1,000 Places to See Before You Die, Deluxe Edition
✓ Product data checked October 30, 2026
Patricia Schultz's 1,000 Places to See Before You Die returns here in the Deluxe Edition published by Workman, subtitled The World as You've Never Seen It Before: her destinations presented with photographs, in a volume meant to be browsed rather than packed. The publisher's description quotes the New York Times Book Review calling it the comfort food of travel books. A traveler can tick off the places already seen and leave it out for visitors. Rated 4.8 across 1,280+ reviews on Amazon US, at about $46.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : Someone who plans the next trip before unpacking from the last.
Best occasion : Christmas, a graduation, a retirement with travel plans.
Why it works : It feeds a traveler's appetite rather than their suitcase: a big book of places to wish for, which they can mark up with every trip and leave on the coffee table for friends to browse.
Avoid if : They only want practical guides for a trip already booked.
For
Her, Him, Retirement, Couples
Budget
$$$ — Mid-range
Frequently asked questions
What is the Deluxe Edition?
Workman's illustrated edition of Patricia Schultz's book, subtitled The World as You've Never Seen It Before, with photographs of the destinations.
Is it a practical guidebook?
No. It is a book to browse and dream over; for a specific trip, a local guidebook is more useful.
Is there a version about the US only?
Yes, a separate title, 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die. This listing is the world edition.
