Jamaican Reggae Tops Inaugural Lonely Planet Awards
Lonely Planet, the popular tourist guide company, has rated and assessed the top tourist destinations in the world for its first ever awards.
The global brand, which found its feet 30 years ago, has found that UK holidaymakers rate value-for-money accommodation and cheap train travel at the top of their list. More than 3,500 people voted in the polls, which were conducted in association with Explore, an adventure operator.
Scotland’s wild beaches were considered the ‘most under-rated’ British day trip, closely followed by the UK’s cities and also Dorset’s coastline. Abroad, reggae on Negril’s beaches in Jamaica was awarded the ‘greatest cultural experience’ of them all, topping Italy’s opera scene and Cuba’s salsa dancing.
Meanwhile, The Mayan temples of Tikal, Guatemala, were considered to be the world’s best historical experience. The cultured area fought off stiff competition from the renowned Taj Mahal and even Egypt’s pyramids. In terms of food and cuisine, Italy reigned as top dog.
The dream year-out trip was yachting around the world, while dream celebrity travel partners were Stephen Fry, Joanna Lumley and Michael Palin. The poll also assessed where people would like to emigrate to, with New Zealand and Australia ranking highest.
Tom Hall, Lonely Planet’s travel editor, said days out in Britain don’t have to be traditional seaside jaunts or tours of stately homes: "Brits are fast discovering some of the country’s lesser-known attractions and Scotland’s stunning beaches are, quite rightly, recognised as one of the best."
Mr Hall reiterated that the more unusual award winners are a clear indication that holidaymakers should try something a little different for summer 2010.
Destinations news posted by Marilyn on 19 August 2010
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