Top 10 places to visit in 2015 – by the Travel Corporation

Top 10 lists of places to visit in 2015 are flying in… here is the selection from the The Travel Corporation’s group of companies.

places to visit in 2015

Washington DC
It’s the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the end of the American Civil War in 2015 – and a trip to Washington DC, home of the imposing Lincoln Memorial is an apt place to visit. The steps to the memorial were also the setting for Martin Luther King’s famous “I have a dream” speech.
Trafalgar has an eight day Trails of Liberty holiday from £2,325 per person, including return flights

places to visit in 2015

India
Next year sees the release of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that features a star studded cast including Judi Dench and Bill Nighy. The Pink city of Jaipur in Rajastan is the location of the comedy drama.
Insight Vacations has an 11-day Indian itinerary starting from £2,282 per person, land only, including private VIP UK airport transfers

places to visit in 2015

Vietnam
It’s hard to believe that Vietnam was just 40 years ago embroiled in a bloody civil war that dragged in the USA. You can now meet with Viet Cong veterans and learn about the underground Cu Chi Tunnels.
A 14-night cruise-and-stay Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia and The Mekong with Titan Travel starts from £4,229 per person including international flights

places to visit in 2015

Hawaii
The fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park film series, Jurassic World, is set for release in 2015 with filming taking place on Kauai with its incredible volcanic landscape a perfect setting for the fearsome dinosaurs.
A 10-day Hawaiian Discovery trip with Trafalgar starts from £3,490 per person including return flights

places to visit in 2015

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Croatia
Since the first airing of Game of Thrones in 2011, the TV show has amassed a cult following of fans eager to follow in the footsteps of their favourite fantasy stars. Season five, set to hit TV screens next year was partly filmed in the wonderful World Heritage city of Dubrovnik.
Contiki’s Croatia Island Escape itinerary starts from £629 per person, land only

places to see in 2015

Deep South
Flowering magnolias, pillared mansions, mint juleps and peach cobbler…these are just a few of the images that the Deep South conjures up and these are now more accessible as Virgin Atlantic has commenced direct flights to the core of the Peach State, Atlanta. Insight Vacations’ Southern Elegance itinerary gives guests the chance to savour the sights, sounds and flavours of the South as they traverse Louisiana, Georgia and South Carolina.
Insight Vacations’ Southern Elegance is from £2,870 per person including return flights

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Turkey
Nation building is a natural consequence of war and for Australians and New Zealanders, the Turkish site of Gallipoli symbolises the birthplace of the “Anzac Spirit”. One April 25, 2015, it will be 100 years since the start of the momentous Gallipoli campaign in which they fought so bravely.
Trafalgar‘s 14-day Turkish adventure starts from £1,495 per person including return flights

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Poland
January 27 is another momentous war anniversary: 70 years since the liberation of the Nazi Concentration camp, Auschwitz. Sights include the Birkenau gas chamber and touching memorials to the victims.
Insight Vacations’ 10-day Polish exploration starts from £1,775 per person including return flights

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Austria
The hills will certainly be alive with the Sound of Music in 2015 as this family favourite celebrates 50 years since it hit the silver screen. Most of it was filmed in Salzburg where Captain Von Trapp and Maria married.
Trafalgar Sound of Music tour starts from £1,319 per person, land only

places to visit in 2015

Japan
With echoes of Footloose, a change is afoot in Japan’s nightlife scene as the 66-year old law against late-night dancing has finally been lifted. Prior to the overturn of this law, it was illegal to twist and shake in a public venue without a special licence… and even then it wasn’t permitted until after midnight.
Contiki’s 13-day Japan Unrivalled itinerary starts from £2,395 per person land only