NATHANIEL AND ANDREW LANDE
THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING
AN ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS
by Nathaniel and Andrew Lande
As the undisputed leader in travel and adventure, National Geographic once again transforms every reader into a global jet-setter with a first-class ticket to the most extraordinary delicacies, indulgences, comforts, and destinations on the planet in THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers (National Geographic Books; March 21, 2006; $19.95). Veteran travelers and lifestyle experts Nathaniel Lande and Andrew Lande have compiled the definitive “Top 10” guide to the world’s most sought-after and sophisticated merchandise and entertainment, foods and restaurants, and historic trips and leisure activities.
Whether readers are distinguished connoisseurs or starry-eyed, armchair thrill seekers, they’ll find that daydreaming about the finer things in life has never been so entertaining and tempting. THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING offers everyone glossy glimpses and mouthwatering tastes of luxury and adventure as only National Geographic can deliver them. Throughout this blue-chip bible of delights, readers will find 200 color illustrations, in-depth descriptions, savvy tips, informative sidebars, and personal narratives by TIME correspondents, experts, and some of the world’s most renowned and celebrated luminaries.
THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING offers an unparalleled insider’s jaunt through the world’s thrills and finery. In an interview, Nathaniel Lande can discuss, among other topics, the following:
* Arnold Palmer’s design tips for the perfect golf course;
* What makes Zurich’s Teuscher chocolates the world’s best;
* Prince Charles’ must-see historical landmarks;
* Why a climb up Mongolia’s Mount Khuiten is Sir Edmund Hillary’s idea of the ultimate adrenaline rush;
* Baron Philipine de Rothschild’s favorite wines;
* How to enjoy an unequalled night’s rest using a Sleepeezee mattress from London;
* Luciano Pavarotti’s favorite opera houses;
* Where the Sunday afternoon hot spots are in New York, Rome, Madrid, Istanbul, and elsewhere;
* World-class timekeeper Dr. Patrick Chourgnoz’s list of the best watches; and
* Grand tours of the Amalfi Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, the Green Hills of Africa, the Southern Cone of South America, Shanghai, Literary England, and other dream destinations.
Nathaniel Lande logged more than 4 million miles and circled the globe a dozen times through his work as the director of TIME World News Service and in other capacities. In addition to THE 10 BEST OF EVERYTHING, Nathaniel Lande is the award-winning author of eight fiction and nonfiction books, and the producer/director of several critically-acclaimed films and documentaries. Andrew Lande is a wine and food expert as well as the co-author with Nathaniel Lande of The Cigar Connoisseur. He was co-writer of the highly acclaimed A&E Biography special, Bob Hope: America’s Entertainer.