National Geographic Traveler, Best of 109 Places, Love them All

I recently read the new issue of NG Traveler and their list of 109 rated destinations, the 5th annual. I was overjoyed to see that one of my favorite towns I spent some time in the Best Rated List, in excellent shape, relatively unspoiled and likely to remain so. Parati, (Para-chee) Brazil provided a great place for me to explore after a press trip to Rio, often I extend my trip to go solo. I loved the 250 year old city and its unchanged look. I stayed at a small B&B overlooking the Ilha Grande Bay and Bicaina Mountains, damn fantastic! I paid the cousin of my B&B’s owner $35 for a small tour of some of the 300 beautiful beaches by small boat. I was also so glad to see that Lyon, Cesky Krumlov, Dijon, Aix and Stockholm’s Gamla Stan are all on the Best–Rated List. Max and I spent some time last Dec. checking out Stockholm. With travel magazines like Town and Country Travel going down I urge people to buy NG Traveler, especially when they cover the state of the destinations like they do. I would like to think that future generations will have the ability to experience the joys of special places as I have.