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Travelers are showing a huge interest in the fast-growing sector known as "experiential" tourism—vacations that encompass heritage, culture, n... read full description

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Jan 15, 2009
Holly rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I was really looking forward to this one, but I think ultimately I'm the sort of person who would rather be entertained than "enriched" on my vacations. I have such limited vacation time and even more limited funds to spend on vacations that the idea of trucking it to someplace like France or Chile and then spending an entire week just in one single location doing one single activity is completely unappealing to me. No matter how much I enjoy a good writer's workshop or a pottery class More...
Aug 25, 2010
Meghan rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Basically I went through this book and made a bucket list, there are so many cool experiences! Even if I don't book with the exact travel company or do it by the book, I got lots of great ideas from Grout!

I didn't realize this is part of a series, I definitely want to pick up the American one which most likely has trips more within my budget.
Feb 21, 2011
Cherie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A- Great quick read with fantastic suggestions on fantastic vacations to take - arranged in categories. Really good ideas.
Feb 10, 2011
Oh rated it: 3 of 5 stars
powers one's wanderlust dreams :)
Oct 09, 2008
Jack rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aaah, this makes me want to just travel travel travel.

If, like me, you are one of those who have this "penchant for the back street and side door" (quoted from the book), this book will get you there. I'm still reading but to me it is by far the best "not your usual travel book".
Jun 08, 2011
Stephanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Great book. I enjoyed reading about what to do for vacations.
Sep 14, 2008
Rebecca rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I have three trips in this book earmarked as "must experience at least once"!
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