Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear [Lingua Inglese]: A Celebration of the World's Fragile Wonders - Brossura

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9780470189863: Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear [Lingua Inglese]: A Celebration of the World's Fragile Wonders

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ISBN 10: 047018986X ISBN 13: 9780470189863

Casa editrice: Frommer, 2008

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500 Places to See Before They Disappear enables passionate travelers and the eco-conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural, historic, and natural places before they are irrevocably altered or even gone forever. Here are one-of-a-kind landscapes, fragile ecosystems, rare bird habitats, places to see the last remaining species of big game in the wild, cityscapes in peril, vanishing cultural kitsch, petroglyphs, and more—500 thoughtfully-chosen treasures that will inspire and enlighten travelers of all ages.

Each entry explains why it's been included, gives its history, the nature of the threat against it, brief practical information on how to visit, and what visitors can to do protect it. A Geographical Index allows travelers to locate attractions across the world. Photos throughout the book help bring destinations to life.

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Recensione:

"Although technically we're grown up, we'd still like to visit the places mentioned in this book!" (French Magazine July 2008)

"...the first guidebook of 'last chance saloon' holidays...for travellers who want to visit the most endangered tourist destinations..."(The Observer, October 26th 2008)

"...carefully chosen list of destinations...this book also presents some of the world's hidden treasures and best-kept secrets" (Sunday Herald (Glasgow), November 2nd 2008)

"An eye-opener of a guidebook that acknowledges our endangered world, with great ideas of where to go if you can." (Best, December 16th 2008)

"...provides tips on what we can do to prevent their demise." (Gay Times, January 2008)

"...new guide is a celebration of the world's most precious sights...inspiring book...sheds light on why our natural habitats are disappearing." (Lincolnshire Today, December 2008)

"...a celebration of the world's most precious and fragile sights." (Embrace, December 2008)

"...the reader is guided through the earth's most wonderful and beautiful places and things." (Canary Wharf, January 2009)

"This book is more a celebration of the world's most precious sights...indicates how much of our world is taken for granted." (Oldham Evening Chronicle, January 8th 2009)

"Rather than skirt around this sobering fact, Frommer's has decided to embrace it with its new book" (ABTA Magazine, January 2009)

"...the first guidebook of 'last chance saloon' holidays...for travellers who want to visit the most endangered tourist destinations..."(The Observer, October 26th 2008)

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A Celebration of the World's Most Fragile Wonders

This guidebook leads you around the globe to visit cultural, historic, and natural treasures at risk?from red Routemaster buses in Englandand red-footed boobies in the Cayman Islandsto Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

You'll learn why these attractions are important,why they need protection, and how you can explore them responsibly, preserving them for future generations. Details on airports andaccommodations, geographical and subjectindexes, Web sites, and other service informationwill help you make the most of your trip.

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