At the turn of the millenium, National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine published a special issue, entitled, 50 Places of  Lifetime, The World’s Greatest Destinations. Over the next few weeks, I will revisit this list, which was divided into five categories, Urban Spaces, Wild Places, Paradise Found, Country Unbound, and World Wonders. Following the recap, which will also include a photo album, I will attempt to come up with my own list. Hope you enjoy the result.

 

        Places of a Lifetime – Country Unbound

 

           1. England’s Lake District

 

           2. North Island, New Zealand

 

           3. Loire Valley, France

 

           4. Big Sur, California, USA

 

           5. Canadian Maritimes (includes New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island)

 

           6. Vermont, USA

 

           7. Coastal Norway

 

           8. Danang to Hue, Vietnam

 

           9. The Alps (includes parts of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland)

 

           10. Tuscany, Italy