Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear - Couverture souple

A Celebration of the World′s Most Fragile Wonders This guidebook leads you around the globe to visit cultural, historic, and natural treasures at risk—from Red Routemaster buses in England and red–footed boobies in the Cayman Islands to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. You′ll learn why these attractions are important, why they need protection, and how you can explore them responsibly, preserving them for future generations. Details on airports and accommodations, geographical and subject indexes, websites, and other service information will help you make the most of your trip. See Them Now The Cedars of Lebanon Pompeii, Italy Sherwood Forest, England Luna Park, Australia Ancient Temple of Angkor Wat, Cambodia The Everglades, United States Komodo dragons, Indonesia And hundreds of other marvels Find travel news & deals, expert advice,and connect with fellow travelers at Frommers.com

500 thoughtfully chosen treasures that will inspire and enlighten travelers of all ages This book enables passionate travelers and the eco–conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural, historic, and natural places before they are irrevocably altered or even gone forever. Included are one–of–a–kind landscapes, fragile ecosystems, rare bird habitats, places to see the last remaining species of big game in the wild, cityscapes in peril, vanishing cultural kitsch, petroglyphs, and more. This Second Edition offers new reviews and updates on such topics as the Gulf Coast after the BP oil spill, the effects of earthquakes in Asia and Haiti, and improvements and progress in the fight to preserve threatened places.