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Tuesday, 09 February 2010



Greece Among Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2010



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19 November 2009 | Greece was included as one of the ten hottest countries to visit in 2010 in a list compiled as part of the Lonely Planet newest edition of Best in Travel.

The Mediterranean country, according to the publication, is one of the rare destinations that satisfy the label as having something for everyone. “Whether you’re there to poke around ancient ruins, soak in the sun on idyllic beaches, or party till you drop, Greece will leave you clamouring for more,” Lonely Planet writes, adding that, “It’s guilt-free travel – a slice of history served alongside a healthy slice of hedonism – and everyone seems happy.”

The publication also spotlights Greece’s culinary delights, pointing to “that great Greek combination of ouzo and octopus.”

In addition to Greece, the other entries on the top 10 list of countries to visit in 2010 featured a mix of surprising new-comers with more established destinations, including: El Salvador, Germany, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the US.

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