From Deseret News archives:
10 worldwide hot spots to visit in the new year
Included is New Zealand, land of 'Lord of Rings'
Sure, the Summer Olympics are coming Aug. 13-29, but we're more excited about the much-needed, long-lasting improvements to the city's transportation system.
Details: We can't really say whether Athens will be ready for the Games and we can't say we're that concerned. The Games will go on, clogged subways, heinous traffic jams and all. We're happier that a difficult-to-navigate, traffic-filled city will become friendlier to tourists post-Olympics because of subway extensions and upgrades, new light rail and trolley systems, a new airport and better traffic management. What does it all mean to those who venture to the Grecian capital next fall and beyond? "You get more for your money, because you can do more in a day," said Peter Tarlow, an international travel security consultant.
Info: Athens 2004, www.athens2004.com; Greek National Tourist Organization, 212-421-5777, www.greektourism.com.
Great Exuma, Bahamas
Now that U.S. travelers are realizing there's more to the 700-island country than the well-worn resorts of Nassau and Freeport, tourism experts say the Exumas are North America's next warm-your-toes destination.
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