10 BEAUTIFUL BOOKS TO HELP YOU ESCAPE TO A BEAUTIFUL PLACE NOW

Planning a beautiful escape? Check out these 10 gorgeous new books that can give you some inspiration. Whether you are hoping to travel or are in need of an armchair fantasy trip, check them out below!

1. THE WORLD’S MOST MAGICAL WILDERNESS ESCAPES

Escape to a place untouched by humans for the ultimate in letting go of the rat race, if only for a while.

The World's Most Magical Wilderness Escapes, by Michael Poliza, will take you on joyous adventures, off of the beaten path, with unique info and awe-inspiring photography of the most breathtaking views from around the world.

Publisher: teNeues (2015)

2. ISLANDS OF LOS ROQUES ARCHIPELAGO NATIONAL PARK

Of course, islands make for great escapes. And, often, the less-well known they are, the better!

Islands of Los Roques Archipelago National Park, by Federico Cabello, will lure you in to explore this little Caribbean paradise, while at the same time, it urges you to take care to preserve its pristine beauty.

Publisher: Editorial Espeto (2015)

3. BEACHES

Escape and see the seaside in a whole new perspective with Beaches, a new book by photographer Gray Malin. Malin’s photos, shot from doorless helicopters, take you high in the sky, offering you a view of some of the world’s most fascinating coastlines like none other.

Publisher: Abrams (2016)

4. IN THE SPIRIT OF MIAMI BEACH

In the Spirit of Miami Beach, a beautiful new book, by David Leddick, takes an in-depth look at this colorful, multicultural seaside playground. Check out the art, the style, the people, and the places that have long made Miami Beach a place where many go to escape the cold, the dreary, and the mundane.

Publisher: Assouline Publishing (2015)

5. NORFOLK BEACHES

Norfolk county, in southeast England, is a beautiful seaside place where one can escape quite nicely. Norfolk Beaches, a lovely new book, is filled with extraordinary photos of Norfolk’s jaw-dropping coastline, as taken by photojournalism student Poppy Wilkins.

Publisher: Blurb (2015)

6. GLOBAL SAFARI: CHECKING IN AND CHECKING OUT IN PURSUIT OF WORLD WISDOMS, THE AMERICAN DREAM, AND COSMOCITIZENSHIP

Take an exciting and inspiring armchair journey around the world with Global Safari: Checking in and Checking Out in Pursuit of World Wisdoms, the American Dream, and Cosmocitizenship, a compelling personal travel log, written by Dr. Zekeh Gbotokuma, a professor of philosophy and student of the world.

Gbotokuma uses beautiful photography to lure readers into discovering some of the most spectacular cultural heritage sites of the world, as he tells about his own personal  travel experiences and his transformations along the way.

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing (2015)

7. DREAM ISLANDS OF THE WORLD: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS AROUND THE GLOBE

Dream Islands of the World: The Most Beautiful Islands Around the Globe is a new book that offers you an escape to little pockets of paradise, with beautiful photos and information about islands ranging from Madagascar, to Bali, to Easter Island, and more, covering Europe, Oceania, and the Caribbean.

Publisher: Monaco Books / Kunth Verlag (2016)

8. VELAA: ISLAND FOR ALL SENSES

Velaa: Island for All Senses, is a book that introduces you to one of the most exclusive private islands in the world. This boutique resort, created by the island’s owner, Jiri Smejc, is hidden in the azure seas of the Indian Ocean. Velaa is the perfect escape from everyday life for those are seeking ultra luxury and the utmost privacy.

Publisher: teNeues (2016)

9. A WOMAN’S HUTS AND HIDEAWAYS: MORE THAN 40 SHE SHEDS AND OTHER RETREATS

A Woman's Huts and Hideaways: More than 40 She Sheds and other Retreats, by Gill Heriz, offers a look at some beautiful spaces, conceived and created by women, enabling them to escape to create, work, or restore their minds, bodies and souls.

With spectacular photos, by Nicolette Hallett, you’ll be inspired by secret gardens, secluded mountain cabins, charming sheds, funky yurts, wilderness perches and more.

Publisher: CICO Books (2016)

10. ESCAPE ARTIST: THE ART OF FRAN FORMAN

There are many ways to escape the everyday. Escape Artist: The Art of Fran Forman offers multiple paths, presenting Forman’s fabulous photo-montage paintings, with poems and story by Michelle Blake.

Forman’s images depict floating, sailing and drifting figures, layered against surrealities, all to magnificent effect.

See more of Forman’s work at major museums such as the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, a testament to the many significant awards and prizes she has earned over her 20-year career.

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (2014)

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: by Michael Poliza. Courtesy of teNeues. The World's Most Magical Wilderness Escapes.
2. Image: Courtesy of teNeues. The World's Most Magical Wilderness Escapes.
3. Image: Courtesy of Editorial Espeto. Islands of Los Roques Archipelago National Park.
4. Image: Courtesy of Abrams Books. Beaches.
5. Image: Courtesy of Assouline Publishing. In the Spirit of Miami Beach.
6. Image: Courtesy of Blurb. Norfolk Beaches.
7. Image: Courtesy of Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Global Safari: Checking in and Checking Out in Pursuit of World Wisdoms, the American Dream, and Cosmocitizenship.
8. Image: Courtesy of Monaco Books / Kunth Verlag. Dream Islands of the World: The Most Beautiful Islands Around the Globe.
9. Image: Courtesy of teNeues. Velaa: Island for All Senses.
10. Image: Courtesy of CICO Books. A Woman's Huts and Hideaways: More than 40 She Sheds and other Retreats.
11. Image: Courtesy of Schiffer Publishing. Escape Artist: The Art of Fran Forman.
12. Image: Courtesy of Schiffer Publishing. Escape Artist: The Art of Fran Forman.
13. Image: by Michael Poliza. Courtesy of teNeues. The World's Most Magical Wilderness Escapes.
14. Image: by BN App - Download now!
15. Image: by Michael Poliza. Courtesy of teNeues. The World's Most Magical Wilderness Escapes.