Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations

Description Design a truly unique vacation with 100 intriguing alternatives to more predictable, expensive, and overcrowded destinations. Let’s face it. These days, many of the world’s most beloved places have become expensive and overcrowded, making their celebrated allure that much harder to enjoy. But fear not: Here Not There helps you create a more robust, off-the-beaten path vacation by revealing 100 alternative destinations to the standard travel playbook—as well as expert tips on when to visit, where to eat, what to see, and where to stay. In this surprising collection of lively travel itineraries, you’ll find authentic, unexpected, and rewarding destinations of a lifetime to add to your bucket list, including: A trip to Quito, Ecuador, instead of Lima, Peru, for iconic architecture and top-notch South American cuisine. A road trip along West Virginia’s byways instead of New England’s highways for brilliant autumn colors. A romantic rendezvous to Lecce, Italy, instead of mega-touristed Florence for art, wine, and artifacts.A hiking excursion in Chile’s Lake District instead of England’s for an unexpected natural wonder.A theater-infused visit to Cleveland, Ohio, where the performances match the levels of New York City’s Broadway.A tour of Portugal’s Azores, rather than the Hawaiian islands, for flora, fauna, and underwater adventures.A water-filled excursion through New York’s Thousand Islands instead of a cruise down Germany’s Rhine River.A trip to Detroit to find Art Deco skyscrapers (and even a beach in Motown) that rival those of Miami. Both surprising and inspiring, Here Not There offers readers a chance to think beyond our typical borders and discover undreamed-of destinations. From the Publisher Publisher : National Geographic (April 2, 2024) Language : English Hardcover : 352 pages ISBN-10 : 1426222580 ISBN-13 : 978-1426222580 Item Weight : 2.45 pounds Dimensions : 7.5 x 1.05 x 9.42 inches Customers say Customers find this travel book well-written and easy to read, featuring gorgeous photographs that bring destinations to life. They appreciate it as a resource for unusual places, with one customer noting it provides approachable destinations and another mentioning its engaging content. The book receives positive feedback for its taste, with one customer describing it as spot-on for their preferences. AI-generated from the text of customer reviews