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Blue List Travel: #1 Attraction Says Please Go Away

October 20, 2008 at 9:00 AM | by amandak | 2 Comments

Lonely Planet's Blue List for 2009--their now annual list of the must-visits in the travel world--is due for release on November 1, but is slowly being leaked around the world. But the number one pick is a tiny part of Australia that doesn't want to be famous.

This weekend the UK Times published the top ten destination list and Ko Tao in Thailand, the Basque country in France and Spain and the Big Island of Hawaii all feature. The Bay of Fires in north-eastern Tasmania is glad to be recognized as beautiful, but the local mayor says they don't need all the tourists.

With just a 10-room eco-lodge in the area, which is a national park, Blue List-level fame is really not what the Bay of Fires is ready for. Locals would prefer we check out everything else on this top ten list first and if we've still got time and money to spare, then the Bay of Fires might welcome us. Or not.

Related Stories:
· The 10 Best Destinations for 2009 [UK Times]
· Bay of Fires Doesn't Want To Be A Hot Destination [The Australian]
· Lonely Planet Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: seychelles88]

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  1. binalongviews

    Jaunted Member

    Bay of Fires, Tasmania

    Have just read your article and Yes the Bay of Fires has been listed as the new hot #1 destination for travellers but to say travellers are not welcome is crazy. The Eco lodge is a great secluded place to stay but visitors to the area can also stay at Binalong Bay which is a small seaside town IN the BAY OF FIRES. My husband & I are one of many that run owner operated fully self contained holiday houses in Binalong Bay. Visitors can rent these houses at very reasonable rates and either walk or drive to the many pristine and secluded beaches that make up the BAY OF FIRES. You can visit our website www.binalongviews.bigpondhosting.com or use a search engine to find out what other accommodation is available. We hope to see you in our beautiful part of the world soon. Sharon & Rob Binalong Views binalongviews@bigpond.com
    October 20, 2008 at 4:27 PM
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  1. amandak

    Jaunted Member

    Thanks Sharon and Rob ...

    ... for the kind invitation. But you'd better chat to your mayor too who's doing some kind of anti-publicity, or at least that's the way it comes across.
    October 20, 2008 at 11:02 PM
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