Here’s how
sees 2012: higher airfares but great hotel and cruise deals. Here are the top destination picks for the new year:
Costa Rica: Increased flights are making it more accessible, hotels are slashing rates and the economy in general makes dollars go far.
Japan: Trying to lure tourists put off by the tsunami/nuclear disaster, such top-notch
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hotels as the Four Seasons Price Hotel and the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay are reducing rates as much as half. That means some rates at four- and five-star hotels are less than $200 per night.
The Mediterranean: With
airfares expected to maintain their pricey level, Mediterranean cruises could be a budget-friendly option.
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and
are sending a record number of ships to Europe in 2012.
Orlando, Fla.: With a surplus of hotel rooms, competition remains hot and that pays off in lower rates.
Thailand: Expect aggressive disounting as the country recovers from 2011 flooding. Five-star hotels, such as the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, are promoting deals for $100 per night, including free extras such as massages and meals.