Top 10 Literary Destinations

Themed trips and vacations continue to capture the hearts of many avid travelers, allowing the adventurous traveler to explore cities and locales with a specific goal in mind. Literary trips are one of several themed vacations that are becoming a popular travel trend, and are designed to take visitors through several historical sites and attractions that are linked to world famous authors. TripAdvisor, a travel and destination website, has recently announced the top ten literary destinations, according to statistics on bookings and trips offered. Here's a close look at these top cities:

1. London . Hailed as the top literary destination for all travelers, London continues to attract fans of Shakespeare, John Keats and Robert Louis Stevenson. Home to several remnants from historic writers, and still attracting thousands of literary professionals to its metropolitan area, London is a popular choice for many literature enthusiasts.

2. Stratford-upon-Avon. The home of Shakespeare and several of his related historic attractions, this city is a popular choice for those visiting London and the surrounding area.

3. Edinburgh. Home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this city near Scotland is a beautiful venue that is rich with history.

4. Dublin. Home of James Joyce, this Irish venue continues to attract literary masters and enthusiasts of all ages. Explore museums, art galleries and other historical sites on a tour of this rapidly-growing city.

5. New York. In addition to its vast collections of literary masterpieces and art galleries, New York is deemed a literary destination because of its link to Arthur Miller. Head to Broadway and historic theaters to take in several literary sights and sounds.

6. Concord, Massachusetts. The home of Louisa May Alcott welcomes literary enthusiasts with museums, galleries and artwork from the author's lifetime.

7. Paris. Home to the famous Victor Hugo, this urban city in France is a popular place to find art collections, literary works and other remnants from the late author.

8. San Francisco. The hometown of Allen Ginsberg continues to be a popular choice for literary enthusiasts of all ages, a place to take in the author's works and learn about his sources of inspiration.

9. Rome. Home to Virgil, this historic city is rich with history and culture.

10. St. Petersburg. The hometown of Dostoevsky, this European city is full of art galleries, literary collections and museums filled with artifacts from the author's lifetime.

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