12. Phuket, Thailand
10.08 million international travelers visit this southern province of Thailand. It’s the main island of a group of 33. This tropical location may experience afternoon showers–specifically during monsoon season–but is otherwise exceptional. Between the months of November and February however, it is less humid. Dine at the exotic open-air island eatery Baan Rim Pa. It’s a two-story teak restaurant located on a cliff high above the beach. Enjoy the “anything goes” nightlife too. Sip rooftop cocktails, gender-bending theatrical shows, and basement clubbing. Nothing is off limits.
11. Seoul, South Korea
The capital of South Korea, this city welcomes 10.13 million international tourists annually. It has the fourth largest economy in the world and is the largest city in the country. Larger than Paris and London, home to almost half of South Korea’s population, this metropolis is also the nation’s cultural hub as well. Highlights include the Korean-influenced shops and teahouses of Insadong, the museums of Gyeongbokgung, and the N Seoul Tower situated on a peak in Namsan Park where one can look down upon everything from businesses to Buddhist temples.
