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Ultimate Road Trips

Series: Ultimate
Brief Description
There's nothing like hitting the open road and in Ultimate Road Trips, author Lee Atkinson highlights 35 of the best driving holidays around the globe. Featuring iconic and interesting routes including Outback Australia, Iceland, South Africa, the Canadian Rockies, and plenty more, this selection of the... Read More
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A guide to the best driving holidays around the world, with detailed itineraries and route descriptions complemented by beautiful photography and handy maps.

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There's nothing like hitting the open road and in Ultimate Road Trips, author Lee Atkinson highlights 35 of the best driving holidays around the globe.

Featuring iconic and interesting routes including Outback Australia, Iceland, South Africa, the Canadian Rockies, and plenty more, this selection of the ultimate road trips allows you to experience these exceptional destinations at your own pace. Each entry includes information on things to see and do, detailed route maps, and a handy list of distances to help you plan your trip. There is also plenty of useful advice on family-friendly attractions and where to eat along the way.

Youโ€™ll find details on the best time of year to visit, driving tips, and some destinations that might surprise you, all with a focus on fun drives that anyone with a licence and a thirst for adventure can handle.

Keep this book in the car for when youโ€™re out on the road, or curl up with it at home and plan your next journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741176995

Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Explore

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 873g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Experienced travel writerย Lee Atkinson has been writing about her adventures for Australian newspapers, magazines and travel guides since 1991. A self-confessed road trip junkie who loves getting away from the crowds in wild and remote places, she believes 'that any excuse to hit the road is a good one.' Lee is the author of 15 travel books and two smartphone apps about travelling in and around Australia and co-editor of two anthologies of travel writing, as well as a contributor to Explore Australiaโ€™s Camping Around Australia guide and the road tripping bible, Explore Australia. ย Her most recent books published by Hardie Grant Explore are the bestsellingย Ultimate Road Trips Australia, Ultimate Coastal Road Trips Australia,The Definitive Bucket List,Australiaโ€™s Best Nature Escapes and Explore Australia by Camper Trailer. See www.leeatkinson.com.au.

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