Secret Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Best Hidden Travel Gems

The latest in the highly successful <i>Journeys of a Lifetime</i> series and the sequel to the original bestseller<i>, Secret Journeys of a Lifetime </i>offers in-depth site descriptions; dozens of fun, themed top ten lists; locator maps; illuminating sidebars; and oversized, lavish full-color images that bring to life 500 novel destinations that have managed to fly under the radar.<br> <br> Divided into themed chapters, the book features the &quot;World at Your Feet&quot;, &quot;Last Wildernesses&quot;, &quot;Island Getaways&quot;, &quot;The Road Less Traveled&quot;, &quot;Secret History&quot;, &quot;Spiritual Havens&quot;, &quot;Hidden Treasures&quot;, &quot;Undiscovered Villages&quot;, and &quot;City Secrets&quot;. This book will also feature numerous short sidebars by National Geographic contributors entitled &quot;My Secret Journey&quot; that will eloquently describe and personalize travel experiences for readers and will also provide insight on bonus excursions near the featured destinations.<br> <br> Additional eclectic sidebars will highlight intriguing ancillary information, including entertaining snippets on the local culture or history as well as other sights to see while in the area.<br> <br> As with other books in the series, each chapter contains two to five lists of &quot;Top Tens,&quot; shorter features describing experiences in a wide variety of categories, from quirky museums and quiet city garden oases to atmospheric ghost towns and the best spots for amazing ocean views.