Post by Robert1 on Feb 2, 2004 1:49:55 GMT 1
It is from down under's perspective:
Hot Spots: LP Staffers' Top Destinations for 2004
It has become a tradition that my first column of the year is devoted to the results of Lonely Planet's annual 'Top Destinations for the Coming Year' survey, polled from LP's global staff.
This year we asked LP staffers to choose their top three destinations, enabling them to extol a wider range of places. The resulting list was longer and more tantalizing than ever, but five places emerged as clear winners.
1. New Zealand
2. Australia
3. Peru
4. Croatia
5. Thailand
Among European destinations, Croatia was the top vote-getter. As one staffer wrote: "Croatia is an absolute gem: Mediterranean meets Eastern European – a great combination of food and style, natural beauty and architectural delight. One of Europe's best-kept secrets!" Another chose it for its "beautiful coasts, great food, interesting history, and easy accessibility compared to many Eastern European places."
www.lonelyplanet.com/columns/
Hot Spots: LP Staffers' Top Destinations for 2004
It has become a tradition that my first column of the year is devoted to the results of Lonely Planet's annual 'Top Destinations for the Coming Year' survey, polled from LP's global staff.
This year we asked LP staffers to choose their top three destinations, enabling them to extol a wider range of places. The resulting list was longer and more tantalizing than ever, but five places emerged as clear winners.
1. New Zealand
2. Australia
3. Peru
4. Croatia
5. Thailand
Among European destinations, Croatia was the top vote-getter. As one staffer wrote: "Croatia is an absolute gem: Mediterranean meets Eastern European – a great combination of food and style, natural beauty and architectural delight. One of Europe's best-kept secrets!" Another chose it for its "beautiful coasts, great food, interesting history, and easy accessibility compared to many Eastern European places."
www.lonelyplanet.com/columns/