World's Best Cities

Celebrating 220 Great Destinations

National Geographic, Annie Fitzsimmons

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National Geographic (Adult)
02 February 2015

Photographs: collections; Urban communities; Travel & holiday; Places & peoples: pictorial works

Delving into the heart and soul of more than 225 cities around the globe, 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 World's Best Cities a must-have volume to accompany all their urban adventures.

By: National Geographic
Foreword by: Annie Fitzsimmons
Imprint: National Geographic (Adult)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 308mm, Width: 241mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 2.148kg
ISBN: 9781426213786
ISBN 10: 1426213786
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 02 February 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

ANNIE FITZSIMMONS is National Geographic's Intelligent Travel's Urban Insider, avidly followed as the cosmopolitan culture connection. From great places to stay and one-of-a-kind things to do in her home base, New York City, to tips from locals in-the-know in cities around the world, Annie is trusted get urban travelers up to speed. Follow her blog on nationalgeographic.com/blog/urban-insider; on Twitter @anniefitz; and on Instagram @anniefitzsimmons.

Reviews for World's Best Cities: Celebrating 220 Great Destinations

A must-have volume for on-the-go visitors and armchair travelers alike to accompany them on all of their urban adventures. --The Global Dispatch If your travel tastes lean more toward big towns than big sky, [this] new book from National Geographic should find a place in your library. --Wall Street Journal A gorgeously illustrated hardcover book that offers an inviting glance at cities around the world from New York to Abu Dhabi, along with curated lists of best cities in categories like eco-smart, oceanfront, high-altitude and all-American. --Associated Press Iconic pictures, local insider tips, and hip stats make this a top choice for jet setters. --PeterGreenberg.com