num_pages: 224
description: Fly-fish in the virgin waters of the Chilean fjords arriving by helicopter; navigate Alaska on a boat as luxurious as a four-star hotel but small enough to sail where the big cruise ships cant; embark on a private-jet tour to the great opera houses in Europe with behind-the-scenes passes: experience the classic links of the British Open. Once in a Lifetime Trips is a trove of ideas for travels that are unique decadent and off the beaten path.Each trip is captured through stunning photography and an essay based on in-depth interviews with experts who have firsthand knowledge of the destination and itinerary. Once in a Lifetime Trips goes way beyond what a standard guide offers: these trips are intended to be distinctive events that you will remember for the rest of your life. Chris Santella distills each experience and describes just what makes it extraordinarywhether its the culture of the place a venues incredible isolation or the unique amenities available to the traveler. Organized by destinationon the ocean on an island in the jungle in the mountains and the desert in the country in the city in the skyOnce in a Lifetime Trips is as much a vicarious and thrilling reading experience as it is a source of ideas and inspiration for anyone in search of a remarkable journey.
language: English
title: Once in a Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences
publisher: Potter Style