The 10 best destinations of 2016 according to Lonely Planet (I)

Travel in 2016 to Mount Fuji

Surely you all know Lonely Planet, one of the best travel guide publishers in the world, with guides so complete that nothing is left in the pipeline. That is why your criteria is important when it comes to knowing the most interesting places to travel. Every year they analyze traveler recommendations on his visits to all countries, to know those destinations of 2016 that are taking off, or that are a real discovery for those who visit them, away from mass tourism.

We will talk about the ten main countries for this 2016 according to Lonely Planet, although today we will only mention the first five. Take note of those destinations that are going to become very interesting, and that have not yet become fashionable, so they are a perfect option, before everyone has the same idea.

Botswana

Travel in 2016 to the parks of Botswana

Botswana is one of the few countries in Africa with a progressive politics, which will celebrate its 50 years of independence with a multi-party democracy. In addition, it is a country with minimal corruption rates and a growing economy. Of course, tourism will be oriented to discover the flora and fauna of the country in interesting safaris.

Travel in 2016 to Botswana

If you like animals, you will enjoy seeing them in their environment, in natural parks of great beauty. The star attraction are these parks, like the Moremi reserve, a protected area in the Okavango delta, or the Savuti reserve, with packs of lions. You can also visit the Chobe National Park with a large concentration of elephants.

Travel in 2016 to Botswana

You can also drive in a 4 × 4 through the dunes of the kalahari desert to visit the baobabs or bushmen and see black maned lions. Another activity is to travel the channels of the Okavango Delta in mokoros, which are traditional canoes, to see the fauna of one of the largest inland deltas. In the Tuli Reserve you can go on horseback or bicycle safaris.

Japan

Travel in 2016 to Tokyo

This is a country of contrasts, in which we can both see the most futuristic inventions and the most amazing and modern cities, as well as immerse ourselves in an ancient culture full of traditions. Cities are a special point when visiting Japan, such as Tokyo or Osaka, where there is a lot of entertainment, restaurants and nightlife.

Travel to Japan in 2016

We can also go to a totally different place after urban and cosmopolitan life, in the traditional village of Shirakawa-go, where there are the typical wooden houses with thatched roofs and farm fields. A visit to Mount Fuji is a must, one of the most impressive natural places in all of Japan. On the other hand, you also have to enjoy the temples, such as that of fushimi inari taisha, one of the most famous, whose red columns you will recognize from having appeared in the movie 'Memoirs of a Geisha'.

United States

Travel in 2016 to New York

This great country is so large that it is impossible to visit it at once, and it also has very touristy areas and others little explored, especially in the interior and the south. If you've never been, probably the first place you you want to see is new york, with all its icons, such as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building.

Travel 2016 to the United States to Las Vegas

However, there are many more places that are worth seeing. Go through las vegas to try our luck after traveling Route 66 and visiting the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, or to go to California to taste their wines and enjoy those beaches that we have seen a thousand times on television. Or also visit Washington to see the Casablanca, or New Orleans, with magical places and a very special southern style.

palau

Travel in 2016 to Palau

Also know as Republic of Palau it is an island country, with more than three hundred islands of volcanic origin. If you like destinations like Bora Bora and you liked what we told you about it, then you will also find an ideal destination in Palau. Faced with urban tourism, here Lonely Planet opts for the typical paradisiacal place in the Philippine Sea, in Micronesia, but it is a place that is not yet as crowded as other much more well-known destinations, and instead has very beautiful natural landscapes to offer.

In Palau you have activities that are the most sought after among tourists, such as boat trips from one island to another, or the scuba diving to discover what is in those crystal clear waters. They have a tropical climate throughout the year, and their main islands are Peleliu, Angaur, Babeldaob and Koror, the capital.

Latvia

Travel in 2016 to Latvia

This is the first European city to appear in the ranking, and of course you will think that it is not the best known or the most touristy, but if you want to know charming European cities, lush forests crossed by rivers and ancient castles, it is a destination to have consider. Riga is the capital, a splendid city, and they also recommend seeing the cities of Valmiera and Cesis. It also has 500 kilometers of coastline, with the seaside resort of Jurmala. In Zemgale there are ancient castles and mansions, with the Rundale Palace in front. Nor do we forget nature, in the north and in the Livonia region with caves and forests.


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