On Nicaragua’s Little Corn Island, the fresh lobster is cheap; the hammocks, plentiful; and the pace, slow. Factor in a new hotel and spa with 16 oceanfront cabanas, and vacationing here is more blissful than ever.http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slides...93885_free.jpg
It’s just one of the places that will appeal to travelers seeking what’s new and notable in 2014. They remind us that there are still discoveries to be made, even in seemingly familiar destinations—and that with travel, too, timing is everything.
Consider Iceland, where NASA expects the Northern Lights to reach the vibrant peak of an 11-year solar cycle in December 2014. For prime views, book a stay at the Ion Hotel, where the bar has dimmable lights and wraparound windows, or a small-group tour with storm-chaser George Kourounis that includes volcano hikes and glacier treks.
Culture-seekers, meanwhile, will be drawn to Cape Town, which has more than 450 events in the works as part of its World Design Capital designation, along with hip boutiques and forward-thinking restaurants. StumbleUpon revealed that Cape Town is one of the top 10 destinations generating interest among its community of 30 million users.
Palermo, Sicily, is another destination capturing the collective imagination. TripAdvisor has noticed a recent uptick in searches and positive feedback—and we’ve noticed compelling reasons to visit like a surprisingly sophisticated wine scene and affordable independent hotels.
Of course, you don’t need to cross international borders to find a worthy vacation spot for the New Year. Enterprising chefs have congregated right in Nashville, where you can hop from Germantown’s Rolf & Daughters to Josephine, a new farm-to-table spot in the emerging 12South neighborhood.
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