| In the previous part of this article we | | | | is the Crawfish capital of the world and is |
| counted down numbers ten to six of the top | | | | the perfect place to experience the authentic |
| places you can take your holidays in 2008, | | | | Cajun cooking and lifestyle. The gastronomy |
| the list continues now with the top five new | | | | of the area covers all manner of wonderful |
| locations that are set to be a big hit with | | | | culinary delights such as seafood gumbo and |
| tourists for '08. | | | | gateau syrup cakes, if you're felling |
| | | | particularly daring then there are Alligator |
| 5. Pula, Croatia - Pula is steeped in Greek | | | | steaks on offer too. An old Cajun dance hall |
| and Roman history with stories of the | | | | called "La Poussiere", translated into |
| Argonauts involved in Pula's long history | | | | English means "the dust" as the floor was |
| dating back over three thousand years ago. | | | | comprised of dirt and used to get pretty |
| As such there is a lot of Ancient Roman and | | | | dusty when people danced there. A welcome |
| Greek remains including one of the most | | | | break from typical American tourist hotspots |
| impressive roman gladiator arenas outside of | | | | Louisiana can provide a different side of |
| Rome, it is still used to this day for open | | | | American life. |
| air concerts with musicians from the late | | | | |
| Luciano Pavarotti to Sting playing in the | | | | And the number one spot this year for the |
| coliseum to thousands. | | | | emerging tourist hotspots is… |
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| 4. Los Suenos, Costa Rica - If you like your | | | | 1. Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic - Las |
| seafood then Costa Rica will appeal to you | | | | Terrenas provides the ultimate beach getaway, |
| with plentiful supplies of Marlin and | | | | located on the north-eastern coast of the |
| Sailfish amongst the many fish types | | | | Samana peninsular is home to miles of |
| available with December to May being the | | | | protected beaches and palm trees, the balmy |
| better time of year to visit. You can not | | | | weather is maintained by trade winds and the |
| only eat fish there but you can reel in your | | | | warm sub-tropical Atlantic Ocean make sure |
| own catch of the day with a marina full of | | | | that the temperature never strays from 77o |
| boats you can hire and a wonderful harbour | | | | Fahrenheit throughout the year. You can be |
| you can enjoy the fishing community as well | | | | sure that holidays here will be the ones that |
| as enjoy their plentiful beaches. | | | | are never forgotten in this slice of |
| | | | paradise. |
| 3. Bali, Indonesia - Bali is situated 8 | | | | |
| degrees south of the Equator and if that | | | | So there you have it, the top ten emerging |
| wasn't hot enough the mountainous region of | | | | holiday hotspots for 2008, this is no |
| Bali is populated by both Dormant and active | | | | definitive list by any stretch of the |
| volcanoes! The national park to the west of | | | | imagination, as with many countries becoming |
| the island is completely undisturbed and | | | | more popular with tourists there are plenty |
| amazing to behold. The Balinese people are | | | | of new, weird and wonderful locations to take |
| well known for their hospitality and keep to | | | | your holidays this year, and with many |
| their traditions and rituals despite the | | | | locations such as those mentioned in this |
| growing tourist trade, with lush forests, | | | | article the prices will be coming down for |
| endless beaches Bali is the perfect place for | | | | these and other locations as tourism boards |
| your island holidays in the Far East. | | | | the world over are enticing people with cheap |
| | | | holidays to their holiday resorts. |
| 2. Breaux Bridge, Louisiana - Breaux Bridge | | | | |