Sometimes you just want to go to the beach: then the Dominican Republic is a wise choice. This Caribbean paradise has year-round good weather and plenty resorts to choose from. This way you don’t have to deal with details and can focus on enjoying the idyllic tropical scenery. If you’re more adventurous there are endless adventure and water sports to partake in and historically rich towns to explore.
8. Urban Europe: Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
This gem of a European city celebrates a thousand years of history this year, and 25 years since the German Unification. In celebration the city is holding a year-long "We Are the City" campaign, celebrating music, dance, art and history. Enjoy the area’s culinary tours or feel at home with the locals in a pub, who have a reputation for being gemütlich, cozy and comfortable.