Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations

Lets face it. These days, many of the worlds most beloved places have become expensive and overcrowded, making their celebrated allure that much harder to enjoy. But fear not: Here Not There helps you create a more robust, off-the-beaten path vacation by revealing 100 alternative destinations to the standard travel playbook - as well as expert tips on when to visit, where to eat, what to see, and where to stay. In this surprising collection of lively travel itineraries, youll find authentic, unexpected, and rewarding destinations of a lifetime to add to your bucket list, including: A trip to Quito, Ecuador, instead of Lima, Peru, for iconic architecture and top-notch South American cuisine. A road trip along West Virginias byways instead of New Englands highways for brilliant autumn colours. A romantic rendezvous to Lecce, Italy, instead of mega-touristed Florence for art, wine, and artifacts. A hiking excursion in Chiles Lake District instead of Englands for an unexpected natural wonder. A theater-infused visit to Cleveland, Ohio, where the performances match the levels of New York Citys Broadway. A tour of Portugals Azores, rather than the Hawaiian islands, for flora, fauna, and underwater adventures. A water-filled excursion through New Yorks Thousand Islands instead of a cruise down Germanys Rhine River. A trip to Detroit to find Art Deco skyscrapers (and even a beach in Motown) that rival those of Miami. Both surprising and inspiring, Here Not There offers readers a chance to think beyond our typical borders and discover undreamed-of destinations. See more