Hundreds of oversized images of the world's most spectacular destinations are featured along with service information on the best & most authentic ways to experience them A candy box full of visual delights this book will inspire tangible ideas for everyone's next great trip National Geographic takes you on a photographic tour of our world in this spellbinding new coffee table travel gift book Hundreds of Earth's most breathtaking locales are illustrated with vivid oversized full-color images taken by Nat Geo's world-class photographers These images coupled with evocative text feature a plethora of visual wonders ancient monoliths scenic islands stunning artwork electric cityscapes white-sand seashores rain forests ancient cobbled streets & both classic & innovative architecture Loaded with hard service information for each location Destinations of a Lifetime has it all when to go where to eat where to stay & what to do to ensure the most enriching & authentic experience