Travelling is something that many people enjoy on a yearly basis. If you are looking for ideas on where you can jet off to next – take a look at the four best places to travel in 2011.
You never know. There may be a place listed that you never even thought of visiting!
Reykjavik, Iceland
Up until now, Iceland has been a relatively expensive place to visit. However with the drop in value of the Krona, the nation’s currency, visitors can take advantage of the lower prices.
Iceland is a visually stunning place. The landscape ranges from lush green pastures to icy fjords to dangerous volcanoes. Indeed, you probably know Iceland for its erupting volcano which reaped havoc with air traffic all across the northern hemisphere in 2010.
You could hire a car and easily navigate yourself around the island, but make sure you prepare with auto insurance just in case.
Melbourne, Australia
Many people automatically visit Sydney when they visit Australia; however, Melbourne has just as much to offer with the added bonus of a European feel.
Melbourne’s large European population gives visitors a wide variety of cultural activities to enjoy. With a plethora of cafes and restaurants to choose from, your belly will surely thank you.
The city encourages visitors to explore on foot. You could easily lose yourself in a network of turn-of-the century looking alley ways, filled with quaint little shops and hole-in-wall coffee spots.
Whistler, Canada
The 2010 winter Olympics shined a spotlight on Whistler, illuminating to the world what the locals already knew. For many years Whistler has been a favorite for those who love snow sports.
With 55 miles of trails, Whistler offers a slope for every level of skier. If you’re not up for hitting the slopes, the village has a large variety of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Whatever your budget, there are accommodations to suit everyone. While there are plenty of accommodations in the village, there are also places to stay in more remote locations. With Callahan Lodge only being accessible by ski or snow mobile, the average skier can expect to take around three hours to get there!
New York City, U.S.A.
If you haven’t visited New York City already, then you need to! The city that never sleeps offers anything and everything you could want. Take in a show on Broadway, stroll through Central Park or visit famous sitcom landmarks. The possibilities are endless.
September 2011 is an important date for everyone in New York, as the site of the World Trade Center will be re-opened to the public. It’s being turned into a parkland memorial with fountains and each one of the victims’ names circling the site.
It will no doubt be a very poignant day for everyone involved.
There you have it. A list of the four must-see places to travel in 2011. Any location will impress with its rich, history and creative culture.
