TripAdvisor®, The travel planning and booking site today announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice® Destination Awards, recognizing travelers’ favorite destinations all over the world. This yr’s global winner is Bali, Indonesia.
Winners were chosen using an algorithm that took under consideration the amount and quality of reviews and rankings of hotels, restaurants and attractions in locations all over the world collected over a 12-month period, in addition to traveler interest in bookings on TripAdvisor. The awards honor 418 unique destinations on 24 lists all over the world.
“We’re thrilled to disclose our community’s favorite travel destinations for 2017 and recognize these iconic destinations with Travelers’ Choice awards,” said Barbara Messing, TripAdvisor’s chief marketing officer.
Traveler’s Choice Top 10 Destinations – World
1. Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a living postcard, an Indonesian paradise that resembles a fantasy. Soak up the sun on the nice white sand, or commune with tropical creatures as you snorkel along coral ridges or a colourful WWII warship wreck. On the shore, the plush jungle hides stone temples and mischievous monkeys. The “artistic capital” of Ubud is the proper place to see a cultural dance performance, attend a batik or silversmithing workshop, or revitalize your mind and body with a yoga class.
2. London, UK
The Crown Jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market… in London, history collides with art, fashion, food and good British beer. London has every part for everybody.
3. Paris, France
Sipping chocolate at a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine, and admiring icons just like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the best Paris experience combines rest and liveliness with enough time to enjoy a gourmet meal and the exhibits on the Louvre .
4. Rome, Italy
Rome wasn’t in-built a day – and it takes way more than someday to go to this timeless city. The city is a veritable collage of squares, open-air markets and astonishing monuments.
5. New York, United States
Conquering New York in a single visit is not possible. Instead, head to the must-see attractions – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – after which explore off the beaten track by visiting The Cloisters or one among town’s libraries.
6. Crete, Greece
Crete, the cradle of each the king of the Olympian gods and modern European civilization, is the jewel of the Mediterranean. It is wealthy in archaeological and mythological history, which is reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions.
7. Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate because Salvador Dalí hung out here and several other of town’s buildings were designed by Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
8. Siem Riep, Cambodia
When the morning light illuminates the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, an unusual sunrise in Siem Reap becomes a profound event. The ancient buildings are positioned in one among the biggest religious complexes on this planet. The complex and the Twelfth-century royal city of Angkor Thom are the important reasons to go to Siem Reap.
9. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague’s artistic charm and fairy-tale qualities make it the proper destination for beach-weary vacationers trying to immerse themselves in culture. You can spend an entire day exploring Prague Hrad (Prague Castle), after which refuel with a hearty dinner in a classic Czech tavern.
10. Phuket, Thailand
Thailand’s largest island is a global magnet for beach lovers and serious divers who enthusiastically dive into the Andaman Sea. Blue lagoons and salmon sunsets create a dreamlike atmosphere and indeed a vacation here could appear a bit surreal.
Source: PR Newswire | TripAdvisor
