Trip Advisor is at it again. They announced this year's top 25 destinations in the world. I love this list because it always gives me ideas to places I want to go to and hope to go to this year such as San Francisco and New Orleans are both on this list and I have trips booked already for both cities!
How many of these places have you been to already? Out of this list of 25 destinations, I have been to 13 of them (lucky me!). Hope this list gives you an idea on where to head to this year (or next) and remember you don't need a special occasion to travel, your reason to travel should always be for the "experience."
--Traveling Latina
Announcing the world's top destinations of 2012, as awarded by millions of travelers.
How many of these places have you been to already? Out of this list of 25 destinations, I have been to 13 of them (lucky me!). Hope this list gives you an idea on where to head to this year (or next) and remember you don't need a special occasion to travel, your reason to travel should always be for the "experience."
--Traveling Latina
Announcing the world's top destinations of 2012, as awarded by millions of travelers.
THE BEST DESTINATIONS
Top 25 Destinations in the World
- If you want to see London at its most spectacular, go in 2012. In June, the city will celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with all due pomp and circumstance... more »
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- Here's what we tell friends who are visiting New York for the first time: See the Empire State Building, Times Square and the museums first. Go to at least one... more »
Plan your trip to New York City
Best fare found from Chicago to New York City: $212
- Rome is one of those cities you could spend a year in and still feel like you've barely scratched its surface. Amazing historical sites, mind-blowing art—and then... more »
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- Everyone wants to see the major sights of Paris—and it's true, it'd be criminal to leave town without visiting the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, etc. But to... more »
- Who cares about a little fog (okay, a lot of fog) when there’s so much to do in San Francisco? By day, explore Fisherman’s Wharf and the Aquarium of the Bay, ride a... more »
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Best fare found from Chicago to San Francisco: $250
- It's easy to lose yourself in the narrow, winding streets of the Medina—and we mean that both literally and metaphorically. Smell the spices in the air, brush up on... more »
Plan your trip to Marrakech
- The city of Istanbul is a vibrant mix of many cultures, due in part to its location (straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait) and, well, in part to... more »
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- Architecture buffs should make a beeline for Barcelona. The medieval and Roman buildings in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) provide quite a contrast to Antoni... more »
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- Most travelers don't come to Siem Reap because they're dying to explore Siem Reap—they come to Siem Reap because it's the closest city to the amazing Angkor... more »
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- Berlin is a multi-faceted city. So feast your eyes on modern architecture, then visit a Baroque palace. Spend the day at one of the world's finest zoos, then spend... more »
- If you’re a history buff and a die-hard foodie, Chicago’s your kind of town. Take an architectural-history walking tour, then dine at Alinea (the most celebrated... more »
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- Everyone’s heard the Doors of Paradise, the Duomo, and Michelangelo’s David are captivating, but in Florence, beauty can sneak up on a traveler unexpectedly. You’ll... more »
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- We think it's time to stop calling Buenos Aires the "Paris of South America." As anyone who's been there will tell you, this city has a spirit all its own. Spend a... more »
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- Sydney has so much to offer—amazing museums, a vibrant arts scene, great beaches nearby, restaurants serving any cuisine you can think of—that everyone who visits... more »
- The Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven—what traveler can resist attractions with such poetic names? You'll also find stunning contemporary... more »
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- We hear the question, "What’s the next Prague?" a lot. But while we’re all for discovering great new destinations, we hardly think Prague is over. Sure, everyone’s... more »
- In Las Vegas, you’ll find restaurants run by the world’s finest chefs, opulent spas, and sophisticated hotels… along with penny slots, Elvis impersonators, and... more »
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Best fare found from Chicago to Las Vegas: $254
- A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile... more »
- Shanghai is the cool, confident face of modern China, and its energy is infectious. Drink and dance the night away in fashionable clubs and bars, or watch the... more »
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- Honolulu is a legendary surfing destination. But even if you don’t know a boogie board from a surfboard, you’ll find a beach here that appeals to you (and, if you... more »
- Hit the beach in Santa Monica or Venice, go celebrity-spotting at the Chateau Marmont, ride the roller coasters at Universal Studios Hollywood… there are almost too... more »
Plan your trip to Los Angeles
Best fare found from Chicago to Los Angeles: $232
- With a new mission statement, "Soul Is Waterproof," New Orleans is back. The city's walkable historic core, including Faubourg Marigny, the French Quarter... more »
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Best fare found from Chicago to New Orleans: $326
- Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within... more »
- Don't miss
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- Spend your time in Chiang Mai visiting historic sites, eating delicious street food, and, oh, perhaps bathing and feeding an elephant. Several local elephant camps... more »
Plan your trip to Chiang Mai
- It's easy to love Dublin. Where else can you legitimately learn about local history and culture by visiting multiple pubs? (Side note: you can't say you hate... more »