Top Travel Destinations

Paris or Paraguay? Madagascar or Malaysia? If you plan to travel this year but haven't settled on a destination, perhaps this list will help you make a decision. The editors of Frommer's recently unveiled their list of top international travel spots for 2008. Here are the picks, in no particular order:

Kosrae, Micronesia

This island is in between Hawaii and the Philippines and is famous for beautiful dive and snorkel spots.

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Bras d’Or Lakes, Nova Scotia

French and Scottish culture, mixed with wildlife and nature. What a combination. 

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Seoul, South Korea

The Land of the Morning Calm? No way. Seoul boasts some of the best shopping, historical and dining venues in Asia.

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Romania

A hidden gem, Romania remains one of the most affordable countries along the Eastern European block.

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Quito, Ecuador

Where else can you visit 500-year-old churches and skyscrapers built atop a major Incan city? 

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St. Lucia

Although it’s a popular honeymoon site, St. Lucia is ideal for travelers seeking tropical solace. “No wet T-shirt contests here,” say the editors of Frommer’s.

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Cardiff, Wales

The town of Cardiff transformed itself from a coal miner’s town to a cosmopolitan city that holds onto its Welsh roots.

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Essaouira, Morocco

Windsurfers from all over the globe are discovering this quaint coastal town, just one hour by car from Marrakech.

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