Stunning color photos, vivid descriptions, and enlightening maps tell readers what they want to know before they travel to romantic destinations around the world. In this brand-new edition of a perennial Barron's best-seller, approximately 50 dream locations--from the towering cliffs of Yosemite National Park to elegant and exotic cities like Kyoto and Prague--are pictured and described with sidebar information on climate, currencies, best seasons for visiting, and local dining delights. This lavishly produced guide in its revised and updated edition blends solid information with brand-new color photos and scenic atmosphere in a way that will please both active and armchair travelers. " The New Traveler's Atlas " offers inspiration for travel planning, pointing out the special qualities that make each of its chosen destinations unique--whether for their sheer physical beauty, their evocation of past civilizations, or their current culture and lively traditions. Sites of special interest to travelers that have been added to this brand-new edition include: British Columbia Patagonia Iceland Hanoi, Vietnam Dubrovnik, Croatia . . and others Open this beautiful book and find the travel destination that suits your schedule, your mood, your stage in life, and your dreams. Includes a directory of tourist information services with phone numbers and web sites, an extensive index, and more than 200 color photos and maps.