I'm not impressed. Certainly, there must be editing to select a mere 1,000 places from the whole world. Unfortunately, once the author hits the obvious places she tends to highlight the high end hotels, restaurants and resorts over the really interesting places. For Illinois, she picked Charlie Trotter's and for Wisconsin, the American Club in Kohler. In a generation or two those could be mere historical blips.
Helpful Score: 2
It's a thick book full of helpful information about various places around the globe. Granted I'm not going to visit all 1,000 places mentioned in the book, but it's a nice starting point for those interested in domestic and/or international travel. This is an excellent reference, but if you're planning a trip to one of these places, you'll want to get a travel guide devoted just to that country. This book is not meant to be such a guide. I'm sure some people will wonder why the author picked town x or over town y, but such subjective criticism is to be expected anytime someone compiles a book like this. We all have our own ideas of where others should visit, but the overall selection of locations is very good.
Helpful Score: 2
This book is FULL of travel ideas. Even if you already have a vacation planned, you can use this book and find gems to check out!
Helpful Score: 1
Interesting choice of places. I am surprised to discover I've already visited a short list.
Helpful Score: 1
At last...a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun and what's unforgettable-everywhere on earth.
Helpful Score: 1
This book is the best gift for someone who loves to travel. You can spend hours revisiting places you've been to, and getting ideas for your next adventure
Helpful Score: 1
This book is a good resource if you're ever planning a trip somewhere. It's not a practical travel book - meaning it doesn't provide information about hotels, restaurants, etc. It just talks about all the different sights to see around the world.
A great resource for anyone who likes to travel. Very helpful.
Jeanne A. (wholeheartedmidwife) reviewed 1,000 Places to See Before You Die on + 10 more book reviews
This is a fun book that many visitors to my house also enjoyed as it sat on my mantle for a while. Places from all over the world are reviewed- some out of the way and some common. I had a great time browsing through it and dreaming of places to go, and also reading about the places I had been, comparing my thoughts to the authors. Great fun!
This is a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun, and what's unforgettable everywhere on earth. Each entry tells exactly why it's essential to visit the place. Addresses, websites, phone and fax numbers, best times to visit are also included. For those who like to travel or for those who plan to travel someday, this is a good reference book for you!
LOVE THIS BOOK GREAT TOOL IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO TRAVEL, LOVE TO TRAVEL OR KNOW PEOPLE WHO ARE TRAVELING. SHOWS BY REGION SPECIFICALLY NEAT INTERETING PLACES GIVES GREAT DETAIL ON EACH. INCLUDES HOTELS, LANDMARKS, NATIONAL PARKS, ADVENTURES BOTH ACTIVE AND TRAVEL, ANCIENT WORLDS, FESTIVALS, NATURAL WONDERS, CASTLES, HISTORICAL SITES, MUSEUMS, ROADS, ROUTES, SACRED PLACES, BEACHES AND GETAWAY ISLANDS. HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AND FIND GREAT PLACES TO VISIT.
For those of you with a checklist view of life, and can't make up your own mind. It would seem to be something Newsweek readers would enjoy. There are a lot of the usual places you've heard of, and then supposedly great restaurants and such (high end, of course). Pretty much places all over the world, although more in the US. You may want to get out of the car or spa a few times while checking these off. This is the first edition of the list.
A book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun, and what's just unforgettable. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves,
hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums and more.
hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums and more.
Lists of all sorts of good places to visit
Love this book! I gave it to my husband as a gift and we had so much fun looking over the places that we had visited as well as the ones we'd like to visit!
Road map for bucket list
some excellent places to visit
GREAT BOOK FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO TRAVEL WHETHER IN BODY OR SPIRIT.
"At last a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun, and what's just unforgettable everywhere on earth"
