Global economic crises, concern for the environment, the threat of violence, as well as social trends, are just some of the things dictating our choice of new tourism destinations. Angola, in West Africa, also has bitter memories of a 27-year civil war. This may be why Angola's sandy beaches, wildlife parks and Portuguese architecture have remained unspoilt by tourism, and it's now a hot new destination. Morocco is just a short budget flight away from Europe, but culturally it's a long haul. Fill your senses with the smells, colours and sounds of North Africa: enjoy a hot steam bath in one of Tangier's hammams; take a trip to the ancient city of Marrakesh; and go on a camel ride in the Sahara desert. Alternatively, why not take a skiing holiday in the totally man-made resort of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates? It has soft artificial snow, ice sculptures, a short ski run and a sledding hill. Great for beginners, but not quite so good for advanced skiers or the environment, as it takes a lot of energy to create a snow world in the heat of the Middle East! Meanwhile, in Sweden, a more familiar winter destination, the western city of Gothenburg has become popular for beach tourism. It has a beautiful coastline, excellent seafood, and it's much cheaper than the rest of the country, as well as being home to the biggest amusement park in Scandinavia. If you really care about the environment and want to save money, take a 'staycation ' ,staying at home and visiting local museums, swimming pools and other attractions, rather than traveling abroad. You could go to Perugia's Umbria Jazz, go climbing and abseiling in the Dolomites or hike in the spectacular scenery of the Majella National Park in the Apennines.