Dimensions
130 x 155 x 25mm
This book is a guide for the more imaginative tourist.
It details trips, destinations and events to help you escape not only your normal routine, but also the well-trodden, hackneyed getaways everyone has been on. To best suit people's diverse tastes and interests, 101 Great Escapes is divided into various categories.
In ACTION AND ADVENTURE ESCAPES, it is the activity that distinguishes the break from the mainstream, be it cycling across the US, bridge jumping in Croatia or rafting in South Africa.
The REST AND RELAXATION ESCAPES often involve doing nothing more than lying back and chilling out, but in areas of the world you may not immediately think of - and maybe won't be familiar with - allowing you to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Aboard a paddle steamer in Australia or sampling whisky in Scotland, your days will be completely free of stress or worry, making it almost impossible not to enjoy yourself.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK ESCAPES includes some of the most remote places on earth, but also reveals undiscovered gems a stone's throw from commercial tourism spots. From the northern coast of Sweden to the southern tip of Argentina, travelling the heartland of Spain or Jordan's desert landscapes, the challenges of the journeys in this section are as fundamental as the destinations.
Escape doesn t necessarily mean isolation - a passionate crowd, local ceremony or traditional celebration can provide an holistic retreat, and EXPERIENCE ESCAPES are intoxicating events or locations as far removed from your normal life as possible. A local football match in Argentina, a colourful harvest festival in India or the retro stylings of Cuba present sensory escapes, with often unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells.
Finally, ALTERNATIVE ESCAPES suggests hidden treasures that wouldn t immediately spring to mind when booking a trip. These include Carnival spent in Colombia, the barrier reef in Belize and exploring Norway on a postal liner.
Less commercial, more unspoilt destinations that remain blissfully free of coach-trips and snap-happy travellers do still exist; you just need to know where to look. Everybody needs a little adventure in their life, providing a respite from routine. By escaping the ordinary and avoiding the mundane you will allow yourself to fully escape, whether for a few hours, days, weeks or months and once you do, you ll never look back.
