{"id":1221,"date":"2015-10-31T00:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-10-31T00:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=1221"},"modified":"2022-07-20T21:08:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T21:08:24","slug":"hot-travel-destinations-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/world\/hot-travel-destinations-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Travel Destinations to Visit in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Wander the Medieval City of Dubrovnik<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4069\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dubrovnik-800x631-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dominican Monastery. Dubrovnik. Croatia.\" width=\"800\" height=\"631\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the latest season of <em>Game of Thrones<\/em> set to hit our TV screens soon, get set for medieval-era mania to reach fever pitch. Get into the thick of things by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubrovnik-Southern-Dalmatia.d6050111.Travel\">visiting Dubrovnik in Croatia<\/a>, where scenes from the series were filmed. With ancient monasteries, stunning churches and picture-perfect buildings, this magnificent walled city is a dream to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/things-to-do\/small-group-panoramic-dubrovnik-tour-by-urban-adventures.a298314.activity-details?srp=true&amp;location=Dubrovnik%20-%20Southern%20Dalmatia,%20Croatia&amp;startDate=04\/04\/2016&amp;endDate=14\/04\/2016\" target=\"_blank\">wander around<\/a> as you immerse yourself in some European history and culture.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a 19-hour plus journey from Singapore to Dubrovnik (DBV) on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\">Lufthansa<\/a>, with stopovers in Frankfurt and Zagreb.\u00a0[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubrovnik-Southern-Dalmatia-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Stari-Grad.h1448754.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Boutique Hotel Stari Grad<\/a> is in the centre of Old Town for maximum convenience, while the stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubrovnik-Southern-Dalmatia-Hotels-Bellevue-Hotel.h1171299.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Bellevue Hotel<\/a> offers gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubrovnik-Southern-Dalmatia-Hotels.d6050111.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Dubrovnik[\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Experience Latin American Culture in Colombia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Santa-Marta-colombia-800x450-2.jpg\" alt=\"Santa-Marta-Colombia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With all eyes on Brazil for the 2016 Olympics, there\u2019s bound to be a tourism bonanza in this Southern American country this year. Luckily, there\u2019s neighbouring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Colombia.d38.Travel\" target=\"_blank\">Colombia<\/a> to give you the quintessential Latin American experience, minus the hordes of travellers.<\/p>\n<p>From the beautifully preserved examples of colonial architecture in Bogota and Cartagena, delicious South American cuisine and vibrant nightlife to archaeological remains and the picturesque Andes mountain range, get set for an unforgettable immersion into the exotic culture of Colombia.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong> The 28-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\">flight<\/a> to Colombia\u2019s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) requires a single stopover in a European city such as Paris or Frankfurt. [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Stay in Colombia:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bogota-Hotels-Sofitel-Bogota-Victoria-Regia.h14472.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia<\/a> is a charming Art Deco hotel with luxe touches such as flat-panel televisions and a spa, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bogota-Hotels-Ramada-Bogota-Parque-93.h5537997.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Ramada Bogota Parque 93<\/a> offers unbeatable rates in the heart of the city centre.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Destinations-In-Colombia.d38.Hotel-Destinations?rfrr=TG.Destinations.City.Book.Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Colombia[\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Explore the Underwater World at the Great Barrier Reef<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GettyImages-178091394-2.jpg\" alt=\"Great Barrier Reef Australia\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With iconic naturalist and presenter Sir David Attenborough\u2019s new documentary about the Great Barrier Reef set to air in 2016, you can bet the eyes of the world will be on this UNESCO World Heritage Site this year.<\/p>\n<p>For easy access to the Reef, the world\u2019s largest reef system, base yourself in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cairns.d889.Travel\" target=\"_blank\">Cairns in Far North Queensland<\/a>. See for yourself the mind-boggling array of marine creatures that inhabit this underwater world. From the ever-lovable turtles to adorable clown fish and majestic sharks and rays, you\u2019re sure to lose count of the number of species you encounter while snorkelling, diving or perhaps viewing the reefs from a glass-bottomed boat.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0<strong>How to Get There:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\">Fly to Cairns<\/a> (CNS) via Brisbane, where you can spend a few days exploring the sunshine capital, before hopping on a connecting flight. [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Stay near the Great Barrier Reef:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cairns-And-Northern-Beaches-Hotels-Sea-Change-Beachfront-Apartments.h1638313.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Sea Change Beachfront Apartments<\/a> comes highly recommended if you wish to cook some of your own meals. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cairns-And-Northern-Beaches-Hotels-Hilton-Cairns.h1233.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Cairns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cairns-And-Northern-Beaches-Hotels-Marlin-Cove-Resort.h541954.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Marlin Cove Resort<\/a> are also popular picks.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Cairns-Hotels.d889.Travel-Guide-Hotels?rfrr=TG.Destinations.City.Book.Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Cairns [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go Theme Park Crazy in Dubai<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GettyImages-467045265-2.jpg\" alt=\"Waterpark of Atlantis the Palm hotel, Dubai, UAE\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a thrillseeker who loves roller coasters or a parent hoping to give junior the trip of a lifetime, Dubai is the city for you.<\/p>\n<p>This glamorous Middle Eastern metropolis is not just a playground for the rich and famous \u2013 there are also plenty of theme parks that will provide hours of entertainment for the young, and the young at heart. <strong>SEGA Republic<\/strong> is an indoor amusement park in the Dubai Mall where kids (and maybe Dad) can be entertained while Mum shops, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/things-to-do\/aquaventure-waterpark-at-atlantis-the-palm-admission-tickets.a167214.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\">Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm<\/a> is a massive beachfront water playground that\u2019s sure to be a hit.<\/p>\n<p>Also coming in 2016 is <strong>LEGOLAND Dubai<\/strong> and <strong>Motiongate Dubai<\/strong>, which is expected to house a <em>Hunger Games<\/em> theme park within its grounds.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<strong>How to Get There:<\/strong> Fly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\">direct<\/a> to Dubai (DXB) on Singapore Airlines or Emirates in under 8 hours.[\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Stay in Dubai:<\/strong> There are plenty of five-star options in the city, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels-Taj-Dubai.h9423640.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Taj Dubai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels-Armani-Hotel-Dubai.h3033052.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Armani Hotel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hotel-Dubai.h918930.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Shangri-La Hotel<\/a>. You can also get rooms for under SG$200 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Dubai-Jumeira.h11969003.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels-Citymax-Hotel-Al-Barsha-Dubai.h3878871.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Citymax Hotel Al Barsha Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels.d1079.Travel-Guide-Hotels?rfrr=TG.Destinations.City.Book.Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Dubai [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Soak Up the Sun, Sand and Sea in Okinawa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/okinawa-800x450-2.jpg\" alt=\"Okinawa\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everybody loves a beach vacation, but for one that\u2019s out of the ordinary, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Okinawa.d10805.Travel\" target=\"_blank\">Okinawa<\/a>. The denizens of this region are an indigenous population and their culture is a unique blend of Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese influences.<\/p>\n<p>With clear waters, pristine beaches and \u2013 best of all \u2013 plenty of uninhabited islands to explore and claim for your own (even if it\u2019s just for a day), this is the dream island getaway you\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0<strong>How to Get There:<\/strong> Fly to Okinawa (OKA) on China Airlines with a stopover in Taipei or on Cathay Pacific with a stopover in Hong Kong. Both routes will get you there in about 8 hours. [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]\u00a0<strong>Where to Stay in Okinawa:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Okinawa-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Naha.h5094751.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">DoubleTree by Hilton Naha<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Okinawa-Hotels-Mercure-Okinawa-Naha.h5213574.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Mercure Okinawa Naha<\/a> are family-friendly hotels located close to many popular attractions.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Okinawa-Hotels.d10805.Travel-Guide-Hotels?rfrr=TG.Destinations.City.Book.Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Okinawa [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Attain Gastronomic Nirvana in Hanoi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/GettyImages-122133713-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pho Bo in Hanoi\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You know the ins and outs of regional Thai cuisine and can differentiate the fiery flavours of the various sambal chillies found in Indonesia and Malaysia. Now it\u2019s time to explore the nuances of Vietnamese cuisine, which is far more extensive than just <em>pho<\/em> (beef noodle soup).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Hanoi.d1428.Travel\" target=\"_blank\">Hanoi is widely regarded as the culinary capital of Vietnam<\/a>, and is a great place to start your gastronomic adventure. Explore the street food and sample local delicacies such as <em>banh xeo<\/em> (rice crepes filled with meat and vegetables), <em>nom hoa chuoi<\/em> (banana flower salad) or <em>banh goi<\/em> (meat, veggie and vermicelli filled pastry).<\/p>\n<p>You might also want to check out modern reinventions of street cuisine at establishments such as <strong>Wild Rice<\/strong> or <strong>Bobby Chinn<\/strong>, where creative chefs have put their own spin on these traditional dishes.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]<strong>How to Get There:<\/strong> SilkAir, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Flights\" target=\"_blank\">fly directly to Hanoi<\/a> (HAN) in just over 3 hours. [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]\u00a0<strong>Where to Stay in Hanoi:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Hanoi-Hotels-Hilton-Hanoi-Opera.h533315.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Hanoi Opera<\/a> is a classic favourite in Hanoi, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Hanoi-Hotels-Hanoi-Pearl-Hotel.h6614063.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Hanoi Pearl Hotel<\/a> is a well-priced boutique hotel.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Hanoi-Hotels.d1428.Travel-Guide-Hotels?rfrr=TG.Destinations.City.Book.Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Hanoi [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go on a Family Adventure in Bintan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sanchaya-bintan-800x534-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Sanchaya, Bintan resort\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The Sanchaya, Bintan<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This Indonesian island \u2013 just an hour\u2019s ferry ride from Singapore \u2013 may have looked a little run-down in recent years, but that\u2019s all set to change in 2016. A host of new developments have sprung up on the island to cater to all budgets and will appeal to families with slightly older children.<\/p>\n<p>Besides wide expanses of beach to enjoy, there are plenty of family-friendly activities to experience on this tropical island, such as visiting sea gypsy villages, exploring old temples and forts, water sports and kayaking, as well as guided hikes into the jungle.<\/p>\n<p>[tabs]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8221;Let&#8217;s go!&#8221; icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221;]\u00a0<strong>How to Get There:<\/strong> Take a one-hour ferry ride to Bintan from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[tab title=&#8217;Where to Stay&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-suitcase&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Stay:<\/strong> Splurge with a stay at the ultra-exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bintan-Hotels-The-Sanchaya.h7060810.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">The Sanchaya<\/a>. Alternatively, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bintan-Island-Hotels-Swiss-Belhotel-Lagoi-Bay-Bintan.h10586667.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay Bintan<\/a>, which has a children\u2019s pool for little ones to splash around in.<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/Bintan-Island-Hotels.d6329756.Travel-Guide-Hotels?rfrr=TG.Destinations.City.Book.Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Bintan [\/button] [\/tab]<\/p>\n<p>[\/tabs]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wander the Medieval City of Dubrovnik With the latest season of Game of Thrones set to hit our TV screens soon, get set for medieval-era mania to reach fever pitch. Get into the thick of things by visiting Dubrovnik in Croatia, where scenes from the series were filmed. With ancient monasteries, stunning churches and picture-perfect&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/world\/hot-travel-destinations-2016\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Hot Travel Destinations to Visit in 2016<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,70,69,13],"tags":[325,326,327,131,328,105,162,93,329],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-1221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-spotlight","category-tips","category-tips-inspiration","category-world","tag-bintan","tag-cairns","tag-colombia","tag-dubai","tag-dubrovnik","tag-hanoi","tag-unesco-world-heritage-sites","tag-where-to-go","tag-where-to-go-in-2016","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Places to Travel in 2016 | Expedia Malaysia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our pick of holiday hotspots you must put on your travel bucket list for 2016. 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