One of the most prestigious tourism and travel publications in the UK, Wanderlust, has announced the winners of the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2012, which have been voted by its readers.
There are eleven different categories among which are the top 10 countries to visit in 2012, emerging destinations, top cities, the best tour operators, airports, airlines….
The Top 10 countries that have chosen the readers of the magazine are:
1. Japan
2. Bhutan
3. New Zealand
4. Burma (Myanmar)
5. Namibia
6. Laos
7. Madagascar
8. Argentina
9. Cambodia
10. Rwanda
A year after the devastating earthquake that struck northeastern Japan, the country is ready to welcome visitors, who now have the opportunity to visit the country without being overwhelmed by the crowds. Moreover, it is curious that countries that have been chosen are so little unknown as Burma, Bhutan and Rwanda, although readers of Wanderlust recognize that they are tourist gems.
Emerging destinations for 2012 are:
1. Sudan
4. Tajikistán
5. Pakistan
6. Cook Islands
7. Taiwan
8. Lebanon
9. Fiji
10. Iran
Sudan is a vast country; however, it attracts only a few visitors, though it has lots of wonders like a huge desert, a large number of tribal communities and major archaeological relics.
As for the top cities you must visit this year:
1. Luang Prabang, Laos
2. Kyoto, Japan
3. Siena, Italy
4. Udaipur, India
5. Siem Reap, Cambodia
6. Granada, Spain
7. Cartagena, Colombia
8. Seville, Spain
9. Berlin, Germany
10.Venice, Italy
Luang Prabang was chosen as the best tourist city for three consecutive years: its forests, the impressive monuments and green hotels are a infallible mixture.
And finally, here are the best international airports in the world:
1. Paro, Bhutan
2. Singapur Changi
3. Hong Kong International
4. Tokyo Narita
5. Keflavik, Reykjavik
5. Seúl Incheon
7. Auckland
8. Vancouver
9. Munich
10. Amsterdam Schipol
Do you miss any essential destination? What places you plan to travel during 2012?
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