Try and find a new favorite vacation location
2011-07-07
Many Americans tend to gravitate towards the same comfortable vacation spots when choosing where to travel to over the summer. However, there is an endless amount of fun and affordable destinations that the whole family will love exploring. CNN reports on some of the best, fresh ideas for travel this year.
If flying across the ocean to France seems out of reach, the next best thing lies in Quebec, Canada. This French-speaking state has various unusual attractions, like watching a curingling demonstration, which is essentially shuffleboard on ice.
The 83 island chain of Vanuatu boasts beautiful beaches and an exotic atmosphere that may rival the shores of Hawaii and Florida, reports Lonely Planet. Off the coast of Australia, the area here has breathtaking natural wonders such as lagoons and steep waterfalls.
Albania is catching a few glances as a new European hub of budding cultural attractions and fine dining experiences. The beaches here are as crystal clean as any tropical destination. Locals welcome visitors with authentic cuisine and a strong historical backbone.
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