Lonely Planet names best region to travel to in 2016
Transylvania has been named the best travel region for 2016 by Lonely Planet.
The central Romanian region topped the Lonely Planet’s 2016 Best in Travel rankings, an list that considers aspects like sporting events, anniversaries, infrastructure updates and other “it” factors.
Transylvania is renowned for magnificent castles, cobblestone laneways, enchanting architecture and picturesque scenery so it’s easy to see how it ended up ranking so high in the list.
And Lonely Planet notes that Transylvania is experiencing something of a renaissance, noting, “Horses and carts still rattle through the countryside, but they’ll soon share the roads with Uber cabs, as the app-based transport network sets up a new office in Bucharest. Meanwhile Transylvanian Airbnb listings are slowly amassing, excellent news for fans of social accommodation.”
The region is also becoming one of Europe’s emerging art hubs and is drawing visitors with quirky museums and interesting nightlife which includes a number of trendy bars and restaurants.
Lonely Planet’s Best Regions to visit in 2016:
10. St Helena, British Territories
9. Costa Verde, Brazil
8. Bavaria, Germany
7. Hawaii, USA
6. Auvergne Region, France
5. Waiheke Island, New Zealand
4. Friuli’s Wine Regions, Italy
3. Valle De Vinales, Cuba
2. West Iceland, Iceland
1. Transylvania, Romania
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