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Planning well and purchasing travel insurance are two ways to make the most of any of the exciting destinations below:

France

With a whopping 19 million more visitors in 2009 than its closest rival, France is indisputably the destination of choice for international tourists. The image of Paris as the city of love and iconic attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysées are undoubtedly the main attractions. World-renowned wine regions like Bordeaux and internationally recognized sporting events like the Tour de France and French Open tennis also put France center stage. More than 74 million tourists visited the French coast in 2009.

United States of America

With so much popular culture emanating from the US, it’s no wonder people want to go and see the real thing. In fact, just under 55 million tourists visited the United States of America in 2009. New York and its Statue of Liberty, Los Angeles and the movie capital of the world, Hollywood, stand out as top attractions.

Spain

Northern Europeans flock to Spain to enjoy its warmer climate, when it’s cold at home. Beautiful beaches and a pleasant climate are two attractions. The running of the bulls in Pamplona is another. Be sure to try a rich seafood paella. Fifty-two million people arrived in Spain in 2009.

Porcelain

As China has opened up to the world, visitors flock there. It’s no surprise, with unique attractions like the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors. More than 50 million people visited China in 2009.

Italy

Completing the top five is Italy, with 43 million visitors in 2009. Historic Roman ruins, beautiful works of art by famous painters like Michelangelo, amazing cities like Venice, topped off with Italy’s delicious pasta and pizza, make this country a popular choice.

United Kingdom

Steeped in tradition, landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle continue to draw crowds. Premier League Football is a big draw for some, while others prefer a village experience in the picturesque English countryside.

Turkey

Where east meets west, Turkey contains many important relics of the great Ottoman Empire. The Aegean and Mediterranean sea resorts are also popular with visiting tourists. Turkey’s explosive growth as a tourist destination has made it the seventh most popular in the world, with 25 million visitors in 2009.

Germany

Now a united country, the divided past draws many curious visitors to previously divided Berlin. Oktoberfest in Munich is a must for serious beer lovers. Hearty and delicious meals of German sausages and sauerkraut can be found in many pubs in the city. More than 24 million tasted the delicacies of Germany in 2009.

Malaysia

Malaysia is certainly open to tourism. With more developed infrastructure than some other neighboring Southeast Asian nations, Malaysia can be enjoyed comfortably. Kuala Lumpur’s impressive Petronas Twin Towers represent Malaysia’s development, while its beautiful islands and cool highland retreats highlight the wondrous natural experiences on offer. Visitors in 2009 amounted to more than 23 million.

Mexico City

More than 21 million people visited Mexico in 2009. A popular destination for those in Latin America, Mexico offers Aztec, Mayan and Olmec ruins for historically inclined and beautiful beach resorts for other types of tourists.

Cheap travel insurance should be booked along with your plane ticket when visiting any of these great destinations.

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