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Each year, dedicated experts Lonely Planet is literally scratching their heads to offer the most interesting and relevant directions for independent travel. At this time, our authors, editors and members of the Internet community, having spent a lot of time, ranked the top 10 countries for travel in 2015. Why did we choose this place? It's simple. This may be the country that in the next year will be especially popular: it will be important celebrations, celebrated anniversaries. It may be countries that have only recently become of interest to tourists and is now thriving. But they all share one thing: each of the countries - the pearl, is special and unique, and each of them certainly deserve the attention of tourists. So reach for your passport. The journey begins!
1. Singapore
50th anniversary
In 2015, you have a special reason to visit Singapore - a country celebrating its golden jubilee - 50 years since the publication of the Federation of Malaysia and gaining independence. Old buildings, cultural and historical monuments, gorgeous greenbelt and shiny shopping malls beckon tourists for decades, and the latest development of the country was transferred to a new level. Having become a cult in the form of a boat hotel Marina Bay Sands, a tropical park "Gardens by the Bay» (Gardens by the Bay) with futuristic scenery - these and other new attractions in Singapore like fun colorful fair, where it will be interesting to all family members.
Add to that a host of new luxury hotels, a number of new attractions (including the National Art Gallery and the Sports Complex Singapore Sports Hub, which will host the 28th South East Asian Games 2015) and more than a dozen new metro stations. So, rest assured, background, which will turn the festival in honor of the anniversary of the state, will charm you without any doubt.
2. Namibia
25 years and the country's blossoming
Golden Sands Namibia this year will get a silver hue - the country celebrates 25 years since the declaration of independence. The memories of that day are still fresh in the memory of many people, so the festival will be held in an atmosphere of special solemnity.
The country is currently experiencing a huge rise due to increasing revenue from tourism and national parks. Namibia became the first African country, which included provision for the protection of the environment in its constitution (by the way, in the world of countries collected a little). Indigenous communities are involved in programs for nature protection and in return guaranteed to receive compensation from the state, equivalent to income derived from tourism in the community habitat. This compares favorably with the rest of Namibia, Africa, where poaching is thriving and conspicuous environmental damage is applied. The fame of these initiatives, the state has not yet received a proper resonance. So now you have a unique opportunity, not shelving them, go to Namibia until it was flooded crowds of tourists.
3. Lithuania
The triumphal procession of the euro in the Baltic States
January 1, 2015, Lithuania will become a member of the family ... European family, to be exact. The country is preparing to take the final step in his journey from east to west and join the club of European states.
Travel to Lithuania will become much more affordable in terms of organization: payments through the electronic payment system will be more comfortable, as well as cash withdrawals at ATMs (although about 55% of Lithuanians still concerned with what losses they will have to say goodbye to loved ones litas). Why come here? Beach - this is certainly not the first association that occurs in people at the mention of Lithuania, but do not forget about the Curonian Spit, which extends to the south in the direction of Russia - the coast with great beaches and Europe's largest moving sand dunes. Special mention deserves a beautiful Vilnius Old Town which (by the way, the largest in Northern Europe) is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
4. Nicaragua
Luxury in the style of Latin
Fans rest in Nicaragua have long called this state the "new Costa Rica." But ask any local resident, and he will answer you, Nicaragua - a very special place with unique nature and history, culture and cuisine. Despite the beauty of the quaint colonial cities of Nicaragua, riddled with bullet holes, colorful folk festivals and beautiful pristine islands in the Caribbean, this country for a long time it was not included in the list of popular tourist destinations.
Damage done to the recent war, it discourages many travelers. And then came Mukul. The country's first full-fledged five-star resort opened its doors to guests from around the world in 2013. Behind him on the island of Little Corn (Little Corn Island) opened another gently-luxury hotel Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa. At present time Nicaragua has earned a reputation as one of the world's best destinations for ecotourism. Gourmets enthusiastically discovering new stylish restaurants, which have turned Managua, once represents the exclusion zone for tourists, new fashionable gastronomic capital.
5. Ireland
Myths and Reality
Ireland - a small country, but it has a significant impact on the world community due to the millions of immigrants who left their homeland in search of work. After leaving home, they begin to love her more gently than before departure, moreover, that love is alive and passed down from generation to generation, becoming more comprehensive and trembling.
Through the prism of their memories drawn poetic image of the country, where the roadside grazing flocks of sheep, and the valleys are "scattered" houses with thatched roofs. I must say, this picture is far from reality. Modern Ireland - the country of highways and hot macchiato. Ireland - a stunningly picturesque country lifestyle here - music, dance, traditions and cooking brewing of whiskey - does not change over the years, and modern Irish as friendly and welcoming, as did their ancestors. On top of that, this year there was opened the Wild Atlantic path (Wild Atlantic Way) - a picturesque road route length of 2,500 km, which stretches from Donegal (Donegal) to Cork (Cork) and gives guests the country the opportunity to truly discover the West coast with its wild open spaces and nooks.
6. The Republic of the Congo
Delightful jungle
Congo. The name of the country conjures up exotic images: sultry jungles, gorillas beat their breasts, paddle steamers, dirty-brown broad rivers, ritual dances pygmies, herds of elephants and chimpanzees hooted troops. Congo (not to be confused with the neighboring, more unpredictable the Democratic Republic of the Congo) is on the verge of a new era. It found oil, there is wood, there is a rapidly developing infrastructure and after years of chaos and unrest here at last, there was a period of peace and stability.
Now foreign tourists in the Congo as little as gorilla albino, but over the past few years, the government began to exert noticeable effort to restore the old national parks, to create a new park area and to upgrade tourism infrastructure. If you are ready to hear the call of the wild and are not afraid of this adventure, the Congo is waiting for you!
7. Serbia
The last car of the departing train
Dinner parties, excitement, passion and unique style ... This small and surprisingly inexpensive country is one of the most intimate secrets of Europe. It is worth to come here as soon as possible: Serbia already gets the headlines of the world media for a variety of reasons. Exit Festival, 15 years ago, organized as a form of protest against the regime of Slobodan Milosevic and since then every July attracts thousands of music lovers from all over Europe in the medieval fortress of Novi Sad (Novi Sad), was recently awarded the title of best European large-scale festival. Belgrade with his fiery dances and nightclubs is being mentioned among the fans of parties not less than Berlin or Ibiza.
Latest Serbian outdoor activities - ski slope in Kopaonik (Kopaonik), spa complex in Vrnjacka Banja (Vrnjačka Banja), on the river Drina rafting - so accessible that thrill seekers are increasingly abandon expensive entertainment "rest of Europe" in their favor. In 2015, Serbia will seek to join the EU, so do not think twice - Go Now!
8. Philippines
landmark year
The composition of the Philippines has more than 7,100 islands. It is a country with a beautiful coastline, which involve divers with coral reefs, with white sand beaches, palm trees and a sprawling resort with numerous thatched houses.
Once upon a time (in the days when the Beach Boys were still on the top of the charts) so I looked Thailand. Officially, the year 2015 is the Philippines, and the government plans to hold a series of special events to increase the prestige of the country. And what Filipinos know a lot, so it is in the holidays. It features street parades, food festivals, sports tournaments and live music shows, with generous sponsors (ranging from power and ending with San Miguel brewery Beer Na Beer). To tell the truth, the Filipinos love live music almost every night so there reigns an unforgettable cabaret atmosphere. Another good news - Philippine flag carrier Philippine Airlines received permission to organize direct communication with Europe, America and Australia. What are you waiting for?
9. Saint Lucia
Paradise Island in anticipation of the resounding success
This delightful island with emerald mountains and golden beaches attracts tourists all year round. Its main city, Castries (Castries), is full of shops, restaurants and attractions. Here luxurious setting for diving and snorkeling, there is no problem to arrange a trip to the rainforest, and even drive (yes, you heard right) to the crater of the volcano. In general, here ideal conditions for adventure seekers. Nature lovers can swim with dolphins, observe how sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach of Grand Anse (Grand Anse), and even see how sunning on a log iguana.
Thrill seekers are obliged to climb mountains Piton (Piton), go kite-surfing near Sandy Beach Park or immerse yourself in the underwater world, enjoy the beauty of the coral reefs. Despite all its splendor, this island paradise is still deprived of the attention of tourists. It rarely go cruise ships and sometimes come to rest French couples. Take advantage of this and choose St Lucia for travel in 2015.
10. Morocco
The unique style of the Old Town
The winding streets of the old cities of Morocco, cunningly devised carpets and the sharp peaks of the High Atlas fascinated travelers from Europe in the 60's of last century when members of the European hippie commune went to walking tour in Nepal, paying attention to the beauty of all the countries that fall on the way, one of which was Morocco.
Remembering the past success, the country's tourism ministry has set a target to reach the target of 10 million tourists annually to the 2010th year. Since 5 years have passed, and the country is halfway to his next target - now officials are hoping to double the results of 2010 and to the 2020th year to enter the top 20 most visited countries in the world with 20 million tourists visiting Morocco annually.
Because of budget flight options magnificent beaches, mountain valleys and palm groves of Morocco have become closer to Europe. The country gained its own style, became more comfortable. It managed to preserve the national character, the Maghreb mystical atmosphere, but at the same time travelers now can enjoy the magnificent scenery and Berber culture without any problems.
At some point, a luxurious riads and restaurants Marrakesh managed to outshine Fez, cultural, craft and culinary capital of the country. However, any tourist who came here in 2015, will be able to say with certainty that Fez is gradually returning its position: the opening of restaurants, hotels and high-end stores suffered the city to a new level of sophistication, Marrakech and now it will be difficult to hold their positions.
