The economy of Florianópolis is heavily based on information technology, tourism and services. The city has 60 beaches and is a center of surfing activity. Lagoa da Conceição is the most famous area for tourism, recreation, nature and radical sports. "The New York Times" reported that "Florianopolis is the Party Destination of the Year in 2009." "Newsweek" placed Florianópolis in the "Ten most dynamic cities of the world" list in 2006. "Veja", a Brazilian publication, named the city as "the best place to live in Brazil." As a result of this exposure, Florianópolis is growing as a second home destination for many Paulistas, Argentines, North Americans, and Europeans.