Frommer’s today released its 2012 list of top destinations (not to be confused with Lonely Planet’s 2012 pick hits, which comes out Friday â€" stay tuned).
As it has for the past two years, the guidebook publisher/travel website allowed readers to chime in on where they want to go next year. And the winner by a landslide? Turkey, with 51% of the vote among a list of 10 destinations, including Paris, Italy and Hawaii.
There’s a reason these lists come out in the fall, when thoughts initally turn toward where to go next.
“It’s to get people thinking about looking at a new way to see the world,” says Frommers.com editorial director David Lytle. “Travel should be inspiring, even as a five-day vacation.”
The list is compiled by Frommer’s writers and editors, and tends to go for outside-the-box locales, places that are hosting a high-profile event, or spots that have undergone revitalization, Lytle says.
The top 10 for 2012 and why, according to Lytle, they made the list:
Curacao â€" this often overlooked Caribbean island has affordable rentals, “as opposed to traditional flop-and-drop all-inclusives.”
Chongqing, China â€" An alternative to the usual Chinese destinations (Beijing, Shanghai), it’s a 19th-century town that has undergone rapid modernization, thanks, in part, to its position as the last stop on the three Gorges river tour.
Fukuoka Japan â€" this feudal Japanese town on the north shore of Kyushu province is a place to go after you’ve done Tokyo and Kyoto. plus, its inclusion on the list is a reminder that not all of Japan was affected by the earthquake.
Beirut â€" the city has experienced a renaissance in recent years, as many European travelers know. “It’s an urban hotspot full of smartly dressed people who have intelligent conversation,” Lytle says.
Ghana â€" Unlike some other African nations, this country has enjoyed long-time stability. as a former center of the slave trade, it’s also on the heritage trail for African Americans.
London’s Greenwich neighborhood â€" just 20 minutes from Central London, this Thames-side town has undergone a renaissance. And post-Olympics is a good time to visit London, since it’s bound to be gussied up for the event, with bargains after the party’s over.
Girona, Spain â€" this Costa Brava town is popular among Brits, but is largely undiscovered by Americans. It’s also an easy-to-get-to beach getaway from Barcelona.
Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia â€" It’s a quiet, charming area, perfect for recharging your batteries.
Kansas City, Mo. â€" Its food and music scenes are lively. it sports a number of really good museums. plus, it’s central locale makes it relatively close to a lot of Americans.
Yucatan Peninsula â€" There’s more to this region than Cancun. Moreover, it’s been relatively free of drug-related violence that has touched border towns and the some of the Mexico’s western reaches.
This year, Frommer’s added some demographic picks to its list. they are:
Family Destination: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cruise Destination: Tromso, Norway Beach Destination: Hanalei Beach, Kauai, Hawaii Adventure Destination: Moab, Utah Food & Drink Destination: Lima, Peru City Break Destination: ChicagoEndangered Destination: Aysen Region, Chile Value Destination: Albanian Riviera Destination to get Lost: Whitsunday Islands, Australia
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