Featuring a foreword from Priscilla Wrubel, founder of The Nature Company, an introduction from Kathryn Fuller, the President of the World Wildlife Fund, and contributions from 19 experienced travellers and guides, this book is a useful introductory guide to 68 great wilderness areas - from the rainforests of the Amazon Basin to the peaks of the Himalayas and the deserts of central Australia - and the first general global survey for the ecotourist. General introductions to each continent are followed by a two-page spread on the featured area with a concise summary of what's there and additional notes on: access, best times to visit, how to get more information, and accommodation.