Cities The Top 15 Cities in the WorldTravel + Leisure - Peter TerzianWhen it comes to urban charms, Travel + Leisure readers just can’t get enough of Mexico. San Miguel de Allende, which topped our list for the past two years, may have been unseated this time around — now
HOI Hoi An Is the Best City in the World — and the Street Food Is Only the BeginningTravel + Leisure - Tanner SaundersThe world is certainly not short of incredible cities. There are the skyscraper-laden megacities Hong Kong and New York City, historic cities full of charm and romance like Kyoto or Paris, and cities special
Austin, TX The 15 Best Cities in the United StatesTravel + Leisure - Lila BattisOne would be hard-pressed to find a better-traveled bunch of folks than the readers of Travel + Leisure. You’ve scaled Kilimanjaro and sailed to Antarctica; scarfed kouign-amann in Paris and raised a of
The City Travel + Leisure Readers Ranked This Southern City No. 1 in the U.S. for the 7th Year in a RowTravel + Leisure - Richelle SzypulskiFew American cities are as quietly captivating as Charleston. I've found it's the type of place that sticks with you for a while after your visit, no matter how short — and I'm certainly not alone in feeling.
T+L’s Editor in Chief Takes Us on a Tour of CharlestonTravel + Leisure - Siobhan ReidCharleston has been voted the top city in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure readers a whopping seven years in a row. To celebrate, T+L's globe-trotting editor in chief, Jacqui Gifford, journeyed down to the
Seville The Top 15 Cities in EuropeTravel + Leisure - Flora StubbsWhen it comes to the best European cities in readers’ eyes, one nation reigns supreme. For the third year running, Italy has dominated the top urban destinations on the Continent, occupying the No. 1,
Gelato 9 Things You Need to Do in Europe's Best City, According to Someone Who Lived ThereTravel + Leisure - Elizabeth PreskeI went to Florence, Italy in 2013 to study Art History and Italian, with romantic dreams of ancient streets and cathedrals, Renaissance art, Tuscan sunsets, and endless amounts of pizza and gelato filling
South America The Top 10 Cities in Central and South AmericaTravel + Leisure - Peter TerzianOur readers had heaps of praise for the best cities in Central and South America, but one word came up repeatedly: beauty. With their mix of old and new, these places continue to entrance Travel + Leisure
Québec City The Top 5 Cities in CanadaTravel + Leisure - Siobhan ReidIn Canada, it’s tempting to go off the grid and lose yourself in the beauty of the natural landscapes. But it’s a shame to visit our neighbor to the north and not experience — even if only for a few days
Cape Town The 10 Best Cities in Africa and the Middle EastTravel + Leisure - Flora StubbsWhat do Travel + Leisure readers look for when choosing the best cities in Africa and the Middle East? The results of our World’s Best Awards survey for 2019 made it clear that the criteria are very specific.
Cities The Top 10 Cities in AsiaTravel + Leisure - Hannah WalhoutSpanning more than 17 million square miles, the world’s largest continent is home to over half of the earth’s population. This is Asia: a beautiful, diverse, dynamic place that’s home to many of the world’s
Mexico City The Top 5 Cities in MexicoTravel + Leisure - Lila BattisAll talk of walls aside, Mexico remains one of the most compelling destinations for American travelers. Reasons to love the nation are many on the food front alone — tacos, conchas, sotol, pulque, mole,
Melbourne The Top 5 Cities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South PacificTravel + Leisure - Sarah BruningAfter 23 years atop the regional throne, Sydney has been unseated as readers’ favorite city in Oceania. Granted, the capital of New South Wales didn’t fall far — it’s still No. 2, thanks to its “mix of
Palawan The 15 Best Islands in the WorldTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshOne of the greatest rewards of traveling — discovering the new — is reflected in T+L readers’ picks for the world’s best islands. Not only do several islands make their debut but one newcomer to the list
Crete The Top 15 Islands in EuropeTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshEuropean culture, history, and food only get better when paired with the relaxation quotient of an island. The spectacular coastlines of the best islands in Europe — five of which were also voted among
Athens The Best Island in Europe Has Stunning White Stone Beaches and Some of the Most Turquoise Water in the WorldTravel + Leisure - Stacey LeascaSuddenly stirred awake by a balmy breeze, I slowly became aware of my surroundings: The warm sand below my belly cooling off as I slept, the shade from the boulder I was tucked under moving ever so slightly
Bermuda The Top 15 Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the BahamasTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshIn the two years since the destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, our readers have consistently supported the islands hit the hardest — including the sailors’ Edens of St. John, Virgin Gorda, and Jost
Anguilla This Is the Best Island in the Caribbean, According to Travel + Leisure ReadersTravel + Leisure - Jessica PlautzFor the third year in a row, Travel + Leisure readers have named Anguilla the best island in the Caribbean. The reasoning is as clear as the turquoise waters around the island: Anguilla has gorgeous beaches,
Cities The Top 10 Islands in the Continental U.S.Travel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshWhen it comes to the best islands in the United States, readers gave the East Coast a near-clean sweep on this year’s list. Only one entry on this list isn’t located on the Atlantic seaboard, and that
Palawan The Top 10 Islands in AsiaTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshThe flight time (and resulting jet lag) required to get to Asia from the U.S. is no joke. But the heaps of praise readers bestowed on the best islands in Asia prove the effort is more than worthwhile.
Fiji The Best Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South PacificTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshHow many different shades of blue are there in nature? It’s a question you might contemplate as you gaze out at the seas surrounding the best islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific —
Easter Island The Top 5 Islands in Mexico and Central and South AmericaTravel + Leisure - Brooke Porter KatzAs much as our readers appreciate beautiful beaches, they expect a more diverse experience when traveling to Mexico and Central and South America. The islands that T+L readers rated the best in the region
Hawaii The Top Islands in HawaiiTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshIt turns out you can have it all, and at one time — at least when you spend time at one of the best islands in Hawaii. Visitors can hike up volcanoes and through jungles, surf and snorkel, or simply lounge
Mauritius The Best Islands in Africa and the Middle EastTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshTravelers often flock to Africa and the Middle East to visit rich cultural treasures and sites. But those who journey to the regions’ dreamscape islands will find themselves richly rewarded with plenty
Cape Breton, NS The Best Islands in CanadaTravel + Leisure - Rebecca Ascher-WalshElegant wines that accompany memorable meals. Solitary hikes through forests to cliffs from which to watch migrating humpback whales. Five-star hotels and charming inns. No wonder Canada’s Vancouver Island,
Spas The Top 10 Destination Spas in the U.S.Travel + Leisure - Siobhan ReidWhen you’re in need of a true mind-body recharge, the best fix is to get off the grid and hit the reset button through a dedicated wellness-centered getaway. For travelers seeking this type of retreat,
Spas The Top 5 International Destination SpasTravel + Leisure - Siobhan ReidWellness travel has reached a fever pitch, with new detox resorts and fitness-focused getaways launching what feels like every day. Even run-of-the-mill hotels are getting on board, offering amenities
Airports The Top 10 International AirportsTravel + Leisure - Madeline BilisAirports are often the places where a traveler gets their first impression of a country. Delicious dining options are remembered fondly, for example. The not-so-delicious ones, on the other hand, can for
Airlines The Top 10 International AirlinesTravel + Leisure - Madeline BilisReaders’ picks for the best international airlines haven’t changed much over the past few years — consistent excellent service puts many of the same 10 winners at the forefront of air travel. The ones
Indianapolis, IN The Top 10 Domestic AirportsTravel + Leisure - Madeline BilisFlying domestic should be fairly painless, right? Travel + Leisure readers agree, and they’ve come to a consensus that the best domestic airports are not only easy to navigate, but a joy to linger in.
