Is it too early to start planning your vacation for next year? Nooooo waaaay!

Take a look at our top ten list for places to visit in 2012. We factor in value, quality, timeliness, and overall excellence. In no particular order, here are our early tips for best vacation destinations in twenty twelve.

European Vacation Tips and Ideas– Keep your eye on the debt crisis. In 2011 there were great deals in Greece. Where’s next? Ireland? Spain? We recommend…

England – All eyes will be focused on England for London’s 2012 Olympic Games. While it may be a pricier choice, it’ll be as exciting as can be. London remains one of the great cities of the world for fashion, culture, finance, and red doubledecker buses. For the sports minded traveler, beware that the 2012-2013 Premier League will be delayed by a week so there will be no overlap between the Olympics and the Premier League. Sorry sporties.

Italy – Scientists no longer argue about whether the water in Venice is rising. Unfortunately there is no consensus as to how fast it is rising. Though this classic destination is sinking, you can still enjoy its incredible cultural, culinary, and architectural delights. Visit Venice in all its glory in 2012, before it becomes a modern Atlantis.

Turkey – No longer an up and coming destination, Turkey has arrived big time. Istanbul is a fascinating world city where, despite the clichés, east truly does meet west here. With getaway offers on the Black, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas, Turkey has great romantic and family vacation possibilities.

Estonia – Now a fully fledged member of the European Union, Estonia is coming into itts own as a tourist hotspot. Cheaper then Poland and Russia, but with plenty of charm, visit Estonia soon, before the secret is out.

Asian Vacation Tips and Ideas – There are plenty of great deals and destinations for Asia in 2012.

Japan – Nobody is better at making a disaster recovery than Japan. They did it after fires destroyed Tokyo, after WW2 leveled entire cities, and they are bound to do it again. Support the rebound from 2011’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, and enjoy some of their cheapest prices in years.

Vietnam – This Southeast Asian country is developing at breakneck speeds. The government is pouring nearly 2.3 billion USD into dozens of tourist-centic projects. The former capital Hue is the focus for 2012, as the Vietnamese government is running a campaign called, “”Hue ancient capital city, new experiences.” Catchy, isn’t it?

Thailand – Since democracy came undone in Thailand’s 2006 military coup, there have been questions about Thailand’s stability. After the latest in fresh elections, which thus far have been accepted, Thailand has regained its footing in the world of tourism. Also, for a variety of medical tourism treatments, with a speciality in gender reassignment, Thailand is the place to be.

Burma/Myanmar – Visiting this lost SE Asian gem has never been easier. As democracy icon Aung Sung Suu Kye recently changed her stance on tourism, you can now go relatively guilt free. Burma’s highlights? Yangon’s colonial charm, Inle Lake’s authenticity, and Bagan’s magical temples.

Vacation Tips and Ideas for the Americas and Africa – We’re not shutting our minds to trips to Hawaii, the Caribbean, or Brazil. But we think these are the best destinations for the upcoming year.

Mexico – There is a hullabaloo all over the internet regarding the Mayan calander’s predictions for 2012. Will anything dramatic happen on the 21st December 2012? Who knows. Either way, it is timely to visit Chichen Itza and perhaps the Mayans will whisper their secrets to you! Either way, you get to visit one of the great sites of the ancient world.

Tanzania – Have you been to Africa? This might be the year to go. Northern Africa might not be the best choice, as the revolutions of 2011’s Arab Spring have yet to blossom unto properly functioning governments. Also, Mount Kilimanjari – Africa’s highest peek and a major tourist destination – is losing its iconic snow peak, get there before it’s all melted away!

Alaska – So nothing too special is happening in Alaska, but the landscape is changing so dramatically it is best to get here now before it is all over. Development, pipelines, mining, and drilling are changing the landscape dramatically in America’s largest state. With glaciers receding and natural salmon runs getting spoiled, photos from a 2012 trip to Alaska may put your grandchildren in awe.