If you’re anything like us, the New Year has you itching for new experiences, fresh vistas and unknown horizons. But it’s a big world – where should you go? And, more importantly, why should you go
now? Here are the can’t-miss destinations that are popping off in 2016.
UTAH
Photo: Doug Pulsipher
Why Go Now: You trust Fodor’s, right? Well, the leading name in travel recommendations for almost 80 years,
just named the Beehive State its #1 Destination for 2016. “Utah defies expectations,” the editors write, raving about the state’s legendary natural beauty and ski slopes, of course, but also the diverse urban pleasures found in Salt Lake City, and the endless adventures in the “Mighty 5” National Parks.
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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
Why Go Now: Love craft beer? Then Albuquerque is the place to be. The city’s brew-splosion continues, with ABQ now boasting a higher concentration of breweries than even Portland, Oregon, with about 40 breweries and taprooms.
Marble Brewery, named 2014 Best Small Brewery of the Year at Great American Beer Festival (the Super Bowl of Beer), is a good place to start, but you can’t go wrong wherever your “sud-y sense” leads you.
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BERMUDA
Photo: Jimmy Chin
Why Go Now: Bermuda is famed for its pink sand beaches and luxurious beachside resorts – but recently the island (just two hours from most U.S. east coast airports) has emerged as
a hotspot for outdoor adventure. Such pubs as
Outside,
Climbing and the
Wall Street Journal have discovered countless adrenalin charged thrills packed into the island’s 22 square miles, from shipwreck scuba dives, to cliff jumping, to deepwater soloing.
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TORONTO, CANADA
Why Go Now: So you’ve considered uncovering Toronto, Canada’s most dynamic city, in the past? 2016 is going to make it easy for you to pull the trigger. Air Canada recently launched a new program that
allows international flyers to make a stopover in Toronto for free. Take up to seven days en route to your final destination and enjoy one of the most impressive international food scenes on the planet, world-class theater, Frank Gehry-designed art galleries, a killer live music world and a wealth of unique attractions.
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ESTES PARK, COLORADO
Why Go Now: This picturesque Colorado village is the gateway to the iconic
Rocky Mountain National Park – and with the National Parks System celebrating its
centennial in 2016, there’s never been a better time to experience this American beauty. RMNP offers 415 square miles of spectacular mountain environments, with serene lakes, incredible wildlife, 300 miles of hiking trails, and scenic drives the likes of which you won’t find anywhere else on the globe.
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CHEYENNE, WYOMING
Why Go Now: The Wild West is still within easy reach in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which is just a short drive away from Denver International Airport. Sure, the city is home to
Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world’s largest rodeo (held every summer), but regardless of when you ride into town, authentic western sights, sounds and experiences are happening 24-7. Visit the famed
Wrangler to get your appropriate cowboy/girl gear, take a sunlit horseback ride at
Terry Bison Ranch, and enjoy some genuine lowcountry cooking at
Morris House Bistro. You’ll be exclaiming “Yeehaw!” in no time.
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