Chris Santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant whose work has appeared in the New York Times among other publications. He is also the author of Stewart, Tabori and ChangÂ’s Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die, and Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
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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 can’t; 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.
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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 can’t; 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 extraordinary--whether it’s the culture of the place, a venue’s incredible isolation, or the unique amenities available to the traveler. Organized by destination--on the ocean, on an island, in the jungle, in the mountains and the desert, in the country, in the city, in the sky--Once 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.
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CHRIS SANTELLA is the author of the Fifty Places to . . . Before You Die series. He writes regularly for the New York Times, Forbes Traveler, and Travel Oregon, and has contributed to numerous other publications, including The New Yorker, Travel + Leisure, Golf, and Field and Stream.
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41 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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Apparently the author really means one-in-a-lifetime trips, because any normal person will only be able to afford one of these interesting getaways in his or her lifetime. The trips themselves were decently inspired, but in reading this book I found myself not getting excited about wanting to see/do the things that were in this book like I do when reading other travel books. Instead I found myself becoming downright depressed that none of the sometimes great ideas would be within my backpacker's budget. Bottom line, for the money-rich, time-poor person you will find this book interesting and inspiring. For myself and the rest of us who desire a more realistic though nonetheless extraordinary and memorable travel experience, take a pass on this book.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Every few years, I like to take a special trip and try to do something very different. I thought this book might help with the planning. Well, the only problem now is that I'll be too tempted to wait a few years between trips. The combination of incredible photography and clear, well-researched writing makes this a fantastic resource for those looking to plan anniversaries, unique family gatherings, or getaways with special friends. I can't say that all of these are viable adventures for me, but I can dare to dream.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Once In a Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences covers everything from navigating Alaska on a luxury boat that can sail where cruise ships can't to roughing it on the Amazon in Peru and exploring wild Boreno. Any general library catering to travelers will find this an inspirational guide to such world highlights, blending color photos with exciting 'you are there' travel diaries and dialogue. A top pick.
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Cover pic got me, wasn't disappointed!
I liked the top cover pic so much that it got me to get this book. This book got my imagination going for our once every 3 years big trips. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Natasha Banner
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Once In a Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences covers everything from navigating Alaska on a luxury boat that can sail where cruise... Read more
Published 2 months ago by oklahomabrick
Terrific book!
this book is wonderful, if you love traveling then this book is for you, alot of beautiful traveling ideas are inside and i want to go to all of them! Read more
Published 3 months ago by BLT
Small book and not enough pictures
the book is small, not like your typical coffee table size.
and i really thought there'd be more photo's. Read more
and i really thought there'd be more photo's. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lisa
A little disappointing
This book is a little disappointing. While it does contain a good variety and lovely photos, most of the trips it discusses are ones you would never take unless you had A LOT of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by denverslady
travel book
If you like to travel to places around the world this book gives you ideas of where to go. I have bought several of these books to give to friends that like to travel and they love... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dino El Guapo
"Once in a Lifetime Trips"
From the author of Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die, as well as the other Fifty Places to . . . books, comes a unique collection of locations on and above our planet: Once in a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Alexandro C. Telander
Great Books
This was a gift for someone who does allot of traveling. She loved the book
Published on January 30, 2010 by D. MCAVOY
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