The top country to visit in 2016: Botswana | Lonely Planet
| A visual portrait of the top country in our Best in Travel 2016 selections. Botswana celebrates 50 years of independence in 2016 and there’s a lot for it to shout about, not least the way it has balanced economic growth with protecting its natural riches. Prepare for a severe case of slack-jawed-with-awe syndrome when you visit.
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The best places in the world to travel in 2016 | Lonely Planet
| Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 is the highly anticipated collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead. Here's a glimpse of the top 3 from our key categories. If you've been lucky enough to visit one of our top places, let us know in the comments what made it most memorable for you!
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The top place in Europe to travel in 2016: The Peloponnese - Lonely Planet
Is Europe on your wish list for 2016? Lonely Planet’s travel experts have combed the continent to create the ultimate selection of European destinations to see this year. This year, the Peloponnese in Greece tops the list.
Travellers to Greece tend to flock to the myriad islands or marvel at the iconic Acropolis, but despite being one of the country’s most diverse, vibrant regions the Peloponnese often forgotten.
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The top city to visit in 2016: Kotor | Lonely Planet
| A visual portrait of the top city in our Best in Travel 2016 selections. Kotor, in Montenegro, is drop-dead gorgeous from every angle. Within the city walls, locals sip strong coffee at pavement cafes and queue for warm bread at the bakers amid a dreamy maze of alleys and plazas; beyond them, the mountain-encircled, fjordlike bay of the same name is one of the most photogenic spots in all of Europe. Better still, the cruise ships have yet to overwhelm this marvel of the Med – get here before they drop anchor.
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The best country to travel to in 2017 - Lonely Planet
The world’s second-largest country will usher in its sesquicentennial in 2017 in rollicking good health. Marking 150 years since confederation, the elongated birthday party promises to be heavy on bonhomie and highly welcoming to international gatecrashers. Lonely Planet author, Celeste Brash, tells us more.
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The top US destination to travel in 2016: Philadelphia - Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet’s travel experts have scoured the states to create the ultimate US travel wish list for 2016. Our top place for the year ahead? Philadelphia. Watch the clip to find out why.
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The best places in the world to travel to in 2017 - Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017 is the highly anticipated collection of the world’s hottest destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. Here’s a look at our top destinations for 2017. Are you heading to one of the top destinations? Let us know in the comments below!
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The top destination to visit in Asia in 2017
Dreaming of an Asian escape? Lonely Planet’s experts have combed the continent, exploring ancient lands, evolving cities and sublime isles to bring you the most exciting spots to see over the next 12 months. Lonely Planet author Piera Chen tells us more about the destination that reached the number 1 spot: Gansu.
The top US destination to visit in 2017 - Lonely Planet
Every year Lonely Planet experts scour the states to bring you America’s unmissables. Here's what city made it to the top of the list for 2017.
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The best value destination to visit in 2017 - Lonely Planet
Nepal is bouncing back from earthquakes and a fuel strike that made getting round the country tough. It remains a fabulous choice for budget-conscious travellers, who can access the best of its world-famous trekking routes and underrated wildlife for well south of US$50 a day. Here, Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler recalls some of his fondest Nepal memories.
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The best city to travel to in 2017 - Lonely Planet
They used to call her the ‘Sleeping Beauty’, but – though she’s hit the snooze button a few times – Bordeaux is now wide awake and ready for action. The new LGV Sud-Ouest line, due for completion in mid- 2017, connects the city with Europe’s high- speed train network and cuts travel time from Paris to just two hours. Its timing is perfect. Here, Lonely Planet author, Jean-Bernard Carillet, tells us more.
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The best region to travel to in 2017 - Lonely Planet
Choquequirao, hidden across the deep Apurimac Valley, was the last Inca refuge from the conquistadors, and there’s a growing traveller buzz to see it ASAP. A cable car will squeal into life in 2017 (or later; bureaucratic feet are dragging), gliding up to 3000 visitors a day to the ruins in just 15 minutes. Visit in the early days, or take the four-day trek in Inca footsteps, and have a taste of Machu Picchu all to yourself. Lonely Planet author, Mark Johanson, tells us more.
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The top 10 cities to visit in 2020 - Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019 – Scotland's Highlands & Islands
Scotland’s Highlands and Islands (including Skye, Outer Hebrides, Moray Speyside and Aberdeenshire) have been named as one of the top region’s in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019.
From iconic mountains, lochs and landscapes, to stunning coastlines, fantastic whisky, castles and some of the best driving routes around, come and experience all the area has to offer on an ultimate Scottish break.
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Top 10 best value destinations to visit in 2019 - Lonely Planet's Best in Travel
After a wallet-friendly trip? Lonely Planet’s experts have selected up the best value destinations to visit in 2019, from barefoot tropical islands to tantalisingly inexpensive cities.
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The top region to visit in 2016: Transylvania | Lonely Planet
| A visual portrait of the top region in our Best in Travel 2016 selections. Put the crucifix away and discard that bulb of garlic – you won’t be needing them in today’s Transylvania, which blows away stereotypes faster than the flapping wings of a bat out of hell. Yes, horses and carts still rumble through the wooded Romanian countryside, but they’ll soon share the roads with Uber cabs ferrying visitors to chic Airbnb lodgings. Look past the ‘Count Drankula’ T-shirts and you’ll notice an ever-increasing number of art galleries, good value ski resorts and epic nature tours.
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The top place to travel in Asia in 2016: Hōkkaido, Japan - Lonely Planet
Can’t decide where to go in Asia in the next 12 months? Lonely Planet writers have explored the continent’s most electrifying cities, trekked through steaming jungles and even swum in bountiful seas to seek out the spots you simply cannot afford to miss. It’s a tough job but…The result is a hit list of classic destinations offering a fresh twist for travellers, regions packed full of action and edge-of-the-map places you’ve probably never heard of. Which destination topped the list this year? Hōkkaido in Japan!
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Lonely Planet's best travel destinations for 2016
Greatest wildlife spectacles
Botswana has some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, from elephants and antelopes, to big cats and African wild dogs.
Napoleon's island exile
Kotor named Best City for 2016
Lonely Planet's Top 10 countries for 2016
1. Botswana
2. Japan
3. USA
4. Palau
5. Latvia
6. Australia
7. Poland
8. Uruguay
9. Greenland
10. Fiji
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