It’s a big world out there — so many destinations to visit, so many ways to get there, so many places to stay. How to choose?
Answering that question is the aim of iBestTravel‘s World’s Best Awards, the annual survey where we invite our trusted, globetrotting readers to rate their recent trips to identify the leaders shaping travel today.
This is the 22nd edition of World’s Best, with more than 300,000 respondents submitting ratings in categories ranging from cities and hotels to airlines, cruise ships, and destination spas.
Readers shared their opinions on various characteristics. When it came to cities, they rated attributes such as sites/landmarks, food, shopping, and the friendliness of locals. Additionally, for domestic and international airports, they assessed access, check-in/security, restaurants/bars, shopping, and design.
As expected, the results surprise, delight, and inspire. Thanks to everyone who took the time to participate, and congratulations to all the 2017 winners, who are listed below.
Cities
- Top 15 Cities Overall: Top 15 Cities Overall
- Top 15 Cities in the United States: Top 15 Cities in the United States
- Top Cities in Canada: Top Cities in Canada
- Top 15 Cities in Europe: Top 15 Cities in Europe
- Top 10 Cities in Asia: Top 10 Cities in Asia
- Top Cities in Africa and the Middle East: Top Cities in Africa and the Middle East
- Top 10 Cities in Mexico and Central and South America: Top 10 Cities in Mexico and Central and South America
- Top Cities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific: Top Cities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
Islands
- 10 Best Islands in the World: 10 Best Islands in the World
- 10 Best Islands in the Continental US: 10 Best Islands in the Continental US
- 15 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas: 15 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas
- 10 Best Islands in Asia: 10 Best Islands in Asia
- 10 Best Islands in Europe: 10 Best Islands in Europe
- Best Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific: Best Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
- Best Islands in Canada: Best Islands in Canada
- Best Islands in Hawaii: Best Islands in Hawaii
- Best Islands in Mexico and Central and South America: Best Islands in Mexico and Central and South America
- Best Islands in Africa and the Middle East: Best Islands in Africa and the Middle East
Hotels
Top 15 Hotel Brands
100 Best Hotels in the World
United States
- Top 15 City Hotels in the United States: Top 15 City Hotels in the United States
- Top 15 Resort Hotels in the United States: Top 15 Resort Hotels in the United States
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in the Northeast: Top 10 Resort Hotels in the Northeast
- Top 10 City Hotels in Chicago: Top 10 City Hotels in Chicago
- Top Resort Hotels in Midwest: Top Resort Hotels in Midwest
- Top 10 City Hotels in Washington D.C.: Top 10 City Hotels in Washington D.C.
- Top 10 Hotels in New York City: Top 10 Hotels in New York City
- Top 10 Hotels in Greater L.A.: Top 10 Hotels in Greater L.A.
- Top 10 Hotels in Charleston: Top 10 Hotels in Charleston
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in the South: Top 10 Resort Hotels in the South
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in Florida: Top 10 Resort Hotels in Florida
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in California: Top 10 Resort Hotels in California
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in the West: Top 10 Resort Hotels in the West
- Top 15 Resort Hotels in Hawaii: Top 15 Resort Hotels in Hawaii
Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas
- Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas: Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas
- Top City Hotels in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific: Top City Hotels in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
- Top Resort Hotels in the South Pacific: Top Resort Hotels in the South Pacific
- Top Resort Hotels in Australia and New Zealand: Top Resort Hotels in Australia and New Zealand
Asia
- Top 10 City Hotels in Asia: Top 10 City Hotels in Asia
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in Asia: Top 10 Resort Hotels in Asia
- Top Hotels in Beijing: Top Hotels in Beijing
- Top Hotels in Hong Kong: Top Hotels in Hong Kong
- Top Hotels in Shanghai: Top Hotels in Shanghai
- Top Hotels in Tokyo: Top Hotels in Tokyo
- Top Hotels in Singapore: Top Hotels in Singapore
- Top Resort Hotels in India: Top Resort Hotels in India
- Top Resort Hotels in Indonesia: Top Resort Hotels in Indonesia
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia: Top 10 Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia
Africa and the Middle East
- Top 10 City Hotels in North Africa and the Middle East: Top 10 City Hotels in North Africa and the Middle East
- Top Resort Hotels in North Africa and the Middle East: Top Resort Hotels in North Africa and the Middle East
- Top 10 Safari Lodges in Africa: Top 10 Safari Lodges in Africa
- Top Resort Hotels in Africa: Top Resort Hotels in Africa
- Top City Hotels in Africa: Top City Hotels in Africa
Europe
- Top 15 City Hotels in Europe: Top 15 City Hotels in Europe
- Top 15 Resort Hotels in Europe: Top 15 Resort Hotels in Europe
- Top 10 Hotels in Paris: Top 10 Hotels in Paris
- Top Hotels in Rome: Top Hotels in Rome
- Top Hotels in Venice: Top Hotels in Venice
- Top Hotels in Florence: Top Hotels in Florence
- Top 10 Hotels in London: Top 10 Hotels in London
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in Italy: Top 10 Resort Hotels in Italy
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in France: Top 10 Resort Hotels in France
- Top Resort Hotels in Greece: Top Resort Hotels in Greece
- Top Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland: Top Resort Hotels in the UK and Ireland
- Top Resort Hotels in Spain and Portugal: Top Resort Hotels in Spain and Portugal
Canada
Top 10 City Hotels in Canada
Top 10 Resort Hotels in Canada
Mexico, Central and South America
- Top City Hotels in Mexico: Top City Hotels in Mexico
- Top 10 City Hotels in Central and South America: Top 10 City Hotels in Central and South America
- Top 10 Resort Hotels in Mexico: Top 10 Resort Hotels in Mexico
- Top Resort Hotels in Central America: Top Resort Hotels in Central America
- Top Resort Hotels in South America: Top Resort Hotels in South America
Transportation
- Top Domestic Airlines: Top Domestic Airlines
- Top 10 International Airlines: Top 10 International Airlines
- Top Rental Car Companies: Top Rental Car Companies
- Top 10 International Airports: Top 10 International Airports
- Top 10 Domestic Airports: Top 10 Domestic Airports
- Top 10 Best Tour Operators: Top 10 Best Tour Operators
- Top 10 Best Safari Outfitters: Top 10 Best Safari Outfitters
Cruise Lines
- Top River Cruise Lines: Top River Cruise Lines
- Top Small-ship Ocean Cruise Lines: Top Small-ship Ocean Cruise Lines
- Top Midsize-ship Ocean Cruise Lines: Top Midsize-ship Ocean Cruise Lines
- Top 10 Large-ship Ocean Cruise Lines: Top 10 Large-ship Ocean Cruise Lines
- Top 10 Mega-ship Ocean Cruise Lines: Top 10 Mega-ship Ocean Cruise Lines
Destination Spas
Top 10 Domestic Destination Spas
Top 10 International Destination Spas
