UK travelers have a serious crush on New Zealand
The Telegraph selected New Zealand as the best country to visit for the fourth year in a row.
The annual Telegraph Travel Awards, surveyed more than 75,000 readers in "the most comprehensive, wide-ranging and reliable travel survey in Britain."
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Among the reasons New Zealand topped the list are the country's landscapes, wildlife, architecture, expansive beaches and vibrant Maori culture.
And, of course, no list would be complete without mentioning the country's role as Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings.
New Zealand's copious outdoor adventured consistently endears itself to travelers. The country is the birthplace of bungee jumping and voted one of the best places for cyclers. Travelers can also whale watch, hike and explore glaciers while there.
But it's not just all about nature: Auckland's ever-growing culinary scene was also mentioned as one of the top reasons to visit New Zealand.
The Telegraph also included a cheeky nod to the country's shared past with the UK and the recent referendum to keep the Union Jack on New Zealand's flag.
The runners up for best country were Maldives and South Africa. Cape Town won for best city.
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Cailey studied journalism at SUNY Purchase and french cinema & literature at Paris IV Sorbonne. She is a cynical optimist and Talking Heads karaoke enthusiast. Drop her a line @misscaileyanne
