What a difference a year makes, indeed. Few could have perhaps foreseen the extent of the Arab Spring or the rapid economic spiral that turned into a Greek tragedy.

Water year: The economy might be gloomy but a holiday is guaranteed to lift the spirits

Fun times: Finding value for money in a holiday will be a key trend for squeezed families in 2012

Waterway to travel: Staying in someone's house or apartment is a good way to see a place like a local

New horizon? Thatbyinnyu Pahto Temple at dusk in Bagan, Myanmar - there is a resurgence of interest in this region of the world

Paradise: Thailand holidays will still prove to be competitive in 2012 despite recent setbacks such as the floods

Plainly divine: Spain, a long-time firm favourite with Britons, is going to be a popular destination in the New Year

Magical Mexico: The Mayan culture is set to be a drawcard for this fascinating Latin American country which is also easy on the wallet

Cruise snooze: The all-inclusive element of cruising makes it a cost-effective holiday and there are a host of new launches next year

Adventurous: The older generation has the spare cash to splash out on exotic holidays such as safaris

Pack up your troubles: School-leavers could benefit from taking a gap year as it may help their later career

Powder up: The ski season got off to a bad start this year but looks good for 2012

Wizard visit: Mayor of London Boris Johnson poses on Diagon Alley as he visits the new attraction 'The Making of Harry Potter' at Warner Brothers studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire

Setting sail: The Titanic Belfast visitor attraction will open in time for the centenary events to commemorate the sinking of the liner
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