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Erika Hueneke

    The Complete Guide To The National Parks (updated Edition)
    The World's Most Amazing Castles
    The Complete Guide To The National Parks
    The World's Most Amazing Places
    • The World's Most Amazing Places

      • 192 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      In this collection of bucket list travel experiences, veteran globetrotters take the reader on adventures across seven continents, bringing history, nature and iconic world cities to life.What's on your travel bucket list? Touring ancient marvels like the Colosseum or the Great Wall of China? Perhaps standing before stunning natural wonders like Igauzu Falls or Ayers Rock? Or maybe it's the mystique of sacred sites like Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu that captures your imagination?Find out who built Stonehenge, step inside the world's most extraordinary resorts, and live vicariously through thrills such as swimming with sharks in South Africa and bungee jumping in New Zealand. Featuring more than 80 of the globe's most mind-boggling destinations, this ultimate travel wish list informs, inspires, surprises and whisks readers off on an epic world journey they'll never forget.

      The World's Most Amazing Places
    • The World's Most Amazing Castles

      • 192 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      From Guinevere to Game of Thrones, from Dracula to Disney fairy tales, castles have captured the imagination of humankind for centuries. This exceptional bucket list travel guide takes the reader to the 100 most amazing castles across the globe, revealing their intriguing histories and must-see treasures. Explore the British Isles’ most storied palaces, the graceful chateaux of France, Germany’s mountaintop manors, the exotic castillos of Spain and Portugal, Asia’s ornate imperial forts and more. In addition, readers will find out where to play king for a day at castle hotels, learn which strongholds were featured in favorite films, and discover American beauties close to home. Featuring stunning photography, fascinating details and helpful travel tips, this volume is sure to inspire the next storybook adventure.

      The World's Most Amazing Castles
    • It's been over 100 years since the Grand Canyon became a national park and 150 years since Yellowstone was designated as the first. The U.S. National Parks are now among the nation's most cherished destinations, attracting millions annually. Their names inspire awe and are often on bucket lists. The U.S. boasts remarkable natural features, including the clearest lake, the tallest granite monolith, and the highest concentration of geothermal phenomena, all preserved within the National Park System—America's "best idea." This beautiful, informative coffee table book invites readers to explore all 61 epic national park locations. From the vastness of the Grand Canyon to Utah's Mighty 5, discover breathtaking landscapes, thundering waterfalls, ancient glaciers, majestic mountains, intricate waterways, and dynamic volcanoes. The book also pays tribute to iconic manmade monuments like the St. Louis Arch, Golden Gate Bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Whether enjoying a sunrise from Maui's peak or a sunset on Cadillac Mountain in Maine, travelers will appreciate this celebration of America the Beautiful—a keepsake perfect for both coffee tables and road trips.

      The Complete Guide To The National Parks (updated Edition)