The Travel Channel has chosen its “Next 11 Great Destinations,” and Birmingham is the only U.S. city in the chosen few. In naming Birmingham, the respected TV channel points to the city’s craft breweries and culinary distinctions, calling out places such as Good People Brewing and James Beard Foundation favorite Highlands Bar and Grill. Also mentioned is the opening this month of the newly restored Lyric Theatre, just across the street from the historic and palatial Alabama Theatre. The piece also featured Birmingham’s Rickwood Field, which is America’s oldest ballpark, and one of the newest, Regions Field, opened in 2013. Among the other destinations recommended for travel in 2016 were Bolivia, Poland, The Philippines, Estonia, Cuba and Coastal Cambodia. http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/outdoors-and-adventure/articles/the-next-11-great-destinations
