Best travel coffee table books

100 Getaways around the World

You can count on Taschen for gargantuan travel bibles that deliver a hefty dose of wanderlust. This sumptuous survey of some of the most spectacular hotels in the world will let you forget the state of your bank account for a while and inspire dreams of bathing in moon-lit jacuzzis in Mexico’s wine region or hiking in the Tyrolean alps. If you’re looking for something a bit different for your next holiday, this weighty tome also has plenty off-the-beaten-track options. How does eco-luxury glamping or forest tree-house stays sound?

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Living in Provence

Glittering seas, russet-coloured villages, endless lavender fields – Living in Provence will show you why so many artists, from Cézanne to Van Gogh, were inspired by this blessed region in the South of France.

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Capri Dolce Vita

If you had to name one Italian town which really encapsulated the phrase La Dolce Vita, it would have to be Capri. Beloved by jet-setters, Hollywood stars, and movie directors, this Italian island in Campania is synonymous with glamourous travel. This stunning book by Assouline is filled with snapshots of the resort’s pastel-coloured harbour front, perfectly-tanned bodies lounging next to the azure waters, villas covered in bougainvillea, and the animated town Piazzetta. We dare you to resist a sigh.

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Mykonos Muse

White-washed villages descending into the Aegean, ancient ruins dotting the hillsides, octopuses hanging out to dry – the mythical beauty of the Greek Cyclades is hardly one of the world's best kept secrets. Mykonos is undoubtedly the jewel of this alluring archipelago. The town is steeped in thousands of years of history, but the book provides a more modern recollection of how Mykonos became so beloved by the jet-set circuit and went from being a sleepy quaint village to a bustling holiday resort filled with ultra-cool beach bars and luxury hotels.

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Great Escapes Asia

Let's be honest, who doesn't wish from time to time that they would wake up one day in a secluded island in the Philippines with nothing on our schedule apart from a morning swim in nearby translucent waters? Great Escapes Asia is a multi-sensory exploration into the hotels, food and sites of Asia. From the palatial palaces of India to the pristine beaches of Thailand, this rapturous read will invite you to lose yourself for a few hours.

Destinations of a Lifetime

Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places encapsulates the adventurous spirit of National Geographic and is definitely a must-read for intrepid travellers. Taken by the organisation's world-class photographers, this extensive compendium takes you on a tour of breath-taking desserts, lost cities, and abundant rain forests.

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