If clean, fresh air is a must when you travel, here are some holiday destinations worth considering
WHILE living in a big city has its perks, it’s certainly not without disadvantages. One example is the poor air quality.
If a quick getaway for clean, crisp air is on your agenda, check out Agoda’s list of holiday ideas based on top ranking destinations from Yale University’s Air Quality Results report.
1. AUSTRALIA
Air Quality Result Rank: 1
Australia is ranked the cleanest air country in the world, according to Yale. Hobart, capital of the island state of Tasmania, is the cleanest among them. This small city is set upon a gorgeous harbour flanked by hills and offers lots of fresh seafood, and is the ideal base to explore the state’s forests and secluded beaches. Enjoy crisp morning air year-round at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel as you start your Tassie adventure.
On the mainland, Melbourne leads the way among the larger cities. Australia’s cultural capital boasts the country’s best shopping and an all-year events calendar that is the envy of the world.
Visitors are never short of things to do in the Victorian city — and its reputation as The Garden State. Its Bayside location ensures that your lungs get some time off as well. Looking for a place to stay?
Why not enjoy some sea air at Agoda home Beachside Port Melbourne.
2. CANADA
Air Quality Result Rank: 4
Virtually any city in the huge nation could have made the list here, but the incredible Vancouver is noted for its outdoorsy living. With a nautical culture befitting its waterside location, as well asthe 1,000 acre (about 405 hectares) urban Stanley Park, the city offers so much to people looking to get out and about and give their lungs either a rest or a workout!
Located just a short drive to some of Canada’s premier snow-fields, visitors to the British Columbia metropolis almost always leave with a commitment to beback-soon. The SureStay Hotel by Best Western North Vancouver Capilano provides a great leaping-off point to explore this amazing city.
3. BRUNEI
Air Quality Result Rank: 8
Tiny Brunei, the oft-overlooked destination that is just a short hop from Vietnam, was the highest rated PM2.5 nation in Asia.
The country offers an abundance of nature, wildlife uncommon to the rest of the region, and some stunning Islamic architecture sure to impress any visitor.
If you are looking for a place to stay there, why not try The Fern Apartment?
You will feel at home in its spacious living rooms, open kitchens, and expansive dining areas.
4. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Air Quality Result Rank: 10
With so much to offer, it’s hard to pick just one US destination, but the gorgeous Portland, Oregon with a PM score frequently in single digits, ticks the box. Surrounded by massive redwood forests on virtually all sides, and the rugged Pacific Coastline to its west, this place is conducive to some cleared airways!
The bright and funky Staypineapple at Hotel Rose provides a central location to explore Portland and its surrounds.
5. JAPAN
Air Quality Result Rank: 27
Home to the Kyoto Protocol on clean air, Japan should be on every traveller’s list looking to get some quality air in the region. Make a stop at the Kyoto Protocol’s namesake city, where you can spend days exploring temples that date back millennia and magnificently manicured gardens — it’s a must-visit for any traveller looking to explore the country’s rich heritage.
Stay at the Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto which has exceptional service and facilities. From here, you can easily visit the well-known destinations of this culturally rich city.
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