Top 2014 Destinations: Latest List Is Hot off the Presses

By Jayne Clark

Yes, it's still 2013, but it's never too early to plan for 2014 travels.

Particularly if you're a major guidebook publisher. Lonely Planet today issued its Best in Travel 2014 list, available on its website and in book form ($14.95). The year's hottest destinations are chosen annually by Lonely Planet editors and contributors.

Highlights for 2014:

Top country: Brazil

Best city: Paris

Best value destination: Greek islands

The publisher also is sponsoring a "Where Would You Go?" contest with a chance to win a trip to a destination on the 2014 list.

More results:

Top 10 countries

1. Brazil
2. Antarctica
3. Scotland
4. Sweden
5. Malawi
6. Mexico
7. Seychelles
8. Belgium
9. Macedonia
10. Malaysia

Top 10 cities

1. Paris
2. Trinidad, Cuba
3. Cape Town, South Africa
4. Riga, Latvia
5. Zurich, Switzerland
6. Shanghai
7. Vancouver, British Columbia
8. Chicago
9. Adelaide, Australia
10. Auckland, New Zealand

Top 10 regions

1. Sikkim, India
2. The Kimberley, Australia
3. Yorkshire, UK
4. Hokuriku, Japan
5. Texas
6. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia
7. Mallorca, Spain
8. West Coast, New Zealand
9. Hunan, China
10. Ha'Apai, Tonga

Best value destinations

1. Greek Islands
2. Italy's Heel
3. Nicaragua
4. Bulgaria
5. Portugal
6. Fiji
7. Mexico
8. Karnataka, India
9. Palawan, The Philippines
10. Ethiopia

Beyond the geographic picks, the guide presents thematic breakdowns such as family travel spots, trips for foodies and luxury boot camps.

Source: USA Today