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TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers’ Choice Destinations on the Rise awards. The awards recognize the destinations that have seen the greatest increase in positive traveler feedback and traveler interest, year-over-year. The world’s top 10 destinations on the rise were named. If you're looking for inspiration in planning your vacation/s for 2013, these destinations offer wonderful places to eat, stay and play!

Travelers’ Choice Destinations on the Rise – World:

1. Mar del Plata, Argentina
2. Sao Paulo, Brazil
3. Kiev, Ukraine
4. Montevideo, Uruguay
5. Perth, Australia
6. Mexico City, Mexico
7. Hobart, Australia
8. Guadalajara, Mexico
9. Moscow, Russia
10. Turin, Italy

Travelers’ Choice Destinations on the Rise – U.S.:
1. Austin, Texas
2. Memphis, Tennessee
3. Colorado Springs, Colorado
4. Portland, Maine
5. Denver, Colorado
6. Portland, Oregon
7. Fort Myers, Florida
8. Phoenix, Arizona
9. Dallas, Texas
10. Gatlinburg, Tennessee

For the complete list of 2012 Travelers’ Choice Destinations on the Rise winners, go to www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-DestinationsontheRise.