5 books to help you plan your next holiday
Travelling is one of the most rewarding ways you can spend your money, but anyone who’s planned a holiday before knows just how difficult it can be. First you have to choose your destination, decide on dates, find accommodation, sort out activities… it can be a nightmare! But once you’re there, all of the stress of planning just disappears. These five books will help you sort through the tourist traps and find the best destinations, activities, food and more around the world.
1. Destinations of A Lifetime: 225 of the World’s Most Amazing Places by National Geographic
There are few publications which boast a better knowledge of the world than National Geographic, and this book distils all the most important information about the best places around the world into an easy-to-digest photographical tour. Prepare for inspiration.
2. Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Photography by Lonely Planet
In this day and age, if you haven’t taken a photo, has it really happened? The travel experts at Lonely Planet have put together this simple guide to taking professional-calibre photos with amateur equipment, so you’ll have the perfect visual reminder of your incredible holidays.
3. The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
Wine lovers and amateur sommeliers, this one’s for you. First published in 1971, The World Atlas of Wine is now in its 7th edition and is as much an authority on all things viniculture as it was 45 years ago. Travel around the world’s most famous wine regions all from your armchair.
4. Explore Australia 2016 by Explore Australia
Fancy a domestic adventure? Look no further than this trusty guidebook, backed with maps and information about the very best accommodation, activities and restaurants around our beautiful sunburnt country – because why should you have to travel halfway around the world for an unforgettable trip?
5. Ultimate Travelist Colouring Book by Lonely Planet
Get to know Lonely Planet’s picks for the best 100 places on the planet up close – by creating them yourself! This gorgeous colouring book allows you to exercise your creativity as well as your wanderlust, with this ranked list of the destinations you absolutely mustn’t miss.
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