Product Description

The newest getaways in the best-selling series.

"Awe-inspiring... beautifully written and photographed."
-Library Journal (about Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die)

The idea of being on a deserted tropical island is one of the most common fantasies. In Unforgettable Islands to Escape to Before You Die, intrepid world travelers Steve Davey and Marc Schlossman remind us that islands are as varied in their nature as they are in their location. The 40 islands featured in this lavish book and captured in 300 gorgeous photographs are in all corners of the world. Of the hundreds of islands the authors have visited, these are the most beautiful and captivating.

To help readers find their personal paradise, the book offers destinations ranging from Hong Kong with its hustle and bustle, to the starkly beautiful Wrangell Island on Alaska's Inside Passage, to the tropical heaven of the Philippines' Taal Caldera. Madagascar, Vanuatu, Socrota and Easter Island are among the other treasures featured. Each is described over six pages of photographs and personalized text, with essential travel information provided - flights, accommodation, specialized tours and more. A separate section lists web addresses for each location.

For the adventurous traveler looking for new sights and dreaming of unforgettable experiences, this lush book is an inspirational guide to the most spectacular islands in the world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1082594 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-13
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
'Inspiring, well-written and well put together.' [Unforgettable Journeys] ', Geographical ."This beautifully illustrated book [Unforgettable Journeys] includes journeys that will satisfy the adventurer in all of us. Tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda? No problem. Shackleton's voyage to Antarctica? Piece of cake. There are practical details if you want to tackle any of the trips. For the less intrepid there are journeys closer to home - walking with Wordsworth in England and a horse-drawn wagon trip around Ireland.", Sunday Telegraph ."This book [Unforgettable Things] does exactly what it says on the tin: it is packed with gorgeous images of places that you really, really want to visit - and makes you slightly hate the authors for having been able to do all these things ... And since more of us are eschewing beach holidays and choosing trips with a life-changing experience built in, it can almost be seen as a tick-list for the get-up-and-go crowd.", Nicki Symington, Observer ."With 40 recommendations, the great photos and inspirational text of this book crystallise exactly what we all love about travel.", Wanderlust

Review
Pages and pages of of dream-vacation ideas: blue oceans, palm trees, brilliant orange sunsets. (Patti Thorn Rocky Mountain News (Denver) 20070803)

This book offers some breathtaking, out of the way places....gorgeous pictures. (Metro Syndicate 20070703)

With [its] splendid photographs, reading this book is like taking a trip without leaving home. (Ontario Sailor 200707)

A straightforward guide to 40 islands around the world ... and myriad tropical islands in between. (Cassandra Drudi Quill and Quire 20070801)

This is an entertaining, well-illustrated book ideal for people who in fact aren't likely to visit such places. (George Fetherling Seven Oaks Magazine (www.sevenoaksmag.com) 200703)

Expert photography moves between the mundane and the mystical in its portrayal of the life and landscapes of these islands. (Canadian Camera, The Canadian Association of Photo )

You'll surely be inspired to make plans for an island getaway in the future, regardless of the season. (Detroit News )

This is my kind of book! ...motivating and inspiring even if you never get out of your chair. (Liz Grogan Good Times )

About the Author

Steve Davey is the author of the first book in this series, Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die, which so far has been published in 16 languages.

Marc Schlossman is a professional photographer who was the co-photographer of Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die.