Lonely Planet's 2016 Best in Travel list of top 10 countries to visit 《孤独星球》发布:2016年全球最佳旅行国家排行榜出炉！
年底将至，是时候制定来年的旅行计划了！全球最具权威的旅游指南《孤独星球》最近评出了2016年最值得去的旅游目的地，供旅游爱好者们参考。
最佳旅行目的地榜单不仅是对新一年旅行趋势的预测，更囊括了2016年最值得期待的旅行体验。
Global travel company Lonely Planet has announced - early Wednesday morning - its Best inTravel list for 2016 featuring the top 10 countries to visit.
Singapore was listed as the No.
1 country to visit in its 2015 list mainly due to its SG50 hook of\s to elevate the Singapore experience to a new level, from Marina Bayto a new crop of swanky hotels\
It is no longer on the list for 2016. But Singapore did get a mention on one of the few side listscompiled along various travel themes - namely, New Openings in 2016 (for the new NationalGallery of Singapore- see bottom of story).
Otherwise, the top country to visit in 2016 as recommended by Lonely Planet now is Botswana.
1. BOTSWANA 博茨瓦纳
Democratic, progressive, enlightened – but above all, invigoratingly wild. The story of Botswana?sjourney from poverty to become one of Africa?s most stable, thriving societies is inspirational; thecountry celebrates 50 years of independence in 2016 and there?s a lot for it to shout about, notleast the way it has balanced economic growth with protecting its natural riches. Prepare for asevere case of slack-jawed-with-awe syndrome when you visit.
2. JAPAN日本
It might be number two but it's always number one for travellers in search of an otherworldlyexperience. Nowhere else on earth exemplifies that dog-eared 'modern yet ancient' cliche like theland of the rising sun.Tokyo?s successful bid to host the Olympics in 2020 has raised thetemperature of a feverish city amid a blur of new development, but beyond the suburbs Japanremains as elegant and enticing as its graceful wooden temples.
3. UNITED STATES美国
The 'best idea' America ever had - the National Park Service - turns 100 next year. It overseesthe country's 59 national parks and hundreds of historic landmarks, and celebrates a centenaryof safeguarding Yosemite, Yellowstone, Badlands, Zion, and the rest. So lace up your hikingboots and set foot in the miraculously well-managed 340,000 sq km network of surreal andspectacular landscapes it defends, from earth-rending canyons to alligator-infested swamplandsto belching geysers. It's a national triumph.
4. PALAU帕劳
Palau is unquestionably one of the most magical diving and snorkelling destinations in the world -and it's fighting to stay that way. This far-flung Pacific archipelago has turned 100% of its marineterritory into a sanctuary in a bid to protect what has been dubbed a 'Serengeti' of the sea.
5. LATVIA拉脱维亚
It?s taken Latvia 25 years to shrug off the fetters of Communism, but this Baltic treasure looksready to shine for its silver anniversary. The country is resuscitating ancient traditions, restoringcrumbling castles and manor houses hidden in its pine forests, and transforming its once stodgycuisine into cutting-edge New Nordic fare. Seductive Riga, meanwhile, has built on its reign as aEuropean Capital of Culture with improved infrastructure and a round of renovations as itspopulation continues to grow.
6. AUSTRALIA澳大利亚
The strength of the Aussie dollar over recent years has made a trip down under a toughproposition for travellers on a budget. But with the currency faltering and petrol prices also on theslide,
2016 could be the perfect time for a road trip. You?ll want to gawp at the mega sights,naturally, including the Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania?s pristine wilderness, both of which facegrowing environmental threats. See them now before compromises are made.
7. POLAND波兰
Recession-defying Poland has superpowers – while the rest of Europe descended into thedoldrums, visitor numbers here climbed and there?s no end to the boom in sight as Wroc?awprepares for a stint as European Capital of Culture 2016. Kraków will have a turn in th
2016年全球最佳旅行国家排行榜出炉!
