December 9, 2007

The 53 Places to Go in 2008

Compiled by DENNY LEE

# 2 - LISBON.
Bargain-seeking tourists have long flocked to Lisbon, typically among
the most affordable of European cities. But now the Portuguese capitalis also emerging as a cultural force. The new Berardo Collection Museum (www.berardocollection.com), in the historic Belem district,boasts a major trove of modern and contemporary art. Designer hotels like Fontana Park (www.fontanaparkhotel.com) and Jerónimos 8(www.almeidahotels.com) are attracting style-savvy travelers. And theDesign and Fashion Museum, scheduled to open in late 2008, will go along way toward cementing the city's avant-garde status.


# 31. MOZAMBIQUE
Since gaining independence in 1975, Mozambique has moved from a
war-torn society to one of Africa's economic success stories. Now its
1,500 miles of pristine coastline is being fashioned into a "fair
trade" tourist destination. High-end lodges with low-environmental
impact are being built along the Bazaruto Archipelago, home to
endangered sea cows, staghorn coral and mangrove forests. Farther
north, the Guludo Beach Lodge (www.guludo.com) offers nine luxurious
tented bandas along the beach, with proceeds going back to the local
village.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/09/travel/09where.html?em&ex=1197349200&en=5759e794ed852c18&ei=5087%0A