Top 2014 Destinations: Latest List Is Hot off the Presses

11 years ago

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 10 countries

Brazil
Antarctica
Scotland
Sweden
Malawi
Mexico
Seychelles
Belgium
Macedonia
Malaysia

Top 10 cities

Paris
Trinidad, Cuba
Cape Town, South Africa
Riga, Latvia
Zurich, Switzerland
Shanghai
Vancouver, British Columbia
Chicago
Adelaide, Australia
Auckland, New Zealand

Top 10 regions

Sikkim, India
The Kimberley, Australia
Yorkshire, UK
Hokuriku, Japan
Texas
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia
Mallorca, Spain
West Coast, New Zealand
Hunan, China
Ha'Apai, Tonga

Best value destinations

Greek Islands
Italy's Heel
Nicaragua
Bulgaria
Portugal
Fiji
Mexico
Karnataka, India
Palawan, The Philippines
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

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