Greenwich, London has been voted in the world's top ten desitnations.
Leading global travel publisher Frommer’s, has revealed the Top Destinations List for 2012. This distinguished annual list, compiled by Frommer’s writers and editors, features an inspiring choice of established and up and coming destinations that travellers should be considering in 2012.
London Greenwich makes the cut this year alongside the Catalan city of Girona in Spain, Mexico’s exotic Yucatan Peninsula, the hip city of Beirut in Lebanon re-emerging after decades of civil war, and Chonqging, China, often cited as the world’s biggest metropolis.
Frommer's writers and editors said 2012 is London Greenwich’s time to shine as it celebrates Olympic events, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and becomes a Royal Borough. London’s brand new cable car is also set to launch in Greenwich next year.
Frommer’s praised historic Greenwich’s ability to continually reinvent itself since it emerged as a naval centre in the 18th Century and highlighted the remarkable baroque facades by architects such as Wren, Hawksmoor and Vanbrugh along the waterfront as well as the beautiful views one can take in across the oldest of the Royal parks, Greenwich Park to the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf.
Mark Henshall, Regional Editor, said: “Every year Frommer’s authors and editors put their heads together to determine the best travel inspirational experiences for the year ahead. Our annual list draws from our individual local knowledge, passion and expertise, and is a great resource for travellers searching for their next extraordinary getaway. Our top picks offer smart and lesser known alternatives to overrun spots as well as emerging and rediscovered destinations that will wow you.”
Frommer’s Top Destinations for 2012
Europe
London Greenwich, England
Girona, Spain
Middle East/Africa
Beirut, Lebanon
Ghana
Asia
Chongqing, China
Fukuoka, Japan
Caribbean and Latin America
Curacao
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
North America/Canada
Bay of Fundy, Canada
Kansas City, Missouri
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