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Unforgettable Experiences for the Discerning Traveller
Herbert Ypma

The ultimate visual guide to to the finest hotels and experiences France has to offer.

Today’s discerning traveller is looking not merely for luxury but for a unique experience. But in this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? Not via sponsored search results or thousands of indistinguishable reviews, that’s for sure. What you need is on-the-ground, in-person, tried-and-trusted knowledge.

In this new guide to France – the most visited country on the planet – Herbert Ypma surprises and delights with his unequalled eye for detail and his unerring ability to judge what makes the difference between a good experience and a truly memorable one. The numerous experiences and tips that he maps out across the length and breadth of France fall into four key categories. ‘Staying in Character’ presents thirty five places to stay, from the grand to the eccentric, all embodying the soul and character of their setting – whether it’s bedding down in a surf shack at Soulac-sur-Mer or soaking up centuries of history at the luxurious Château de Canisy. ‘Eclectic Experiences’ offers thirty stand-out experiences, from climbing the Dune de Pyla to salsa-dancing in a calanque (a fjord-like inlet); ‘Legend for Lunch’ points you in the direction of twenty of the most authentic places to eat, while ‘Convincing Context’ presents ten experiences enhanced by nuggets of history.

Together they amount to a new map of authentic French experiences, making this the must-have 21st-century guide for the world’s most exacting traveller.


Contents List
NORMANDY BRITTANY PARIS ÎLE DE RÉ THE CÔTE D’ARGENT BORDEAUX PROVENCE LYON & AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES MARSEILLE THE CÔTE D’AZUR CORSICA


About the Author
Herbert Ypma is a bestselling author and photographer whose ground-breaking HIP Hotels series inspired an entirely new genre of travel publishing. His many other books include RSVP: Simple Sophistication, Effortless Entertaining and Amazing Places Cost Nothing.

Format: Hardback
Size: 26.0 x 20.0 cm
Extent: 352 pp
Illustrations: 550
Publication date: 16 July 2020
ISBN: 9780500294956

The Great Atlas of Italian Wines Author Alessandro Avataneo and Vittorio Manganelli

The decisive tool for understanding and knowing how to choose and talk about Italian wines with competence and taste.

The Great Atlas of Italian Wines is a journey through Italy as a country of wine. It tells of and illustrates the main denominations, region by region, with a description of the most widespread international grape varieties and the most important native Italian grape varieties. Maps combined with infographics describe the organoleptic characteristics of the wines of each area in a clear and immediate way.

Unique in terms of its narrative and scientific content and suitable for experts and curious people alike, the Great Atlas is an indispensable tool for wine lovers, a mine of well-organized information to keep on hand at all times. It is useful for travelling, studying, choosing a wine at a restaurant or wine bar, or creating your own wine cellar. The 1500 best producers are geolocated in the detailed maps, with a list of the 3000 wines most representative of Italian excellence, regardless of the vintage, resulting from years of cross-checks on the data from the main national and international guides and magazines from the sector.

The volume is completed with the stories of 300 wines that mark the past, present, and future of Italian wine, with wonderful reproductions of their labels.
About The Author

Alessandro Avataneo is a director, teacher, and publisher. He has worked in more than thirty countries across Europe and in the United States and Japan. Vittorio Manganelli is a long-time collaborator of Vini d’Italia and has edited the volumes Atlante delle vigne di Langa and The Art of Italian Wine for Slow Food Editore.

Publish Date: March 26, 2024
Format: Trade Paperback
Category: Antiques & Collectibles - Wine
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 8-6/7 x 11-1/5
Pages: 384

Author Jeffrey Milstein

Combining an architect’s eye with low-flying, aerial views, Milstein shows London’s charm, beauty, and iconic buildings in wonderful and breathtaking photographs.

By shooting with the newest high-resolution cameras while leaning out of helicopters, Milstein offers us a new take on familiar architecture and landscapes. His award-winning work brings a fresh and unexpected view of the city. Granted unusual permission to bypass the strict laws around aerial photography over the capital city, Milstein treats us to views that otherwise would not be seen, and this new book fills a gap of more than fifteen years of aerial photographs of London.

Milstein’s distinctive style—straight down—brings London to life in a way that is impossible to imagine from street level: from the Thames snaking through the heart of the city to Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, the City of London business district, Canary Wharf, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and the magical symmetry of roads and beloved green commons.

London from the Air is sure to be treasured by anyone who loves the city by the Thames.

About The Author
Jeffrey Milstein is a photographer, architect, and pilot. His photographs have been exhibited and collected throughout the world, and have been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time, Esquire, Fortune, Harper’s, Vanity Fair, GEO, GQ, Paris Match, Liberation, Graphis, and Die Zeit. He has won numerous awards, including Graphis Gold Awards, and has been featured on CNN and CBS. His work is in the collections of museums including the Scottish National Galleries, LACMA, George Eastman Museum, Musée de l’Elysée, Portland Art Museum, Akron Art Museum, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, where he had a yearlong solo show. His work has also been featured in a show called Civilization, which has been traveling the world. His other books include Paris from the Air, LA NY, Aircraft, Cuba, and Small Dreams. He lives in Woodstock, New York.

Publish Date: March 26, 2024
Format: Hardcover
Category: Photography - Subjects & Themes - Aerial
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2
Pages: 228

Sam G.C. and Raquel Martín undertake their most ambitious and original work to the history of the routes that women and men have taken throughout the ages. Sam’s telling of mankind’s migrations around the world will have readers dreaming, while Raquel’s entrancing illustrations inspire a journey of the imagination. The Silk Road, the Trans-Siberian railway, the Camino de Santiago, the Appian Way, the Cathar Way, and the Inca Trail are just a few examples of how humankind’s great routes are much more than simple journeys.

48 pages, Hardcover

Published April 23, 2024
This edition

Format
48 pages, Hardcover
Published
April 23, 2024 by Little Gestalten
ISBN
9783967047660 (ISBN10: 3967047660)
ASIN
3967047660
Language
English

Discover New Adventures in the Great Outdoors, Featuring Recipes, Activities, Travel Inspiration, Tent Hacks, Bushcraft Basics, Foraging Tips and More!

Say yes to new adventures! This beautiful book is brimming with tips, recipes, activities and more to help you plan your perfect trip and discover the joys of camping in the great outdoors. Camping is one of life’s purest pleasures. It’s a way to escape the frantic pace of the everyday, to get back to nature and to discover new experiences – and nothing comes close to the joy of sleeping under the stars. Packed with ideas for first-time campers and seasoned experts alike, this book is sure to inspire your next trip and help you create memories to last a lifetime. Within these pages you will … And much more! Whether you’re seeking a relaxing natural getaway or an intrepid wilderness adventure, the great outdoors is waiting for you. So, pack your bag, pick up your tent and go camping!
Hardcover

Published April 14, 2022

This edition
Format
Hardcover
Published
April 14, 2022 by Summersdale
ISBN
9781800071780 (ISBN10: 1800071787)
ASIN
1800071787
Language
English

DISCOVER the cuisine from this FASCINATING region through 75 AUTHENTIC recipes from renowned expert MARIA JOSE SEVILLA.

Cocina Vasca explores the cooking and traditions of Spain's most EXCITING food destination.

Home to some of the world's MOST CELEBRATED restaurants and chefs, with the city of SAN SEBASTIAN at its heart that proudly has 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.

Few cuisines have captured more imaginations than that of Spain, but ask a Spaniard where to find the best food in the country and the reply will most certainly be 'in the Basque Country'. The culinary traditions of the region are among the most fascinating in the world and in Cocina Vasca María José Sevilla take readers on an illuminating tour. Along the way she introduces iconic ingredients, unique cooking techniques and traditional dishes that have inspired some of today's most celebrated chefs.

An introduction to Basque cooking, ranging from bite-sized tapas known as pintxos to more substantial fish and meat plates as well as delicious desserts, including the legendary Basque Cheesecake. Illuminating essays that shine a light on the most interesting aspects of historical food traditions, as well as the modern scene, are set against a backdrop of the stunning images of the people and surrounding landscape.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published April 8, 2025
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Published: April 8, 2025 by Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 9781788796774 (ISBN10: 1788796772)
Language: English

Chad Parkhill, Alice Oehr (Illustrator)

Around the World in 80 Cocktails celebrates the globetrotting history of the cocktail through eighty different iconic drinks – each of which has its own story to tell. Bartender and writer Chad Parkhill takes you on a whirlwind tour of the places that have shaped the history of the cocktail from its birth to the present day, with recipes so you can follow along at home.

You'll learn about the surprising military history behind the bubbly, vivacious Venetian Spritz; how the G&T moved from India to England (and why the best in the world are now made in Spain); and how France's Burgundy region turned tragedy into triumph with the Kir. Accompanied by gorgeous vintage-style illustrations that evoke antique travel posters, these stories and recipes are an ode to the joys of travel, history, and drinking.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 3, 2017

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
Published: October 3, 2017 by Hardie Grant Books
ISBN: 9781741175189 (ISBN10: 1741175186)
Language: English

In Love with Rome is an irresistible combination of 50 delicious sweet and savory recipes and stories of epic romance.

Discover all that the Eternal City has to offer from its ancient architecture and iconic landmarks to its famously tasty cuisine. Whip up flavorful pasta dishes such as Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe and Rigatoni All'Amatriciana as well as Italian classics like Pizza Con Salsiccia and Risotto Alle Vongole e Limone.

Indulge in a slower pace of life and linger over a Tiramisu or Affogato al Caffé while you read about famous films such as La Dolce Vita and Eat Pray Love that made this beautiful city their backdrop. In Love with Rome will have you cooking stunning Italian food until your next holiday there!

176 pages

Fall in love with Paris, the food, the stories, and the city's most romantic spots. A celebration of one of the world's most beautiful cities, In Love with Paris is an irresistible combination of mouth-watering sweet and savory recipes and heart-melting love stories. Take a culinary walk through the city of love, enjoy classic French cuisine, from croque madame to coq au vin and madeleines, and immerse yourself in famous love stories.

176 pages

Recipes from Sicily is a culinary exploration of this well-loved Italian island.

Join husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi as they head to the island of Sicily to delve into its diverse food scene through more than 90 delicious recipes.

Starting in the capital, Palermo, the couple come across some exciting street food that features tasty Arancini (rice balls stuffed with meat sauce and cheese) to Sfincione, a thick Sicilian pizza, topped with tomatoes, onions, anchovies and caciocavallo cheese. Heading to Noto, almonds feature in some of Italy’s most memorable desserts including a classic Semifreddo to a refreshing Almond Granita (served with fresh brioche, for dunking). No Sicilian book would be complete without Pasta Alla Norma (pasta with tomatoes and eggplants) and the classic, ricotta-filled sweet delight Cannoli.

Set against the backdrop of breathtaking photographs of the islands and Katie’s anecdotes of their travels, Recipes from Sicily is a stunning cookbook and visual feast of one of Italy’s most amazing destinations.

272 pages

Combining immersive photography with expertly researched travel writing, this is the ultimate guidebook for LGBTQ+ travelers—whether you're planning your next getaway, daydreaming from the comfort of your armchair, or seeking to learn about queer culture in other parts of the world.

This swoon-worthy guide to the best places and events the queer world has to offer spans the globe, taking you from metropolitan must-sees, like the birthplace of Pride in New York or the world’s first gayborhood in Berlin, to lesser-known gems, like a trans designer’s clothing store in São Paulo or the first LGBTQ+ bar in Nepal.

Maartje Hensen and a diverse team of international travel writers have put together information on the best drag shows, Pride parades, and film festivals all around the world, as well as resources regarding laws, restrictions, and cultural attitudes—ensuring that travelers can safely enjoy their sojourns and find community wherever they go. Whether you're looking for relaxation, romance, or adventure, The Pride Atlas will help you plan your next gaycation.

SERIOUS EYE CANDY: Bursting at the seams with full-color photographs, The Pride Atlas is a colorful addition to any bookshelf or coffee table. It offers an immersive, take-me-there reading experience, as well as the nuts-and-bolts practical information that will transform armchair travel into actual trip planning.

INCLUSIVE AND INFORMATIVE: Whether you are a drag show fanatic, a gay couple in search of international community, an ally planning an ethical and informed vacation, or a cohort of queers looking for a good time—this is the travel book for you. With information on both festivities for and frustrations facing queer travelers, written by a diverse team of LGBTQ+ travel bloggers, The Pride Atlas is a unique and valuable resource.

Perfect for:

LGBTQ+ vacation planners and armchair travelers
Informed, ethical travelers who want to know about LGBTQ+ rights and culture in the places they visit
A practical and inspiring birthday, graduation, wedding, bon voyage, or special occasion gift for all who love to explore

400 pages

From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling sensation Paris: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the City of Lights.

Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance, and a must-see on every fashion-lover’s list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her inimitable fashion eye, Megan Hess takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places. From people-watching on rue Saint-Honoré to cocktails at the Ritz, this is Paris at its most chic.

Filled with Megan’s stunning illustrations,Paris: Through A Fashion Eyereveals the city as you’ve never seen it before. This special edition features a larger format, beautiful new cover, new revised content and a ribbon.

208 pages

London: Through a Fashion Eye is the new travel title from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, following on from the bestselling titles on New York and Paris.

Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through London, showing you the hottest places to eat, sleep and play – all illustrated in her inimitable, elegant style.

Featuring fashion-themed restaurants, hotels and sites to visit, as well as Megan's favorite places to shop, this is a must-have insider's guide to one of the world's most-loved fashion cities by one of the world's most-loved fashion illustrators.

208 pages