Looking for the perfect present for the adventurer in your life? Check out our top picks to inspire escapism below.
For bucket list dreamers ...
Go Here Instead
View BookKnow someone who'd prefer to take the road less travelled? This book takes some of the world's best-known sights, experiences and destinations – everything from over-visited national parks to crowded museums – and reveals more than 100 fascinating alternatives to inspire trips away from the traditional tourist trail.
Unforgettable Journeys
View BookThe perfect gift for those who know it’s all about the journey, not the destination! This breath-taking travel book celebrates taking the scenic route, with 200 inspirational journeys across the globe. Set off on an epic bike ride along the ancient Silk Road, jump aboard the opulent Orient Express, take a road trip on the legendary Pacific Highway – these are once-in-a-lifetime adventures that will stay with you forever.
Where To Go When
View BookOne for the planner in your life, Where to Go When features the best destinations for every month of the year. They'll discover when to explore Costa Rica's rainforests, journey into the clouds in Nepal, sail between Croatia's cypress-clad islands, or gaze at the saw-toothed crags of Canada's Rocky Mountains. Whether their dream trip includes culture, adventure, natural wonders, or rest and relaxation, they're sure to find something to set their wanderlust alight.
For lovers of the great outdoors...
Outdoor Europe
View BookKnow someone who loves the great outdoors? Outdoor Europe brings together the continent's most incredible adventures, from adrenaline pumping activities to mindful escapes. They'll discover the best places for stand up paddle boarding, hot spring bathing, snowboarding, wildlife watching and much more.
Ride
View BookLooking for a gift for the cyclist who has everything? With awe-inspiring images and descriptions of 100 cycling adventures across the globe, Ride will have readers itching to jump in the saddle. This travel book includes all they need to plan the nitty-gritty of their trips like handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information such as distance, difficulty, and road surface.
Hike
View BookIt's hard to beat the satisfaction of travelling on foot - settling into a steady rhythm, surrounded by incredible scenery, with the freedom to stop wherever takes your fancy. This endlessly rewarding - and sustainable - activity is joyously celebrated in Hike, which reveals 125 of the most scenic and spectacular walking trails across the globe. Perfect for those who love to explore under their own steam.
Gardens of the World
View BookNeed a gift for the gardener in your life? Compiled by expert garden writers and green-fingered enthusiasts, this stunning compendium showcases amazing green spaces near and far, from a surrealist jungle dreamland in Mexico to a perfectly crafted masterpiece in Italy. They'll discover the incredible stories, people and plantings behind each garden, while horticultural tips will inspire them to recreate iconic styles at home.
For culture vultures...
Be More Japan
View BookA celebration of all things Japanese, from ancient traditions to modern innovation, Be More Japan is the perfect gift for anyone in love with Japan, planning a trip, or who would benefit from a little Japanese wisdom in their daily life. Discover how festivals, food and fashion fluctate with the seasons, dive into the unique culture and unlock the secrets behind modern Japanese living.
DK Top 10 Rome
View BookOur best-selling Rome guide ensures visitors to the eternal city make the most of their trip, from visiting incredible ancient sites to savouring spaghetti carbonara at delightfully rustic trattorias. This lightweight book is perfect for packing in your hand luggage – and for slipping into a Christmas stocking!
Paris Like a Local
View BookAh, Paris, the city of romance: iconic museums, treasured landmarks and irresistibly pretty patisseries. But what’s beyond the classic sights? Former funeral parlours hosting Tai Chi classes, barge bars swinging with live jazz bands, Rasta restaurants plating up incredible vegan fare – and that’s just for starters. Paris is so much more than the Louvre and Champs-Élysées, and who better to show you around than the locals?
New York City Like a Local
View BookHome to soaring skyscrapers, world-renowned parks and a foodie scene like no other, New York City is a cultural colossus. This insider's guide takes you beyond the well-trodden sights, to Gatsby-esque jazz joints, must-try food trucks, ovation-worthy off-broadway shows, secret speakeasies frequented by those in the know, and much more.
For staycationers...
DK Road Trips Great Britain
View BookWoven from three nations, each fiercely unique, Great Britain is a rich cultural tapestry with many centuries of civilization etched across its timeless landscape. What better way to explore the country's varied treasures than by hitting the open road? This best-selling guide features 25 drives across the country, from the jagged peaks of the Scottish Highlands to the chocolate box villages of the Cotswolds.
DK Great Britain
View BookDazzling in its diversity, Great Britain offers enough thrilling adventures to last a lifetime. Whatever their dream trip entails – whether it's wild swimming in the Fairy Pools of Skye, digging for fossils on the Jurassic Coast or touring historic homes – this guide makes the perfect companion.
London Like a Local
View BookWhether they’re a restless Londoner hungry to find the places that aren’t on everyone else’s radar, or a visitor looking to delve beyond the city’s iconic sights, this book will have them tearing up the traditional bucket list and enjoying London the local way. They'll discover craft breweries pouring pints under railway arches, art galleries hosting late-night DJ sets and open-air lidos welcoming hardy swimmers (whatever the weather).
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