17. Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World’s Most Amazing Places

Bookstores, the internet, magazines… they’re full of vacation ideas and plans for people of all ages and interests. It can be difficult to make your mind up with so many different ideas floating around.

That’s why we recommend this book for international travel! Written and published by NatGeo, it’ll take you on an amazing journey well before you book your flight. The photographs will make you wish you could just teleport yourself into different corners of the world.

From rainforests to ancient cobbled streets to beaches far and wide that will perplex you, mountains that will impress you, and parks that are out of this world, this book has it all! If you have a sizable travel budget you could even flip through the pages and pick a destination at random.

With this book, you also won’t need to do any extra research, either, since it’s packed with useful information including eateries, where to stay, and activities for the whole family!

18. 50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

If you’d much rather travel within the borders of the U.S. then you can’t go without this book. It covers all 50 states with a shocking number of ideas! You won’t have to look far and scour the internet with more info on where to stay, where to eat, when to go and what to see!

It includes everything from national parks to civil war battlefields and it’s perfect for those who love the outdoors, would want to sharpen up their history knowledge, or are just looking for cute boutiques all across the country. You’ll also read up on plenty of information on tours and events so you can book your holiday accordingly.

Best of all, you’ll be saving a ton of money by staying within the borders of our great nation! Pick this one up and get ready for a vacation of a lifetime whether you’re more of a backpacking type or like luxurious destinations!