21 Places to Go in 2012

• Buzzy Destinations

  
  • Charleston 32.776566,-79.930922 Award-winning chefs pioneer a spectacular Southern food revival
  • Cusco -13.525000,-71.972222 Two impressive new hotels tap into the Sacred Valley's spiritual side
  • Milan 45.463681,9.188171 A buzzing art scene and a trailblazing Armani hotel put a new spin on Italy's fashion center
  • Oahu 21.438912,-158.000056 A fantastic, family-friendly Disney resort arrives on the Waianae Coast
  • Paris 48.856614,2.352222 Trendy bistros, new wine bars, and a slew of exciting hotels rejuvenate the City of Light
  • Scrub Island 18.467824,-64.512578 An exclusive British Virgin Island resort gets an upscale Marriott rebrand

• Emerging Hotspots

  
  • Colombia 4.570868,-74.297333 South America's rising star shines with new boutique hotels and big-name resorts
  • Cuba 21.521757,-77.781167 Superb art and culture tours grant insider access as Cuba reopens to American travelers
  • Istria 45.128646,13.901542 Move over Tuscany: Truffles and hilltop towns are all the rage in Croatia
  • Panama 8.537981,-80.782127 This booming Central American hotspot has much more going on than its namesake canal
  • Rwanda -1.940278,29.873888 Awe-inspiring gorilla trekking safaris spark a ravaged country's spirited comeback
  • South Korea 35.907757,127.766922 Discover Seoul's inspired urban style, progressive arts scene, and fascinating culinary adventures
  • Wales 52.130661,-3.783712 Great walks, enchanting castles, cozy inns, and—if you're lucky—Will and Kate sightings, too

• Great Values

  
  • Budapest 47.498406,19.040758 Stylish lounges and modern restaurants highlight Hungary's emerging wines at value-driven prices
  • Charlevoix 47.615371,-70.689657 Stunning scenery and Québécois cuisine draws adventurers and foodies alike
  • Matera 40.668653,16.606087 Revel in medieval architecture and boutique lodgings in this undiscovered part of Italy
  • Portugal 39.399872,-8.224454 Visit Europe's 2012 Capital of Culture then meander through the wine- and art-filled countryside

• Noteworthy Events

  
  • Belfast 54.597443,-5.934068 On the Titanic's 100-year anniversary, embark on an adventure in the city's new Titanic Quarter
  • London 51.508129,-0.128005 All eyes will be on London—again—for the 2012 Summer Olympics
  • The Netherlands 51.370489,6.172386 Holland blooms with a once-in-a-decade flower show and new Amsterdam hotels
  • Sweden 67.132640,20.813932 The best Northern Lights in 50 years (and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo mania to boot)