The Best Places to Go in 2009: LAOS

The New York Times published a list of 53 places to go this year. We will publish our personal pick here on BeTraveler, one destination every week.

Today: LAOS

Vietnam and Cambodia are no longer hot. Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina's next hot spot. Ancient sites like the Wat Phou temple complex and the capital city of Vientiane are drawing culture seekers. Luxury teak houseboats are cruising down the Mekong. And global nomads are heading to Luang Prabang to sample the Laotian tasting menu at 3 Nagas or hang out by the infinity pool at the seriously upscale Résidence Phou Vao.

More information about Laos can be found on Wikipedia