Saint Augustine once said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”

Here are the top 10 destination to visit in 2016. Some will host major global events, while others unveil new attractions or celebrate anniversaries.

10.The Bahamian Riviera

The Bahamian Riviera is the largest single-phase luxury resort project in the history of the Caribbean. Located along the Nassau’s Cable Beach, it is expected to send ripples across the Caribbean when it opens in late spring 2015 with a grand gala produced by legends Emilio Estefan and Jamie King.

9.Mons, Belgium

With a population of 93,072, this small city expects 2 million visitors to ply its streets when it hosts more than 1,000 cultural artistic events in 2015 as the official European Capital of Culture. Three multidisciplinary arts festivals, illuminating new Van Gogh exhibit, art-infused parties and many public installations are the highlights of the yearlong celebrations.

8.Downtown Los Angeles

What was once Los Angeles’ dark center has transformed into one of its most exciting neighborhoods, with more than 500 shops, bars, restaurants and clubs opening their doors in the past five years. Recently completed $3 billion sports and entertainment complex L.A. Live is a major attraction.

7.Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands is a remote archipelago between Norway and Iceland. This self-governing country is one of the two locations in the world that will witness a total solar eclipse on March 20 2015. Many travel agencies are already filling up tours to these isles for this once in a lifetime event.

6.Coober Pedy, Australia

Around 80 percent of the world’s opal comes from the underground town of Coober Pedy. It will celebrate its centenary in 2015 with a year’s worth of events, including gem show, opal festival, marathon, street parties and dances.

5.Singapore

Singapore celebrates 50 years of independence in 2015 with parades, fireworks, shows, youth rallies and a new walkway from the Civic District to Marina Bay. The National Gallery will be another major attraction in 2015.

4.Salta, Argentina

Salta Province is a dusty patch of Andean Argentina, where the nation bumps up against Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay. Salta is home to gnarled mountainscapes, colorful colonial towns and high altitude wineries.

3.Milan

The legacy of Expo Milano 2015 will likely be in the ideas it generates, rather than any architectural marvels. Many people from different parts of the world are expected to visit Milan between May and October to ruminate on the future of food.

2.Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers

Many boats will find new homes in 2015 along two of Southeast Asia’s most important waterways: the Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers.

1.Abu Dhabi

According to many, Abu Dhabi is the cultural capital of the Middle East. At the heart of Abu Dhabi is the 24,000 square meter Saadiyat Island Cultural District. This intellectual playground is set to house the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in 2017 and the Zayed National Museum in 2016.