21 Places to Go in 2012
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Buzzy Destinations
- Charleston 32.776566,-79.930922 Award-winning chefs pioneer a spectacular Southern food revival
- Cusco -13.525000,-71.972222 Two impressive new hotels tap into the Sacred Valley's spiritual side
- Milan 45.463681,9.188171 A buzzing art scene and a trailblazing Armani hotel put a new spin on Italy's fashion center
- Oahu 21.438912,-158.000056 A fantastic, family-friendly Disney resort arrives on the Waianae Coast
- Paris 48.856614,2.352222 Trendy bistros, new wine bars, and a slew of exciting hotels rejuvenate the City of Light
- Scrub Island 18.467824,-64.512578 An exclusive British Virgin Island resort gets an upscale Marriott rebrand
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Emerging Hotspots
- Colombia 4.570868,-74.297333 South America's rising star shines with new boutique hotels and big-name resorts
- Cuba 21.521757,-77.781167 Superb art and culture tours grant insider access as Cuba reopens to American travelers
- Istria 45.128646,13.901542 Move over Tuscany: Truffles and hilltop towns are all the rage in Croatia
- Panama 8.537981,-80.782127 This booming Central American hotspot has much more going on than its namesake canal
- Rwanda -1.940278,29.873888 Awe-inspiring gorilla trekking safaris spark a ravaged country's spirited comeback
- South Korea 35.907757,127.766922 Discover Seoul's inspired urban style, progressive arts scene, and fascinating culinary adventures
- Wales 52.130661,-3.783712 Great walks, enchanting castles, cozy inns, and—if you're lucky—Will and Kate sightings, too
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Great Values
- Budapest 47.498406,19.040758 Stylish lounges and modern restaurants highlight Hungary's emerging wines at value-driven prices
- Charlevoix 47.615371,-70.689657 Stunning scenery and Québécois cuisine draws adventurers and foodies alike
- Matera 40.668653,16.606087 Revel in medieval architecture and boutique lodgings in this undiscovered part of Italy
- Portugal 39.399872,-8.224454 Visit Europe's 2012 Capital of Culture then meander through the wine- and art-filled countryside
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Noteworthy Events
- Belfast 54.597443,-5.934068 On the Titanic's 100-year anniversary, embark on an adventure in the city's new Titanic Quarter
- London 51.508129,-0.128005 All eyes will be on London—again—for the 2012 Summer Olympics
- The Netherlands 51.370489,6.172386 Holland blooms with a once-in-a-decade flower show and new Amsterdam hotels
- Sweden 67.132640,20.813932 The best Northern Lights in 50 years (and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo mania to boot)


