The new hot travel destinations
you've never heard of! Da Nang in Vietnam, Eilat in Israel and Russia's Kazan
tipped as top spots for 2015 by travellers
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TripAdvisor unveils the winners
of its Destinations on the Rise awards
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Features destinations that
received greatest increase in positive feedback
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Others include Naha in Japan,
Hurghada in Egypt and Manaus in Brazil
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Brazil has also topped
Skyscanner's list of top destinations for 2015
Da Nang in Vietnam has come top of a list of previously unheralded
destinations being tipped to become tourist hotspots next year.
Located between Hanoi and Ho Chi
Minh City, Da Nang is known for its tranquil beaches, culinary tours, and
Buddhist sanctuaries.
It has now been voted the top in
TripAdvisor’s Destinations on the Rise awards.
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Vinh Nam Chon Beach in Da Nang,
Vietnam. The port city has come top of a list of previously unheralded
destinations being tipped to become tourist hotspots next year
The port city is also home to the
second best rated hotel in Vietnam, Fusion Maia Resort, according to this
year’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for Hotels.
TripAdvisor reviewers suggest a visit to the historic Marble
Mountains.
The awards highlight spots around
the world that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and
interest from TripAdvisor members over the past year.
In second place on the list was .
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Located between Hanoi and Ho Chi
Minh City, Da Nang is known for its tranquil beaches, culinary tours, and Buddhist
sanctuaries
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Sihanoukville, Cambodia came in
second place in TripAdvisor's list of most hotly tipped destinations for 2015
Surrounded by the Bay of
Thailand, Sihanoukville is a spectacular beach town that offers premier
snorkelling and diving, with average hotel costs for two people coming out at
just £62 per night.
TripAdvisor reviewers describe
Ream National Park as ‘a true tropical forest’.
Limassol in Cyprus came in third
place on the list, with travellers praising culture and suitability for
visitors of all ages.
History buffs can learn about the
archaic sites at Kourion including its magnificent amphitheatre and intricate
mosaics. For delicious Greek fare, TripAdvisor reviewers recommend Meze Taverna
Restaurant.
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Eilat in Israel came in tenth
place and boasts sunshine nearly every day of the year. Visitors can explore Timna
National Park and snorkel at the Coral Beach Nature Reserve
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Naha in Japan was in sixth place
in TripAdvisor's list of destinations being touted as a hot destination next
year. The city is known for its historic monuments and majestic gardens
TRIPADVISOR'S 2015 TOP
TEN
1. Da
Nang, Vietnam
2.
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
3.
Limassol, Cyprus
4. Ao
Nang, Thailand
5. Bodrum
City, Turkey
6. Naha,
Japan
7.
Hurghada, Egypt
8. Kazan,
Russia
9. Manaus,
Brazil
10. Eilat,
Israel
In fourth place was Ao Nang in
Thailand, a destination known for its beaches and water sports.
Bodrum City in Turkey made it
into fifth place, with TripAdvisor travellers recommending a trip to the Castle
of St. Peter and the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
The rest of the top ten were made
up of Naha, Japan, Hurghada in Egypt, Kazan in Russia, Manaus in Brazil and
Eilat in Israel.
'The TripAdvisor community has
helped surface some unheralded destinations across the globe that are receiving
rave reviews from travellers worldwide,' said Barbara Messing, chief marketing
officer for TripAdvisor.
'These award-winners offer highly
rated options for accommodations, restaurants and activities to inspire those
planning their vacations for the New Year.'
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Bodrum City in Turkey: Once a
quiet community, TripAdvisor travellers now enthusiastically write about the
culturally rich attractions such as Castle of St. Peter and the Bodrum Museum
of Underwater Archaeology
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Manaus in Brazil was voted in
ninth position. The city offers cosmopolitan attractions in the middle of the
Brazilian Amazon. A TripAdvisor reviewer recommends touring the Teatro Amazonas
opera house
Meanwhile, online booking site
Skyscanner has released its picks of the top destinations in 2015.
Brazil was voted in top place,
with experts claiming the improved transport system has made it easier for
visitors to explore the country.
Nicaragua was in second place,
with tourists praising the spate of five-star hotels that have sprung up across
the Central American country.
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Located along the Volga River in
Russia, Kazan has proved popular with tourists because of its rich history
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Limassol in Cyprus managed to
secure third place on the list of TripAdvisor's most hotly tipped destinations
for 2015. The Mediterranean town was praised for being able to offer something
for visitors of all ages
In third place was Seoul in South
Korea, with the capital now becoming a major tourist destination.
Taipei in Taiwan sealed fourth
place thanks to its breathtaking landscapes and absence of backpackers.;
Mykonos in Greece made up the top
five, with the Greek island has becoming a favourite among celebrities like
LeBron James, Jean Paul Gaultier and Jennifer Lopez for its bright, cheerful
whitewashed houses, colourful doors and thriving nightlife.
