Categories include top countries, regions and cities, along with themed lists, ranging from best-value destinations to top spots to get tattooed. The remaining nine in descending order:
9. Dominican Republic - More flights are going to the island and a number of new resorts are opening in 2013.
8. Turkey - Look beyond Istanbul and the coastal resorts and take advantage of new low-fare airlines to see points beyond.
7. Iceland -- Its lunar-like setting captivates visitors.
6. Solomon Islands - A low-key Pacific getaway where homestays and eco-resorts trump mass-market franchises and luxury hotels.
5. Slovakia - Skiing at spruced-up resorts is just one of the high-altitude activities in this country, which turns 20 in 2013.
4. Ecuador - Its railway, devastated in the 1990s by flooding, is set to be back up and running in 2013, making it easier to explore the Andean nation.
3. South Korea - 2013 brings three international sporting events to the country, whose capital, Seoul, is bursting with high-level energy.
2. Montenegro - Go for its rugged interior with a growing number of hiking and biking trails, or stick to the coast, site of new, high-profile developments.
1. Sri Lanka - After a 26-year civil war that ended in 2009 and a devastating tsunami in 2004, this South Asia country has bounced back and is one of the best-value destinations around.
