Looking for the perfect present for the adventurer in your life? Check out our top picks to inspire escapism below.

Where To Go When

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One 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.

Unforgettable Journeys

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The 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.

Go Here Instead

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Know 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.

DK Europe

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With dozens of countries offering a seemingly endless array of attractions, it’s little wonder a grand tour of Europe features high on many travelers’ wish lists. The continent’s capitals are havens of culture, from cutting-edge art galleries in Berlin and Madrid to the ancient ruins of Rome and Athens. Beyond the big cities lie a wealth of treasures including Germany’s romantic castles, France’s stone age cave paintings and Denmark’s Viking longboats. And everywhere you go, a plethora of tantalizing cuisine tempts the taste buds.

USA National Parks

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You'll find every imaginable landscape awaiting exploration in the national parks of the United States, whether you want to be alone amid the vast and haunting wilderness of Alaska's Denali Park, or get up close to the teeming tropical wildlife of Florida's Everglades. Packed with beautiful photography and inspiring ideas for your next adventure, this book covers all 62 national parks, showcasing what makes each one unique, with maps, facts and figures, things to do, and when and where to experience it at its best.

Outdoor Europe

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Know 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.

Gardens of the World

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Need 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.

Ride

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Looking 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 on 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.

DK Caribbean

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Famed as the home of some of the world’s best beaches, the Caribbean offers endless stretches of palm shaded sands lapped by warm seas of crystal blue. When every island is fringed with sensational beaches, it's a struggle to leave your sun lounger. Grace Bay is known for its pristine white sand while wind-whipped Cabarete is good for water sports. For those seeking seclusion, it's easy to discover unsullied sands without the crowds. Anguilla’s Little Bay Beach, bookended by cliffs, is intimate and sheltered, or you can keep company with wild horses at Vieques’ idyllic Sun Bay. 

DK Mexico

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Thousands of miles of coastline provide the perfect spot to unwind in Mexico. Think luxurious hotel rooms that open directly onto the beach, yoga sessions soundtracked by jewel-blue waves lapping the shore and cocktails on the sand. For some serious R&R, head to one of the big resort beaches around Cancún, Cabo San Lucas or Acapulco. Of course, the coast also provides plenty of opportunity for scuba diving and surfing. Puerto Escondido is a popular spot for first-timers and casual surfers while the more experienced will want to head to Baja California’s wild and underdeveloped beaches.

Be More Japan

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A 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.

Paris Like a Local

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Ah, 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?

From the snowcapped Rockies and deserts of the Southwest, to the beaches of Hawaii and the endless prairies of Texas, few countries have such a variety of landscapes as the USA. Adventure can be found whatever the season: hiking the Grand Canyon in spring; kayaking Florida’s keys in summer; marveling the Northern Lights across Alaska’s skies in winter.

The nation’s history is palpable wherever you go: Native heritage is especially prevalent in the Southwest; the footsteps of the founding fathers can be traced in New England; the Civil Rights trail pays homage to those who fought for freedom in the Southeast and the Deep South. New York City, where art spills out from world-class museums and into the streets, is the nation’s cultural capital but cities like San Francisco and New Orleans have as much to offer, from music to mouthwatering cuisine...

Why jet off to far-flung destinations when the States offer everything your ideal trip could ever entail? Whatever your American dream, our DK Eyewitness guides are the perfect companion.

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