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“A beautiful town. It’s like a fairytale.” “An extraordinary blend of cultures... a unique city.” “May be the most dramatic meeting of sea and shore in the world.” “The opportunity to see wildlife is unparalleled here.” The Best Destinations in the World Always Get People Talking

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“A beautiful town.It’s like a fairytale.”

“An extraordinaryblend of cultures...a unique city.”

“May be the mostdramatic meetingof sea and shorein the world.”

“The opportunityto see wildlife isunparalleled here.”

The Best Destinations in the World Always Get People Talking

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Table of Contents

Top 100 Destinations – World | P 3

Top 25 Destinations – U.S. | P 6

Top 25 Destinations – Europe | P 8

Top 25 Destinations – Asia | P 10

Top 25 Destinations – South Pacific | P 12

Top 25 Destinations – Latin America/Caribbean | P 14

Top 25 Destinations – South America | P 16

Top 25 Destinations – Africa | P 18

Top 25 Destinations – Canada | P 20

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DingleIreland

Lake LouiseAlberta, Canada

BrugesBelgium

MarigotSt. Martin

SydneyAustralia

CairnsAustralia

KyotoJapan

LucerneSwitzerland

Lake TahoeCalifornia, United States

SalzburgAustria

Cape TownSouth Africa

AmalfiItaly

BathEngland

SienaItaly

VictoriaBritish Columbia, Canada

HamiltonBermuda

Milford SoundNew Zealand

QueenstownNew Zealand

PhilipsburgSt. Maarten

Cayo LargoCuba

RhodesGreece

Charlotte AmalieSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Cruz BaySt. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

BridgetownBarbados

BanffAlberta, Canada

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Milford Sound—Photo by Droitwich Spa

Banff—Photo by Bangers&Mash

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AucklandNew Zealand

PoipuHawaii, United States

Abu SimbelEgypt

SedonaArizona, United States

New OrleansLouisiana, United States

GalwayIreland

HeidelbergGermany

Monte-CarloMonaco

CarmelCalifornia, United States

WanakaNew Zealand

OranjestadAruba

ChristchurchNew Zealand

Rothenburg ob der TauberGermany

VeniceItaly

VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada

NapaCalifornia, United States

LuxorEgypt

YorkEngland

Niagara-on-the-LakeOntario, Canada

LahainaHawaii, United States

ParisFrance

La JollaCalifornia, United States

MelbourneAustralia

Port DouglasAustralia

Quebec CityQuebec, Canada

PragueCzech Republic

St. PetersburgRussia

Vatican CityRo

EdinburghScotland

Big SurCalifornia, United States

San GimignanoItaly

Byron BayAustralia

MaleMaldives

Seven Mile BeachCayman Islands

FlorenceItaly

San FranciscoCalifornia, United States

Chichen ItzaMexico

PompeiiItaly

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Vatican City—Photo by ElsiMMr

Carmel—Photo by A TripAdvisor Member

St. Petersburg—Photo by smithjen78

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2008 TRAVELERS’ CHOICE DESTINATIONS AWARDS P 5

VersaillesFrance

AssisiItaly

JacksonWyoming, United States

Stratford-upon-AvonEngland

JerusalemIsrael

UbudIndonesia

EphesusTurkey

WaileaHawaii, United States

InterlakenSwitzerland

West YellowstoneMontana, United States

PositanoItaly

MunichGermany

Cayo GuillermoCuba

WhistlerBritish Columbia, Canada

NoosaAustralia

SingaporeSingapore

AmsterdamThe Netherlands

Aix-en-ProvenceFrance

Ko Phi Phi DonThailand

HonoluluHawaii, United States

LondonEngland

KillarneyIreland

CopenhagenDenmark

RomeItaly

JasperAlberta, Canada

KnysnaSouth Africa

BarcelonaSpain

HanaHawaii, United States

Bar HarborMaine, United States

InnsbruckAustria

BoulderColorado, United States

TokyoJapan

Mont-St-MichelFrance

Machu PicchuPeru

CharlestonSouth Carolina, United States

ToledoSpain

MontereyCalifornia, United States

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Versailles—Photo by RoadTripsterly

Honolulu—Photo by tripgirl74r

Monterey—Photo by hawaii2007RI

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Lake TahoeCalifornia

“Beautiful—fine casinos and restaurants, as wellas activities for all ages. In the summer, goingto the white sandy beaches is great fun.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Big SurCalifornia

“The heart of Big Sur is nestled in a Redwoodforest. Three miles in any direction, on Hwy. 1,takes you back to breathtaking ocean views.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Idaho

San FranciscoCalifornia

“Simply the most beautiful, elegant, interestingcity I have ever seen. It is wonderful. Now Iknow what Tony Bennett meant.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Prospect, N.Y.

CarmelCalifornia

“Tucked away in a one-square-mile radius, youcan find a wide variety of romantic restaurants,charming cafes, picnic spots and the beach.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Monterey, Calif.

NapaCalifornia

“If you like scenic drives, the rolling green hillsand vineyards are as beautiful as any in France,Germany or Italy.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Woodstock, Ga.

LahainaHawaii

“Relax, sit on the beach, sit on the grass over-looking the beach, browse the shops in Lahaina.It might have been our best family vacation yet.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Irvine, Calif.

PoipuHawaii

“Great beaches—ask for directions to the hiddenbeach where you can see sea lions and whales,and enjoy your own private beach for the day.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Chicago, Ill.

SedonaArizona

“The perfect place to relax and rejuvenate yourphysical side as well as your spiritual self. Thebeauty of the area is breathtaking.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Colorado Springs, Colo.

New OrleansLouisiana

“In the Big Easy, a visitor ends up slowing downa little, and savoring life more than racingthrough it.”

A TripAdvisor Member

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Lake Tahoe—Photo by syrahgirl

Sedona—Photo by roseabella

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HonoluluHawaii

“From sugar plantations to Don Ho to thetelevision show Lost, the city boasts a remark-able history.”

A TripAdvisor Member

HanaHawaii

“The road to Hana is filled with lush tropicalfoliage, waterfalls and breathtaking panoramicviews—the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Palestine, Texas

Bar HarborMaine

“Strolling the streets and stopping in all thequaint shops is always interesting and fun. Wealways find unique things to buy. We love it there.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Canada

BoulderColorado

“Fantastic climate, wide open spaces, scenicmountains and a plethora of parks draw out-door enthusiasts to this beautiful town.”

A TripAdvisor Member

CharlestonSouth Carolina

“A place where culture and heritage are passedfrom generation to generation and traditionshave lasted for hundreds of years.”

A TripAdvisor Member

MontereyCalifornia

“One of the most romantic travel destinations—beautiful sandy beaches, charming B&Bs andintimate dining options.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Monterey, Calif.

Kailua-KonaHawaii

“Not a destination to stay out late and party allnight, but an oasis of endless exploration possi-bilities.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Santa FeNew Mexico

“A work of art unto itself! Extraordinary blendof cultures—a unique city. Some locals refer toit as ‘the City Different.’”

A TripAdvisor Member, New York, N.Y.

Estes ParkColorado

“The scenic beauty and opportunity to seewildlife is unparalleled here. It’s a very specialplace to visit!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Littleton, Colo.

New York CityNew York

“New York is an amazingly friendly place. All thehype about NYC rudeness and personal riskproved untrue.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Portland, Ore.

AustinTexas

“A very informal city. It’s laid-back, but ener-getic. Down-home, but cultured. Sophisticated,but funky. You’ll find it all here!”

A TripAdvisor Member

Washington, D.C.D.C.

“From iconic monuments and buildings to his-toric neighborhoods and free museums, it’shard to know where to begin.”

A TripAdvisor Member

La JollaCalifornia

“Seals, rocks, sandy beaches, surfers and clearwater. The whole area was so clean. Quaint littleshops line the area above the cove.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Shelbyville, Ind.

JacksonWyoming

“A great town to unwind in after a day in themountains; a good base camp for exploringGrand Teton and the National Forests.”

A TripAdvisor Member, St. Louis, Mo.

WaileaHawaii

“Gorgeous blue water, exotic nature, soft sandybeaches, bright, colorful sunsets, and an abun-dance of flowers—it's pure paradise.”

A TripAdvisor Member

West YellowstoneMontana

“Make time to marvel at Yellowstone River, whichfeatures waterfalls, canyons, warm swimmingareas and great photography opportunities.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Seattle, Wash.

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Bar Harbor—Photo by maryobfl

New York City—Photo by NewYorkTours_France

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RhodesGreece

“Rhodes is just fabulous—long winding roads,so many lovely little coastal villages to see. Thelocals make you feel very welcome.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Manchester, England

SalzburgAustria

“Salzburg is a beautiful, well-kept old town.Every small detail is true to the 17th century inthis gorgeous baroque town lost in time.”

A TripAdvisor Member, New Haven, Conn.

AmalfiItaly

“The drive down the coast is both exciting andscary. You can’t afford to close your eyesbecause you’d miss the spectacular scenery.”

A TripAdvisor Member, United States

BrugesBelgium

“Fell in love with Bruges. Especially the littlestreets and shops, chocolate and lace! The peo-ple and food are wonderful.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Mooloolaba, Australia

LucerneSwitzerland

“Lucerne itself is a beautiful town. It is likebeing in a fairytale.”XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

A TripAdvisor Member, London, England

Vatican CityXXXXX

“The Vatican is an absolute ‘must’ when inRome. I’m not a religious person but it blew meaway. I recommend that you join a tour!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Cotswald, England

BathEngland

“A wonderful place to visit—like a free open airmuseum. We also enjoyed some of the manyquaint English pubs scattered around the city.”

A TripAdvisor Member

SienaItaly

“The walled town is surrounded by vineyardsand olive groves. A spectacular little city with somuch history, culture and natural beauty.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Townsville, Australia

DingleIreland

“Dingle itself is absolutely beautiful, greatdrives and great weather that was as good asany you would get on the coasts.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Glasgow, Scotland

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Rhodes—Photo by caucacau

Amalfi—Photo by giras0le

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GalwayIreland

“Galway’s an amazing city, and probably one ofthe best places I’ve been to in all my travels.The friendly Irish really shine here.”

A TripAdvisor Member, London, England

HeidelbergGermany

“A fabulous place to visit, with plenty to do. Theviews over Heidelberg and surrounding townsare absolutely stunning.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Surrey, England

Monte-CarloMonaco

“Not all about Hollywood, car races and casi-nos. You will find museums and attractions thatdon’t fall into the usual categories.”

A TripAdvisor Member, El Paso, Texas

Rothenburg ob der TauberGermany

“Walk along the wall of the city and take in thetown. There are plenty of old towers to examineand unique and interesting architecture.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Sacramento, Calif.

VeniceItaly

“If you want to really see Venice, get lost! Leavethe map behind and just wander up and downits many streets.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Wirral, England

YorkEngland

“There is always something going on here,from chess tournaments to dance festivals tocontinental markets.”

A TripAdvisor Member, York, England

ParisFrance

“My favorite city in the world, Paris has more tooffer in the way of natural and manmadebeauty than any other city.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Farmington, Conn.

PragueCzech Republic

“Full of history, culture, wonderful restaurants,interesting people, stunning architecture, won-derful concert halls and beautiful parks.”

A TripAdvisor Member, London, England

St. PetersburgRussia

“Really worth going to, especially in the sum-mer. The center is the most beautiful in Europe,and Peterhof is magnificent.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Tampere, Finland

VersaillesFrance

“Nothing can prepare you for the absolutegrandeur, size and beauty of the palace andgardens. It has to be seen to be believed.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Adelaide, Australia

AssisiItaly

“Part of the beauty of Assisi is discovering thesmall, cobblestone streets, climbing up to LaRocca to see the sunrise, sunset or the view.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Alaska and Italy

Stratford-upon-AvonEngland

“The birthplace of Shakespeare—it’s no wonderthat theaters abound and performances of allkinds can be seen year-round.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Ardmore, Okla.

EdinburghScotland

“As both the traditional epicenter of Scottish cultureandmodern national capital, Edinburgh reflects boththe proud past and vibrant present of the people.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Boston, Mass.

San GimignanoItaly

“Full of medieval history—looks like it did 800years ago! Fall in love with this beautiful regionand its lovely people.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Italy

FlorenceItaly

“A romantic and artistic place with strikingbuildings, galleries and historic churches. Thepicturesque city is full of elegant sites.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Sydney, Australia

PompeiiItaly

“Immense—it includes one of the oldest and mostintact Roman amphitheaters, artifacts aplenty andthree brothels—no longer operational!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Manchester, England

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Edinburgh—Photo by Flojo78

St. Petersburg—Photo by A TripAdvisor Member

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KyotoJapan

“The walks at night down lanterned lanes, pasttraditional restaurants, seeing meiko (geisha)slipping in and out of doorways, are magical.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Melbourne, Australia

MaleMaldives

“Walk the maze of streets. Walk by the presi-dential palace and the fish market if you arethere in the morning. The place just hums.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Seattle, Wash.

UbudIndonesia

“A good base for touring Bali—a very pleasant,interesting town with art galleries, a market,Ubud Palace, rivers, brooks and rice fields.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Germany

Siem ReapCambodia

“Away from the main temples you can find sur-prising peace and quiet. Preah Khan is a hugetemple with forest and a moat all around.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Tooting, United Kingdom

Hong KongChina

“One can have as outstanding a dining experi-ence at a street market food stall as at a gour-met restaurant.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Chiang MaiThailand

“Find hillside tribe people wandering the streetsselling their wares, old temples in nooks andcrannies—and McDonald’s around the corner!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Fairfax, Calif.

SingaporeSingapore

“A land of diverse cultures and traditions, yeteverything complements one another, makingfor a city that seems perfectly in balance.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Ko Phi Phi DonThailand

“A relaxing place—people get around by foot,bicycle and boat! The scenery is fabulous, so awalk to the viewpoint is a must.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Dublin, Ireland

TokyoJapan

“Visitors can choose their Tokyo: chaotic andnoisy or patient Zen-like calm; soaring skyscrap-ers or tiny, hidden backstreet shrines.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Kyoto—Photo by uagreg

Ko Phi Phi Don—Photo by danielle2008

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ShanghaiChina

“Food in Shanghai is amazing. But forget yourusual eating habits and try to eat like locals.Drink tea and try the local restaurants.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Sydney, Australia

JaipurIndia

“A great city to discover India’s regal heritage.The palaces are wonderful. Make sure you takea day trip to the restored Samode Palace.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Mumbai, India

BeijingChina

“Not only are the typical tourist sites rich with his-torical significance and visual grandeur, but Beijingexplodes the senses unlike any place on earth.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Stoughton, Wis.

JaisalmerIndia

“Sunset at Sam sand dunes is an opportunity tocommune with nature. A camel safari is a uniqueexperience that can only be enjoyed here.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Gujarat, India

UdaipurIndia

“A spectacular city on a series of lakes, Udaipuris not only beautiful but full of ‘off the track’surprises. It’s easy to walk around.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

GuilinChina

“The beauty of the strangely shaped surround-ing hills, the friendliness of the locals, eachbridge over the river has its own character.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Knoxville, Tenn.

VaranasiIndia

“One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabitedcities, situated on the banks of the Ganges andsteeped in Hindu rites. Visit a timeless spirit.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Kuwait

Ko PhanganThailand

“There are 30-odd beaches on Ko Phangan, allvery nice compared to the bigger islands. Thisisland is very laid-back and not so developed.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Bangkok, Thailand

Nusa DuaIndonesia

“There’s plenty to do: parasails, jet skis, bananaand glass bottom boats, cruises to Turtle Island—get hands-on with birds, snakes and turtles.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Kuala LumpurMalaysia

“A fascinating city constantly on the move. Itoffers stunning architecture, an amazing arrayof cuisines and shops and exciting nightlife.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ko TaoThailand

“Ko Tao is a wonderful place to visit and a veryeasy place to get stuck in because life can be sosimple and cheap.”

A TripAdvisor Member

KrabiThailand

“Krabi is a haven for scuba divers and snorkel-ing. There are several local sites offering good,adventurous caves and caverns.”

A TripAdvisor Member

BangkokThailand

“This exciting vibrant city offers great history,fabulous shopping, a never-ending night life,sumptuous food and plenty of fun.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Xi’anChina

“The real fun is just outside the city wall wherelocals exercise, walk their pets (dogs and birds),play instruments, practice swordplay and dance.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Atsugi, Japan

GoaIndia

“South Goa is a wonderful holiday venue. Low-key, but lots of restaurants and what they call‘beach shacks’ to drink and eat in.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.

AgraIndia

“Coming out of the early morning Agra fog,you will see the majestic Taj Mahal appear. It issure to wow you.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Needham, Mass.

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Bangkok—Photo by Raychan

Jaisalmer—Photo by sypanda

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Milford SoundNew Zealand

“Spectacular reminder of the forces of nature,formed during the ice age. Gorgeous on asunny day, and rain brings more waterfalls.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Melbourne, Australia

QueenstownNew Zealand

“What you imagine a postcard will look like.The village center feels straight out of the set ofa movie; everything is clean and pristine.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Brisbane, Australia

SydneyAustralia

“Breathtaking. When you see the Opera Houseand the bridge, you have to pinch yourself tobelieve you are there.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Hull, England

WanakaNew Zealand

“A beautiful place with great restaurants andcafes. The scenery is stunning and there aresome amazing bike rides, walks and drives.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Melbourne, Australia

ChristchurchNew Zealand

“If you want to enjoy ‘city’ experiences such asfine dining and shopping, museums, art galleries,etc., then Christchurch has lots to offer.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Zhuhai, China

MelbourneAustralia

“A lovely, laid-back city with lots of parks, gardensand great sights outside the city, including thegreat Ocean Road and Yarra Valley.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Adelaide, Australia

CairnsAustralia

“Home to the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Trop-ics Rain forests. Nowhere else in the world canyou find such incredible natural beauty.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Byron BayAustralia

“An ‘alternative lifestyle’ mecca, with beautifulwhite sandy beaches, sub-tropical surroundings,and lots of shops, markets, cafes and ‘hippies.’”

A TripAdvisor Member, Australia

AucklandNew Zealand

“The ‘City of Sails,’ is strategically located be-tween two harbors. A day out on WaitemataHarbor and Hauraki Gulf is fabulous.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Auckland, New Zealand

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Milford Sound—Photo by droitwichSp

Sydney—Photo by papay

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Cape TribulationAustralia

“A diamond in the rough, and I hope it staysthat way. What a lovely little piece of paradise!Beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife and flora.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Newport Beach, Calif.

BrisbaneAustralia

“Take a cruise on Moreton Bay, swim with dol-phins and turtles, relax by the fire and listen tothe sounds of the rain forest at Mt. Tamborine.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Brisbane, Australia

WellingtonNew Zealand

“A beautiful harbor city with activities to suit alltastes, and cafes and wine bars where you cansit day or night, enjoying water views.”

A TripAdvisor Member, New Zealand

KaikouraNew Zealand

“Kaikoura is great for whale watching and hikesacross the headland from the seal colony. Headdown to Fisherman’s Wharf for fresh seafood.”

A TripAdvisor Member, United Kingdom

NadiFiji

“It’s very safe, everyone knows everyone, andit’s a great mix of people and cultures. Lots ofbonding and exchanging of ideas and life.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Aruba, St. Nicholas

PapeeteFrench Polynesia

“Experience the lifestyle of the Polynesian peo-ple by visiting downtown, especially the hugemarket place and the European-style shops.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Rossland, Canada

FremantleAustralia

“A vibrant port city renowned for its cosmopolitanatmosphere. See the Maritime Museum, FishingBoat Harbor and the famous Cappuccino Strip.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Alice SpringsAustralia

“We were pleasantly surprised, this is the realAustralia. The McDonnell Ranges are a lovelybackdrop to this outback town.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Wicklow, Ireland

Margaret RiverAustralia

“Gentle country living, vineyards, green treesand streams, great beaches and surf—andlovely walks in the forest.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Melbourne, Australia

Airlie BeachAustralia

“A backpacker’s paradise with so much to offer:Conway National Park, exceptional rain foresthiking, diving and snorkeling, too.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Connecticut

HobartAustralia

“A vibrant place in the summer and a greatclimate. In 20 minutes you can be out bush-walking or on a lovely deserted beach.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Hobart, Tasmania

DunedinNew Zealand

“You won’t fit everything in one day! The Alba-tross Colony, Larnach Castle, Speights Brewery,Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Baldwin Street, etc.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Queenstown, New Zealand

Port DouglasAustralia

“The atmosphere is relaxed! If you’re stressedout, this is the place to go. Time will slowdown, and your perspective will return.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Houston, Texas

NoosaAustralia

“Spectacularly beautiful. It has blue skies, aNational Park that is a joy to walk and HastingsStreet’s huge range of restaurants and shops.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Spain

PerthAustralia

“The lifestyle is unbeatable. The beaches areamong the best in the world. People live analmost year-round outdoor lifestyle.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Brooklyn, N.Y.

RotoruaNew Zealand

“Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland, a showcaseof Maori cultural activities, a center of tourism anda place of extraordinary natural beauty.”

A TripAdvisor Member

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Port Douglas—Photo by Sammiev

Kaikoura—Photo by roo15

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PhilipsburgSt. Maarten

“The island is meant to be explored by car, withmany beautiful secluded beaches. Safe, excit-ing, beautiful and multi-faceted.”

A TripAdvisor Member, New Jersey

Cayo LargoCuba

“The weather was perfect. The beach left usspeechless. Totally unspoiled and clean. Plentyof food, sun, sand. The list is endless. It’s bliss!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Welland, Ontario

Charlotte AmalieSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

“Clean, friendly, full of great shopping andquiet little spots to stop and catch your breathand take in the amazing views.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Saskatchewan, Canada

MarigotSt. Martin

“Marigot is spectacular, with the brick walksand beautiful views of the harbor. The Saturdaymorning market is not to be missed.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Pennsylvania

Seven Mile BeachCayman Islands

“Seven Mile Beach is in itself an attraction, with itspure, white sand, turquoise water and eveningskies the color of melting orange sherbet.”

A TripAdvisor Member

Chichen ItzaMexico

“I really recommend that you spend as muchtime here as you can, because it is a piece oftrue history that is a pleasure to experience.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Los Angeles, Calif.

Cruz BaySt. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

“Very beautiful. Cruz Bay is a quaint little town,and St. John is less commercialized thanSt. Thomas.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Maine

BridgetownBarbados

“We are definitely returning to Barbados nextyear. The duty free shopping in Bridgetown is amust. Cheap shoes—say no more!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Marbella, Spain

HamiltonBermuda

“Wednesday evening is ‘Harbor Night,’ and thestreets come alive (in a very crowded way) withstreet vendors, face painting, music. I loved it.”

A TripAdvisor Member, New York, N.Y.

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Philipsburg—Photo by VertigoSeoul

Charlotte Amalie—Photo by A TripAdvisor Member

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Road TownTortola, British Virgin Islands

“It’s mountainous, surrounded by islands,noted as ‘the sailing capital of the world’ andhas spectacular views in every direction.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Milwaukee, Wis.

CastriesSt. Lucia

“A major city that will keep people of all agesentertained, whether swimming in the ocean,sightseeing downtown or even catching a flick.”

A TripAdvisor Member

WillemstadCuracao

“One of the most beautiful Caribbean cities I’veever seen. Beautifully colored buildings line thecanal and fill the island.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Bridgeport, Conn.

SoufriereSt. Lucia

“The best part of St. Lucia—beautiful, withwaterfalls, a rainforest, snorkeling, scuba andgardens. Soufriere is definitely a romantic place.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Florida

Ocho RiosJamaica

“A stunning place which offers a rich experiencefor tourists of all ages, with outdoor activitiesand water adventures.”

A TripAdvisor Member

HavanaCuba

“Old Havana is breathtaking—old buildings,cobbled streets and little hidden shopping mallsin what were once houses.”

A TripAdvisor Member, United Kingdom

AntiguaGuatemala

“The place to be, the place to relax, go dancing,meet people and basically enjoy life! The townhas a magic of its own.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Guatemala

San JuanPuerto Rico

“Old San Juan is beautiful. Whether you’re intoarchitecture or scenery, you’ll find a postcardsetting here.

A TripAdvisor Member, Absecon, N.J.

TulumMexico

“Not to be missed. There’s a terrific beachbelow the ruins. Bring your swimsuit and atowel. It’s crowded, but the kids will love it.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Rochester, N.Y.

Palm/Eagle BeachAruba

“Gorgeous beaches. Eagle is more spread outwith less people. Palm has more activity and con-venient high-rise hotels within walking distance.”

A TripAdvisor Member, New Jersey

San JoseCosta Rica

“We enjoyed the many handmade crafts. Thepeople are friendly and courteous. Great place,wonderful people. Pura Vida!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Texas

ZihuatanejoMexico

“Zihuatanejo is a magical place along the Pacificcoast of Mexico. Beautiful beach, incrediblescenery and wonderful people.”

A TripAdvisor Member, El Paso, Texas

OranjestadAruba

“The city of Oranjestad is just so quaint and isalso the cleanest city I have ever seen.”xxxxxxxxxx

A TripAdvisor Member, Chicago, Ill.

Cayo GuillermoCuba

“Stunning. It was well worth the visit just torelax in paradise. The narrowness of the beachgives everyone their own piece of paradise.”

A TripAdvisor Member, United Kingdom

FreeportBahamas

“Freeport is more laid-back and quaint thanNassau’s city hustle and bustle. The beachesand water are better in Freeport.”

A TripAdvisor Member

St. John’sAntigua and Barbuda

“You can’t fail to relax. The whole island chillsyou out! I even forgot what I did for a living atone point.”

A TripAdvisor Member, London, England

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Willemstad—Photo by nbusta

Tulum—Photo by tokyoeyes

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Machu PicchuPeru

“Worth any effort it takes to get there. The trainride is spectacular, with the river along thetracks and the mountains rising above.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Leola, Pa.

Rio de JaneiroBrazil

“A wonderful city with warm, spontaneouspeople, great food, cool music and some ofthe best natural scenery in the world.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Houston, Texas

CuscoPeru

“Like no other place on earth! Amazing archi-tecture, and given the altitude, you can gazeupon snow-covered peaks when it’s 70° out.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Washington, D.C.

San Pedro de AtacamaChile

“A fascinating atmospheric town with a lot ofgood restaurants. Try to do as many organizedtours of this beautiful area as possible.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Santiago, Chile

San Carlos de BarilocheArgentina

“Spectacular scenery —large lakes with snow-capped Andes in the background. Fly-fishing,biking, hiking and skiing are the main sports.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Baltimore, Md.

BuziosBrazil

“An incredible resort town with boutiques,restaurants, cafes and 22 beaches. It’s the clos-est thing to being in Europe that we’ve found.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Framingham, Mass.

Buenos AiresArgentina

“Very nice buildings and construction. Also, thecity has lots of places to go at night. It’s a citythat never sleeps, especially in summer.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Quito, Ecuador

Foz de IguacuBrazil

“Unbelievable. When we saw the first water-falls, we could not stop taking photos. Then weturned the corner and saw the Devil’s Throat!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Dronfield, England

SalvadorBrazil

“A trip here is a must. The Capoiera dancers areamazing, and the Bahia music is fabulous. Checkout the caipurhina cocktails and cachaca.”

A TripAdvisor Member, York, England

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Machu Picchu—Photo by PepperB

Salvador—Photo by Dada77

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Puerto IguazuArgentina

“A quiet and nice place to stay to visit the fallsof Iguazu. If you have the choice, stay on theArgentinean side of the falls.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

ParatyBrazil

“The city is the same as two centuries ago. It’slike traveling in time. You can dive, see themany islands, take a bath in waterfalls, etc.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Sao PauloBrazil

“Sao Paulo is a modern marvel, but the bestthing is the people. The Paulistas are friendly,tolerant and outgoing.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Vancouver, B.C.

CartagenaColombia

“Cartagena is a paradise you should visit. Theold city is the most beautiful picture you willever see.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Kobe, Japan

SantiagoChile

“Great restaurants and bars, beautiful parks andvery civilized people. Don’t forget the wine—it’ssurrounded by mountains and wineries.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Santiago, Chile

QuitoEcuador

“A UNESCO World Heritage site that’s wellworth seeing. At the equatorial monument, youcan stand in two hemispheres at one time.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Toronto, Ontario

ValparaisoChile

“We discovered that Valparaiso is Chile’s soul. Ithas the hills, with the magnificent view that youdon’t get from the beach.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

NatalBrazil

“The dunes are cinematic. And the food is deli-cious. Yet it still has a lot of traditions and avery particular way of life.”

A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, Calif.

FlorianopolisBrazil

“If I ever go back to Brazil, I would jump directlyto this beautiful island! To me, it’s the ‘Mar-velous city, of a thousand delights.’”

A TripAdvisor Member, Guatemala, Mexico

Punta del EsteUruguay

“A lovely, safe beach resort with beautiful housesand gorgeous gardens. The Arboreto Lusich hasthe most tree species in South America.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Punta del Este, Uruguay

Vina del MarChile

“The garden city has a tropical atmosphere and ahidden element of local wealth. I loved this littletown’s deep roots and colorful promenade.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Sydney, Australia

Colonia del SacramentoUruguay

“Colonia del Sacramento offers a beautiful riverview and tree-lined streets filled with Spanishcolonial-style structures and stores.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Montevideo, Uruguay

BanosEcuador

“A really nice little town. The tours to the vol-cano Tungurahua and to the waterfalls (PaillonDel Diablo) are definitely worth a visit.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Nuremburg, Germany

El CalafateArgentina

“See and take pictures of the most amazing gla-ciers, walk on them, go in their caves, explorethe surrounding areas, trek or take a cruise.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Buenos Aires, Argentina

UshuaiaArgentina

“The town is like a work of art. Go to the Tierradel Fuego National Park and do the train to theend of the world.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Buenos Aires, Argentina

PuconChile

“Pucon is one way to get everything in just onespot—volcano climbs, horseback trips, rafting,even in winter, hot springs.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Santiago, Chile

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Banos—Photo by Flit

Cartagena—Photo by A TripAdvisor Member

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Cape TownSouth Africa

“A beautiful seaside city with incredible moun-tain views and beautiful beaches. You’ll run outof time before running out of things to see.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Washington

Abu SimbelEgypt

“It is a must to visit Abu Simbel, the most awe-inspiring place. It brought a lump to my throatwhen I walked into Ramses’ temple.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Coventry, England

LuxorEgypt

“Called the ‘world’s largest open air museum,’Luxor boasts some of the finest tombs, monu-ments and temples from the ancient world.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Boston, Mass.

CairoEgypt

“Cairo has more living history in the dust on itsstreets than many destinations in their entirety.”XXXXXXXXX

A TripAdvisor Member, Singapore

Victoria FallsZambia

“The falls are absolutely stunning—the best‘high’ you could wish for. I’d have been happy ifthat had been my entire holiday.”

A TripAdvisor Member

FranschhoekSouth Africa

“I like Franschhoek. The scenery is beautiful,nestled amongst the mountains with a veryFrench flavor. Lovely old wine farms.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Cape Town, South Africa

KnysnaSouth Africa

“Knysna is beautiful. A good way to spend theday is on a paddle steamer for a short cruise. Orgo to Brenton on Sea; the beach is amazing.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Bolton, England

Victoria FallsZimbabwe

“These truly are the greatest falls in the world.If you’ve been to Niagara Falls and thought theywere beautiful, you haven’t seen anything yet!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Canada

GizaEgypt

“It was amazing in every sense of the word. TheSphinx and pyramids are majestic. An unforget-table adventure. The trip of a lifetime!”

A TripAdvisor Member

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Cape Town—Photo by GooseOhio

Luxor—Photo by alanvowles

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MarrakechMorocco

“A brilliant city, so full of energy, colors, action,sights, sounds, tastes, aromas and textures.Something for all the senses.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Durham, England

FesMorocco

“The old Medina is not to be missed. If you everwant to feel out of touch with the westernworld, this is the place!”

A TripAdvisor Member, San Diego, Calif.

Stone TownTanzania

“The back alleyways of Stone Town hold a realmagic for me. So do all the little spice shopsand antique shops.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Dakar, Senegal

EssaouiraMorocco

“A total gem of a place! If you ever are in needof a total ‘get away from it all experience,’ youshould go to Essaouira.”

A TripAdvisor Member, London, England

Belle MareMauritius

“Belle Mare is the type of place where onecould be busy with things all day long or justchoose to relax and do nothing.”

A TripAdvisor Member, United States

Port LouisMauritius

“Port Louis can be seen as a rather quaint oldcity with a few modern tower blocks to show itskeeping pace with modern times!”

A TripAdvisor Member

Grand BaieMauritius

“Grand Baie is good for exploring, dining out,and water sports, including parasailing, water-skiing, kayaking and wind-surfing.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Johannesburg, South Africa

AlexandriaEgypt

“Alexandria is so modern compared to Cairo!And the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is in a class ofits own. I have never seen anything like it.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Cape Town, South Africa

Le MorneMauritius

“Le Morne is beautiful, but you can only appre-ciate this from the water. If you don’t windsurfor kite-surf, take a boat trip and a camera.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Lilliput, England

Port El KantaouiTunisia

“Port El Kantaoui is a beautiful resort and idealfor a relaxed break in the sun.”XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

A TripAdvisor Member, Guildford, England

Sharm El-SheikhEgypt

“Gifted with natural beauties—idyllic beaches,rare and beautiful reefs and crystal-clear water— it’s one of the top diving spots world-wide.”

A TripAdvisor Member

HurghadaEgypt

“Whether you’re an experienced diver or just anovice, you will absolutely find Hurghada one ofthe most charming places to dive in the world.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Cairo, Egypt

AswanEgypt

“Aswan is just beautiful and worth the visit. Thepeople are charming and make you feel right athome from the word go.”

A TripAdvisor Member, United Kingdom

StellenboschSouth Africa

“The wines were absolutely superb, and wefound the local scenery and people to beextraordinarily beautiful and sophisticated.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Colorado

TangierMorocco

“There are many fine bars and restaurants. Thefood is an exciting mix of Spanish and Moroc-can influence and will please many palates.”

A TripAdvisor Member

VictoriaSeychelles

“We had great fun playing in the surf. Calmerwaters for snorkeling could be found within a10-minute car trip.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Headlam, England

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Aswan—Photo by A TripAdvisor Member

Stone Town—Photo by Frank51Africa

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BanffAlberta

“The mountains are beautiful, and there are somany things to do, whether you want to walk,hike, shop, ski or just take it easy.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Minneapolis, Minn.

VictoriaBritish Columbia

“Everywhere you look is a Kodak moment. Webarely scratched the surface during our fivedays there and can’t wait to return.”

A TripAdvisor Member, California

Lake LouiseAlberta

“Located in absolutely the most beautiful placeon earth. The lake was frozen, and they built anice castle to skate through!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Bradenton, Fla.

WhistlerBritish Columbia

“A visitor’s day can be quite full, with skiing orother outdoor activities, a nice dinner and anevening in one of the many nightclubs.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Denver, Colo.

JasperAlberta

“The true attraction of Jasper lies outside thetown limit. People come here to go hiking,mountain climbing and whitewater rafting.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Jasper, Alberta

HalifaxNova Scotia

“A small city, easily discovered on foot: old build-ings, open spaces, universities, gardens, restaurants,waterfront and good views aroundmany corners.”

A TripAdvisor Member, N. Vancouver, B.C.

VancouverBritish Columbia

“One of the cleanest cities I have ever seen.Also, one of the few cities surrounded withsuch splendor and natural beauty.”

A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, Calif.

Niagara-on-the-LakeOntario

“A beautiful, quaint little town. The shops arefabulous. The wine tour, exceptional. I neverrealized we would find such fabulous wines.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Illinois

Quebec CityQuebec

“Quebec City may be part of Canada, but itsheart and soul is strictly French. Visitors mayfeel that they are in a European city.”

A TripAdvisor Member, New Hampshire

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Banff—Photo by mae67

Niagara-on-the-Lake—Photo by RossendaleMancunian

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TorontoOntario

“Toronto is a great city for walking. One terrificway to discover it on foot is to follow the city’sDiscovery Walks.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Toronto, Ontario

OttawaOntario

“Lots to see and do on a quaint, small scale.Changing of the guard is a must, as is a trip tothe market.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Ottawa, Ontario.

LunenburgNova Scotia

“For such a small town there are a number offine restaurants, restored inns and historicbuildings. It is a world-class historic site.”

A TripAdvisor Member

CanmoreAlberta

“Perfect location at the base of the CanadianRockies. Relax, rejuvenate, perhaps take in someoutdoor activities and enjoy the quiet beauty.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Sacramento, Calif.

CalgaryAlberta

“I am in love with this place. Amazing andbreathtaking. You don’t have to reach to touchthe sky—it comes down to greet you!”

A TripAdvisor Member, Saudi Arabia

Mont TremblantQuebec

“Getting around is half the fun. Whether onskis, snowboard or even a dog sled, your Trem-blant vacation is best spent on the move.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Boston, Mass.

BaddeckNova Scotia

“Baddeck is a lovely little town at the end (orthe beginning, depending on which directionyou travel) of the wonderful Cabot Trail.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Toronto, Ontario

KelownaBritish Columbia

“Kelowna provides the perfect mix of city andtown, Canada and wine country. You can’t missKelowna on an Okanagan Vacation.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Western Canada

KingstonOntario

“Kingston is the Freshwater Diving Capital ofCanada, with over 40 wrecks in the local area,ranging from beginner to extreme diving.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Kingston, Ontario

WhitehorseYukon

“We decided to go to Whitehorse to view theNorthern Lights. It was a wonderful experience.Absolutely unforgettable!”

A TripAdvisor Member, San Jose, Calif.

TadoussacQuebec

“Incredible. A beautiful little town. Hours spentsitting on the rocks watching the whales put ona show for all the spectators.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Southwest United States

NanaimoBritish Columbia

“The seawall is a scenic stretch of beachfront.Boutiques and restaurants line the path to com-plete the picturesque atmosphere.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Boston, Mass.

TofinoBritish Columbia

“Stunning—one of the most beautiful places onthe planet. An interesting mix of luxury setagainst rustic and tempestuous natural beauty.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Vancouver Island, B.C.

CavendishPrince Edward Island

“There are many attractions, but the scenerystole my heart. Cavendish Beach, with its wilddunes, enchanted us. I must return someday.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Auburn, Wash.

CharlottetownPrince Edward Island

“Charlottetown is a very historic, rather NewEngland-like town, great for walking and withexcellent pubs and restaurants.”

A TripAdvisor Member, Ottawa, Ontario

MontrealQuebec

“I felt like I was transported into a quaint Euro-pean village. Cobblestone streets, gorgeouscenturies-old architecture, charming alleys.”

A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, Calif.

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Lunenburg—Photo by mvplevine

Ottawa—Photo by flowersage