NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith
Corporation's (NYSE: MDP; meredith.com) Travel + Leisure has named
Australia as the 2020 Destination
of the Year. Selected annually by T+L editors, the Travel + Leisure
Destination of the Year is the place that they believe best
captures the travel zeitgeist of the moment, thanks to a rare
combination of exciting new offerings, cultural relevance, and
singular experiences, combined with an energy and timeliness that
compels the idea "visit now." This is the fifth year that Travel +
Leisure has named a Destination of the Year, with past honorees
including places such as Japan and
Portugal.
Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui
Gifford said, "I am thrilled to name Australia the Destination of the Year, as we
look ahead to 2020. Why Australia?
And why now? It's always been considered a 'bucket list' spot, a
place that people would reserve for a once-in-a-lifetime trip when
they had a longer window of time to travel. Well, in today's
24/7-connected world, we want you to switch off and take that time.
If the thrill of travel is to be pushed, mentally and physically,
to discover something new—and to appreciate the simple,
awe-inspiring beauty of this earth—Australia and its seven states
deliver and then some. And now that there is expanded airlift
across the globe, the destination has become more accessible than
ever before. T+L's content, which includes more than
30 pieces across print, digital, and social, is the definitive
resource for planning many vacations in Australia in the years to come."
Australia has
introduced new hotels and experiences in less-frequented
areas, opening up more parts of the country for
exploration. Mount Mulligan brings a new luxury lodge to the
Queensland outback, while Wukalina
Walk in Tasmania immerses
travelers deeply in aboriginal culture and history along the
state's Bay of Fires. The country's innovative culinary scene
has continued to thrive with a new generation of chefs and
winemakers, including second-generation vintners Damon and Jono Koerner of Koerner Wine and chef Jock Zonfrillo of
Orana. Australia offers a wide variety of experiences to suit
every interest, whether it's an art installation by the
world-famous Bruce Munro in the
capital of Darwin, the thriving cultural institutions
of Melbourne, or stunning natural landscapes along
Western Australia's rugged
Coral Coast. According to T+L
editors, "While some things have remained constant in the land Down
Under—the exuberant hospitality, the otherworldly scenery—there's
now a fresh energy spreading across the country."
Travel + Leisure editors have created a comprehensive guide to
the latest Australia has to offer
featuring individual stories on all seven states (South Australia, New
South Wales, Western
Australia, Tasmania,
Queensland, Victoria, and Northern Territory), videos of
various locations, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Blue
Mountains; and in-depth pieces on what to do in places like
Sydney, Brisbane, Coober Pedy, and Western Australia's Southern Coast, among
others. They also offer tips for traveling to Australia, places not to be missed, according
to Australians, and more. To check out T+L's guide to Australia now,
visit www.travelandleisure.com/destination-of-the-year.
Australia is also the cover
story of the December issue of Travel + Leisure, on
newsstands November 22.
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