{"id":144320,"date":"2022-01-01T18:59:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T22:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=144320"},"modified":"2022-01-01T18:59:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-01T22:59:24","slug":"antigua-barbuda-makes-cnn-list-of-where-to-travel-2022-the-best-destinations-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-barbuda-makes-cnn-list-of-where-to-travel-2022-the-best-destinations-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua & Barbuda makes CNN list of ‘Where to travel 2022: The best destinations to go’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(CNN) \u2014\u00a0<\/cite>Travel is more challenging now than it has been in a long time. Borders tentatively reopen only to slam shut again. A once-simple visa on entry is replaced with piles of paperwork. And the whole world is brushing up on the Greek alphabet whenever a new variant makes headlines.<\/div>\n
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Still, though, amid all the darkness that has defined the pandemic, there are some glimmers of hope.<\/div>\n
Perhaps the lesson travelers can take into 2022 is that exploring the world is a privilege, not a right. This year’s crop of dream places to visit reflect that mindset — from national parks to remote islands to lesser visited spots, mindfulness and respect for the Earth are part of the journey.<\/div>\n
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When Orville and Wilbur Wright first got their small plane aloft in 1903, it seems unlikely they would have imagined a world of scores of jetliners a day connecting the world’s great cities or an eyeball scan replacing a paper passport.<\/div>\n
When we look back on how far we’ve come, it makes us more grateful for where we are.<\/div>\n
Let’s all try to channel a sense of wonder if and when we’re able to travel in 2022 and beyond.<\/div>\n
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Not only is the twin-island nation blessed with miles and miles of pristine white and pink sands — Antigua famously has a beach for every day of the year — its also lays claims to the longest running Sunday party in the Caribbean, which takes place at restored military lookout Shirley Heights.<\/div>\n
Barbuda, the smaller of the two islands, was famously one of Princess Diana’s favorite vacation spots, while veteran actor Robert De Niro co-owns a resort in the area with Australian billionaire James Packer.<\/div>\n
Cricket is a massive deal here, so the England Tests, which are being held in Antigua in 2022, are one of the most anticipated events of the year. The official test match between England and the West Indies will take place at the stadium named after Antiguan cricketing legend Vivian Richards in March.<\/div>\n
Antigua and Barbuda has been gaining recognition for its sustainability efforts in recent years thanks to a number of successful green initiatives. Single-use plastics are banned, while the “Green Corridor,” a collection of environmentally friendly hotels, resorts and businesses has been established across the southwest coast of Antigua. —\u00a0Tamara Hardingham-Gill<\/em><\/div>\n
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BISSAGOS ISLANDS, GUINEA-BISSAU<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The Bissagos Archipelago is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.<\/div>\n
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Made up of 88 islands, of which just 23 are inhabited, this magical archipelago situated around 48 kilometers off the Guinea coast of western Africa is as unique as it gets.<\/div>\n
The Bissagos Islands are run by a matriarchal society where women possess all the power. Here women choose their husbands, propose marriage, build their own homes and run the households.<\/div>\n
The few tourists who are able to visit the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve are rewarded with immaculate beaches, expansive natural parks and calm blue waters.<\/div>\n
The cluster of islands, which can be accessed by boat, ferry or light aircraft, also holds an extraordinary abundance of wildlife, including protected or rare species like the Nile crocodile, the common bottlenose dolphin and the African manatee, as well as about 500 species of birds.<\/div>\n
Hurtigruten Expeditions, the company that founded expedition cruising in 1896, has added its first-ever African adventure to its 2022\/23 lineup, with the Bissagos Islands among the list of destinations on the itinerary. —\u00a0THG<\/em><\/div>\n
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CAPE BRETON, NOVA SCOTIA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Connected to the Canadian mainland by a mile-long causeway, Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island is famed for its scenic vistas and historic sites.<\/div>\n
Spread over 10,311 square kilometers, it’s no tiny dot in the ocean, either.<\/div>\n
Island highlights include\u00a0Cabot Trai<\/a>l, a scenic two-lane byway that snakes through\u00a0Cape Breton Highlands National Park<\/a>, where lush green hills and rusty red cliffs tower over rugged beaches; the impressive 18th-century Fortress of Louisbourg, once the capital of a French colony and today a living history museum; and culinary offerings, from modern fine dining to traditional community lobster suppers.<\/div>\n
Why go now? In recent years, Canada has taken important steps to develop and promote indigenous tourism and Cape Breton is no exception. Visitors can immerse themselves in traditions of Cape Breton’s Mi’kmaq — a First Nations people who have lived in Canada’s eastern Maritime region for over 10,000 years — through a variety of offerings from the island’s five First Nations communities. —\u00a0Karla Cripps<\/em><\/div>\n
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Torres del Paine National Park is located in Chilean Patagonia.<\/div>\n
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A long, thin strip between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, Chile is a world leader in ecotourism and an outdoor adventurer’s paradise.<\/div>\n
In northern Chile, the Atacama is the place to go. Valle de la Luna features otherworldly landscapes, rock formations and surreal, colorful sunsets. Speaking of color, see vivid pink flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon. Both are located within Los Flamencos National Reserve.<\/div>\n
Want something even wilder? Then head farther south to the Patagonian wilderness. Torres del Paine National Park is considered one of the crown jewels of Chile’s park system. Its glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife are renowned.<\/div>\n
The United Nations World Tourism Organization named two Chilean places in its list of “Best Tourism Villages” in 2021, which promotes sustainable development. They are Pica, known for its citrus fruits and hot springs, and Puerto Williams, the southernmost city in world.<\/div>\n
2022 will mark 300 years since the Dutch arrival to the South Pacific island of Rapa Nui (AKA Easter Island). Famed for its giant stone faces, this special territory of Chile has been closed to visitors during the pandemic. But it’s set to reopen to tourists in February. —\u00a0Forrest Brown<\/em><\/div>\n
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COLOMBO<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Colombo is usually misunderstood from the beginning.<\/div>\n
Despite being Sri Lanka’s biggest city, it isn’t the capital (that would be Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, which is a great fact to break out at your next pub quiz), and many travelers skip it over in favor of the island’s gorgeous beaches and tea farms.<\/div>\n
But in 2022 it’s time to pay attention to the city’s underrated design destinations, including late architect Geoffrey Bawa’s home, which is now a mini museum and guest house called\u00a0Number Eleven<\/a>. The next year is bringing a spate of promising new hotels to the city, including properties by\u00a0Amari<\/a>, Grand Hyatt, Marriott, Sheraton and ITC.<\/div>\n
Sri Lanka does have its share of delicious curries, but don’t assume that the food is the same as in neighboring India.<\/div>\n
Start the day by filling up on egg hoppers heaped with coconut sambal at the\u00a0Palmyrah’s\u00a0<\/a>lush breakfast banquet, head to the Pettah Floating Market to stock up on bananas in nearly every color of the rainbow, and end the day watching the beach sunset at the\u00a0Galle Face Hotel\u00a0<\/a>sipping a grapefruit-infused take on a Negroni at the aptly named Traveller’s Bar. Everything tastes better paired with the island’s own ceylon teas.<\/div>\n
Tour company\u00a0Urban Adventures<\/a>\u00a0provides necessary historical context on the country’s Sinhalese, Tamil and Malay cultures alongside the eats. —\u00a0Lilit Marcus<\/em><\/div>\n
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DIJON, FRANCE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Thought Lyon was the capital of French cuisine? Not so fast — Dijon has always been a huge foodie hub. The biggest city of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comt\u00e9 region is a glorious mishmash of timber-framed houses, magnificent 18th-century palaces and a soaring Gothic cathedral — but it’s also one of France’s gastronomic capitals.<\/div>\n
Fittingly enough, May 2022 sees the opening of the Cit\u00e9 Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon — a 70,000 square meter renovation of historic buildings from the 16th to the 18th centuries, turned into a complex devoted entirely to French food and wine.<\/div>\n
New opening aside, there are plenty of other reasons to put Dijon on your to-do list. Venture out into the surrounding vineyards of the Burgundy region — Beaune, half an hour south, is a top-tier wine town. Hit the Les Halles food market, designed by Gustave Eiffel (yes, he of tower fame) to sample the region’s best ingredients. Go mustard tasting at\u00a0La Moutarderie Edmond Fallot<\/a>, going strong after 180 years, and try the gingerbread from\u00a0Mulot et Petitjean<\/a>, baked here since the 18th century.<\/div>\n
Food and drink aside, there’s the stunning\u00a0Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts de Dijon<\/a>, where over 130,000 works of art are stored in the neoclassical Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. —\u00a0Julia Buckley<\/em><\/div>\n
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DISKO BAY, GREENLAND<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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