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Summary Wellness Reset at Castle Hot Springs Upcoming Yoga Retreats Winter Wellness Retreats Enhancing the Experience The Timing of Retreats Wellness Reset at Castle Hot Springs Need a wellness reset? Castle Hot Springs, an adults-only award-winning resort in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, is renowned for its holistic approach to well-being. The resort has just unveiled its…
Summary 1. Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Fort Worth 2. Thompson Dallas 3. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas 4. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas 5. The Ashton, Fort Worth We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. World’s Best The best hotels in the Dallas–Fort Worth area,…
Summary of the Best Hotels in Miami Nobu Hotel Miami Beach Faena Hotel Miami Beach The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach The Setai, Miami Beach Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club The Palms Hotel & Spa The Standard Spa, Miami Beach The Miami Beach Edition Acqualina Resort & Residences Hilton Aventura Miami Dream South Beach W…
Summary Readers’ Favorite Hotels Favorite Cruise Lines Best Airlines The top islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports, and more — as voted by the readers of iBestTravel. Travelers are once again exploring the world with gusto, and, as always, our intrepid readers have led the way. In this annual survey edition, hundreds of thousands reflected…
Summary The Oberoi, Marrakech, Morocco Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, Morocco Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains, Morocco Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The best resorts…
Summary 1. Sydney, Australia 2. Hobart, Australia 3. Queenstown, New Zealand 4. Melbourne, Australia 5. Auckland, New Zealand The best cities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, according to iBestTravel readers, are those with bustling neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. When iBestTravel readers visit cities in Oceania, they seek the best of both worlds:…
Summary Disney Cruise Line Cunard Celebrity Cruises Holland America Line Royal Caribbean International For the 2022 World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel adjusted the cruise categories to reflect changes in the industry and travelers’ experiences. Ship categories are now based on the number of cabins, and the large-ship category now covers ships with 800 to 1,499…
Top Romantic Caribbean Resorts for Couples With its secluded beaches and intimate resorts, this region has always been a favorite among couples. Our readers’ preferred destinations for romantic getaways range from a glamorous 1950s icon on St. Bart’s to two luxurious hillside retreats with Piton views in St. Lucia. It’s not just the stunning sea…
Cape Town: The No. 1 City in Africa For the 16th time in World’s Best Awards history, Cape Town has been voted the No. 1 city in this region by discerning iBestTravel readers. Travelers love Cape Town’s beautiful coastal setting, which allows for up-close views of golden beaches and sapphire waters. Charming Accommodations It’s also…
Top 10 Domestic Destination Spas in the USA You don’t have to go far to recharge. Some of the world’s best destination spas are located right here in the United States, offering a wide range of experiences from adults-only escapes on the shores of Lake Austin, Texas, to intensive detox retreats in Malibu. Every year,…
Head southwest past Hawaii, stop just short of New Zealand, and if you’re very lucky you will find yourself in the Cook Islands, a 15-isle volcanic atoll in the South Pacific. With jungles for hiking and a seascape for pondering how many shades of blue you can name, it is little wonder the Cooks rank…
Readers’ Favorite Cities in Central and South America iBestTravel readers’ passion for traveling to countries throughout Central and South America remains strong. Winning cities are found in places like Colombia and Peru. Notably, half of this year’s top urban centers are located in one country alone—Mexico—demonstrating that our readers love to explore these vibrant destinations….
Portugal has been on a serious roll lately—so much so that iBestTravel named it Destination of the Year for 2016—due in part to a revitalization of urban centers like Lisbon and Porto. The wine industry in the Douro Valley is also thriving (and bottles are unbelievably reasonable). Moreover, the beaches and charming coastal towns are…
Top Cities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Many travelers’ first motivation for the long journey to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific is to see the breathtaking natural landscapes. However, it’s the region’s cities—many of them situated within these stunning landscapes—that make visitors consider extending their stay. They’re warm, clean, culturally…
Top Resorts in Australia and New Zealand 2023 When you’re spending 14 hours on a plane just to reach your vacation destination, expectations naturally run high. A lackluster weekend getaway may be overlooked, but the stakes are much higher when you’ve traveled across the globe. Your hotel needs to deliver an exceptional experience. That’s why,…
Best Resort Hotels in Southeast Asia According to our readers, the best resort hotels in Southeast Asia fully embrace the surrounding environment and landscapes. Whether you prefer great swaths of hilly jungle, as in Thailand’s Golden Triangle, or the azure waters off white-sand beaches in the Philippines, this part of the world offers ample choice….
Top Islands in Mexico and Central and South America There are some travelers who ask only that an island getaway deliver a beautiful beach and the promise of 90-degree weather. However, if you’re the kind of vacationer who craves more—such as world-class diving and wildlife encounters, or centuries-old ruins and an awe-inspiring coastline—the islands of…
World’s Best Large-Ship Cruises Cruising continues to surge in popularity, drawing an astounding 27 million passengers last year. The reason? There are many new, sleekly-designed ships out on the high seas. Readers have fallen in love with them, voting many brands with just-launched or renovated vessels onto the World’s Best large-ship list. Annual Awards and…
Take a moment to reacquaint yourself with a map of the South Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia. Then locate your appetite, your bathing suit, and your hiking shoes, and prepare for your next adventure. This part of the world offers it all. Perhaps you will be so captivated by watching the sea life from your…
Top Midsize Cruise Ships Ranked by iBestTravel Readers Readers of iBestTravel have a soft spot for Wind Surf, Windstar’s 310-passenger sailing cruise ship. “From day one, we were treated like cherished members of family,” said a devotee. Another guest remarked, “This is one fantastic yacht.” Many travelers noted that the intimate size of the vessel…