Top Travel Destinations for 2013 and Beyond

The Colossi of Ramesses II at the Temple of Karnak

If you are interested in learning more about Egypt, see our new online guide to the best places to visit in Egypt. Our photo galleries will show you the historic splendors of this amazing country.

For those of you who are interested in traveling to Egypt, we recommend delaying your trip until the current political situation (Spring 2013) is resolved. However, armchair travel is always allowed!

Rome can be very beautfiul at night

Rome provides a never ending collection of venues that will astound, amuse and inform. Be sure to experience the Colosseum, the Forums, the glorious piazzas, romantic fountains, world-class museums, wonderful food, and the many treasures of the Vatican.

Sacre Couer is beautiful, as is the view of Paris from its steps.

The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and the Champs Elysees are just the beginning of your next trip to Paris. See our guide to the City of Light for the best places to visit in Paris.

Honolulu has many attractions for all members of the family

Hawaii has something to offer in every season, but each island has a different flavor. Our guide to the islands known collectively as Hawaii will help you find the perfect adventure in paradise.

The gargoyles at Notre Dame in Paris have a spectacular view of the skyline of the City of Light, including the Eiffel Tower in the background

Need Information on Vacation Destinations?

Click these links to discover the countries, cities and regions we cover in Europe, Asia, The Pacific, and North America.

The countries and cities most popular with our travelers are shown in the column to the right. Next to these, you will find previews of several wonderful places to visit.

For information on a specific destination or other "Things Travelers Need To Know" try Googling ThereArePlaces.

Custom Search

Everyone Needs Useful Travel Planning Tips

We travel a lot and have learned even more during our miles on the road. We have experienced great times and trying times, but to help you avoid common travel blunders, we scribbled notes to ourselves on how to avoid doing the same thing again. Our section "Things Travelers Need To Know" provides our best practices for travel and includes:

the advice you need to plan your trip, and
the advice you may need to use while on the road.

We cover currency exchange, passports and visas, thoughts on buying the right luggage, ideas for packing clothes, hints for map use and useful tips on travel topics. All of our two-hundred-plus travel advice articles are direct and to the point. Click to see the list of articles covered in our information guides for travel planning.

If you need information about another travel destination, try our Destination Guide Index or Googling ThereArePlaces.

Custom Search

Rothenburg ob der Tauber on the Romantic Road is a wonderful town to visit

Our Most Popular Country Destinations For 2013

France
Italy
Germany
Mexico
Turkey
Ireland
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Norway
Japan
Australia
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Other Countries

___________________

Our Most Popular City Destinations For 2013

Paris
Rome
Venice
Florence
Vienna
Istanbul
London
Barcelona
New York
Amsterdam
Milan
Madrid
Hong Kong
Brussels
Athens
Tokyo