The Kent coast has been voted one of the world's top 12 destinations for 2011 by a leading travel guide book.
Every year, Frommer's editors, authors and experts meet to discuss the best cities, islands, beaches and other holiday hotspots for the coming year.
A list of the top places to visit around the world is compiled and Kent's coast is one of those destinations.
Kent's "long stretches of clean, sandy beaches and bustling seaside towns" were praised.
Kent 'shone out'
The stretch of coast from Whitstable to Ramsgate was highlighted for its beach huts, coastal paths, smugglers haunts and historical churches.
Broadstairs was mentioned for its historical and literary connections with Charles d*ckens and iconic ice cream parlour, Morelli's.
The travel guide's writers and editors said Kent "shone out as an area that would be of great interest in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics".
They added: "There's plenty to keep visitors going over a long weekend, from quirky independent shops to worthy eateries to stylish boutique hotels."
'Strong recognition'
Sandra Matthews-Marsh, Chief Executive of Visit Kent said: "This is strong recognition for those of us engaged in the coastal regeneration strategy that has been underway in Kent for many years."
Among the 12 places joining Kent as stand-out destinations for 2011 were Stockholm in Sweden, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Santiago in Chile, and Atlanta and the Civil War Trail in southern USA.
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