How many of these have you seen or experienced? What did you think of them? We are sure you’d agree that they’re worth a visit if you haven’t experienced it yet.
Top Two Category Mentions for 2021/2 (regardless of some operating hours/destinations affected by the Covid19 pandemic):
The world has a lot to offer and everyone will have their personal favourites…
Here you have it! A bucket list of items that will enrich any life with full narration on why these items have made this list to follow. How many have you done or been to?
INTERNATIONAL THACKS AWARDS NOMINEES
awarded to Qatar, South Africa, USA, Egypt, Spain, Portugal
Best Airlines 1. Qatar 2. SA Airlink
Best Rail Trips 1. Rovos Rail 2. Blue Train
Best Cruise Holidays 1. Disney 2. Classic Nile
Best Vineyards 1. Rijks 2. Lupanda
Best Coffee Shops 1. Rosetta Roastery 2. Delta The Coffee House Experience, Porto
Best Theme Parks 1. Magic Kingdom WDW 2. Epcot WDW
EUROPEAN THACKS AWARDS NOMINEES
awarded to Spain, Italy, Portugal, Malta, Greece
Best Cities 1. Valencia 2. Rome
Best Wine Regions 1. Etna 2. Priorat
Best Overall Wine Bars/Lounge 1. L’Ozzi 2. Prova
Best Wine Bar/Lounge Service 1. De Gustibus, Alba 2. Angolo Divino
Best Overall Dining Experience 1. Restaurante Bouet 2. Rebekah’s Mellieħa
Best Island destinations 1. Sicily 2. Mykonos
Best Day Trips 1. Jeep Safari to Akamas – Avakas Turtle Bay and Adonis waterfalls from Paphos 2. Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs and Beaches Catamaran
AFRICAN THACKS AWARDS NOMINEES
awarded to South Africa, Egypt
Best Vineyards 1. Lismore 2. Paul Wallace
Best Towns 1. Mossel Bay 2. Knysna
Best Cities 1. Cape Town 2. Luxor
Best Overall Dining Experience 1. Rust en Vrede 2. La Colombe
Best Day Hike 1. Lion’s Head 2. Noetzie Conservancy
Best Winetasting Followed by Food Experience 1. Bistro Sixteen82 2. Tokara Restaurant
AMERICAN THACKS AWARDS NOMINEES
Best Attractions 1. Grand Canyon 2. Empire State Building
Best Cities 1. New York 2. Miami
Best Shopping 1. Fifth Avenue 2. Premium Outlet Mall, Orlando
Best of Vegas 1. Observation Deck 2. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Best 3/4 Day Break 1. Cruise to Bahamas 2. Florida Key’s and Key West
Best of LA 1. Hollywood Hills 2. The Getty
ASIAN THACKS AWARDS NOMINEES
Best Island destinations 1. Phuket 2. Bali
Best Cable Attractions 1. Ba Na Hills 2. Ngong Ping 360
Best Cities 1. Hong Kong 2. Tokyo
Best Monument 1. Taj Mahal 2. Tian Tan Buddha
Best Foodie Offering 1. Hong Kong restaurant scene 2. Sunflower Beach Bar, Koh Phi Phi Don
Best Seaside Experience 1. Omnia, Uluwatu 2. Banana Beach, Phuket
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