After we posted the World’s Top Budget Travel Destinations For 2012 released by Budget Travel magazine, this time the list is compiled by Lonely Planet. These destinations may not be the best when it comes to luxuries but they are the best for your pocket.

It’s the last month of the year and it’s now the best time to plan smart and get more bang for your money in these  top 10 best value destinations taken from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 .

1. Northeastern USA

2. Japan

3. Tajikistan

4. Porto, Portugal

5. Lesotho

6. Iquitos, Peru

7. San Francisco, USA

8. Ohrid, Macedonia

9. Mekong Delta, Vietnam

10. Mérida, Mexico

Year 2012 is very good and joyful for visitors to come around the world visit although I think that neither New York City, Washington or Japan represent good value. For more information and why these destinations were chosen grab a copy of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012.