China Daily (Hong Kong)

Airbnb reveals top neighborho­ods in the world for travel

- By YANG FEIYUE

Airbnb recently unveiled a list of neighborho­ods that one shouldn’t miss in 2017.

They include the theater district in Seoul, a foodie hamlet in Kuala Lumpur’s bustling city center and a residentia­l artists’ enclave in Minneapoli­s.

The list was based on the travel patterns of more than 140 million guest arrivals at 3 million homes on Airbnb. Some neighborho­ods that made the list are urban retreats, according to Airbnb.

In 2017, people are flocking to laidback communitie­s that offer urban convenienc­e with a relaxed vibe.

The destinatio­ns range from the serene Milneburg district of New Orleans to Phoenix Park, a district brimming with gardens and wildlife close to Ireland’s capital Dublin, the company says.

Some neighborho­ods also have glorious green spaces.

Areas like Rockcliffe-Smythe in Toronto have large beautiful green spaces and make for a relaxing visit.

A considerab­le part of the list was taken up by regions offering gourmet food, which is a perennial draw for visitors.

Neighborho­ods like Bangkok’s Din Daeng district, renowned for its roadside markets, and Midtown Miami’s epicurean treats show that accessible local dining often catches a traveler’s attention.

Airbnb has also launched an experience hosts program that grants visitors local access that is not found in typical tourist guides.

In Miami’s Midtown neighbor- hood, guests can experience the fun, mindful side of Miami with yoga by the beach, paddleboar­ding and fresh dining; near Daehangno in Seoul, visitors can book a journey through the undergroun­d food scene, getting front and center in the kitchens of some of the best restaurate­urs in the country.

Similar experience­s will also be offered soon in New Orleans, Seattle, Toronto, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Prague, Madrid, Dublin, Provence, Sydney, Bangkok and Osaka, according to the company. 2017’s trending neighborho­ods

Where travelers seem to be treading most according to travel patterns of more than 140 million users of Airbnb.

Canada

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