TOP 10 DESTINATIONS FOR 2010

1. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver will become one of the most talked about cities next year, as the host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games from February 12 to 28.
The venue cities of Whistler and Richmond will be showing off their natural beauty, while events such as figure skating, bobsleighing and alpine skiing are bound to keep visitors entertained. We predict a lot of travellers will add on extra travel during their holiday, such as an Alaskan cruise or a trip aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer rail journey.

2. Botswana, Africa
Luxury tented camping is emerging as the trend for travellers who are looking for authentic African travel experiences. By day, travellers can explore nearby game reserves and at night relax under a star-studded sky from the comfort of their plush tented camps. Phrases such as 'glamping', which stand for glamour camping, have already made their way into travel terminology.

3. New York and Las Vegas, USA
The money saving combination of a strong Aussie dollar and cheap airfares will see lots of people take off to the USA early next year. New York will be a popular choice for shopaholics, particularly with the launch of Sex and the City 2 in May, while road trips off the beaten track throughout North California are an even more affordable option for independent travellers. Hot stops en route include to Las Vegas, Miami Beach and the Napa Valley.

4. Cadaques, Northern Spain
This lovely Mediterranean seaside village is on the coast of Catalonia, about two hours north of Barcelona. The village was recently made famous in an independent film called Little Ashes, which tells the story of avant-garde Spanish artist Salvador Dali. Those looking for a coastal, yet cultural escape, can loose themselves on the picture perfect beaches and enjoy ultimate privacy in tranquil coves.

5. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The emergence of low cost carriers in Asia has seen a flood of cheap airfares from our Australian shores to Malaysia and beyond. Shopaholics can get a dose of retail therapy in any one of Kuala Lumpur's gigantic shopping malls, street side stalls or colourful markets overflowing with take-home trinkets.

6. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Mexico and the Caribbean beaches are expected to draw appeal again. Travellers who are looking for an affordable holiday in a vibrant and colourful beach city should head to Playa del Carmen. The relaxed lifestyle of this city oozes with friendly locals who are keen to party by day and night. The city is still relatively untouched by tourism and offers varied terrain ranges from white sandy beaches to tropical rainforest and jungle-clad hills.

7. Provence, France
Discerning travellers who have ticked off the big cities are in search of activity-based holidays. Learn how to cook rustic French dishes, drive a convertible sports car or paint a landscape in Provence on a specially tailored art, cooking, and language classes in regional France. The range for next year is far bigger and better than before, as tour operators craft even more new experiences to suit the ever-increasing desires of holidaymakers.

8. Santorini and Mykonos, Greek Islands
The ever-popular Greek Islands offer travellers simple pleasures and an affordable holiday, especially during summer months. There is something for everyone, from delicious food at reasonable prices, sailing, local wine, beautiful beaches, quaint villages, and a seemingly endless lacework of coastline. The country exudes traditional charm and a hallowed past, etched in its many monuments.

9. Saigon and Siam Reap, Vietnam
A new luxury river cruise will grace the Mekong River in 2010 and is expected to appeal to baby boomer travellers. River cruising is a great way to see the magnificent scenery, colourful hill tribes and agricultural plains of Vietnam, while you indulge in fine food and meet like-minded holidaymakers.

10. Cruises, departing Australia
The appeal of close-to-home cruises to destinations such as New Zealand and the South Pacific has strengthened in recent times and a bumper Australian cruise season is tipped for 2010. A huge number of international cruise ships will be docking at Australian ports and there is a grand array of new itineraries. The Pacific Sun and Pacific Dawn both homeport in Australia and feature an array of South Pacific itineraries, although in 2010, the South Pacific returns to share homeports between Sydney, Auckland and Newcastle before heading west to Fremantle for summer in 2011. The Pacific Dawn will be the first super cruise ship to make Brisbane its home port when it berths in Queensland from December.

For more " target="_blank">cheap flights and >Australia holidays see the website www.studentflights.com.au or phone Student Flights on 1800 069 063 for further details.