This year, a Spanish destination is listed in selectísimo ranking of the top 10 regions to travel in 2014 is Mallorca. Lonely Planet especially noted his efforts to reinvent itself, its culture and its magnificent beaches, away from mass tourism that is sometimes attributed image. He is accompanied on this list: Sikkim (India), Kimberley (Australia), Yorkshire (England), Hokuriku (Japan), Texas (USA), Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe and Zambia), the West Coast of New Zealand, Hunan (China ) and Ha'apai (Tonga).
1. Sikkim, India
Green is the color
After receiving several awards in 2012 for the cleanest Indian state and the most innovative tourism project, Sikkim has set new standards at the national level in the interests of responsible tourism. Mass tourism has given way to a sustainable and community concept in less developed areas, while green policies have injected a renewed virgin lands Himalayan mountains garrison force in the region. There are also developments in the culinary front. Organic crops are the new mantra of Sikkim, and greatly encouraged. Many of the products on sale at local markets are free of debris, and the government intends to make Sikkim a fully organic state in the near future. In addition, with the opening in 2014 of a new airport near Gangtok, will soon be possible to save several hours of road transport and fly direct from major Indian cities.
2 Kimberley, Australia
Far from the maddening crowd and brutal growth
Kimberley is one of the least populated regions of the world and, at the same time, more stark beauty, carved by giant cannon, studded with deep pools of cool water, and bordered by a coastline that is the envy of the country. It is also a region where Aboriginal culture receives exotic Asian influences; the rich come to spend fortunes in listed pearls and famous enjoy stays in the vast immensity. For travelers, it's always been a hard nut to crack: infested with crocodiles, almost impossible to go without an SUV, and mostly inaccessible during the rainy season (November to March). Still, the reward is worth the sacrifice; Clearly you must visit this area before it develops too much.
3 Yorkshire, England
At the crest of the wave
It was a matter of time that this northern rough diamond recibese the attention it deserves. At the Olympic Games in London 2012, athletes from Yorkshire totaled more medals than entire countries such as South Africa, Spain or Brazil, which will host the 2016 edition sign sweet moment Yorkshire, a study last year concluded that the town Harrogate spa is the happiest place in the UK. Bradford has become the first City of Film Unesco; Wakefield a modern museum is fast becoming a worthy rival for London and Yorkshire now has more Michelin stars than any other English county, outside London. In 2014, this welcoming region of rugged moorland, historic and warm pubs you can go with the head higher if possible when the Tour de France starts in Leeds houses.
4 Hokuriku, Japan
They get the hosts ...
Located on the west coast of Honshu and bordered by the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps towering, Hokuriku overflowing with culture, history and stunning natural beauty. The city of Kanazawa is splendid, but travelers who are heading to the most accessible attractions east, often ignore. Although that is about to change ... In March 2015, the first of the long-awaited shinkansen (bullet train) to Hokuriku coming to town, reducing travel times from Tokyo and meteorically increasing the number of visitors. They will see that Kanazawa is just behind in population Kyoto geisha active and photogenic districts radiating from the former site of Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku make it one of the most spectacular gardens in the country. It is best to rent a car and explore the formidable landscapes Noto Peninsula or indulge in the sumptuous waters or the incomparable Kaga Onsen ryokan.
5 Texas, USA
The green dream
Farewell cowboy hats: the message is that 2014 brings the two ends of the image of Texas (cowboys and oil) are not the only attractions of the versatile southern state. For starters, the long absence of vegetation aroma is activating large Texas cities: Buffalo Bayou Park Houston has expanded by 9.3 Ha and adorned with walks and hiking trails, while in the historical center Fort Worth has drawn a huge square that will make traffic a thing of the past. Special mention deserves the culinary section. Celebrity chefs have given new life to the local cuisine; fast food has become refined and authentic Tex-Mex means Mexican plains corn for tortillas and beans Chiapas coffee.
6 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia
The return of the falls
The brute force of Victoria Falls, joined the violent roar of water and spray that you breathe and savor (and also completely soaked visitors) represents a sensory encounter in every way with Mother Nature. The falls are shared by the towns of Vic Falls (on the Zimbabwean side) and Livingstone (Zambia). Before 2014, both looked radiant after undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation prior to the joint celebration of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization in 2013 and although Zimbabwe may seem a dangerous destination for many tourists, things are back to normal in the town of Vic Falls. Since the American dollar replaced the reviled Zimbabwean dollar, the economy has recovered from years of hyperinflation, making the 2014 is the best time to visit the country in 15 years. The past decade, however, was how relaxed Livingstone accepted the role as the main tourist town of Niagara.
7 Mallorca, Spain
Growing with dignity
Some areas of this Mediterranean island fit perfectly with a kind of tourism given alcohol and football chants, but in recent years Mallorca has managed to reinvent itself as a more refined destination. When an island is renewed, it always helps to be a place of great beauty, surprisingly diverse and full of culture. Its vibrant capital, Palma de Mallorca, is full of art galleries and fabulous restaurants. The southern and eastern coasts treasured crystal sand beaches lapped by iridescent waters to stumble. But it is the northwestern region which defies the most topical of Mallorca. Here, the Serra de Tramuntana -engalanada with olive groves, pine forests and ocher-colored people, precipitated almost vertically into the sapphire blue waters of the Mediterranean.
8 West Coast, New Zealand
New routes to nature
Surrounded by the Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps, remote and sparsely populated West Coast of the South Island has three national parks and most of three others, including a protected area covering almost 90% of its territory. In 2014, the Department of Conservation inaugurate two major bicycle and hiking routes belonging to the New Zealand Cycle Trail brand. The seal colony of Cape Foulwind you can visit following a renovated pedestrian walkway, like the captivating Mirror Lake Matheson and Hokitika Gorge, a real hidden gem. New paths traced by ancient forests skillfully linking the towns of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier to the head of their respective glaciers. Those who believe have seen everything, should be prepared for some surprises.
9 Hunan, China
The next big hit in China
This province boasts a graceful landscape and cultural wealth unparalleled, with numerous yet to explore hidden places. Until a few decades ago, the mountains of the northwest were only known to those factions that dwelt. Today, convert the birthplace of Mao Zedong is a popular destination priority for the Party, and the province is awash in money. A brand new network of high-speed railways, highways and regular direct flights have reduced travel times between the cities of Hunan and major national and international cities. The works of the highest skyscraper in the world, the Sky City (10 meters higher than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai), and the first lines of huge Changsha Metro is expected to be finished by 2014 is, in short, a region worth a visit for its refreshing (and surprising) fusion between the ancient and the modern.
10 Ha'apai, Tonga
A hard secret to keep
Hard to imagine a more recondite than 62 islands that make up the Kingdom of Tonga, stationed in the Pacific Ocean south instead. Only the most daring approach here, even venturing to the central Ha'apai archipelago are big. The offer consists of lush islands surrounded by coral reefs, palm trees swaying in the wind, a tropical sun, humpback whales rise to the surface, technicolor fish, sea kayaks in sparkling waters, and even a smoking volcano, all seasoned with the sleepy Tongan and seductive vision of life. Sooner or later, they will spread the word and that is why now is the time to visit Ha'apai, before the hordes are aware. Once here, you have to feel lucky and be infected by the joy of the locals.
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