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Dubai is out of favor, but these destinations are heating up

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 5, 2009 5:47 AM CST

(Newser) – With Dubai in dire straits, where will jet-setters go now? The Frisky knows. See full details here.

  • Morocco: Big names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston were in Marrakesh recently for the opening of a Chopard jewelry boutique.
  • Croatia: With the war over, celebs such as Steven Spielberg and Robert De Niro have been enjoying the Mediterranean beaches and cuisine.

  • Turks and Caicos: This 40-island archipelago in the British West Indies is drawing the likes of Barbra Streisand and Britney Spears with its luxury resorts.
  • South Africa: Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé are among recent visitors.
  • Bora Bora: Coral gardens and lush spas have lured Janet Jackson and Drew Barrymore, among others, to this French Polynesian island.
  • Kenya: Great weather and scarce media make this a great place to hide out. Bill Gates and the Williams sisters have been spotted.
  • Whistler, British Columbia: The site of the 2010 Winter Olympics is bringing in celebs toting skis and snowboards.
Kenya: Elephants are seen in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Kenya: Elephants are seen in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.   (AP Photo/ Tom Odula)
South Africa: This is a view of 'The Big Hole' where diamonds were mined between 1871 and 1914 in Kimberley, South Africa.
South Africa: This is a view of 'The Big Hole' where diamonds were mined between 1871 and 1914 in Kimberley, South Africa.   (Getty Images)
Morocco: A view inside the legendary Marrakesh hotel La Mamounia.
Morocco: A view inside the legendary Marrakesh hotel La Mamounia.   (AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar)
Croatia: The civil war is long gone, and the beaches, sailing, and cuisine are again gaining popularity.
Croatia: The civil war is long gone, and the beaches, sailing, and cuisine are again gaining popularity.   (AP Photo/Sasa Kralj)
Bora Bora: It's one of 118 islands that make up French Polynesia.
Bora Bora: It's one of 118 islands that make up French Polynesia.   (Flickr)
Whistler, British Columbia: A destination for skiers and snowboarders.
Whistler, British Columbia: A destination for skiers and snowboarders.   (Flickr)
South Africa: People flock to the west in winter to see the snow in the mountain ranges.
South Africa: People flock to the west in winter to see the snow in the mountain ranges.   (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)
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cornelison
Dec 6, 2009 8:51 AM CST
Vegas is going through tough times too and if you're an American, you don't need a passport!
cornelison
Dec 6, 2009 8:50 AM CST
Years ago when I was in Florida the rooms went for 1/2 price in November. It was the "off-season" and we were looking for a quiet vacation. It was and I'd go again.
JGirl
Dec 6, 2009 6:04 AM CST
Whistler BC is a couple hours from me. o haven't run into anyone famous yet - of course, i don't ski. so that might be why lol

 
Kenya • Travel • Steven Spielberg • Bill Gates • Morocco • Canada • Robert De Niro • Janet Jackson • Croatia • South Africa • Oprah Winfrey • Serena Williams • Dubai • Venus Williams • Jennifer Aniston • Beyonce • luxury travel • Gwyneth Paltrow • Turks and Caicos Islands • Drew Barrymore • celebrities • Dubai debt crisis • Bora Bora • Whistler, British Columbia • French Polynesia • British West Indies • Chopard

 
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