A study by MasterCard lists the top tourist cities across the world in the year 2011. Here you go:
10. Rome, Italy
The city of endless art, churches and monumental museums has something
to offer everyone. Check into The Hassler Roma, located at the top of
the Spanish Steps, right in the heart of the city, and shop till you
drop at Via Condotti. Rome's a treat for the eyes as well with historic
landmarks, like the Pantheon, St Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum, the
gardens of Villa Borghese and of course, the Trevi Fountain.
9. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The flashy desert city of Dubai has lots to engage the traveler with.
Check in to the world's fist Armani hotel at the Burj Khalifa, or this
year's 'Leading Hotel' winner, the Burj Al Arab. At night, head to
Buddha Bar, at the Dubai Grosvenor.
8. Frankfurt, Germany
One of Germany's most stylish cities, Frankfurt's beauty lies in the
seamless balance between old and new. The skyline moves effortlessly
from the neo-gothic to the modern and is dotted with great hotels like
the Schloss Reinhartshausen and the recently opened Villa Kennedy, an
early 1900s mansion with modern accents like metal chandeliers. Shop at
Zeil, Frankfurt's famed shopping street, which has outlets of all haute
designer labels and luxury stores.
7. Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey's capital city has enough ancient monuments, bijou boutiques,
theatres and art Galleries - like the modernist Istanbul Modern Gallery.
Istanbul offers amenities befitting a king, from private cruises across
the Bosphorus Sea to self-indulgent luxury spas in a genuine Ottoman
mansion. We recommend staying at the Ajia - a modern, minimalist
boutique hotel by the sea. The hotel, with 16 rooms, including three
suites that come with Philippe Starck baths next to the beds, is
reachable after a 35 minute boat ride.
6. Madrid, Spain
Madrid is a party city. But the city has enough for the culture vultures
too. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa (see pic) with its
Picassos and the Museo del Prado which has a fabulous collection of
Velázquezs, Goyas, Rubens, Rafaels and Botticell are worth a visit.
5. Hong Kong
The city is home to the Hong Kong Ritz Carlton, tallest hotel in the
world. So it's worth it to head to the hotel's Ozone bar for drinks and
the view, or even the a stylish Italian restaurant Tosca, whose
highlight is the Chocolate Library - a cacao-themed lounge, which
apparently serves up some real divine chocolate high tea. And with the
Spectrum Wine Auctions also coming up, wine connoisseurs have all the
more reason to fly. Destination Hong Kong.
4. Singapore
The island city, with its annual shopping festival and world class
hotels is already a hot travel destination. The awe-inspiring Marina Bay
Sands, with its indoor canals, vast casino and roof-top infinity pool
is one of the newest (hotel) landmarks on Singapore's horizon. Also look
out for quirky, one-off experiences like the luxury one-room Merlion
Suite.
3. Bangkok, Thailand
The Thai city, also on MasterCard's list of top tourist cities, is a top
party place. Bangkok is not short of stylish restaurants and bars, like
the SkyBar at the Sirocco Lebua Hotel. This stunning rooftop bar, on
the 63rd floor of one of Bangkok's best hotels, boasts 360 degree views
of the city.
2. Paris, France
The City of Love has granted some of its top hotels the prestigious
right to call themselves palaces. Among them are the Park Hyatt Paris
Vendome and the Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat which are worth checking into,
or at least checking out.
1. London, United Kingdom
At the top of MasterCard's best tourist cities, London, home to the
British Queen, has enough to keep the well-travelled visitor busy. Check
into London's newest design hotel, W hotel, in Leicester Square. Watch
War Horse, which just won a prestigious Tony Award, at the National
Theatre or shop at Selfridges' summer sale.
Source :- http://worldtoptenthings.blogspot.in/2012/09/top-10-tourist-destinations-of-2011.html
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