top thirteen

January 13th, 2011

Park Hyatt Istanbul Rooftop Suite Terrace

Who says thirteen has to be an unlucky combination? U.S. News and World Report recently released its top thirteen destinations for this year – and we felt only fitting to share today!

13. Stockholm, Sweden

12. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

11. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

10. New York City, U.S.

9. Wellington, New Zealand

8. Valencia, Spain

7. Seoul, South Korea

6. Sri Lanka

5. Copenhagen, Denmark

4. Salta, Argentina

3. Northern Tunisia, Africa

2. Melbourne, Australia

1. Istanbul, Turkey

Park Hyatt is clearly ahead of the curve with hotels in #7 – Seoul, #2 – Melbourne, and #1 – Istanbul (and on the way in #10 – New York) – and for those interested in checking out #6 – Sri Lanka Banyan Tours & Travels offers several itineraries around the up and coming island.

If Stockholm has been recently added to your list thanks to a girl with a striking tattoo, consider taking a Crystal Cruise to the North Cape and relive the action from the pages on the Stieg Larson’s Stockholm Shore Excursion.

Participants will go on a walking tour of the island of Södermalm and a one-hour visit to iconic City Hall, and architectural masterpiece designed by Swedish architect Ragnar Östberg. Continue by bus past the fashionable Östermalm district, the Royale Dramatic Theater, the city center and the colorful Hötorget market, and  the island of Kungsholmen. Lastly guests will stop at Fjällgatan to see the Royale Palace, Parliament building, and Royale Opera House.

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