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Laos Tops List of 53 Hot Spots

The 53 must-see tourist destinations of 2008

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(Newser) – The New York Times has anointed the top 53 tourist destinations for 2008, and some are a walk on the wild side.

  1. Laos: Because Vietnam is so over
  2. Lisbon: It's Europe, but affordable, and up-and-coming on the cultural map
  3. Tunisia: The next North African watering hole for luxury travelers
  4. Mauritius: Portal to the Indian Ocean

  1. Mid-Beach Miami: Where fading glamour has gotten a facelift
  2. South Beach Miami: Even more designer hotels
  3. Maldives: The post-tsunami comeback
  4. Death Valley: Nature lovers' haven
  5. Courchevel: Saint-Tropez of the Alps
  6. Libya: Home to little-known ancient ruins
Click the link below to see the complete list.

Rub elbows with Russian billionaires at the French ski resort of Courchevel.
Rub elbows with Russian billionaires at the French ski resort of Courchevel.   (Shutterstock)
Wat Haw Pha Kaew in Vientiane, Laos, is one of the many temples to visit in the country.
Wat Haw Pha Kaew in Vientiane, Laos, is one of the many temples to visit in the country.   (Shutterstock)
Lisbon, still affordable, is becoming a cultural hot spot.
Lisbon, still affordable, is becoming a cultural hot spot.
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