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Our friendly travel experts from Lonely Planet recently announced its top 10 best countries to visit in 2015. Some are underrated while others are quite known for its outgoing character. Whatever it is, these cities should totally be in your #2015TravelGoals

#10 Morocco

Thanks to the availability of budget flights, we can now explore the stirring landscapes and Berber culture in comfort and style.  By the way, 2015 is also the best time to experience the Morocco’s cultural, craft and culinary capital Fez as the city is becoming a host of glamorous and high-end openings that will bring it to a whole new level of sophistication.

#9 St. Lucia

This ravishing island of emerald mountains and golden beaches sings its siren song year-round. This country is not only loved by the adventurous and nature loving commoners, it’s also no strangers to many celebrities such as Matt Damon, who had a vow-renewal ceremony at Sugar Beach Resort, and Ben Affleck as well as Chris Hemsworth, who partied for three days to the tune of a mid-six-figure price tag.

#8 Philippines

Finally, Philippines is on the list of the next big travel destination in Southeast Asia! This country has one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines, fringed by dive-tastic coral reefs, sprinkled with sunbathe-ready white sand, backed by swaying palm trees and dotted with simple resorts of nipa-palm thatched huts. Also, 2015 is Visit Philippines Year, so you can expect a good line-up of special events and activities organised specially for you!

#7 Serbia

One of Europe’s best-kept secrets! However, it’s gaining popularity amongst travellers especially when the Exit Festival recently awarded the Best Major European Festival title. Plus, this place is the place to be for skiing, spa-hopping and Drina River rafting as they are considered cheaper as compared to other places in Europe.

#6 Republic Of Congo

Think exotic, think jungles, gorillas and swinging troops of chimpanzees. A wild location for those adventurous at heart. This country is the best place for you to explore some of the unmapped swamp forest such as the Lac Télé (Lake Télé), one of the remotest corners of Africa. It’s said that the lake homes around 100, 000 lowland gorillas, masses of chimpanzees, forest elephants and buffalo.

#Ireland

A whole lot of love for this old country thanks to its stunning evergreen scenic and delightful traditions of music, dance, whiskey and beer totally captures the travellers’ heart. 2015 is where you might want to catch their Wild Atlantic Way, a 2500km scenic drive around every nook and crook of the western seaboard. The journey starts with a feast of crab claws in Inishowen and ends with some delicious smoked salmon in Kinsale.

#4 Nicaragua

A place for some Latino luxe! All thanks to places like Mukul, first fully fledged five-star resort praised by many in 2013, and Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa at Little Corn Island offers a great relaxing stay. It has raised itself as one of the world’s top emerging luxury ecotourism destinations as well as a place where celebrity golfers love to tee off.

#3 Lithuania

Travelling to Lithuania will be much easier when the country officially becomes the newest member of the Eurozone on the 1^st January 2015. This wonderful country not only offers the beautiful Curonian Spit where you can enjoy a long line of gorgeous beaches stretching south towards Russia, it also introduced the lovely baroque old town of Vilnius that’s listed on the World Heritage list.

#2 Namibia

In 2015, this country is celebrating its 25^th anniversary of independence and so far, they have done a pretty great job in sustainable development, such as being the first African country to include protection of its environment within its constitution, empowering local communities to contribute. It’s highly suggested to enjoy a self-drive safari for Namibia is simply the best place in Africa to get behind the wheel and explore.

#1 Singapore

It’s her Golden Jubilee! More reason for you to visit Singapore and celebrate along its grand heritage buildings, chaotic hawker centers, luxurious green spaces and glitzy shopping malls. Though, this country was declared the world’s most expensive city in 2014, replacing Tokyo, but the best things usually comes at a price.

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