Once in a Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences [Hardcover]

Chris Santella (Author)

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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.

A Look Inside Once in a Lifetime Trips

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Elephant Safari in Botswana	Paddling Polynesia	The Spice Islands by Phinisi

Hiking the Canadian Rockies	Savoring Siena by Steed

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter (May 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 030740692X
• ISBN-13: 978-0307406927
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.9 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Reference
  • #82 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure

More About the Author

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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37 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disheartening for those on a budget, September 2, 2010

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Tobias Falzone (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Once in a Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences (Hardcover)

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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb for Planning That Special Trip, June 16, 2009

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Mr. Henry (Winchester, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Once in a Lifetime Trips: The World's 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences (Hardcover)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blending color photos with exciting 'you are there' travel diaries and dialogue, August 20, 2009

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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.