Each yr, as a part of our World’s Best Awards survey, Travel+Leisure magazine asks readers to rate their travel experiences world wide – to share their opinions on the perfect hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines and more. Hotels were rated on amenities, location, service, food and overall value. Hotels were classified as city or resort based on their location and amenities.
Where on the earth is our No. 1 winner? You’ll need a passport to get there and you will likely wish to pack a swimsuit. But leave your surfboard at home – the resort will aid you.
This yr’s list of the 100 best hotels – featuring exclusive safari lodges, urban sanctuaries and family-friendly beach resorts – will encourage an actual wanderlust. Here are the ten best hotels:
10. Zarafa Camp, Selinda Reserve, Botswana
10. Rosewood CordeValle, San Martin, California
9. Willow Grove Inn, Orange, Virginia
8. Cavas Wine Lodge, Mendoza, Argentina
7. Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana
6. Tswalu Kalahari, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa
5. Gibba Farm, Karatu, Tanzania
4. Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, Matauri Bay, New Zealand
3. Brush Creek Ranch Lodge & Spa, Saratoga, Wyoming
2. Brando, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
1. Nihi Sumba Island (formerly Nihiwatu), Indonesia
Result: 99.12
“Our readers have found a new paradise outside Bali – and they do Tooth, an eco-resort on the Indonesian island of Sumba. “It’s the epitome of escape, adventure and luxury,” said one fan. Surfers know this because of Occy’s Left, one of the vital amazing waves on the earth, but you would be forgiven when you skip this activity in favor of fishing, visiting traditional villages (just about all the staff are from the island) or trekking to nearby waterfalls. Spacious villas have a jungle and beach theme, using organic materials (natural stone, teak), and plenty of are large enough to accommodate multi-generational groups. “The people of Sumba are so warm and beautiful,” one family wrote. “They will be in our hearts and souls forever.”
Source: Travel + recreation
