Sydney: Tops on NY Times 2016 Must Visit List!

Need some ideas about where to travel and visit in the future? Seeking some locations that are different and distant? You might check out this New York Times Travel Section coming out tomorrow morning. They have this headline: "52 Places to Go in 2016" with these sub-headline highlights: "It’s a big world out there, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. From ancient temples to crystalline waters, here are our top destinations to visit this year."

One of our favorites, Sydney, is on this NY Times 2016 tops listing. Not everyone will find all of these locations to be personal priorities, but it gets the brain working to be dreaming, research and wishing on future travel options. Here is more on what they are saying about Sydney: "Home to beaches and national parks, Sydney is a city outdoor lovers can embrace. Expanding that appeal, two new developments have turned industrial plots into beauty spots. Opened in September, the new Barangaroo Reserve reclaimed 14 acres once piled with shipping containers on the harbor. Inspired by the precolonial landscape, the newly contoured headland edged in sandstone features a shoreside promenade and, temporarily, the Copenhagen restaurant Noma, which will take up residency this month for 10 weeks. The Goods Line, a new elevated walkway, opened in August, repurposing a defunct train line. More reclamation: the new Old Clare Hotel joining a 19th-century pub and brewery offices. More convenience: American Airlines introduced daily Sydney to Los Angeles flights in December."

In their top five, they have two Europe locations that we have not, yet, visited. These are Bordeaux and Malta. Been nearby to both, but need to do each of these in the future.

Sixth on their list is Mozambique that we will visit during our cruise on Feb. 6. It will only be a brief stop there for us, but we will be able to check off that country on our list as having been there. From this NY Times profile, they note a few of these highlights that focus on their new island lodges and beach breaks. This Times story notes: "Mozambique is a forward-thinking African leader that offers a terrific mix of safari and beach. The bustling capital, Maputo, is experiencing a budding tolerance. Mozambique’s tranquil coast continues to draw travelers of all kinds in search of post-safari snorkel and surfing options."

Full story at:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/01/07/travel/places-to-visit.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=0

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 131,543 views for this posting.

This story has a large picture of the Barangaroo Reserve site. Below is that visual used by the NY Times in connection with their story/profile. Great shot of the overall Sydney Harbor area. Thought that it would be good to post and share here.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Did a June 7-19, 2011, cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Dozens of nice visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc. We are now at 207,894 views for this live/blog re-cap, including much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

Below is the visual used by the NY Times to show what has been done with this Barangaroo Reserve reclamation project. Looks great and very interesting!:

Stunning Photo Terry. It was announced last year that the marine control tower located in the foreground at Barangaroo is to be removed.

There is lots happening in Sydney at the moment. I read that we currently have the second largest number of cranes operating in the world, after Dubai. Sydney is pretty much fueling the growth of the economy in Australia and keeping us out of recession.

Along with the low dollar which is pushing both inbound tourism as well as encouraging Aussies to holiday more at home.

There is lots happening in Sydney at the moment. I read that we currently have the second largest number of cranes operating in the world, after Dubai. Sydney is pretty much fueling the growth of the economy in Australia and keeping us out of recession. Along with the low dollar which is pushing both inbound tourism as well as encouraging Aussies to holiday more at home.

By The Bay: Stunning Photo Terry. It was announced last year that the marine control tower located in the foreground at Barangaroo is to be removed.

Appreciate these excellent items of added information for what is happening now in Sydney. Very fascinating and interesting!! Keep it coming. Like learning more and following the progress in Australia as we prepare for a future return trip. BUT' date=' that will be a few years off. Off to Africa later this month for the first time. Other travel priorities are also ahead of us before getting back "down under".

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio[/font']

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 191,859 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

Stunning Photo Terry. It was announced last year that the marine control tower located in the foreground at Barangaroo is to be removed.

Believe that the tower is to stay for the moment. Cant get the big cranes in now up the remaining narrow access road.

Until the new trees grow, the only bit of good shade is also just near the tower.

BTW there are 2 toilet blocks. One at Moores Wharf on the northern side and another on the southern side in "the cave" where the elevator is that takes you to the top deck. There is also an ice cream van there.

To clarify. Moores Wharf is on the left side of the photo and the cave is near the top of the little bay on the right of the photo.

Stunning Photo Terry. It was announced last year that the marine control tower located in the foreground at Barangaroo is to be removed.

Gunna miss it.