Goa still top tourist destination NEW DELHI: The beach paradise of Goa is the top tourist destination for Summer of 2008, despite the recent Scarlet Keeling controversy. Besides the regularly visited locales such as Ooty, Mahabaleshwar, Shimla and Manali the list of top 10 domestic tourist destinations this summer include Auli and Matheran. Munnar (in Kerala) is the destination that the high-end holiday makers are eyeing.
On the other hand, tourists headed to foreign shores are exploring Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Mediterranean cruises and East Europe, according to travel search company, Holiday IQ's 'Holiday Intelligence Forecast' (which tracks data on Indian travellers). Though there is still time for families to head to their holiday destination, the verdict is out. Hill Stations, which appeal to families and not just backpackers, are the flavour of the season, Goa being the only exception. More at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Services/Goa_s till_top_tourist_destination/articleshow/2912645.cms ~(^^)~ Avelino
