Places to visit in 2011

From the virgin islands of Thailand to the scenic, snow-capped mountains of Georgia; from the modern, uber cool culture of Melbourne to the rustic charm of Uruguay, here is your guide to places that are a must-see this New Year.

  • From the virgin islands of Thailand to the scenic, snow-capped mountains of Georgia; from the modern, uber cool culture of Melbourne to the rustic charm of Uruguay, here is your guide to places that are a must-see this New Year.
    From the virgin islands of Thailand to the scenic, snow-capped mountains of Georgia; from the modern, uber cool culture of Melbourne to the rustic charm of Uruguay, here is your guide to places that are a must-see this New Year.
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  • Koh Samui, Thailand: A toned-down version of Phuket, heavy on wellness and food.
    Koh Samui, Thailand: A toned-down version of Phuket, heavy on wellness and food.
  • Santiago, Chile: An earthquake has not stood in the way of its booming modern music, art and culinary scenes.
    Santiago, Chile: An earthquake has not stood in the way of its booming modern music, art and culinary scenes.
  • Republic of Georgia: A rustic ski wonderland on the verge of discovery.
    Republic of Georgia: A rustic ski wonderland on the verge of discovery.
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  • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: The ranches beyond a historic village offer a dose of rural chic.
    Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: The ranches beyond a historic village offer a dose of rural chic.
  • Budapest: Abandoned buildings give rise to a new, bohemian scene, but Hungary's capital adds a touch of glamour as well.
    Budapest: Abandoned buildings give rise to a new, bohemian scene, but Hungary's capital adds a touch of glamour as well.
  • Tallinn, Estonia: The beautiful capital city aims to shed its stag-party past.
    Tallinn, Estonia: The beautiful capital city aims to shed its stag-party past.
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  • Guimaraes, Portugal: A city of youth fired up by its art.
    Guimaraes, Portugal: A city of youth fired up by its art.
  • Olympic National Park, Wash: Bad weather means great conditions - and deals ? for skiers and storm-watchers.
    Olympic National Park, Wash: Bad weather means great conditions - and deals — for skiers and storm-watchers.
  • Melbourne, Australia: Splashy new hotels and restaurants helmed by name-brand chefs put Sydney on notice.
    Melbourne, Australia: Splashy new hotels and restaurants helmed by name-brand chefs put Sydney on notice.
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  • Hangzhou, China: An hour from Shanghai, a historic jewel goes five-star.
    Hangzhou, China: An hour from Shanghai, a historic jewel goes five-star.
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