1000 Places to See Before You Die is a New York Times Number One Bestseller and offers a traveler's life list of 'must see' destinations and travel experiences. How do the UK and Ireland rate in this compilation of the world's modern wonders? The book by Patricia Schultz was published in 2003 and produced a whole series of copycat titles, but it still sells well and gives keen travelers a talking point. Been there and done that? OK, but where's next on the list for someone stricken with wanderlust?
But how do the UK and Ireland fare in this list of the world's best travel experiences – or at least, one person's list of them? Well, out of 894 pages of actual listings, the UK and Ireland get 87 of them. So almost 10% of the places to see before you die are in the UK and Ireland. That should be enough to keep most people happy, especially those who don't like long-haul flights.
Here are just a few of the British and Irish destinations and travel experiences that author Patricia Schultz reckons rival the best in the world: