The 10 Best of Everything, Second Edition: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers (National Geographic 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide) [Paperback]

Nathaniel Lande (Author), Andrew Lande (Author)

Book Description

Series: National Geographic 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide | Publication Date: March 18, 2008

This deluxe, entertaining dream guide showcases the experience and savoir-faire of such luminaries as Prince Charles on architecture, Arnold Palmer on favorite golf courses, Luciano Pavarotti on opera houses, and Baron Philip de Rothschild on the best vintages. Scores of experts name the 10 best islands, poshest pubs and polo clubs, best things to do on Sundays afternoons in the world’s best cities, and a treasure trove of musts for the high-end traveler or anyone who aspires to be.

The 2008 edition is expanded with much new material—latest discoveries of jet-set authors Nathaniel Lande and Andrew Lande in hotels, restaurants and resorts, plus many up-to-date revisions in their top ten lists. The new Grand Tour includes 20 classic adventures, all experienced by the veteran travelers, with lush and enticing journeys to the Amalfi Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Shanghai, the Greek Isles, Antarctica, and more.

Studded with colorful illustrations, cosmopolitan sidebars, and savvy tips, as well as a wealth of options for getting there via land, sea, or air, this elegant and sophisticated book will awaken yearnings for exotic travel in readers everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

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"A wealth and entertaining information." — Sunday Oregonian (Portland)

"The authors deliver one nugget after another." — Houston Chronicle

About the Author

Nathaniel Lande has logged more than 4 million miles and circled the globe a dozen times as the director of time World News Service. He was creative director for the time magazine group, a founding director of Time-Life Films, and executive producer for both CBS and NBC. He is the author of nine books, including the highly acclaimed Dispatches from the Front: A History of the American War Correspondent.

Andrew Lande, wine and food expert, holds degrees from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Trinity College, Dublin. He is co-author with Nathaniel Lande of The Cigar Connoisseur and co-writer of the award-winning A&E Biography special, "Bob Hope: America’s Entertainer."

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic; 2 edition (March 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142620227X
• ISBN-13: 978-1426202278
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.3 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and fun, May 9, 2009

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Margaret Gayle (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The 10 Best of Everything, Second Edition: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers (National Geographic 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide) (Paperback)

Lande goes further than you might expect in detailing what is best and why, across a range of travel-related topics. Experienced travelers will find much that's familiar, and even more that is yet untried and ripe for one's "must see, must do" list. Very entertaining; a breeze to read because it's broken into highly consumable small sections.

This book is also a wonderful all-purpose gift for relatives, friends, and even your travel agent, because it has something for everyone who appreciates a bit of sophistication in their travels. Also, the book is composed of high quality paper with graphics throughout to enliven the pages and keep things interesting even for those who don't read a great deal.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best gift, April 20, 2008

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Rainy "Gift Giver" (Seattle,WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 10 Best of Everything, Second Edition: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers (National Geographic 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide) (Paperback)

I did not see the 2006 copy, so the information was new to me. It was the perfect gift for a couple friends that have a taste for travel and the best.
I was impressed that they listed my favorite beer(Westvleteren)as number one.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for travel dreamers, June 9, 2008

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D. F. Russell (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a great read for people who like to travel but don't always have time to sit down and read for hours. Going through some of the lists gives me ideas on the next trip and makes me curious to learn more about the places or things listed.