Five places to visit in 2023: From underrated gems to bucket-list destinations

(Clockwise from top left) Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Bhutan and Greece are among the destinations that should be on your to-go list in 2023. PHOTOS: REUTERS, TOURISM AUSTRALIA, GERMAINE LIM, ST FILE, AFP
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SINGAPORE – If 2022 was the year of revenge travel, 2023 is when, with any luck, travel returns to what it used to be.

There are fewer Covid-19 restrictions, and cities are being refreshed with new attractions and hotel openings.

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