
Looking for travel inspiration? The following ‘must read travel books’ are the top recommended travel books I have found online or been told about. After researching these books I have added a lot more to my book wish list. I’m sure Kev will love that. ha
I think you’ll find travel inspiration in the books I have shared below. Included are adventure, couples, family, RV/road trip and kids travel guides/books.
If you aren’t yet following me over on my personal blog Her Grand Life, I just shared my top tips for setting reading goals. I just completed my 1st book of 2019 today (The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson). Now it’s time to start collecting some travel books!
Adventure Travel
In the books below you’ll find adventure travel planning tips. If you’re an adventure junkie and want to try new things or save a little money on your journey, these books would be a perfect fit for you.
- Build your dream vacation with this eclectic and tantalizing collection of 1,000 life-affirming adventures spanning the 7 continents A travel book like no other, this unique guide will inspire both seasoned trekkers and arm-chair globetrotters alike to build experiences you will treasure forever
- You’ll find memorable, once-in-a-lifetime activities organized by longitude and latitude (country-by-country index also included) so you can max out your itinerary with the best things to do and the best places to visit around the world
- Discover recommendations that fit every traveler’s must-do list, whether you go for museums and cultural experiences, sports & adventure travel, natural wonders and monuments, or culinary delights
- Packed with over 300 remarkable photos and info on the best beaches, museums, monuments, islands, inns, restaurants, and mountains at every longitude, each chapter includes not only geographically unique ideas, but also activities you can fit in to any itinerary, for travelers of all ages: Globetrotting: Hitchhike across a border, or stand on the International Date Line Wildlife Encounters: Watch sea turtles lay eggs on a beach, or fish with a cormorant on the Yangtze Extreme Sports: Rafting on the Yukon, or zipline down the Alps Music & Dance: Learn the guitar in 7 days and perform in a public square, or find a tango partner in the street in Buenos Aires Legacy: Volunteer at an Orangutan sanctuary in Borneo, or research your family history and visit an ancestral site Food & Drink: Eat a beignet at Café Du Monde in New Orleans, or forage your own dinner in Central Park A valuable reference and a wonderful gift for digital nomads, recent grads, sabbatical planners, and adventuresome retirees, fair warning: you might just find your travel bucket list getting much, much longer
Couples Travel
Below you’ll find amazing couples travel ideas. We love our couples travel time and have so much to see in this amazing world we live in. A romantic getaway sounds good right about now. Here are some amazing destination ideas for couples.
- Written by the founders of HoneyTrek
- com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel
- In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard–officially The World’s Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek–whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime
- Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any pair–no matter their age or budget
Multi-Generational/Family Travel
Below you’ll find books on family travel that includes multi-generational travel. We have traveled with our grand kids and love it. Looking forward to more of those experiences. Where should we take them next? They vote for a cruise *wink*
- Discover how the whole family can enjoy Washington, DC–from the Lincoln Memorial and the White House to the National Air and Space Museum–with this colorful, kids-oriented travel guide
- The best places to visit in DC are all approached from a family-friendly angle
- The guide is organized around “hubs”–major sights around which to plan your day–and gives child-friendly eating options, age-range suitability info, places for letting off steam, detailed maps, activities for rainy days, and plenty of ideas things to do with kids beyond the major Washington, DC, attractions
- Plus there are Kids’ Corners in every chapter with cartoons, quizzes and games to keep young travelers happy all day long
RV/Road Trip Travel
The books below have tips on RV travel, outdoor living tips and road trips. This is something I would really love to experience sometime. I do love our ‘luxury’ hotel stays and comfy home away from home’s via AirBnB and VRBO but we do like to try new things! Find fun things to do and places to stay in these guides.
- Smart RV Travel Guide For The Lower 48 StatesList of RV & National Parks, the Cost, the Amenities, What to See and Do in Each StateSmart RV travel guide For the Continental 48 states is a three-year compilation of all the RV parks and National parks in each and every state in the continental US
- I outlined all the amenities they offer, the actual cost to stay and so much more
- We gathered this data from our last three trips across all 48 states
- I also included what to see, where to visit and what they are famous for in each of the states
- For each state, I created a detail travel plan that covers everything that is worth seeing along with where to stay while visiting that state
Travel Books for Kids
I thought these travel books for kids were adorable. These would be perfect for the younger kids I think rather than teens. Love the idea of a scavenger hunt adventure in new places. I really think it’s great to get kids to start to wonder about future travel and dreaming of places they would like to visit some day.
- Headed to Rome with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the Eternal City? Then you’ve come to the right place!Mission Rome takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Rome, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together
- Say ‘arrivederci’ to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained
- Instead, say ‘buon giorno!’ to a memorable family vacation
- Imagine – your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of Rome as a family
- Get Mission Rome today for your young jet-setters
What are some of your must read travel books? Inquiring minds want to know!
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