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My Favorite Place on Earth: Celebrated People Share Their Travel Discoveries Paperback – April 21, 2009

by Jerry Camarillo Dunn (Author)

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See the world through the eyes of some of the most celebrated and admired people of our time in this engaging new travel book. Award-winning author and National Geographic Traveler writer Jerry Camarillo Dunn takes you on a remarkable journey with such amazing and diverse figures as Sandra Day O’Connor and the Dalai Lama, actors Robin Williams and Morgan Freeman, astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Sally Ride, explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau, real estate mogul Donald Trump, entertainer Jerry Seinfeld, food guru Alice Waters, and author Tony Hillerman. His simple question to these people: What is your favorite travel discovery? The answers are both surprising and engaging—ranging from Bali Indonesia to a well-used bench at San Francisco’s Crissy Field, from the Hopi Mesas in Arizona to the Old City of Jerusalem. In page after page, celebrated contributors describe the special appeal of each place—be it the amazing beauty, or the character of the people, or simply the hushed joy of solitude.

To enhance the stories further, Dunn scoured the files of National Geographic to create sidebars full of intriguing information about each place—and even steers you to websites that tell how you can visit them yourself. But the real allure is the entertaining narrative, inviting readers to experience the excitement of traveling with these celebrated personalities to their favorite places on Earth.

For a complete list of contributing authors and more information, visit the author's website at www.myfavoriteplacenatgeo.com.

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Jerry Camarillo Dunn is a former staff editor and writer for National Geographic Traveler magazine and the author of many books. His feature stories have been recognized with three Lowell Thomas Awards and his guidebooks with both Gold and Silver awards from the Society of American Travel Writers.

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: National Geographic (April 21, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 142620230X
ISBN-13: 978-1426202308
Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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Intriguing and Fun - Buy This Book!

ByS. Westphalon June 9, 2009

Format: Paperback

My Favorite Place on Earth: Celebrated People Share Their Travel Discoveries

This is a delightful travel book, full of intriguing first person narratives and evocative photos. Jerry Dunn rustles up a wide and eclectic range of celebrities to quiz about their favorite places on earth. The result is a global smorgasbord of esoteric pleasures, hidden gems, and unexpected locales. The lucky reader gets to stowaway with famous people with the means and time to discover some of the most wonderful places on the planet. Since the VIPs describe why they love their favorite places, the pieces also illuminate their personalities. Every entry contains a thumbnail sketch of the celebrity as well as a section called "Compass Points," which locates the spot geographically. Some entries are profound, others hilarious and still others unexpected and wonderfully unpretentious. Dunn, an excellent interviewer, writes with engaging wit and charm. This book manages to be entertaining, informative, and inspiring all at once. Buy this book and start planning your next trip!

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Inspiring, Fun, Insightful

BySean Maston May 7, 2009

Format: Paperback

MY FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH is a wonderful read.

Most importantly, it provides an intimate glimpse into the world's most exciting places for people who have lived very exciting lives. These places aren't listed because of general critical acclaim, but because they inspire a deep passion in each person profiled. Jerry's participants colorfully describe their favorite cafes, bookstores, and times of the day, with the deep emotions that only arise from a desire to spend as much time there as possible.

Secondly, this is not standard tourist fare. Most of the places are very unique, ranging from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to orbiting the earth. I found a lot of places I would like to see that I have never heard of before - and I've traveled a good amount.

Finally, this book tells you the ultimate insiders' secret places. Where do the quintessential travelers with free time go? Tony Wheeler (Lonely Planet founder) and Arthur Frommer tell you. Where do billionaires love to vacation? Branson, Lucas and others speak honestly. Where do those rich in spirit get inspired? The Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra preach their travel gospels. These some 75 people can go anywhere in the world, but they shout about their most special places in this book.

I highly recommend reading MY FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH by Jerry Dunn.