10. Patagonia, Chile
9. St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg was voted the best destination in Europe by the World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. The city's ornate palaces and churches, and rich history makes it an ideal destination for travelers.
8. Nepal
Earthquakes and fuel strikes, as well as concerns of safety and overcrowding on Mount Everest, made Nepal take a big hit tourism-wise. However, the country is rebounding, and its extraordinary mountains and welcoming people still make it the best choice for budget conscious adventure travelers.
The best part? The income you bring locals will go a long way in rebuilding infrastructure and communities.
7. Malta
"Game of Thrones" thrust this Mediterranean island nation into the limelight. Visitors can expect tons of history, and three World Heritage sites, including its capital, Valletta, as well as seven temples that are believed to be some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world.
Malta is also famous for its beautiful beaches, and harbors filled with boats and boat side parties.
6. Palawan Island, Philippines
It's no wonder Palawan Island is all over Instagram; this island in the Philippines boasts some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the world.
5. Finland
Finland's legendary wilderness (40 national parks, 12 wilderness areas, and six national hiking areas) is the perfect spot for adventurers, and one of the best places to see the Northern Lights (near the Arctic Circle they can be seen almost 200 days a year).
Even better, 2017 marks the country's 100 years of independence, which it will celebrate with four nationwide Finnish Nature Days (one per season).
4. Havana, Cuba
Ever since the improvement of relations between the US and Cuba, Americans have been flocking to Havana.
Vintage cars and architecture make this an incredibly photogenic spot, though you'll probably want to look into a tour guide to ensure you skip the tourist traps.
3. Chengdu, China
After Osaka, Chengdu was the second-fastest growing city in terms of visitors this past year, according to the 2016 MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index.
There's plenty of history, culture, and delicious food to be found within the walls of the city's three parallel, ancient alleys known as Kuan, Zhai, and Jing Xiangzi.
2. Medellín, Colombia
The Netflix fave "Narcos" may have factored into this, but Medellín, Colombia, was named the best destination in South America as part of this year's World Travel Awards.
While it was considered a dangerous place until not all that long ago, an impressive public transportation system, beautiful architecture, and rich culture and history has turned the city into a hotspot for visitors.
Besides that, it's also the 60th anniversary of the city's breathtaking Flower Festival.
1. Antarctica
Great for adventurers and animal lovers, Antarctica is home to penguins, seals, and whales, all of which you'll find posed against a striking backdrop of snow and ice formations.
It's a good idea to make a trip here sooner rather than later, considering the damaging effects of global warming.
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