Abu Dhabi/UAE: Top NY Times 2016 Pick/Ranking

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 that was delivered this morning. They have this headline: "52 Places to Go in 2016" with this sub-headline summary: "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."

In their top top list, they have several Europe and other locations that we have not, yet, visited. Many are now on our "to-do" listing. Later this month, we will be nearby to Abu Dhabi as we pass through and spend a little in Doha/Qatar in traveling to Cape Town, South Africa.

Eighth on their best list is Abu Dhabi. This Times story has a few of these brief story highlights: "Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s starchitect-saturated natural island, has a name that means 'place of enlightenment.' After much controversy and multiple delays, Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi, known for a lacework dome that lets in what the architect calls a 'rain of light,' is expected to open in mid- to late 2016. Forthcoming projects include a Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Zaha Hadid’s Performing Arts Center and Foster & Partner’s Zayed National Museum. This year also sees a batch of upmarket hotel openings elsewhere in the city. Most surprising and important is the Emirati capital’s earnest step toward nature conservation. In January 2015, Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency completed phase one of the Al Wathba Wetland eco-reserve project. Even Saadiyat’s beach dunes, home to nesting hawksbill turtles, have been protected, promising visitors an enlightened experience that goes far beyond art and architecture."

Others have ideas, tips, secrets, suggestions, etc., from your visiting to Abu Dhabi? Don't be shy!! Share more!

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 131,951 views for this posting.