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Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom. In 2024, Disney
is bringing back its dining plans, which disappeared in 2020, and will again allow guests to prepay for dining when booking vacation packages through Disney. Elsewhere,
SeaWorld Orlando promoted its fi rst coaster, Ice Breaker, and Legoland Florida Resort, in
Ko Samui boasts some of the most
beautiful beaches on the planet, with long stretches of sugar-white sand fronted by warm, turquoise-hued water. There are thousands of resorts to choose from. For a romantic splurge, check out
the all-villa Six Senses, which recently launched a couple’s sunset dinner in a cliff -top, open-air pavilion. The experience includes a saxophonist and videographer — this is a great spot to renew your wedding vows. Plan your Ko Samui vacation
during the dry season, between December and August.
4 | ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Taking the grandkids on vacation? Orlando is always a popular bet. This year was huge for Walt Disney World Resort, which celebrated its 50th anniversary, touting its recently opened roller coaster Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the fi rst ever roller coaster at Epcot, and debuting Tron:
nearby Winter Haven, trumpeted its entire park devoted to Peppa Pig.
5 | RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and
Cabo are Mexico’s most famous beach resorts, but consider a trip to Riviera Nayarit, on the country’s Pacifi c coast. Running for 65 miles north from
Puerto Vallarta (where you’ll fi nd the international airport with direct fl ights from many American cities), Riviera Nayarit is undergoing one of the biggest luxe hotel building sprees in Latin America. Resorts here tend to be more
aff ordable than counterparts around Cancun, and there are some excellent all-inclusive choices perfect for getaways with friends or even trips with the grandkids.
6 | CAIRO, EGYPT After many delays, the Grand
Egyptian Museum is anticipated to fi nally open in early 2024, making this the year to visit Egypt’s capital. Located just outside Cairo by
the Pyramids of Giza, the museum — which cost $1 billion — will be the largest dedicated to a single civilization in the world. It will hold the entire King Tut collection, among other exhibits. Besides the museum and the
pyramids, there’s much to experience in this chaotic but enchanting ancient-meets-modern city on the Nile River. To explore Cairo’s Christian history, head to Coptic Cairo in Old Cairo. It has a group of Christian sites predating Islam’s arrival.
7 | PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Our Caribbean pick for a good
value vacation, the DR works great for a trip with other couples or with your kids and grandchildren. The island is jam-packed with
activity options for those who don’t just want to sip drinks by the pool all day. You can snorkel with sharks and stingrays at Dolphin Island Park, or head to Bavaro Adventure Park for cenote swimming, lazy river fl oats, and a fun zip line. In 2023, two new resorts opened
in Punta Cana. Falcon’s Resort by Meliá opened an all-suite, beachfront “resortainment” property, which gives you access to an adjacent theme park included in the cost of your stay. The all-inclusive resort on
gorgeous Bavaro Beach also has
Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt
Sicily, Italy
Mexican-style tuna ceviche
Beach in Dominican Republic
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