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Frommer's lists Top Destinations for 2010
Frommer's has just released their list of what they think will be the top destinations for 2010. Culled from the suggestions of industry insiders and readers, the list covers every continent, meandering from India to Hawaii, Argentina to Vietnam. Along with listing each place, Frommer's has also given reasons why each one should be on your list of destinations for the coming year. How accurate is the list? Last year, the top destinations predicted for 2009 included Washington, DC; Cartagena, Colombia; Istanbul; Cape Town; and Berlin, all of which were popular with tourists, as they have been for several years. Including Berlin may have been a no-brainer. As the 20th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall took place this year, of course the city would be well-visited. Other locations predicted to be hotspots have remained in relative obscurity. How many people do you know who went to Waiheke Island (New Zealand) or followed the Civil Rights Trail in Alabama?
2010's list will probably be equally hit and miss when it comes to predicting the hot spots for the year. Included on the list is the Big Island of Hawaii, which I recently visited. Frommer's says the Big Island has everything you need but still retains an untouched feel, and I completely agree.
But other destinations might not rise to the top of many travelers' lists. Frommer's says Mexico City will be big in 2010, but unfortunately the city may still suffer from the after-effects of swine flu paranoia. Cuba, another location on the list, isn't open to Americans yet, but may see an increase in tourists from other countries. And lesser-known destinations, like Kerala, India; Tunisia; and the Isles of Scilly in England may see a boost in tourism thanks to the publicity they receive from the list.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
AirTreks Nico Dec 2nd 2009 3:59PM
I think Leadville, Colorado will grow as a tourist destination. Lance Armstrong has put this Rocky Mountain mining town on the map by racing the Leadville 100 the past couple years.
It also merits a swing through on the way to Aspen and Vail. It was Colorado's former state capital, home to a famous silver mine and 2 mile high opera house, with an historic Main Street and great restaurants and bars.
Mattie Jan 1st 2010 12:47PM
MILFORD PA is a lovely town situated next to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area. The park protects 40 miles of the cleanest river east of the Mississippi. There are waterfalls, bike and hiking trails, great swimming and canoeing . The town itself is charming, with lovely inns, restaurants. There is a Winter Festival in late January with a 100 by 80 foot ice skating rink in the main square and ice sculptures located throughout the town. There is a Music Festival in June and The Black Bear Film Festival at the soon to be restored Milford theater each October.
Milford is a great place to go for a short vacation, as it is located near both New York City and Philadelphia. It is becoming a favorite tourist destination...just as is was in the early years of the 20th century.