<strong>1. Da Nang, Vietnam: </strong>Da Nang took the top spot in travel site TripAdvisor's "Destinations on the Rise" awards. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend visiting the Marble Mountains for the stunning scenery and Lam Vien Restaurant for an authentic Vietnamese meal.
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1. Da Nang, Vietnam: Da Nang took the top spot in travel site TripAdvisor's "Destinations on the Rise" awards. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend visiting the Marble Mountains for the stunning scenery and Lam Vien Restaurant for an authentic Vietnamese meal.
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<strong>2. Sihanoukville, Cambodia:</strong> By day, snorkeling and diving are the water sports of choice at the Cambodian town of Sihanoukville. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend a visit to Ream National Park to see the tropical forest and Martini Beach for dining and a lovely sunset.
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2. Sihanoukville, Cambodia: By day, snorkeling and diving are the water sports of choice at the Cambodian town of Sihanoukville. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend a visit to Ream National Park to see the tropical forest and Martini Beach for dining and a lovely sunset.
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<strong>3. Limassol, Cyprus:</strong> Head to this sunny Mediterranean spot for fun in the sun and exploration of ancient sites, including the amphitheater and mosaics at Kourion. Meze Taverna is the restaurant of choice for TripAdvisor reviewers.
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3. Limassol, Cyprus: Head to this sunny Mediterranean spot for fun in the sun and exploration of ancient sites, including the amphitheater and mosaics at Kourion. Meze Taverna is the restaurant of choice for TripAdvisor reviewers.
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<strong>4. Ao Nang, Thailand: </strong>This Thai location is known for its beaches and water sports. In addition to swimming and sunbathing at Phra Nang Beach, TripAdvisor reviewers recommend the prawns and papaya at Ton Ma Yom.
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4. Ao Nang, Thailand: This Thai location is known for its beaches and water sports. In addition to swimming and sunbathing at Phra Nang Beach, TripAdvisor reviewers recommend the prawns and papaya at Ton Ma Yom.
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<strong>5. Bodrum City, Turkey: </strong>Bodrum City is popular with TripAdvisor travelers for the Castle of St. Peter and the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. They also recommend the mezze and kebabs at Gambilya Natural Cuisine.
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5. Bodrum City, Turkey: Bodrum City is popular with TripAdvisor travelers for the Castle of St. Peter and the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology. They also recommend the mezze and kebabs at Gambilya Natural Cuisine.
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<strong>6. Naha, Japan:</strong> A town on the southern coast of Okinawa Island, Naha is famous its gardens and historic monuments. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend a visit to Shurijo Castle and dining at Yunangi for food "worth the wait."<br />
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6. Naha, Japan: A town on the southern coast of Okinawa Island, Naha is famous its gardens and historic monuments. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend a visit to Shurijo Castle and dining at Yunangi for food "worth the wait."
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<strong>7. Hurghada, Egypt: </strong>This Red Sea resort town features a beach with clear blue water, where sunbathers and divers alike can enjoy fun in the sun. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend Moby Dick for "the best steak in town."
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7. Hurghada, Egypt: This Red Sea resort town features a beach with clear blue water, where sunbathers and divers alike can enjoy fun in the sun. TripAdvisor reviewers recommend Moby Dick for "the best steak in town."
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<strong>8. Kazan, Russia: </strong>This historic town along the Volga River has stunning architecture to admire, including the Kazan Kremlin, which one TripAdvisor traveler says offers "a mix of Orthodox Christian and Muslim cultures." Pashmir Restaurant offers authentic Uzbekistani cuisine.
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8. Kazan, Russia: This historic town along the Volga River has stunning architecture to admire, including the Kazan Kremlin, which one TripAdvisor traveler says offers "a mix of Orthodox Christian and Muslim cultures." Pashmir Restaurant offers authentic Uzbekistani cuisine.
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<strong>9. Manaus, Brazil:</strong> There's more to this city in the middle of the Amazon than its star turn as recent soccer host city. A TripAdvisor reviewer suggests a tour of the Teatro Amazonas to "get a real sense of the grandeur of the old opera." Another recommends the signature Tambaqui ribs at Banzeiro.
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9. Manaus, Brazil: There's more to this city in the middle of the Amazon than its star turn as recent soccer host city. A TripAdvisor reviewer suggests a tour of the Teatro Amazonas to "get a real sense of the grandeur of the old opera." Another recommends the signature Tambaqui ribs at Banzeiro.
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<strong>10. Eilat, Israel:</strong> Israel's southernmost city in the Gulf of Aqaba offers almost year-round sunshine and the stunning national Timna Park, which one TripAdvisor reviewer describes as "a rocky desert, with magnificent views of red and pink rocks." Snorkeling at the Coral Beach Nature Reserve is also recommended.
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10. Eilat, Israel: Israel's southernmost city in the Gulf of Aqaba offers almost year-round sunshine and the stunning national Timna Park, which one TripAdvisor reviewer describes as "a rocky desert, with magnificent views of red and pink rocks." Snorkeling at the Coral Beach Nature Reserve is also recommended.
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