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Luxury Hotels in Los Angeles: A Celebrity Experience Unlike in most cities, L.A.’s power players see hotels as a premier venue for professional and social gatherings. Wander down to breakfast at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, and you’re sure to spot studio heads enjoying egg-white frittatas alongside aspiring screenwriters. Moreover, a banquette lunch at the Beverly…
Top 10 Hotels in Miami for an Unforgettable Experience Travelers to Miami Beach face a delightful dilemma. Do you prefer a hotel adorned with an impressive art collection, including a massive Damien Hirst sculpture of a woolly mammoth? Check into the Faena Hotel, which secured the 10th spot in our readers’ favorite hotels this year….
Best Hotels in the Caribbean This time last year, the travel infrastructure in the Caribbean looked very different. In 2018, readers’ choices for the best Caribbean resorts understandably drew heavily from properties outside the main path of 2017’s devastating hurricanes. Jamaica and St. Lucia (largely untouched by the storms) and Anguilla and Turks and Caicos…
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic cities: Bangkok, with its ornate architecture and youthful energy; the street food Valhalla that is Singapore; electric Kuala Lumpur; and imperial Hanoi. However, as mesmerizing as they are, one of the greatest joys of visiting this region is getting away from those urban…
The Best Urban Hotels in Central and South America If a single word could sum up the best urban hotels of Central and South America, that word might be grandeur. These properties often repurpose existing buildings, both secular and spiritual. The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara (No. 3) in Cartagena, Colombia, occupies a 17th-century monastery, complete…
Best Resorts in Central America: A Focus on Costa Rica Arrive in Costa Rica and within a few minutes you’re sure to hear the phrase pura vida. Literally, it means “pure life,” but locals use it as a greeting, as if to say, “this is living.” With such a positive sentiment as a national philosophy,…
Top Resorts in Spain and Portugal Although the category technically includes the best resorts in Spain and Portugal, the latter truly captures the imagination of resort-goers. These remarkable locations — from the enchanting walled city of Évora to the terraced landscapes of the Douro Valley and the fairytale-like town of Sintra — all share a…
Top Resort Hotels in Africa and the Middle East This year’s top resort hotels in Africa and the Middle East are as spectacular as the landscapes they inhabit, which include vast stretches of desert, dramatic mountain ranges, and azure beaches along the Persian Gulf. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers…
Top Islands in Mexico and Central & South America As 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 iBestTravel readers rated the best in the region offer much more, from wildlife found nowhere else to archaeological sites that…
From sunny Miami to the pale white sands of the Gulf Coast, Florida boasts dreamy coastlines. Readers have voiced their appreciation for the eternally aquamarine waters of the Florida Keys: Five of the top 10 best resort hotels are in this island chain, with four located in Key West. That said, the rest of Florida…
Top Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Lines Ranked by iBestTravel Readers Ask cruise-ship employees or executives, and they’ll tell you the industry is booming — and looking at this year’s list of the best large-ship ocean cruise lines, it’s easy to see the growth in action. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers…
Discover the Best Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific How 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 — where it’s all about leaving your cell…
After 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 cultures and cosmopolitan feel,” as one fan described it. Another visitor remarked on the ease of getting around…
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come – whenever they may be. Island Diversity Beyond Beaches Islands usually…
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be. Adventure-seeking travelers have embraced midsize ships,…
Photo: Courtesy of Burj Al Arab This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be….
Dominica’s Secret Bay, an all-villa rain forest resort, offers privacy and panoramic views. Photo: Courtesy of Secret Bay This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s…
Discover the Magic of Disney Cruise Line With incredible programming for kids and adults alike, world-class entertainment, unique dining experiences, and a hefty sprinkle of Disney magic, Disney Cruise Line continuously wows guests of all ages. Consequently, it’s no wonder iBestTravel readers voted it the No. 1 Mega-ship Ocean Cruise Line in the 2023 World’s…
Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2024 list of our favorite resorts in South Carolina. South Carolina has some of the most beloved beaches on the East Coast — powder-soft sand lapped by warm Atlantic waters. It only follows that many of the Palmetto State’s favorite resorts are located…
Top Romantic Hotels in the South Pacific The tropical resorts of the South Pacific just might define what it means to be a romantic hotel. In fact, is there anything that screams “honeymoon” more than overwater bungalows, clear blue water, and powdery white sand? All the more impressive, then, that with so much beauty and…