Synopses & Reviews
The worlds bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1
New York Times bestseller,
1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it “tells you whats beautiful, whats fun, and whats just unforgettable— everywhere on earth.” And now the best is better. There are 600 full-color photographs. Over 200 entirely new entries, including visits to 28 countries like Lebanon, Croatia, Estonia, and Nicaragua, that were not in the original edition. There is an emphasis on experiences: an entry covers not just Positano or Ravello, but the full 30-mile stretch along the Amalfi Coast.
Every entry from the original edition has been readdressed, rewritten, and made fuller, with more suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And throughout, the book is more budget-conscious, starred restaurants and historic hotels such as the Ritz,but also moderately priced gems that dont compromise on atmosphere or charm.
The world is calling. Time to answer.
Review
“[1,000 Places to See Before You Die] has joined the canon of classic reference tomes that earn periodic updates and cozy homes on the bookshelf next to the thesaurus. It is sure to land under many trees this year.”
- TIME.com
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“Globe-trotters and vicarious adventure-seekers alike will find this full revamp of a world travelers bible even more informative and inspiring than before.”
- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
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“Schultz has given her iconic guide a complete makeover. With 500 new photographs, 200 new entries and 28 new countries, the second edition is more informative, budget-conscious and user-friendly.”
- BOOKPAGE
Review
“Its a big world out there, which makes it hard to decide on a vacation destination. The Internet can seem just as vast when it comes time to research. Thats why Patricia Schultzs 1,000 Places to See Before You Die deserves a place on your bookshelf. The revised version of the 2003 bestseller is a great inspiration tool that includes both the obvious…and the less so.”
- THE WASHINGTON POST
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“She [Schultz] has managed to work a little literary magic here—and still keep her original 1,000 favorite places—by reorganizing and rewriting the content of the first edition. As always, her entries are irresistibly idiosyncratic, from ‘Beer in Belgium to ‘The Last Supper and Other Works of Leonardo Da Vinci.”
- CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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“The names of authors who have sold millions of travel guidebooks are widely known: Fodor. Frommer. Steves. Oh, and don't forget Schultz. You know, Patricia Schultz. Still not familiar? Her signature title surely is: ‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die. The travel expert who launched legions of bucket lists back in 2003 (before we even knew what a bucket list was) has just come out with a massive, full-color second edition and companion iPad app.”
- SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
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“Whether theyre outdoor adventures or simply armchair travelers, readers on your holiday list will enjoy 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Informative, clear and accessible.”
- VENTURA COUNTY STAR
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“The perennial guide to iconic travel destination is back with a brand-new edition. We read the entire book, stopping to gasp, comment and bookmark several pages along the way.”
- THE HUFFINGTON POST
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“Patricia Schultzs classic bucket list book of travel musts have been updated, and the second edition has full color, revised information and about 200 new entries. Its fun to peruse when putting together your travel wish list.”
- CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
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“For travelers who think theyve seen it all, surely theres a place you havent visited in this newly revised classic bestseller.”
- PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
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“1,000 Places to See Before You Die is out in a new full-color second edition, and should set anybodys imagination soaring. It is a book to browse under the Snuggie on a long winter night and daydream with.”
- DELAWARE STAR NEWS
Synopsis
The world is calling. Time to answer. The world's wonders, continent by continent: A trek through Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Sri Lanka's Hill Country. A sunrise balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Canyon de Chelly. The sacred festivals of Bhutan. The Amalfi Coast. Sailing the Mekong River.
In all, 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers: sacred ruins, coral reefs, hilltop villages, deserted beaches, wine trails, hidden islands, opera houses, wildlife preserves, castles, museums, and more. Each entry tells why it's essential to visit and includes hotels, restaurants, and festivals to check out. Then come the completely updated nuts and bolts: websites, phone numbers, prices, best times to visit.
1,000 Places to See Before You Die is the world's bestselling travel book and a #1 New York Times bestseller. 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it "tells you what's beautiful, what's fun, and what's just unforgettable--everywhere on earth." Second edition includes 600 full-color photographs, over 200 entirely new entries. More suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And along with starred restaurants and historic hotels, you'll also find moderately priced gems that don't compromise on atmosphere or charm.
About the Author
Patricia Schultz is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die. A veteran travel journalist with 25 years of experience, she has written for guides such as Frommer’s and Berlitz and periodicals including The Wall Street Journal and Everyday With Rachael Ray. She also executive-produced a Travel Channel television show based on 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Her home base is New York City.
Table of Contents
Contents
INTRODUCTION
The World Revisited xi
How This Book Is Organized xiii
EUROPE • 1
Great Britain and Ireland 3
England • Scotland • Wales • Ireland • Northern Ireland
Western Europe 80
Austria • Belgium • France • Germany • Greece • Cyprus • Italy • Luxembourg • Malta • Monaco • Netherlands • Portugal • Spain • Switzerland
Eastern Europe 284
Croatia • Czech Republic • Estonia • Georgia • Hungary • Latvia • Lithuania • Montenegro • Poland • Romania • Russia • Slovakia • Slovenia • Ukraine
Scandinavia 335
Denmark • Faroe Islands • Greenland • Finland • Iceland • Norway • Sweden
AFRICA • 373
North Africa 375
Egypt • Morocco • Tunisia
West Africa 394
Ghana • Mali
East Africa and Southern Africa 398
Botswana • Ethiopia • Kenya • Malawi • Mozambique • Namibia • South Africa • Tanzania • Uganda • Zambia • Zimbabwe
Islands of the Indian Ocean 437
Madagascar • The Maldive Islands • Mauritius • Seychelles
THE MIDDLE EAST • 443
Israel • Palestinian Authority • Jordan • Lebanon • Oman • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Syria • United Arab Emirates • Yemen
ASIA • 477
East Asia 479
China • Taiwan • Japan • Mongolia • South Korean
South and Central Asia 531
Bhutan • India • Iran • Kyrgyzstan • Nepal • Sri Lanka • Tajikistan • Turkey • Turkmenistan • Uzbekistan
Southeast Asia 590
Cambodia • Indonesia • Laos • Malaysia • Myanmar • Philippines • Singapore • Thailand • Vietnam
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS • 643
Australia and New Zealand 645
The Pacific Islands 677
Cook Islands • Federated States of Micronesia • Fiji • French Polynesia • Palau • Papua New Guinea • Samoa • Tonga • Vanuatu
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA • 699
The United States of America 701
Canada 910
LATIN AMERICA • 943
Mexico and Central America 945
Mexico • Belize • Costa Rica • Guatemala • Honduras • Nicaragua • Panama
South America and Antarctica 980
Argentina • Falkland Islands • Bolivia • Brazil • Chile • Colombia • Ecuador • Peru • Uruguay • Venezuela • Antarctica • South Georgia Island
THE CARIBBEAN, THE BAHAMAS, AND BERMUDA • 1055
Anguilla • Antigua • The Bahamas • Barbados • Bermuda • Bonaire • British Virgin Islands • Cayman Islands • Cuba • Curaçao • Dominica • Dominican Republic • Grenada • Guadeloupe • Haiti • Jamaica • Martinique • Puerto Rico • Saba • St. Barthélemy • St. Kitts and Nevis • St. Lucia • St. Martin • St. Vincent and the Grenadines • Trinidad and Tobago • Turks and Caicos • U.S. Virgin Islands
INDEX • 1115