1 Brazil
Under the spotlight for the FIFA World Cup in 2014
Long beaches caressed by the sun, mountains covered with tropical forests, concentration of architectural marvels, colonial, animal (and human!) ... Brazil does not have not had much to envy to the rest of the planet, and that he won two of the biggest sporting events in the world: in 2014, it will be the FIFA world Cup, and in 2016, the summer Olympics.
After following the caravan of football supporters fed the caipirinha, a detox will certainly follow. And there, you'll be spoiled for choice between trek windswept dunes and lagoons Azure Bed Maranhenses, splendor of the colonial architecture of cities such timeless Ouro Preto, or swim in the clear waters of rivers around Bonito. The thousand and one wonders Brazil will leave you amazed for sure.
Photo: dancers, Rio Carnival. © Jerome Dancette
2 Antarctica
Experience of a lifetime
At the mention of Antarctica, two images immediately arise contradictory. On television, documentaries have a beautiful nature, where the mineral and aquatic beauty of icebergs, ice cliffs and peaks rivaled the fantastic spectacle of wildlife, ballet penguin trying to avoid fierce leopard seals and orcas powerful while swirling above the icy waters of the Southern millions of seabirds ocean. year 2014 is the centenary of the launch of the tragic expedition of Ernest Shackleton, whose ship Endurance, tempting to cross Antarctica, found himself caught in the ice. Travel to Antarctica today is first to offer a chance to see his eyes a continent like no other, and that has not changed for thousands of years.
Photo: emperor penguins. © Silver
3 Scotland
Scotland meet its future
The year 2014 is a big year for Glasgow, which hosts summer the XX Commonwealth Games: open debate on the future of Scotland, thousands of athletes from 71 countries of the former Empire British meet there. In preparation for the event, Glasgow has benefited from several million pounds for a facelift: it has never been so beautiful with its new sports venues, such as Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, an improved transport network and port completely rehabilitated, where modern Riverside Museum awaits you on the beautiful banks of the Clyde. Finally, it is also the "Year of Homecoming", a large demonstration organized by the government and which will celebrate all year heritage, cuisine and all Scottish flavor, with for example, in May the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.
The policy will still central: to be or not to be independent, that is the question the Scottish people, who will vote on its independence Sept. 18, 2014.
Photo: a deer in the Highlands. © travelwitness
4 Sweden
A country that blows hot and cold
Thanks to the Swedish writer Stieg Larsson, which was a huge success (posthumous) with his Millennium trilogy, then adapted for film, and other equally dark and fascinating novels, such as bestseller Let Me In (also transposed to the screen), John Ajvide Lindqvist, the general level of knowledge about Sweden has improved dramatically. It is perhaps no coincidence that the largest city in Northern Sweden, Umeå, was designated European Capital of Culture in 2014.
And then there is the kitchen. If the Swedish capital has long been a popular destination for savvy gastronomes and chefs destination (Stockholm has eight Michelin-starred tables), reputation and aura of the Swedish food now far exceed the boundaries. And when we know the commitment of the Swedish cuisine with local products (fish and seafood, game, wild berries, herbs or cheese), it would be crazy not to want to go to the source of these delights.
Photo: view of the Stockholm City Hall at night. © stefanholm
5 Malawi
Wildlife and beaches, the crowd in less
Imagine, just a few hours after landing in Blantyre, Malawi's second city, you're in a big luxury bungalow (or in your tent) at the heart of Majete Wildlife Reserve. This reserve, yet depopulated fauna there ten years due to poaching, has regained its former glory thanks to a major project "Noah's Ark". To you watching "Big Five", the five kings of African wildlife (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo), and all without the packs of 4x4 that plague other great African parks.
Up to you, then spinning dive with colorful fish translucent waters of Lake Malawi - a spectacle worthy of the Maldives without the threat of sharks. Or go get high on Mount Mulanje (maybe soon a World Heritage by UNESCO), for a hike in the misty mountains where Tolkien might have found inspiration. Another great option, landscapes tray Viphya between savannah and rolling hills of sight, offer a trip back in time to the origins of mankind.
Photo: Lake Malawi. © Trym Espeseth
6 Mexico
The sleeping giant awakens
With a variety of assets - beaches fringed with palm trees, spectacular pyramids, kitchen full of flavors and hospitality of the people - the country has never lost its dynamism in terms of tourism infrastructure development, as evidenced by the new major Mayan museums Cancun and Merida or the longest zip lines in Latin America established on the shores of the magnificent Copper Canyon. Boutique hotels invest beautiful colonial buildings and an emerging contemporary art scene is emerging in Mexico.
The image of Mexico is about to change. It's time to break out your old travel plans of the closet to enjoy. Very soon, prices will soar and visitors come back strong.
Photo: Agua Clara, Chiapas, Mexico. © j.o.photodesign
7 Seychelles
Paradise at your fingertips
These tropical islands scattered over 115 peacock blue of the Indian Ocean have everything to make your stay a memorable vacation, but their reputation haunt for millionaires you may be deterred from thinking there. Yet, good news: this paradise has never been so accessible. In addition to the island and other synonyms Selectes écovillas relaxation, comfort and elegance pensions can also enjoy the B & B, quaint guesthouses and other Creole fully equipped more affordable apartments that have flourished over the past decade.
However, there is something else to do than sip cocktails on the sand. Hiking, diving, snorkeling, boat tours and other adventure sports to practice in the breathtaking surroundings await you. Lovers of wildlife will also be addressed. Indeed, the Seychelles is not nicknamed "the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean" for nothing.
Photo: beach of Anse Source d'Argent, Jean-Bernard Carillet
8 Belgium
Strong emotions in flat country
Belgium has picturesque cities - Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent - as well as capital, Brussels, with beautiful museums and easy to explore on foot. For dining, the taste buds are at the party (best beers in the world, chocolate, French fries). The campaign, the famous flat country, is serene, the sea is surprisingly chic, and cultural treasures are not to be outdone, the Flemish masters of the Middle Ages to the famous Tintin. Yet it seems that we have a hard time associating the word "Belgium" and "vacation." In 2014, the country should receive a large number of visitors to the centenary of the First World War. This celebration of remembrance, which will continue until 2018, perhaps will change the bias.
Neophytes will discover the medieval cities where culture and gastronomy, and which contain the Gothic buildings, paintings by Brueghel, Van Eyck and Magritte, canals and cool and trendy boutiques. They will also see green meadows where cows graze alongside historical monuments and battlefields and cemeteries that bear witness to the horrors of a war whose memories tend to fade.
Photo: Pier herb, Ghent. © Brad Pict
9 Macedonia
Back to the Future fashionable Balkans
The year 2014 will mark the completion of the renovation of the capital, Skopje. In addition to the existing eclectic mix of old buildings and ruins Yugoslav Ottoman project Starts by the State includes pedestrian bridges, statues of bulls in rut, ferocious lions, Byzantine emperors, medieval tsars and in the center of the main square, a huge equestrian statue of Alexander the Great styling a beautiful multicolored fountain. Love it or hate it ...
Beyond the capital starts and already well-known attractions like Lake Ohrid, Mavrovo ski area and the ancient city of Stobi, novelty is honored everywhere. The quiet town of Berovo, on the eastern border with Bulgaria, is now making a name in the field of hotels-spas. Also located in the beautiful eastern half of Macedonia, picturesque Kratovo - which conceals stone bridges and cobbled streets of the Ottoman era - gives new life to his Turkish houses falling into disrepair. Finally, in the central arid wine region TIKVES, more and more areas of quality, big or small, welcome wine lovers.
Photo: Church of St. John of Kaneo. © silver-john
10 Malaysia
2014, the year "Visit Malaysia"
The government expects 28 million visitors through its major campaign "Visit Malaysia", 3 million more than at present. Among the newest attractions include the largest bird park in Asia Southeast located in Melaka (populated by 6,000 birds from 400 different species) and Legoland Malaysia and Hello Kitty Land in Nusajaya, which attract the number locals and Singaporeans who cross the dam to come. The second brand new terminal at Kuala Lumpur (KLIA2) International Airport, mainly for the growing industry of low cost carriers, is a crucial factor in attracting visitors. With competitive rates offered by Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly and the new domestic airline Malindo Air, traveling across this great country is a breeze. Direct weekly flights are now scheduled to destinations as diverse as Istanbul and Pyongyang.
Sabah has had bad press in 2013 following an incursion of many Filipinos in a coastal village in the southeast corner of the state. However, traveling in the rest of this vast region of Malaysian Borneo is no problem.
Photo: stairs of Batu Caves. © jasnuliak
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