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Lonely Planet recently released its widely-read annual, Best in Travel. It contains everything travel-related—trends, discoveries and lists of the best of the best in tourism, One of the lists included are the top cities to visit Here’s a peek at that list in alphabetical order, and the possible reasons behind the choices:

1, Abu Dhabi — Constantly overshadowed by Dubai, the United Arab Emirates’ capital holds its own and with its own reinvention architecturally and culturally, becomes one of the coming year’s best cities to visit Art shows and music festivals are among the cities top annual activities.

2 Charleston — This South Carolina city is the United States’ home of aristocracy Etiquette is some- thing this historic town is proud of; together with its numerous churches and palm tree-lined thoroughfares. The well-groomed locale has a thriving tourism business with notable luxury accommodations historical sites and, recently a food festival and a fashion week.

3. Cork — The second largest city in Ireland has always been The dark horse, It features architecturally-distinct buildings of medieval origins and, in contrast modem structures for office and home use, The city is rapidly developing its own identity in terms of cuisine, culture and the arts.

4. Cuenca – The third largest city in Ecuador by population, this highland city marks its 10th anniversary as a World Heritage Site next year. In conjunction with that, its preparing its historic center for celebrations and tourism potential. The local government is determined to preserve its colonial architecture by major restorations to landmarks

5. Istanbul — Recently hailed as the European Capital of Culture,
this Turkish mega city has lots to offer. It’s becoming increasingly colorful with a yearlong calendar of social, cultural and commercial activities, all with a backdrop of rich architecture—Greek Roman, Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman.