too worried about getting off the beaten track. Uninspiring & pretty poorly researched in my opinion.
65 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received this book for my birthday as all my friends know that I live for travel. However this book did not inspire me, as I found it catered towards the older, more moneyed readers rather than those who don't have the income for 5 star accomodation. As the majority of places listed are hotels rather than the actual places that they are based, you don't get a feel for the places she visits, which is not what travelling is about. The layout and the lack of photos made it old-fashioned, which i did not expect from the title of the book.
You are better off with the BBC places to visit before you die, as it has the photos to whet your appetite for future holidays.
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christmas gift
I bought this book as a present for a friend who is keen on travelling. I have not read it, but she was absolutely delighted with it.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. C. Tootill
A great incentive to travel, but not such a variety of destinations
This book is real handy to have and a great incentive to really live your life to the fullest. The title is sometimes a bit sad, because it makes me feel the pressure of time, but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by dannyspencer
Great gift
I have been buying this book for many of my friends as a birthday gift. Everyone loves it.
Got one for myself and keep on highlighting more and more places.
Got one for myself and keep on highlighting more and more places.
Published 8 months ago by Leesh
What a Book!
Its so much better in life. A good quality book, very large and heavy, absolutely lovely and the information provided - cannot wait to start travelling!
Published 9 months ago by SouthAfrican_Geordie
Let down
Asked for this book as a Christmas gift choice but wish I hadn't for all the reasons already given by other reviewers. Read more
Published 12 months ago by bookperson
The utltimate book for anyone with a love of travel
This is my go to book for any travel at all - whether I'm going somewhere for work or personal travel. I team this up with a Lonely Planet country guide and jobs a good 'un. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Janet
no more than 100 are worth visiting!!
I bought the day-by-day calendar version of this book. Frankly the contents are disappointing. It's obvious that the author is American as every other page is about places in USA,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Robinson
good book for travelling
this book included many of the places that I have travelled to and so I would think that by virtue of this the other places that I've not been to will be worth a visit.
Published 14 months ago by leeds writer
Not a book to rely on, but suitable for light browsing
This book is engaging in as much as it seduces you with descriptions of places you have never been to but would like to visit. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by Jules
1001 Places for the filthy Rich!
I am a very experienced traveller who has lived overseas for decades. This book would be great for a recently unemployed CEO who has much more money than sense. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Mr. K. W. Keene
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