{"id":52648,"date":"2019-12-10T13:19:42","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T13:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=52648"},"modified":"2019-12-13T13:42:20","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T13:42:20","slug":"wales-worlds-most-exciting-places-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/culture\/wales-worlds-most-exciting-places-2020","title":{"rendered":"Wales named one of the world\u2019s most exciting places to visit in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Geographic<\/em> has announced its 25 best travel destinations for 2020 and Wales made the cut alongside India, China and Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Wales ranked above Egypt, India and America, meaning Rhossili Beach beat the likes of Grand Canyon National Park.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

National Geographic<\/em> magazine has released its 25 top travel destinations around the world for 2020 and the Wales Way made it onto the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wales Way is made up of three touring routes across the country; the 185-mile Cambrian Way, which snakes through the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia National Park, the 180-mile Coastal Way around Cardigan Bay, and the North Wales Way, which stretches 75 miles from Queensferry to Anglesey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the global travel magazine,<\/a> the three fully mapped routes showcase the best of the legend-filled land and get the blood pumping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The selection was based on four categories: cities, nature, culture and adventure. Wales fell under the adventure category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Cambrian Way travels coast to coast from Cardiff to Conwy, with the walking route passing through the Brecon Beacons National Park.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other places to feature on the shortlist include Tasmania, the Canary Islands, the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and the Maldives. No other locations in the United Kingdom were chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Visit Cardiff<\/a> team said, \u201cWe’re thrilled to see Wales recognised at an international level. The Cambrian Way route begins in Cardiff, making it the perfect starting point for a Welsh adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCardiff is full of culture, history, charm and entertainment. The city acts as the gateway to the wider South Wales region, with its beautiful beaches, mountains and fascinating heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“We’re thrilled to see Wales recognised at an international level,” said the team at Visit Cardiff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also a new travel magazine that shines a light on this epic region that stretches from coast to peak. Yma<\/em>, based in Cardiff, aims to help those living in South Wales discover what\u2019s on their doorstep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s easy to get caught up in life and forget to explore the place that you live,\u201d says Priyankaa, a writer on the magazine. \u201cWith Yma<\/em>, we want to help people make the most of their surroundings because South Wales has so much to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first issue launched this week with features on Cardiff, Brecon and the Gower. Take a look to gain some inspiration for things to do in the area over the festive period. 
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