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On the heels of the bestselling Bucket List comes a new entry into
the series focused on family-friendly trips, getaways, escapes, and
adventures that go beyond the tried and true. With options for
exciting trips and anything but ordinary journeys, the vast choice
of experiences showcased in this volume is curated to appeal to all
types of families and people of all ages: from visiting a 'hobbit
roundhouse' in Cornwall, England or shopping the docks for lobster
in Portland, Maine to birdspotting along the Panama Canal or
partaking of hundreds of activities at the Florida State Fair.
Organized geographically, the book s entries feature a wide array
of things to do spanning numerous interests and activity levels
sure to appeal to all ages from kids to grandparents: go boating on
New York State s Erie Canal; stroll the tulip fields outside
Amsterdam; celebrate Mexico s Day of the Dead the 'original'
Halloween; experience authentic Japanese living including a
traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto; take your family to a cooking
school in Tuscany; explore the Pacific Northwest by ferry; and much
more. This book appeals to everyone s inner daydreamer and armchair
traveler, as well as anyone seeking an alternative to a generic
vacation.
When it is time to escape the ordinary, this guide is where you
will find fun, fantastic, and life-affirming activities: do
something different, go beyond the tried and true, experience the
U.S. and its neighbours anew. It is perfect for recent graduates,
soon-to-be retirees, inveterate daydreamers, armchair travellers,
and anyone dreaming about a much-needed break from the daily
routine. The nation s best travel experiences are organised by
theme, with chapters divided by region and entries organised
geographically and indexed by state. Among the wide array: natural
wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, self-improvement
vacations, sports-related endeavours, and more. Track Alaska s big
five (grizzly bear, caribou, gray wolf, moose, and Dall sheep) in
Denali National Park, ski the Canadian Rockies, trace historic
Route 66, make a pilgrimage to Elvis s Graceland, or take a
culinary tour through Mexico City. This volume is the perfect gift
for passionate travellers a coast-to-coast listing of museums,
historical sites, monuments, islands, inns, natural wonders, and
more. Also included are activities for people of all ages: be a
zookeeper for a day, direct a movie, learn to play an
instrument...the possibilities are endless.
We all have things we d like to do one day but work, family,
school, money, and responsibilities get in the way. This invaluable
guide to fun, fantastic, and life-affirming activities features an
eclectic range of ideas such as self-improvement, sports-related
endeavors, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary
delights, and more. From glassblowing in the Czech Republic to
swimming with dolphins in New Zealand, The Bucket List is the
perfect gift for the passionate traveler an around-the-world,
continent-by-continent listing of beaches, museums, monuments,
islands, inns, restaurants, mountains, and more. Each activity is
location-specific and as geographically unique as bird-watching in
Kenya or driving through clouds in Sri Lanka, as well as other
to-dos that can be done anywhere, such as sketching a sunset behind
an architectural monument. In addition to classic outdoor pursuits,
the book contains advice on how to achieve some of the most popular
goals for people of all ages: direct a movie, learn to play an
instrument, make pottery, protect an endangered species, name a
star, try a new cuisine, or learn a new language. Whether you are
more active or laid-back, serious-minded or lighthearted, you are
bound to discover new, stimulating activities.
The Bucket List series offers invaluable guides to fantastic,
life-affirming trips and experiences, from self-improvement
weekends to vacations built around sports- related endeavors,
natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more.
Now, there is the interactive Bucket List Journal. Full of gorgeous
photography and inspiring quotes, it is the perfect record-keeper
and wishlist for anyone passionate about travel and contains the
following features: Space to write and tick off a bucket list of
100 experiences, plus 20 pages to review past trips and 80 blank
journaling pages Traveler s information and interactive lists to
help with planning, packing, and paperwork 100 all-new Bucket List
entries with new photographs A map to color in as you travel the
world Top-20 lists for attractions worldwide these are specifically
aimed at short trips and easy weekend getaways: the world s top 20
museums; the world s top 20 greatest hiking routes; the world s top
20 destinations to visit on $30 a day or less; top 20 foodie
destinations; top 20 urban escapes; the top 20 spa desti- nations
for a self-care weekend, and many others.
For anyone who is passionate about wildlife, this bucket list
offers around-the-world listings of ways to experience animals and
birds in their natural habitats. Fun, life-affirming activities are
the focus from action-packed adventures (riding with wild horses in
France, snorkelling with sharks in Belize) to more relaxing
experiences (walking through a wildflower reserve in South Africa
or floating among corals in the Maldives). Each activity is
location-specific and geographically unique - kayaking with whales
in Canada, watching snow monkeys take a sauna in Japan, going on a
desert safari in Dubai. The book also addresses the issues facing
vulnerable and endangered species, and suggests ways that
travellers can help. Conservation-themed adventures include working
as a Giant Panda keeper in China, volunteering at an endangered
orangutan rescue in Indonesia, and guarding baby turtles in Costa
Rica as they make their way from beach to ocean. Everyone has
lifelong dreams of experiences they yearn to have, and this bucket
list provides all the inspiration and practical advice necessary
for the seasoned globetrotter or armchair traveller alike.
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