Which top 10 countries do the experts say you must visit?

Lonely Planet's new Best in Travel 2013 book sets the travel agenda for next year.

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Whip out next year's calendar because boy, do we have a treat in store - extracts from the latest Lonely Planet book, 2013 Best in Travel. The guidebook experts reveal the top 10 must-visit countries on their travel wish list, from Sri Lanka and its surfing beaches to Slovakia with its snowy peaks, and why next year is the time to visit. Tell us what your favourite is...