Rediscovering the joys of authentic travel through thirty little-known travel destinations free of branding, signposts, and tourists
In a world where package tours and international brands make the leading destinations begin to look alike, the thrill of discovery is in danger of disappearing from travel. Written by travel expert Herbert Ypma, who has traveled the globe, this book will change the way we envision the perfect vacation.
Some 300 photographs capture thirty hidden gems from around the world. Ranging from a dusty working cattle ranch in Arizona to Brazil’s best deserted beach to a secluded island paradise off the coast of the French Riviera, these locations offer priceless adventure and beauty―especially because they are relatively inexpensive to visit. Often the best part of the trip is getting there, and Ypma tells engaging stories about how he stumbled upon each place.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In an age in which monolithic global brands dominate, and the world's leading destinations are all beginning to look very much alike, Herbert Ypma offers an inspiring alternative, insisting that the most amazing places in the world intrinsically cost nothing - and the most exciting and authentic places to stay while you see them don't cost much more.Drawing on more than 20 years of experience travelling the globe, Ypma presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the most interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. These are places with real personality, free of branding, signposts and tourist hordes - places whose magic has nothing to do with money and everything to do with natural beauty, adventure and romance.Some offer surprisingly inexpensive and characterful lodging in famous destinations such as Bali, Palm Springs and the south of France, while others provide bases for exploring off-the-beaten-track locations such as Laos, Uruguay and the Australian Outback. En route, Ypma regales the reader with the true stories of how he stumbled upon each of his astonishing hidden gems. Those of a nervous disposition be warned: these include a harrowing ride through a crocodile-infested mangrove swamp and a run-in with the US Border Patrol on a notorious drug-runners' route from Mexico. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience travelling the globe, the author presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780500516744
Book Description Condition: New. 2013. 01st Edition. Hardcover. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience travelling the globe, the author presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Num Pages: 304 pages, 247 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 239 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1562. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780500516744
Book Description Condition: New. 2013. 01st Edition. Hardcover. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience travelling the globe, the author presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Num Pages: 304 pages, 247 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 239 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1562. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780500516744
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