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Top 10 global travel destinations for 2016

Using feedback from millions of travellers, TripAdvisor has announced the world’s leading destinations for 2016 – you'll never guess which English town made number six!
By Rebekah Absalom
Coastal and oceanic landforms, Rock, Coast, Bedrock, Ocean, Azure, Sea, Shore, Aqua, Beach,
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1. Tulum, Mexico

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Rock, Coast, Bedrock, Ocean, Azure, Sea, Shore, Aqua, Beach,

Dazzling resort town Tulum, in Mexico, claimed the top spot for its beautiful, Yucatan beaches and well-preserved ancient ruins.

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2. Cartagena, Colombia

Road, Neighbourhood, Town, Infrastructure, Street, Architecture, Road surface, Building, Real estate, Residential area,

Fishing village Cartagena, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, has excellent beaches, a historic town and attractive, colonial architecture. 

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3. Porto, Portugal

Water resources, Water, Dusk, Waterway, Evening, Town, House, Watercraft, Cityscape, Lake,

Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Colourful streets are filled with medieval relics, baroque churches and stately beaux-arts buildings. 

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4. Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Vegetation, Mountainous landforms, Hill, Highland, Town, Hill station, Mountain, Mountain range, Biome, Cumulus,

Gatlinburg in Tennessee, situated at the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was chosen for its majestic surroundings and stunning views.

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5. Moscow, Russia

Sky, Cloud, Landmark, Spire, Finial, Place of worship, Cumulus, Holy places, Steeple, Byzantine architecture,

Moscow displays Russia’s political, scientific, historical and architectural contrasts at their most extreme, as the ancient and modern exist side-by-side.  

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6. Brighton, United Kingdom

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Cloud, Shore, Outdoor furniture, Horizon, Beach, Coast, Ocean, Cumulus, Sea,

English seaside resort town, Brighton, receives 11 million visitors a year thanks to its broad, shingle beach backed by amusement arcades and Regency-era buildings.

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7. New Delhi, India

Reflection, Dome, Landmark, Dome, Byzantine architecture, Reflecting pool, Arch, Historic site, Symmetry, Classical architecture,

New Dehli is a striking, modern city in India. A contrast to Old Delhi, the grand avenues and stately buildings are rich with history and culture. 

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8. Banff, Canada

Mountainous landforms, Reflection, Watercraft, Water, Mountain range, Boat, Natural landscape, Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies, Mountain, Watercourse,

Banff in Canada offers a combination of luxury lodges, renowned restaurants and energetic nightlife.

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9. Lima, Peru

Plant, Public space, City, Landmark, Woody plant, Town square, Dome, Byzantine architecture, Plaza, Urban design,

Lima sits on Peru’s Pacific coast. The bustling city is known for its vibrant food scene and treasure trove of history. 

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10. Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Body of water, Nature, Vegetation, Natural landscape, Plant, Water resources, Water, Landscape, Bridge, Watercourse,

Explorers can view one of the world’s most stunning waterfalls, Iguazu Falls, in Foz do Iguaçu - by foot or raft.

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