Our Lonely Planet colleagues have compiled a list of the 10 most emerging destinations for 2009 . We can find everything from the most exotic and busy to the most cold and relaxed. The list is as follows:
1- Binalong and Bay of Fires, in Tasmania.
It is a secluded island that has not yet been exploited for tourism. However, next year could experience a significant boom in visits.
2- Basque Country, in Spain.
It does not surprise us at all. As we have already said in this blog on occasion, it has beautiful cities such as San Sebastián or Bilbao. It is worth going, because the one who goes, repeats.
3- Chiloé Island, in Chile.
It has a lot of fog but a special charm thanks to some very originally decorated houses. Crowds of boats leave from there towards the southern fjords.
4- Kao Tao, in Thailand.
It is a small island that is usually visited in small groups of friends with a backpack in tow. Little by little it will be better known on the international scene.
5- Languedoc, in France.
With spectacular natural beauty, it is one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean basin. It has charming villages and the food is great, very different from what you can taste in the center of the Gallic country.
6- Nam Ha, in Laos.
It is probably one of the most attractive tourist destinations for anyone looking to mix with nature. Tranquility is the word that best defines a stay in this place.
7- Hawaii or Big Island, in the United States.
Known to many for the hype it has always had, next year could be more fashionable than ever. Its beaches are the main tourist attraction on the island.
8- San Andrés Island, in Colombia.
Another spectacular setting to enjoy with the beaches and nature. In addition, the people of the island are charming and you will surely want to stay and live there for a lifetime.
9- Svalbard Islands, in Norway.
Located north of Scandinavia, they are only 1,000 kilometers from the North Pole. You will have to warm up to withstand the -15ºC temperature and be very careful with the beautiful polar bears that roam freely there.
10- Yunnan, in China.
Chinese province with a lot of history. There is the famous Gorge of the Salto del Tigre. Ideal for hiking.