Today, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay.
On Board, proud member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, was featured as one of the exciting new places to experience.
“If you want to breathe some of the purest air on Earth—in a place with no access roads, towns, or hotels—head to Tasmania’s Southwest National Park for a new two-night Port Davey Highlights cruise from On Board, a family-run expedition outfit. Tasmania, Australia’s island state, remains one of the most remote and protected destinations on the planet, and this compact itinerary makes it possible to experience Port Davey’s dramatic headlands, deserted beaches, and pristine waterways on a tight schedule. The journey begins in Hobart with a 40-minute seaplane flight above cinematic wilderness before landing in Bathurst Harbour, where guests board Odalisque III, a 12-passenger expedition vessel. Over three days, Tasmanian guides lead excursions to indigenous rock art sites and sea caves on remote islands, as well as rugged coastal hikes with a chance of spotting the endangered orange-bellied parrot. Back on board, guests retreat to the catamaran’s cushy lounge to snack on freshly baked raspberry-jam-and-vanilla-cream biscuits and sip Tassie wines and whiskies, before digging into chef-prepared feasts.” Nora Walsh.
To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.
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