The best destinations in the world 2016
BOTSWANA, DISCOVER COUNTRIES 2016
The best kept secret of Africa ...
Botswana this year celebrates 50 years of its independence. "So what ? Nothing extraordinary, "some will say. Well if. For the most sustainable multiparty democracy on the continent is also distinguished by significant openness (Botswana was one of the first countries in 2002 to establish an antiretroviral treatment program), a very limited corruption, a flourishing and intelligent tourism and a rapidly growing economy. Still immersed in extreme poverty in 1966, the country became one of the most stable companies and more prosperous Africa has come a copy path that deserves more than a nod.
Especially since Botswana is a destination like no other for the traveler: a rare patchwork, wild and preserved alternating deserts and deltas which contain one of the most spectacular fauna of the planet. National parks represent some 70% of the national area, joining some vast transfrontier parks Kavango-Zambezi and Kgalagadi.
Text: Paula Hardy
JAPAN, COUNTRY DO NOT MISS THIS YEAR
The country of the Rising Sun discovered new horizons ...
Japan did not get the 2016 Olympics, but it was probably better to win with Tokyo's bid for 2020 Olympic fever has already gripped the capital, which s' is coupled to a small urban revolution with the creation of a neighborhood shop and an Olympic village, but especially with the move from the iconic fish market Tsukiji: this auction where some 20 million every day to sell marine delicacies should be installed by the end of the year in its brand new website.
Today while away the memories of the 2011 catastrophe, which had accumulated earthquake and tsunami, and the state continues its devaluation of the yen, the timing is ideal for exploring this mix of bustling modernity and history venerable
PALAU, COUNTRY KNOWN TO BE WINNING
A paradise of ecology ...
After passing from hand to hand for centuries, the island republic of Palau track gradually its way into the uncertain waters of independence. Certainly, the United States still play big brother, but the archipelago is now master of his destiny. Its president Tommy Remengesau received in 2014 the "Champions of the Earth" UN for its work in favor of the environmental and economic independence of Palau and the creation of a marine sanctuary on all its territorial waters. For the head of state, economy and environment are one and the same.
Palau is a paradise for diving almost unrivaled in the world, and a great destination for kayaking, boating and wildlife watching and flora. But beware, the secret is no longer so well kept in Asia and the archipelago on board a quota on the number of tourists.
LATVIA, A SMALL COUNTRY NEED TO DISCOVER IN 2016
To find an independent country, proud and radiant ...
Celebrating 25 years of independence from Soviet rule, the small Latvia too long remained in the shadow of its neighbors, is about to win the center stage. She deserves it as she knew dispel the darkness of communism and revive traditions that for centuries had ensured the luster of this Baltic pearl.
While the rural population is constantly decreasing, the capital Riga consolidates its weight in the country and the region. She recently received significant European investment thanks to its status as European Capital of Culture in 2014. These funds have mainly contributed to the improvement of infrastructure and renovation of large public buildings, including the former seat KGB (now a fascinating museum) but also 700 new facades Art - an architectural complex among the richest in the world.
AUSTRALIA, ONE COUNTRY TO VISIT THIS YEAR
On the eve of major changes ...
Unless papouasien or New Zealand, Australia may seem very far for a traveler to reach often requires 24-hour flight. But this coming year hinge for big Australian natural sites, this is a flight that will be well rewarded. Especially as the Australian dollar, very low, allows for bargains. And if the decline in oil prices continues, 2016 will be ideal for a road-trip across the island continent!
Ethnic tourism is booming with new aboriginal tour operators who, in the image of Ngurrangga Tours (in Karratha, Western Australia) or Bungoolee Tours in the Kimberley, offering authentic cultural experience. Aboriginal and contemporary art holds a special place in Australian culture, as evidenced by the fabulous Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Katherine (the Northern Territory).