Each
year, the travel experts Lonely Planet thoroughly scrutinize hundreds
of recommendations in search of the best destinations of the moment.
Our authors and publishers as well as community rating, have squeezed
the brain to come up with the 10 regions of compulsory visit in 2016.
Discover #BestinTravel 2016!
1. TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA
Mountains and avant-garde art in the land of Vla d
The historic center of Brasov, Transylvania. Totografía SF / Shutterstock
The traveler apart crucifix and garlic Do not he will need in Transylvania today, which overcomes stereotypes. Horse carts are still visible on the field, but soon share the roads with Uber taxis carrying tourists to Airbnb accommodations very chic. You have to look beyond shirts Count Dracula to see the increasing number of galleries, ski resorts with good value and epic nature circuits.
2. WEST ICELAND
Great adventures in a land of great beauty
The Hraunfossar waterfall in western Iceland. Photography Filip Fuxa / Shutterstock
West Iceland together everything that makes this country unique. Glaciers wrapped in clouds, rugged lava fields, thundering waterfalls ... just 2 hours drive from Reykjavik. However, it is a region that is not on the radar of tourists. 2016 may be the year of the west as Into the Glacier, an artificial ice cave in the glacier Langjökull, will open to the public.
3. Viñales Valley, CUBA
The best of the traditional Cuba
The spectacular landscape of the valley of Viñales, Cuba. Photography Kamira / Shutterstock
That Cuba is opening up to the world is not new, but people know little more than the decadent and charming city of Havana and the Varadero beach. To discover the lesser known side should visit the Valley of Viñales, where farmers are still plowing with oxen in an area protected by UNESCO. You can hike, on foot, on horseback or bicycle to explore the fantastic mogotes (rock formations) and then drop into a deck chair on a porch and daydreaming before giving a good account of a home cooked meal in the private home where one staying.
4. Friuli, Italy
A very different Italy
Vineyards in the hills of Collio, Friuli. Photography Mario Savoia / Shutterstock
Unless the traveler is a connoisseur of wines, the name does not say much, but Friuli (north-east of Venice) has earned a cult following. The picturesque wine routes of the region, passing through a board of vineyards between Udine, Gorizia and Trieste, ranging from simple farmhouse tables where they serve the last booking pitcher to elegant dining and vertical tastings in the vineyards. In Friuli the terroir is a consecrated lifestyle.
5. Waiheke Island, NEW ZEALAND
The playground of the gods
Waiheke Island Bay, New Zealand. Photography Troy Wegman / Shutterstock
It's only a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke Island is but a utopia of coves, beaches, vineyards, bohemian sensibility and, above all, fun. You can book a bach (holiday home) and when it is not wine tasting of some of the 30 wineries of the island, exploring the artistic and adventurous side of Waiheke: there are over 100 artists dedicated to sculpture, blowing glass, painting and wood carving; and the island is like a big playground for the adventurous, with excellent hiking mountain biking, kayaking and sailing.
6. Auvergne, France
Style and taste in the rustic heart of France
Auvergne Volcanoes loom between the low clouds. Photography Pommeyrol Vincent / Shutterstock
Contemplating the spectacular volcanic landscape of the Auvergne, one might think you're in Iceland, not in the heart of France; yet often overlooked region for travelers. But that will change, Auvergne reinvents itself with a series of ambitious art projects and a growing supply of outdoor adventures. While conceptual art invades natural areas, the culinary scene changing redefines its reputation mountain high calorie dishes innovative cuisine.
7. HAWAII, UNITED STATES
Hawaii, better than ever
Aerial view of the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii. Photography MNStudio / Shutterstock
The sand and surf of Hawaii need no introduction, but next year the archipelago extends its appeal to lovers of good food, history and adventure. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine culinary movement, born in the nineties, it has become a lifestyle; Islanders prepare for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbour; and two of the major points of interest, Haleakala National Park, and the Volcanoes National Park, 100 years old. They expect great celebrations.
8. BAVARIA, GERMANY
The noisy birthday brewer Bavaria
Mountain landscape in the Bavarian Alps. Photography canadastock / Shutterstock
Bavaria tale castles, magical forests, medieval villages ... an endless tapestry of tourist whims between the Alps and Franconia, in the most exemplary state of Germany. The regional capital, Munich, captivates with its extensive gardens, great museums, grand palaces and, of course, the Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival in the world. But in 2016 the beer will have more importance than ever as Bavaria celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Purity Law Beer.
9. COSTA VERDE, BRAZIL
The remote antidote Rio Olympic fever
A beach of Ilha Grande, Costa Verde, Brazil. Photography canadastock / Shutterstock
In 2016 all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro, host of the Olympic Games, but a few kilometers west of the metropolis there is a pristine stretch of coastline comprising emerald peaks, placid islands and almost deserted beaches. Brazil's Costa Verde is a paradise for nature lovers and adrenaline. It offers tours of jungle covered mountains, kayaking and scuba diving in remote fjords in the company of a host of fish, some of which could be commuter dinner that night.
10. Saint Helena Island, Atlantic Ocean
Living the evolutionary moment of the remotest island in the Atlantic
Hikers exploring St. Helena. Photography canadastock / Shutterstock
One of the most remote destinations will be less so as of 2016. The island of Saint Helena, accessible only by sea, will have a long-awaited airport. It is not anticipated that tourism invade this speck of land in the South Atlantic Ocean, but just in case, the Islanders built a hotel of 32 rooms. Nothing will change the relaxed pace of the island, nor charm wane as curious today as when Charles Darwin visited in 1836 instead.
Discover #BestinTravel 2016!
1. TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA
Mountains and avant-garde art in the land of Vla d
The historic center of Brasov, Transylvania. Totografía SF / Shutterstock The traveler apart crucifix and garlic Do not he will need in Transylvania today, which overcomes stereotypes. Horse carts are still visible on the field, but soon share the roads with Uber taxis carrying tourists to Airbnb accommodations very chic. You have to look beyond shirts Count Dracula to see the increasing number of galleries, ski resorts with good value and epic nature circuits.
2. WEST ICELAND
Great adventures in a land of great beauty
The Hraunfossar waterfall in western Iceland. Photography Filip Fuxa / Shutterstock West Iceland together everything that makes this country unique. Glaciers wrapped in clouds, rugged lava fields, thundering waterfalls ... just 2 hours drive from Reykjavik. However, it is a region that is not on the radar of tourists. 2016 may be the year of the west as Into the Glacier, an artificial ice cave in the glacier Langjökull, will open to the public.
3. Viñales Valley, CUBA
The best of the traditional Cuba
The spectacular landscape of the valley of Viñales, Cuba. Photography Kamira / Shutterstock That Cuba is opening up to the world is not new, but people know little more than the decadent and charming city of Havana and the Varadero beach. To discover the lesser known side should visit the Valley of Viñales, where farmers are still plowing with oxen in an area protected by UNESCO. You can hike, on foot, on horseback or bicycle to explore the fantastic mogotes (rock formations) and then drop into a deck chair on a porch and daydreaming before giving a good account of a home cooked meal in the private home where one staying.
4. Friuli, Italy
A very different Italy
Vineyards in the hills of Collio, Friuli. Photography Mario Savoia / Shutterstock Unless the traveler is a connoisseur of wines, the name does not say much, but Friuli (north-east of Venice) has earned a cult following. The picturesque wine routes of the region, passing through a board of vineyards between Udine, Gorizia and Trieste, ranging from simple farmhouse tables where they serve the last booking pitcher to elegant dining and vertical tastings in the vineyards. In Friuli the terroir is a consecrated lifestyle.
5. Waiheke Island, NEW ZEALAND
The playground of the gods
Waiheke Island Bay, New Zealand. Photography Troy Wegman / Shutterstock It's only a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke Island is but a utopia of coves, beaches, vineyards, bohemian sensibility and, above all, fun. You can book a bach (holiday home) and when it is not wine tasting of some of the 30 wineries of the island, exploring the artistic and adventurous side of Waiheke: there are over 100 artists dedicated to sculpture, blowing glass, painting and wood carving; and the island is like a big playground for the adventurous, with excellent hiking mountain biking, kayaking and sailing.
6. Auvergne, France
Style and taste in the rustic heart of France
Auvergne Volcanoes loom between the low clouds. Photography Pommeyrol Vincent / Shutterstock Contemplating the spectacular volcanic landscape of the Auvergne, one might think you're in Iceland, not in the heart of France; yet often overlooked region for travelers. But that will change, Auvergne reinvents itself with a series of ambitious art projects and a growing supply of outdoor adventures. While conceptual art invades natural areas, the culinary scene changing redefines its reputation mountain high calorie dishes innovative cuisine.
7. HAWAII, UNITED STATES
Hawaii, better than ever
Aerial view of the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii. Photography MNStudio / Shutterstock The sand and surf of Hawaii need no introduction, but next year the archipelago extends its appeal to lovers of good food, history and adventure. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine culinary movement, born in the nineties, it has become a lifestyle; Islanders prepare for the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbour; and two of the major points of interest, Haleakala National Park, and the Volcanoes National Park, 100 years old. They expect great celebrations.
8. BAVARIA, GERMANY
The noisy birthday brewer Bavaria
Mountain landscape in the Bavarian Alps. Photography canadastock / Shutterstock Bavaria tale castles, magical forests, medieval villages ... an endless tapestry of tourist whims between the Alps and Franconia, in the most exemplary state of Germany. The regional capital, Munich, captivates with its extensive gardens, great museums, grand palaces and, of course, the Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival in the world. But in 2016 the beer will have more importance than ever as Bavaria celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Purity Law Beer.
9. COSTA VERDE, BRAZIL
The remote antidote Rio Olympic fever
A beach of Ilha Grande, Costa Verde, Brazil. Photography canadastock / Shutterstock In 2016 all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro, host of the Olympic Games, but a few kilometers west of the metropolis there is a pristine stretch of coastline comprising emerald peaks, placid islands and almost deserted beaches. Brazil's Costa Verde is a paradise for nature lovers and adrenaline. It offers tours of jungle covered mountains, kayaking and scuba diving in remote fjords in the company of a host of fish, some of which could be commuter dinner that night.
10. Saint Helena Island, Atlantic Ocean
Living the evolutionary moment of the remotest island in the Atlantic
Hikers exploring St. Helena. Photography canadastock / Shutterstock One of the most remote destinations will be less so as of 2016. The island of Saint Helena, accessible only by sea, will have a long-awaited airport. It is not anticipated that tourism invade this speck of land in the South Atlantic Ocean, but just in case, the Islanders built a hotel of 32 rooms. Nothing will change the relaxed pace of the island, nor charm wane as curious today as when Charles Darwin visited in 1836 instead.
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