January 25, 2012 | By Vivian Song, MSN Travel
Top travel trends for 2012

How travel will change in 2012



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According to a variety of travel trendspotters, globe-trotting in 2012 is poised to cast the spotlight on unconventional destinations like Uzbekistan and Papua New Guinea, inspire people to visit their ancestral roots, and expand the way they travel, whether it be replacing bulky guide books with smartphones and tablets, or couch surfing at a stranger's home. Here's a look at the how travel is predicted to change in 2012.