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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!
The Faeroe Islands of Denmark are located directly above Scotland, and bear resemblances to the Shetland Islands. Unlike traditional holiday locations, these islands rely on the fishing industry for business and are mainly covered in moss of vegetation.
This is mainly a place for lovers of the great outdoors and the ocean, as there are many reefs and seabirds, yet alarmingly no trees or indigenous land mammals. Breezy walks in the wind-filled hilltops will take visitors’ breaths away.
The Caribbean island of Guadeloupe is a popular location for diving and sailing, but also boasts a busy nightlife of casinos, making this a generic place for people from all walks of life.
The beaches are stunning, and people can laze the days away at the beach bars and sampling the island’s famous foods, or attending surf schools to take full advantage of the coastline and sea.
The Caribbean’s infamous island of Haiti is known for being highly cultural and unfortunate enough to experience extreme weather conditions.
However, for anyone craving a truly Caribbean holiday, Haiti exudes an array of artistic crafts, including music, painting and Carnival parades. There is also a fortress in the mountains for those willing to test their hiking limits, and the guaranteed sensational scenery makes such endeavours all the more worthwhile.
Although Ireland is by no means an ‘undiscovered’ destination, it certainly has a lot more to offer within the holiday industry. Rowdy public houses, fine ales and enthusiastic folk-music make this an ideal location for an upbeat holiday.
The beautiful countryside and farms are a welcome contrast to the nightlife for some people, and the country is a perfect clash of peace and hustle.
Jordan, in the Middle East, is famous for its rock-formation tombs and temples, and a popular means of transport is on the back of a horse, lead by the local people.
This is certainly an alternative holiday destination, with myths of pirate treasures and worshipped Gods, and offers visitors the chance the completely immerse themselves in its cultures.
By Kay Taylor