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Thailand, Miami and Santorini have been more popular with travellers Skyscanner reports a 33 per cent increase in searches for Cambodia Lindsay Lohan's Mykonos holiday said to have caused a spike in interest

By Andrea Magrath for MailOnline

Published: 06:22 EST, 23 November 2014 | Updated: 08:45 EST, 23 November 2014

Siem Reap in Cambodia, Fort Lauderdale in Florida and the Greek island of Mykonos are being tipped as the new holiday destinations to watch, according to new research.

While their neighbours Thailand, Miami and Santorini have been more popular in the past with travellers, these far-flung destinations are rising in popularity,global travel search website Skyscanner reports.

Siem Reap in the north west of Cambodia tops the list with a 33 per cent increase in searches from the UK, followed closely by Fort Lauderdale, Florida (32 per cent) and Mykonos (31 per cent).

Far-flung destinations: Cambodia' Siem Reap is being tipped as the destination to watch for 2015

Tourist attractiong: Visitors flocks to visit the incredible 12th century Angkor Wat

Travel experts say that with a wide choice of upmarket hotels springing up alongside backpacker hostels, Siem Reap is set to become the hot new destination for 2015 for both backpackers on a budget and luxury travellers.

Fort Lauderdale is now regenerating itself to attract a more sophisticated crowd thanks to investments in its infrastructure, including a 500 million expansion of its airport, a new high speed rail station and the creation of ultra-luxury accommodation including a Conrad Hotel.

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