The Great Barrier Reef is the best place to visit for 2016

According to US New and World Report, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the World's Best Places to Visit in 2016 - 2017. Beating out iconic places like Paris and Bora Bora, the news source picks out amazing things about the reef like Hamilton Island, snorkelling and its phenomenal weather. 

Calling it the "treasure trove of once-in-a-lifetime experiences" it ranks top on tops Florence, Toyko and Cusco, among 24 other greats of the world. Listening reasons for visiting as the beauty both above and below the water, they encourage travellers to come check out the many fish species, corals and islands.