Off the tourist trail
Subtitle: 1,000 unexpected travel alternatives
By: foreword by Bill Bryson
Edition: 1st American ed.
Series: Eyewitness travel; Eyewitness travel guides
Publisher: DK
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York [N.Y.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781782680109; 9780756653996
Subjects: Travel; Guidebooks; Historic sites
Description: Off the Tourist Trail is a guide to the world's unspoiled sights and experiences. It takes a hundred clichd  tourist destinations - everything from over-visited national parks to overrated museums - and reveal 1,000 fresh and fascinating alternative options. Written by a team of travel experts, and with a foreword by Bill Bryson, this guide brings vibrant cities, enchanting sights, breathtaking natural wonders and unforgettable experiences to life with informative narrative and stunning photography.

Choose your destination by theme - Ancient and Historical Sights, Festivals and Parties, Great Journeys, Architectural Marvels, Natural Wonders, Beaches, Sports and Activities, Art and Culture, and Cities - or simply flick through this sumptuous guide and be inspired. Practical advice on getting there and around, where to stay, where to eat and when to go, as well as useful 'Need to Know' facts, ensure that you get the most out of your time away.
Notes: Description based on title page of print version.
Table of contents: title: Ancient and historical sights; title: Festivals and parties; title: Great journeys; title: Architectural marvels; title: Natural wonders; title: Beaches; title: Sports and activities; title: Art and culture; title: Cities.