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WOJO team dance their way to victory at Destination Legon 2019
A group of final year business students of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) who have begun using the power of technology to market and promote Ghanaian dance as a tourism product have emerged champions of this year’s Destination Legon Tourism Marketing Exhibition, simply known as Destination Legon.
Wojo shrugged off competition from 14 other groups in a battle of wits and ideas on how their respective destinations and attractions could be packaged, promoted and sold to prospective buyers and tourists. The group, Wojo, which translates as “let’s dance” in the Ga language, made a presentation which highlights the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR) and related tools to bring the various Ghanaian dance experiences to consumers as a key tourism component. The group has also created a Gaming App that allows users to among other things, learn ways of improving and keep clean sanitation.
Destination Legon is the practice part of the course, Tourism Marketing that is taught at UGBS with the idea that students are equipped with skills that they can use to market destinations just like as products and services are marketed. Teams of level 400, MBA and MPhil students offering Tourism Marketing at the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship are given the opportunity to choose various destinations to design and prepare alluring messages to market Ghana’s tourist attractions and destinations to potential tourists.
Students then make a presentation of their marketing and promotion plans to a jury of experts drawn from academia and industry who determine the winner. There was also an exhibition of products from the destinations by the student teams.
This year’s, which is the sixth edition, was held on the theme, “Year of Return: Enhancing the digital space for tourism growth” and the students were expected to deploy technological tools to enhance and market their tourism products.
Speaking to www.voyagesafriq.com on this year’s event, a lecturer at UGBS, and Co-Convener of Destination Legon, Dr Kobby Mensah said once again, students had demonstrated a sense of creativity and innovation in creating new tourism products and services. “Obviously the presentations have been amazing, the students have done incredibly well and I think they have diverse ideas from the previous editions”.
While commending the support of the Ghana Tourism Authority for their support over the years, he appealed for more stakeholder support and interest. “We need a formal agreement where we can actually say that right after the group presentations, the best ideas are actually synthesized and used in the tourism space and GTA are all stakeholders involved. So I’m still calling on stakeholders to come up and support this idea and tap into the talents of these young ones and I’m sure we can improve the tourism of this country,” Dr. Mensah said.
Jury for Destination Legon 2019 comprised, Agbeko Lotsu, a Marketing Consultant, Abeiku Santana, ace Broadcaster and CEO, Kaya Tours, Okyeame Kwame, Musician and Tourism Ambassador, Rosaline Kyere-Nartey, Hospitality Specialist, and Ian Wardi, Tourism Ambassador.
Click here to view more pictures from Destination Legon 2019.
Story by: Samuel Obeng Appah – VoyagesAfriq
France24 Report on Year Of Return: Hundreds of African-Americans resettle in Ghana
France24 has in a report looked at how Ghana is increasingly becoming home to hundreds of African-Americans especially in light of the on-going ‘Year of Return, Ghana 2019’ campaign. The report looks at the lives of some African-Americans who have settled in Ghans over the years. Read and watch the report below.
Ghana was one of the main West African departure points for the transatlantic slave trade. Today, the government has launched a campaign to reach out to the descendants of those Africans who were forcibly removed from their homelands. It has dubbed 2019 the “year of return“. Several hundred people have already put down roots in Ghana, many of them African-Americans. Our colleagues from France 2 report, with FRANCE 24‘s James Vasina.
This article comes on the heels of other reviews published earlier in the year.
Watch the programme/video report prepared by Patrick Lovett and James Vasina below.
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About Year of return, Ghana 2019
The “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” is a major landmark spiritual and birth-right journey inviting the Global African family, home and abroad, to mark 400 years of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Jamestown, Virginia. The arrival of enslaved Africans marked a sordid and sad period, when our kith and kin were forcefully taken away from Africa into years of deprivation, humiliation and torture. While August 2019 marks 400 years since enslaved Africans arrived in the United States, “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019” celebrates the cumulative resilience of all the victims of the Trans Atlantic slave Trade who were scattered and displaced through the world in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
One of the main goals of the Year of Return campaign is to position Ghana as a key travel destination for African Americans and the African Diaspora. In 2019, the events planned throughout the year will serve as a launch pad for a consistent boost in tourism for Ghana in the near and distant years. Beyond tourism, this initiative supports one of the President’s key developmental agendas in Ghana Beyond Aid. We know that tourism can be a leading indicator to business and investment.
We are focused on ensuring that our brothers and sisters have a safe, pleasant and wonderful journey home so they will want to come back, get involved, see the opportunity that exists in Ghana for us to work together and begin to rebuild what has been stolen and lost over the past 400 years.
Board inaugurated to manage Bunso Arboretum tourism
The Ghana Tourism Authority together with the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has inaugurated a five-member management board to see to the affairs of the Bunso Arboretum tourism site located at Bunso in the Eastern Region.
They are expected to elevate the tourist site to a world-class eco-tourism destination.
The members are Mr Ekow Sampson, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr Daniel Ofori Attah, a representative of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council, Dr Seth Appiah Kubi, Executive Director of A-Rocha Ghana, Kwame Boateng, a board member of Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr Albert Mensah of DCCL, the current managers of Bunso Arboretum.
The rest are Frederick Adjei-Rudolph the Eastern Regional Manager of GTA, Nana Twumasi a representative of Okyeman Environmental Foundation and a member each from the Forestry Commission and CSIR.
Okyehene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the chief of the Akyem Abuakwa who inaugurated the board tasked them to make the tourist site one of the best in Africa.
“This new role is very difficult because you will be working to make Ghana a better country, people go onto boards and become very rich suddenly but this board is exceptional. This is an eco-friendly investment enterprise and if we manage it well it will become a treasure for Ghana which will end us great forex exchange.”
” Many well-to-do nations do not have natural resources and minerals but they have managed their tourist sites very well which has then become a major revenue generating point for them and I believe Bunso Arboretum has all the medicinal trees, plants and species and a calm environment to also become one of the best tourist attractions in the country and beyond so i urge you all to work very hard for us to achieve this dream”.
Speaking to Journalists after the inauguration, the Chief Executive Officer for the Ghana Tourism Authority Mr Akwasi Agyemang indicated the authority’s commitment to making Ghana a tourist destination.
“Ghana Tourism Authority is committed to making the country a tourist hub by harnessing every potential site so we have put together one of the finest architects and engineers to join the team which will be managing the affairs at Bunso Arboretum for us to get the best out of the place. This year we launched the Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, See Ghana campaign all in the name of promoting Ghana, our President recently stated when he visited Tamale that we should not wait for foreigners to come to our country to tell us to visit our sites before we do so”.
“We have put plans in place to ensure the Bunso Arboretum provides Job for the youth in the area and improve economic activities in the area. We will add a playing ground to the site, hotels and resting places to facelift the site and work to ensure Bunso Arboretum becomes one of the best tourist destinations in the country.”
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Source: citinewsroom.com
Year of Return: 2019 MMG Foundation Annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance launched
This year’s edition of the MMG Foundation Annual Homecoming Dinner and Dance has been launched and is scheduled to take place at the Accra International Conference Centre on August 17.
The 2019 event will also celebrate the 132 years of Marcus Garvey and the determination and resilience of historically unique Africans who have demonstrated Pan-African unity and spirit and have managed against all odds to make it home to motherland Africa, according to organisers.
At the launch of the event yesterday at the Accra Tourist Information Centre, various speakers, including Akwasi Agyeman, Coordinator of Year of Return and CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, stressed the need for Africans and diaspora to recognise the importance of our history in enslavement and take steps to ensure that modern-day slavery was completely done away with.
They said challenges that continue to confront the Black race all over the world, including, poverty, racism, injustice and all, constituted slavery, hence the need to come together and work to eliminate them. MMG Foundation Ghana, organisers of the homecoming and the dance, says the event will be one of their flagship events to raise funds for the building of the Marcus Garvey Memorial Centre in Ghana.
“The Marcus Garvey Memorial Centre, will be a multimillion-cedi facility, envisioned to be a globally relevant light house on the continent of Africa for the preservation of Garvey’s principles, philosophies and the advancement of Afrocentricity and African achievements across all endeavours .With the entire diaspora as a target market, when fully operating, it is expected to attract and generate a steady stream of activity that will attract international visitors for conferences, tours, seminars, workshops and more, all eventually contributing significantly to the local economy,” they said.
The MMG Foundation is a fraternal, Pan-African organisation aimed at propagating and publicising the philosophy & opinions of the Right Honourable Marcus Mosiah Garvey among the peoples of African Descent.
The organisation’s aim is to promote a sense of pride and love for and amongst the African nations. To provide leadership in helping Africans to acquire the skills and knowledge that are necessary for our advancement in the modern world.
Source: Voyages Afriq
Kojo Bentum-Williams gets UN World Tourism Organisation top job
The Managing Editor and CEO of VoyagesAfriq Media Limited, Mr Kojo Bentum-Williams, has been appointed as the UN World Tourism Organization‘s Senior Expert for Communications in Africa.
This appointment will see him lead communications of the Organisation’s activities and events in Africa.
This new appointment took effect in March 2019 and part of his core mandates is to grow the UNWTO’s ten-point agenda in Africa under the Zurab Pololikashvili-led administration.
He is also expected to coordinate with the Africa Department at UNWTO to reach out to members of the African media and hold clinics to further train and inform travel media on the continent.
Kojo is the founder and managing editor of VoyagesAfriq Media Limited, a pan African travel media company which publishes VoyagesAfriq Travel Magazine Quarterly and operates the online portal VoyagesAfriq.com.
He previously worked as the press secretary to Ghana’s former ministry of Tourism Culture and Creative Arts until 2014 and also worked a press officer at the Ghana Tourism Authority.
He has covered a wide range of global travel and tourism conferences and he is seen by many as one of the authorities in the affairs of the UN Tourism Agency.
ATCNews wishes Kojo the very best in his new appointment, a strategic move by the powers that be in Madrid to deepen the UN agency’s engagement with the African continent and vastly improve and advance their agenda for and communications with Africa.
Source: Myjoyonline
Year of Return: Youth In Tourism Festival Launched
The Tourism Society of Ghana (TOSOGHA) in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Year of Return Steering Committee has today launched the Youth in Tourism Festival (YOTOFEST) at the Accra Tourist Information Centre.
The festival will among other things, allow for greater local participation, especially the youth in the year-long commemoration of the Year of Return, Ghana 2019. The Youth in Tourism Festival will include a series of activities comprising, a public lecture and workshop, float, exhibitions, musical jamboree and a tour over a three -day period from July 18 to 20.
Coordinator of the Year of Return and CEO, Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyeman at the launch, was full of praise for TOSOGHA for continuing to reorient the youth on the need to promote domestic tourism through their activities such as the establishment of tourism clubs in both second cycle and tertiary institutions all over the country.
He mentioned that domestic tourism was at the heart of the country’s tourism growth and TOSOGHA remains a key partner to further complementing the efforts of the Authority and other institutions to better strengthen the domestic tourism drive. Agyeman reiterated his outfit’s continuous support for the organization and the Youth in Tourism Festival.
On his part, Youth Tourism Ambassador and Executive Director of TOSOGHA, Joseph Amartey envisages the Festival to be a potential social platform that effectively and efficiently market Ghanaian indigenous culture and heritage values for international patronage through broader youth engagements. “The foremost objective of YOTOFEST is to re – establish the smooth as well as swift patronage of domestic tourism from a more holistic and grassroots approach,” he said.
An important feature of the festival, according to Amartey, “is the creation of ready market for local artifacts and promotion of commercial sale of ‘’made in Ghana ‘’ goods and services internally and for export, hence a platform to promote the See, Eat, Wear, Feel Ghana agenda.”
The launch of the event attracted student membership of TOSOGHA from various institutions within the Greater Accra Region with other high profile persons also in attendance. They included; Akwasi Ababio, Director for Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency and Chairman of the Year of Return Steering Committee, Kwadwo Antwi, CEO, Ghana Tourism Development Company, Bella Ahu, President, Ghana Tourism Federation and Olivia Opoku-Adomah, Director of Research, Statistics and Policy at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture who represented the Deputy Minister.
The Tourism Society of Ghana is a youth-led organization with the objective of promoting domestic tourism and imbibing tourism culture among the youth and has over 30,000 members in secondary and tertiary schools across the country.
Click here to view more photos from the launch
Story by: Samuel Obeng Appah
11 Top Nightclubs and Venues to Hear Afrobeats in Accra
From highlife in Osu to Afropop at the beach, to live venues and nightclubs, Accra has all manner of Afrobeats to suit all tastes in a variety of locations.
Republic Bar & Grill
The Republic Bar & Grill, Osu | © Ofoe Amegavie
Republic Bar & Grill
From the live music on Wednesday nights to the DJ sets and themed evenings, Republic is one of Accra’s most popular places to hear the musical sounds of the city. Conveniently located in a lively pocket of Osu, there is always something for everyone: from highlife to hiplife to Afropop, soul and folk.
Republic Bar & Grill, Asafoatse Tempong St, Osu, Accra, Ghana, +233 24 631 4044
Béla Fleck’s Africa Project | © Kyle Tsui/Flickr
Duplex
Duplex
An old-school Accra nightclub, featuring bright décor and a laid-back ambience on the terrace, this popular spot hosts varied nights throughout the week and is an essential place for those who love to dance.
Duplex, Harry Sawyer Rd, Osu, Accra, Ghana, +233 24 599 9999
Sandbox Beach
Miami vibes come to Ghana in this new venue in Labadi estates that overlooks a secluded beach. Serving drinks and food, and with the best DJs playing the latest hits.
Afrikiko
A laid-back outdoor complex is known for its collection of restaurants and Wednesday-night kizomba sessions. Located opposite the French embassy, it has a live band that will make you feel as though you were transported to Accra in the 1970s.
Afrikiko, Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana, +233 302 229 997, +233 54 255 4286
Twist
Modern Afrobeats are on offer here, where you can enjoy the latest club tunes in a slick space that commands you move your feet to the latest hits from the biggest names across West Africa.
Twist Night Club, Labone, Accra, Ghana, +233 30 277 2179
Kona Cafe & Grill
Sip on palm wine from a calabash and snack on grilled treats in this relaxing spot on Oxford Street, complete with an airy roof terrace. Listen to the latest hits, watch live sets, or catch one of the new music launches that occasionally take place here.
Kona Cafe & Grill, Oxford Street, Accra, Ghana, +233 26 446 4712
Rockstone’s Office
Rockstone’s Office
Owned and run by the godfather of Ghanaian hiplife, Reggie Rockstone, this sleek spot has a circular bar and outdoor cabana areas, offers delicious drinks and, of course, a fantastic music selection that will keep you grooving all night.
Rockstone’s Office, Osu Ave Ext, behind Japanese Embassy, Accra, Ghana, +233 54 945 0543
Acoustic Africa | © veitliveit/Flickr
Firefly Lounge Bar
If you want to know what Afrobeats everyone is listening (and dancing) to, head to Firefly, an always-packed venue that will surely have you dancing, as it plays hit after hit of popular West African tunes.
Firefly Lounge Bar, H P Nyemitei St, Osu, Accra, Ghana, +233 30 277 7818
Alliance Française d’Accra
Live music is always well-represented in this elegant spot that includes a large outdoor amphitheater alongside its terraced restaurant, all set in a verdant garden. All manner of artists old and new are on regular rotation, from young, Afro folk artist Kyekyeku to highlife legend Ambolley.
Alliance Française, Casely Hayford Rd, Accra, Ghana, +233 50 128 7814
Vienna City
Vienna City
One of the biggest and busiest clubs in Accra, featuring a restaurant and cocktail bar, as well as a casino, the best beats are guaranteed to be spilling out of the massive sound systems. A popular spot among locals for food, drinks, DJs and dancing.
Vienna City, Kwame Nkrumah Ave, Accra, Ghana, +233 30 225 8551
Labadi Beach
A raucous place filled with music, food and beach vibes, and the added bonus of dance contests included. Labadi Beach has always been the beach spot to be at on a Thursday night, with its outdoor club atmosphere and mega sound system. This place pumps out the biggest hits from musicians such as M.anifest, Sarkodie, and Shatta Wale.
Year of Return: Students from Diaspora in Ghana for Pan African Student Summit
Numbering up to 17 from different universities across the US, the all African American students will take part in the 2-day summit scheduled to take place at the International House of the University of Ghana which would also involve students from the host university and their counterparts from University of Cape Coast.
The March 8 and 9 summit will engage these students to participate in critical discourse and think tanks on essential topics toward the liberation of all African people around the world. The summit will feature a keynote speaker, panel discussions think tanks, networking sessions, entertainment and many others.
The Pan African Student Summit will also lay the foundation to foster network and partnership development between the student changemakers and budding Pan-Africanist in both the diaspora and the continent.
Speaking to journalists on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, some of the students who said they were in Africa for the first time after several years abroad expressed their excitement that they could be part of the trip which does not just present them an opportunity to learn from other students in the country, but also is a great chance to explore Ghana for the next 13 days they will be spending in the country.
The summit is being spearheaded by 3GC Inc, True Culture University in partnership with CA Study Abroad, Antique Lemonade and the African American Association of Ghana.
Nana Addo Asks Tourism Ministry, Tourism Authority To Build Pan-African Legacy of Early Leaders
President Nana Addo has tasked the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Creative Artsand the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA)to build on what he described as the pan-African legacy of Ghana’s early leaders.
He made the call in a statement read on his behalf by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at the 15th edition of the Ghana Tourism Awards on Friday, March 22, 2019.
According to the president, “the pan-African legacy of our early leaders has never been in doubt and I have tasked the ministry and the Tourism Authority to build on this legacy and make Ghana a true heritage pilgrimage destination for our brothers and sisters from the diaspora.”
He described the tourism sector as one of the most important sectors of the Ghanaian economy and spoke about the interventions his administration has put in place to further develop the sector.
He said, “Under my watch, the tourism sector is receiving the needed push with the elevation of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to cabinet status. The Tourism Authority has reported gains and growth across several indices – visitor arrivals, per capita spend of visitors, number of establishments, number of tourist’s facilities etc since we assumed the reins of government.”
The president explained that “I am also aware of several tourist sites improvement programs such as the Axim Fort St. Antonioproject, Assin Manso Slave River project, Tetteh Quarshie Cocoa Farm, Bunso Arboretum, Kintampo waterfallsand the ElminaHeritage Bay project.”
He added that “this with the ongoing destination single window automation programme and the marketing programmes – ‘Visit Ghana, See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana and Feel Ghana’ are all part of integral plans to transform the sector.”
According to him, “The ongoing $40 million World Bank Tourism development programme is also an added bonus to this drive to make our tourism sector grow.”
Mr. Akufo-Addo stressed that “tourism is a multi-sector industry and the various other sectors – roads, skills development, sanitation, aviation and the visa regime are all being tackled in a multi-sectoral way for the needed impact.”
He indicated that “the theme chosen for today’s event, ‘celebrating our heritage’ resonates with the ‘Year of Return’ project which I proudly launched in front of the Congressional Black Caucus of the United States Congress, in September 2018.”
He added that “as we celebrate the award winners, it must be a clarion call for all of us within the sector and its value chain to be ready for the take-off.”
—Daily Guide
Ghana Listed In Top 10 Trending Summer Destinations for 2019
HomeToGo, the world’s largest search engine for holiday homes, apartments, villas and cottages has in a publication recommending top Summer destinations for Brittish travellers placed Ghana as the 4th recommended trending destination.
Below is the publication…
Need some summer holiday inspiration? HomeToGo has just released its top 10 trending destinations for British tourists this summer.
Check out the top list to find the best destinations you might not have thought of visiting – and book your trip now, before everyone else does!
The destinations were chosen based on the year-on-year increases in searches on hometogo.co.uk in January 2019 compared to January 2018, as this is peak time for booking summer holidays. The data reveals some surprising trends:
- Interest in traditional European summer holiday destinations like Italy and Spain is declining. Our data shows that travellers are instead seeking out more distant and unusual destinations, such as Belize and Ghana
- Three of the top 10 destinations are in Africa, which has a rapidly growing tourism industry
- Nature holidays and eco-tourism destinations are big trends for summer 2019. British travellers are increasingly environmentally conscious and are seeking out more meaningful and memorable travel experiences rather than traditional beach holidays.
Want to get ahead of the trends? Find out the top 10 up-and-coming destinations below, and start planning your dream holiday now!
Top 10 Trending Destinations for Summer 2019
1. Bora Bora
Bora Bora is our #1 trending destination for summer 2019 – and it’s easy to see why. This beautiful volcanic island in French Polynesia offers total peace and relaxation, with its crystal-clear lagoon, lush landscapes and luxurious holiday properties. For the ultimate Bora Bora experience, stay in one of the island’s overwater bungalows, surrounded by the turquoise ocean, with a glass floor giving you a window directly onto the marine life below. The name Bora Bora comes from the Tahitian for ‘created by the gods’ – a fitting title for this little piece of paradise.
2. The Maldives
They’re known as a luxury destination, but the Maldives also offer some more affordable holidays, and they’re attracting more and more British tourists. The main way to get around is by boat, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take in the gorgeous ocean views. The Maldives is one of the world’s best diving and snorkelling destinations, with turtles, manta rays and even whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean! They also have a fascinating culture, with Indian, Arabic and Sri Lankan influences – people might go primarily for the beautiful beaches, but the colourful capital city of Malé is definitely not to be missed.
3. Madagascar
This island paradise is one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas: it’s home to thousands of animal species found nowhere else in the world, such as the famous Madagascan lemurs. Its tourism sector is still relatively underdeveloped, but rapidly growing in popularity, with more and more eco-tourism opportunities available. Take in its unique landscapes, explore the lush rainforest of the Analamazoatra nature reserve, and go diving and whale-watching in the Indian Ocean.
4. Ghana
Many Brits are heading off the beaten track for beach holidays this year, and Ghana’s stunning, unspoiled tropical beaches make it a top choice. Near the coast, the bustling capital city of Accra has a thriving art, dance and theatre scene. Street food is a huge part of Ghanaian cuisine, so exploring Accra’s food stalls and markets is a can’t-miss experience! Head inland, and you’ll find even more beautiful natural scenery, including the Kakum National Park, home to hundreds of species of butterflies and birds.
5. West Cork
It’s not all about long-haul this year! Plenty of British tourists are looking for a summer holiday closer to home. Ireland’s famous ‘rebel county’ is the perfect place to discover its fascinating culture and beautiful landscapes. As well as its lush green hills and dramatic coast, West Cork offers plenty to keep visitors entertained. The charming town of Kinsale is known as the gourmet capital of Ireland, while the nearby city of Cork is a centre for traditional, classical and jazz music. You can even go dolphin and whale watching off the Atlantic coast – no wonder it’s getting so popular!
6. Zimbabwe
If you can look beyond the headlines about the country’s political unrest, you’ll discover that Zimbabwe has so much to offer! The growing numbers of British tourists heading there this summer will find a warm, welcoming culture, spectacular landscapes and wildlife, and great eco-tourism opportunities. Go hiking in the beautiful Eastern Highlands, take a sustainable safari in one of the huge national parks, or explore the ruins of the mediaeval Kingdom of Zimbabwe, one of the biggest civilisations in pre-colonial Africa.
7. Miami Beach
It’s long been famous (or notorious?) as a spring break destination for American students, but Miami’s stunning beaches and wild party scene are also attracting increasing numbers of British tourists. But Miami Beach isn’t just about the hedonistic lifestyle – there’s also a thriving art scene, and you’ll love exploring the historic Art Deco district, with its beautiful 1920s architecture. Florida’s delicious Cuban-influenced food, glorious weather and laid-back atmosphere make for the perfect relaxing holiday.
8. Toronto
For those who prefer a fun city break to lying on the beach, Toronto is the place to be this summer. This dynamic, modern city offers fantastic nightlife and culture – the Art Gallery of Ontario here is the largest in Canada. Vogue even named its trendy Queen West district – full of artists’ studios, hipster cafés and vibrant street art – one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world! Canada’s freezing temperatures might be hitting the headlines now, but its climate in summer is the opposite, with comfortable mid-twenties temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
9. Slovakia
Nestled in the heart of Europe, Slovakia may not offer beaches, but there’s more than enough to make up for it. Once you’ve floated in its luxurious hot springs, we can promise you won’t miss the beach at all! Slovakia’s mountains are great for hiking; its dramatic landscapes are full of eerie caves, towering waterfalls and lush forests dotted with fairytale castles. The historic cities of Bratislava and Košice are also big draws for British tourists, with stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture.
10. Belize
Forget Mexico – this summer, Belize is the place to be. Located on the eastern coast of Central America, it’s the only country in the region with English as an official language, so no wonder British tourists are keen to visit! It offers stunning and diverse natural scenery, from dense rainforest inland to the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere, and spectacular ruins from the pre-colonial Mayan civilisation. Its delicious and varied cuisine – with Mexican, Caribbean, Mayan and African influences – is also a highlight.
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