The National Geographic Traveler Magazine, one of the world's most highly
regarded travel magazines, has selected the world's greatest unspoiled travel
spots. They arrived at 115 destinations and put Norwegian fjords at the very top
of the list.
The panel who made the selection was handpicked from among 200 seasoned
travellers, expert in the fields of ecology, geography, urban and regional
development, travel writing and photography, heritage conservation, archaeology,
sustainable tourism etc.
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Photo. One of Norway many
beautiful fjords - Geiranger (Geiranger Flydalsjuvet gorge Norsk Fjordsenter museum / Norwegian
Fjord).
- In the centre: nature fjord cruise
ships.
- On the top (at right): see the man on edge of mountain viewing the fjord scenery.
Johan Berge / NTR (photo number 032002-99#705) - www.ntr.invanor.no |
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The experts were asked to evaluate places they knew personally, using six
criteria to assess destinations. The criteria were: ecological and environmental
quality, social and cultural integrity, the quality of historical buildings and
archaeological sites, aesthetic attractiveness, quality in tourism management
and future prospects.
Here is what National Geographic Traveler wrote about
NORWAY - destinations Scorecard (Places Rated): Norwegian Fjords
(Score: 82) - This place has wonderful, living traditional culture, wonderful
landscape, not crowded. I am very happy how this destination is managed.
Excellent environmental quality, local people involved in a very smooth way.
Very good.
For more information about scorecard and ratings: www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/scorecard
Stein Morten Lund, 1 February
2004
Additional information
For more information
about Norway`s fantastic beautiful and untouched fjords, click on the links
below:
www.ntr.invanor.no
www.fjordnorway.com
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