World's best cities : celebrating 220 great destinations

National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Issuing body).

Record details

ISBN: 1426213786 (hbk.)
ISBN: 9781426213786 (hbk.)
Physical Description: print
335 pages : color illustrations, map ; 31 cm
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Summary, etc.:

"Delving into the heart and soul of more than 225 cities around the globe, The World's Best Cities is a glossy, glorious tribute to cosmopolitan life. In photos and words, this irresistible volume showcases long-established great cities like Paris, Rome, New York, London, and Tokyo, as well as exciting up-and-comers, including Denver, Asheville, Oslo, and Abu Dhabi. As readable as it is beautiful, this expansive travel guide offers a playful, informative mix of inspirational personal narratives; photo galleries, and fun facts; plus sidebars on oddities; where to find the best food and shopping; novels that capture a particular city's atmosphere; local secrets; and more. Many additional cities appear in illustrated lists, such as eco-friendly cities, foodie cities; and happiest cities. The twenty-first century is the Century of the City, and on-the-go visitors and armchair travelers alike will make The World's Best Cities a must-have volume to accompany all their urban adventures"--