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The travel website WorldsGreatestTravelers.com has just published their ultimate Christmas wish list and New Year's resolution 2013 list for travelers everywhere looking to do something a bit different, with their 10th annual "2013 Travelers GO/noGO List.

The 10th annual WorldsGreatestTravelers.com 2013 Travelers GO/noGO List may not include the "hottest" or "latest up and coming emerging travel destinations, or even any cliché bucket list or illusive off the beaten track travel destinations, but it does offer some rather fresh and exciting destinations:

- Cyprus...the Turkish north is more scenic, colorful and laid back than the overbuilt, gaudy Greek south side. Enjoy the breathtaking Karpas Peninsula or rent a sailboat at Kyrenia for a truly magical day. The history here isn't too bad either! (Easy access to Nicosia, Cyprus via Athens)

- Borneo...whether you are looking for beaches, rainforests, or marine reserves to snorkel or scuba, the Malaysian part of Borneo has it all. For something truly exhilarating visit a Dayak longhouse along the Rajang River or spend a day at an orangutan rehab camp just helping out. (Not so easy access to Sarawak via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore)

- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...be ahead of the curve and save money too by visiting the home of both the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics before the rest of the world does! Relax and enjoy the sublime Cariocas beach culture that is unparalleled. The revitalized museums, parks and music scene aren't bad either!

- The Great American Road Trip...life is a highway...so get off the generic Interstates to see the real America that lives along the side roads and byways. Try the West Coast's Route 1 or the Blue Ridge Parkway back East...or take Dylan's infamous Highway 61 from Memphis to New Orleans to enjoy all the blues and BBQ you can handle!

- Slovenia...forget Italy (this year anyway!) and visit its picture-perfect neighbor. What's not to like either, from: the rolling green Julian Alps, the beautiful bridges and cafes of Ljubljana, the amazing UNESCO caves of Postojna and Skocjan, or the blue jewel that is Lake Bled. You will not be disappointed! (Easy access via Milan, Italy and Vienna, Austria)

- The Global Scavenger Hunt...let's see - it's a daring adventure for one, A Blind Date with the World for two, a real-life around the world Amazing Race-like competition for three, and philanthropic opportunities abound for four - where's the bad? The 9th annual three-week travel adventure event is scheduled to begin April 12th. (Visit GlobalScavengerHunt.com)

- Myanmar (Burma)... the coast is now clear to visit this hermit-like country now that Noble Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi and Hilary Clinton have cleared the way (although human right issues and crushing poverty remain). This country is incomprehensibly vast in culture, natural and cultural beauty: the mighty Irrawaddy River, the vast ruins that liter the Plains of Bagan, mythical Mandalay is easy to explore, and the rich environs of Inle Lake. Oh yeah, we almost forgot the hidden gem of the world, Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. (Easy access via Bangkok, Singapore and Taipei)

- Madagascar...called the "eighth continent" for good reason, this Darwinian dreamscape with most of its flora and fauna seen nowhere else on the planet! Loveable lemurs, the Labyrinth of Stone, and beloved baobab trees should satisfy. Changing fast so visit it soon! (Not so easy access via Paris, Bangkok and Johannesburg)

- Oman...a laid back real alternative to hyper-glitzy Dubai. Honest and friendly people, coastline forts, inland desert dunes and oasis villages and lively souks; Oman is a sight for weary travel eyes. Considering all the craziness nearby, Oman is indeed a welcome oasis. (Easy access via Amsterdam, Paris, London and Germany)

- Aurora Borealis...isn't it time you saw nature's magical light show firsthand? And with the 11-year solar cycle in full swing, the best places to see the Northern Lights show during the months of September and March are: Alaska, Yellowknife, Canada, Iceland, Scotland and Norway.

That's the "GO" part, the partial 2013 WorldsGreatestTravelers.com "noGo List" includes: Nigeria, Moscow, Venezuela, Dubai, Pakistan, Timbuktu, Mali, Mexico-US border town, DR Congo (10 years running), Mogadishu, Somalia (31 years running).?? To see the entire "2013 GO/noGO List," please visit WorldsGreatestTravelers.com.