It's a New Year and as you look ahead to where to go on your spring / summer / winter vacation, you might be tired of the usual tourist hotspots and fancy somewhere a bit different; but the only problem is, you don’t have a clue where to start!
Well never fear; us girls at FemaleFirst anticipated your indecision and have come up with an A - Z (yes, that’s 25 in total!) different places for you to go and ’discover’ in 2009. What could be better - unless of course you spent all your cash getting drunk over the festive period then it could just be a tent in your back garden!
Situated off the Italian island of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are most famous for their ancient volcanoes, and people even cook pizzas in ovens heated by the volcanoes.
There are five islands to choose from, all of which boast beautiful weather and restaurants, yet are secluded enough for families and couples to enjoy a peaceful holiday.
Boat trips, scuba diving, museums and historical churches ensure that although the islands are remote, there are plenty activities to keep visitors busy.
Benin, on the coast of Africa, depends on its farming industry of coffee, cocoa, corn and cotton. Tourism thrives along the sandy coast, and at the wildlife national parks. Here, people can see lions, baboons and elephants, as well a variety of birds and other wildlife.
Situated on the western edge of Nigeria, Benin’s marketplaces show signs of Voodoo, making this a culturally unique and interesting place to visit.
Corsica is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea, and is famous for wine, olive oil and citrus fruits. Scattered with villages, mountains and beaches, and blessed with the beautiful weather from the South of France, Corsica boasts stunning scenery to be enjoyed by everyone.
Visitors tend to access the island by boat, and the country is the ideal place for lovers of historical churches and ancient ruins.
The Caribbean island of Dominica is a popular cruise ship destination and is the perfect location for hiking across the mountains and volcanoes, and diving in the gorgeous reefs.
Decorated with lakes, rivers, hot springs and waterfalls, and covered with thick jungle, this is certainly a place for adventure and memorable experiences.
Estonia is situated next to Russia, and hosts spectacular castles, medieval architecture, seaside towns and country villages.
This colourful place is famous for song festivals, and is a popular destination of cruise ships, creating ideal holidays for seekers of historical heritage, local traditions and stunning scenery.
By Kay Taylor