North Wales named as one of the 10 best regions to visit by Lonely Planet

North Wales has been named as one of the top ten best regions to visit in the world by the Lonely Planet guide.

The area came fourth behind Peru, Portugal and New Zealand.

It comes after the 2016 Year of Adventure campaign to promote tourism across the nation.

Top 10 Regions in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017:

  • Choquequirao, Peru

  • Taranaki, New Zealand

  • The Azores, Portugal

  • North Wales, UK

  • South Australia

  • Aysén, Chile

  • The Tuamotus, French Polynesia

  • Coastal Georgia, USA

  • Perak, Malaysia

  • The Skellig Ring, Ireland