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According to Lonely Planet, the Top Travel Destinations for 2005 are:
1.Croatia
2.China
3.Argentina
4.United States
5.Italy and Costa Rica

Some more unique destinations to visit

1.Kenya
2.Thailand
3.Australia
4.New Zealand

Croatia

Location: Southern Europe along the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Capital: Zagreb

Tourist Attractions: Croatia is known for its beautiful Adriatic coastline. Other attractions of Croatia are cathedrals, churches and museums, the medieval architecture of Dubrovnik and the ancient Roman ruins at Split, which include the palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, built in the 4th century A.D.

Access: By flights to the international Airport at Zagreb, by bus from Hungary or Germany, by ferry from Greece or Italy and by train from Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Italy, Germany, Hungary and Austria.

China

Location: Asia

Capital: Beijing

Tourist Attractions: China has an immense range of tourist attractions. From the historic palaces of the Forbidden city in Beijing, to the modern cities of Shanghai and Hongkong, to the sandy expanses of the Gobi Desert, the Terracotta Warriors of Xian and the Great Wall of China, there's a great deal to see and do in China. See Giant Pandas in the forest, try delicious Chinese cuisine, shop for traditional Chinese silks, which were transported by camel caravan along the silk route, follow historic roads and travel to Tibet, the rooftop of the world. Be amazed by the contrast between timeless tradition and rapid modernization in China.

Access: Flights to Shaghai or Hong Kong are the easiest way to get to China. You can also travel to China by boat from Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea or Japan. You can enter China by road from many of its neighboring countries and you can travel to China by rail on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Argentina

Location: South America

Capital: Buenos Aires

Tourist Attractions: Argentina is a beautiful country in South America, with elegant colonial buildings, the vast pampas grasslands, pleasant climate and hospitable people. Attractions of Argentina include the cobbled streets, restaurants and café's of Buenos Aires, the colonial architecture of Cordoba, the beaches at Mar del Plata, the expansive pampas grasslands and the stunning Iguazu Waterfall surrounded by tropical rainforest.

Access: Flights to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. By road or boat from Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

United States

Location: North America

Capital: Washington D.C.

Tourist Attractions: The United States has many tourist attractions. From historic buildings and museums to amusement parks and immense natural beauty, the U.S. has an amazing variety to offer tourists of all ages. The White House, Capitol, Pentagon and Supreme Court Buildings in Washington D.C. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, the museums and skyscrapers of New York and Boston, the historic attractions of Philadelphia, the glamour of Hollywood in Los Angeles, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the energy of Las Vegas, the amusement park at Disneyland, the wonders of Mt Rushmore, the splendor of the Grand Canyon, the power of Niagara Falls and the soaring peaks of the Rocky mountains are some of the tourist attractions of the United States. Driving across America is a journey of discovery.

Access: Flights to airports at Washington, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, and Dallas-Fort Worth. By road, bus or rail from Canada and Mexico.

Italy

Location: Southern Europe, on the Mediterranean Coast.

Capital: Rome

Tourist Attractions: Italy is famous for its art and architecture, its museums and historic cities, sunny Mediterranean climate and Italian food and wine. Called a 'Living art gallery' Italy has many attractions. These include Vatican City; the Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, churches, museums, cafes and restaurants in Rome; the canals and Piazza San Marco in Venice; the Renaissance art and architecture of Florence and Naples; the historic cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum; the fashion capital of Milan, and the scenic Amalfi coastline. Rome is a destination with many attractions for lovers of art, culture and beauty.

Access: Flights to Fiumicino International Airport in Rome, trains to Italy from neighboring countries in Europe, ferries to the Italian coast from Greece, Spain, Turkey, Croatia, Albania, Malta and Tunisia.

Costa Rica

Location: Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama

Capital: San Jose

Tourist Attractions: Costa Rica is known for its eco-tourism, rainforests, volcanic mountains, beaches and tropical climate. Some of the tourist attractions of Costa Rica are the abundant animal and birdlife in its rainforests and national parks, the Monteverde cloud forest reserve, the volcanic sights at Volcan Arenal National Park, the beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the sights of the capital city of San Jose, where you can enjoy shopping at the Mercado Central, hear a musical performance at the Teatro Nacional, and see stunning collections of pre-Colombian art and jade artifacts at the city's museums.

Access: Flights to Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose and Daniel Oduber International Airport in the nearby town of Liberia. You can travel to Costa Rica by road from Nicaragua or Panama.

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