English: Glencoe valley (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
English: Ferris Wheel and Margate Beach (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
CNN has chosen Scotland as this year’s best tourist destination. The dramatic scenery from the film ‘Skyfall’ has made people wish to see it for themselves. Lonely Planet, on the other hand, suggests Rio, Brazil as the best value option. They recommend going there before prices rise for the 2014 World cup and 2016 Olympic Games.
The Rough Guide hotlist number one is Stockholm, in Sweden where the official ABBA museum is set to open shortly. Other suggestions include Dubrovnik, Porto Rico and surprisingly, the English seaside town of Margate. So what’s your must-see destination for this year?
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Do the takeaway test: Best Holiday Destinations 2013
- CNN: Scotland is the best destination for tourists to visit (dailyrecord.co.uk)
- What is your must-see holiday destination for 2013? (guardian.co.uk)
