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Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform,
today announced its first Travelers' Choice® Awards category for
2025: Best of the Best Destinations.
Each
year, Tripadvisor pores over millions of reviews shared by a global community
of travelers to uncover the most trusted recommendations, helping future
explorers create unforgettable memories on their next adventure. Travelers'
Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations span seven categories; Top Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations, Honeymoon Destinations. This year Tripadvisor
introduces two new subcategories; Solo Travel Destinations and a special sub-category in
celebration of Tripadvisor's 25th anniversary honoring the Top Destinations of the Last 25 Years based on all time reviews.
The
Travelers' Choice Awards celebrate destinations with the highest ratings and
reviews from global travelers over the past year. The rankings shine a light on
the places that have captured the hearts of real travelers who've experienced
them firsthand.
"Over
the last 25 years Tripadvisor has grown to become the world's leading travel
guidance platform, drawing on insights from real travelers all around the
world," commented Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. "Based
on the more than 1 billion reviews and opinions on our site today,
Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards reflect the global travel community's
favorites - from destinations themselves, to everything that makes them special
including restaurants, hotels and experiences."
London
Takes the Crown Globally, While NYC Rules the U.S.
This
year London climbed two places to be named No. 1 Top Destination in
the World, taking the title from Dubai, which had proudly held onto first
place since 2022. The UK capital is also recognized for its culinary scene as
well as rich arts and heritage offering, coming second in the world in the
best Food Destinations and third in Culture Destinations. The
city was also named No. 1 in Tripadvisor's special 25th anniversary list,
with London recognized as the top destination from the last 25 years
of reviews on the site.
Here
in the U.S., New York City tops this list, and is also featured in
the states' top Food Destinations. Other fan favorite destinations include
warm weather hotspots like O'ahu and the Florida Keys, hustling cities
like Chicago and Las Vegas, and culturally rich locations
like New Orleans and Washington D.C.
Top
Destinations - World |
Top
Destinations – U.S. |
1. London, U.K. |
1. New York City, NY |
2. Bali, Indonesia |
2. O'ahu, HI |
3. Dubai, U.A.E. |
3. Las Vegas, NV |
4. Sicily, Italy |
4. Florida Keys, FL |
5. Paris, France |
5. New Orleans, LA |
6. Rome, Italy |
6. Nashville, TN |
7. Hanoi, Vietnam |
7. San Francisco, CA |
8. Marrakech, Morocco |
8. Chicago, IL |
9. Crete, Greece |
9. Charleston, SC |
10. Bangkok, Thailand |
10. Washington, D.C. |
Trending
for 2025
Osaka,
Japan, is named No. 1 Trending Destination in the World for 2025,
based on year-on-year growth of reviews. Known as 'the nation's kitchen', Osaka has
a thriving food scene, as well as great shopping and nightlife. It is also the
perfect base for exploring the Kansai region, which is home to
multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia comes in
at No. 2, followed by Argentina's capital Buenos Aires at
No. 3.
The
Trending Destinations in the U.S. included a mix of sun and snow, from coastal
getaways like West Palm Beach and Santa Barbara, to the mountain views of Denver and Park
City. The Midwest is having a moment, with Cleveland and Kansas
City nearing the top of the list, while destinations adjacent to big
cities, like Memphis and Brooklyn, are also rising the ranks.
Trending
Destinations - World |
Trending
Destinations – U.S. |
1. Osaka, Japan |
1. West Palm Beach, FL |
2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
2. Santa Barbara, CA |
3. Buenos Aires, Argentina |
3. Cleveland, OH |
4. Manama, Bahrain |
4. Kansas City, MO |
5. Lima, Peru |
5. Memphis, TN |
6. Medellin, Colombia |
6. Park City, UT |
7. Auckland, New Zealand |
7. Juneau, AK |
8. Kyoto, Japan |
8. Denver, CO |
9. Seoul, South Korea |
9. Brooklyn, NY |
10. Casablanca, Morocco |
10. Hilton Head, SC |
New
for 2025
As
Tripadvisor celebrates a quarter of a century this year, the 25th
Anniversary Destinations list pays homage to reviewers' favorite
destinations since the launch of the site. London also tops this
category, followed by New York at No. 2 and Rome at No. 3.
25th Anniversary
Destinations |
1. London, U.K. |
2. New York City, U.S. |
3. Rome, Italy |
4. Paris, France |
5. Bali, Indonesia |
6. Barcelona, Spain |
7. Dubai , U.A.E. |
8. Crete, Greece |
9. Lisbon, Portugal |
10. Bangkok, Thailand |
This
year also sees the launch of another new category, Solo Travel
Destinations. This list features many major global cities, with South Korean
capital, Seoul taking the top spot. These destinations are loved by
solo travelers and perfect for anyone heading out on an adventure alone.
Solo
Travel Destinations - World |
1. Seoul, South Korea |
2. Kathmandu, Nepal |
3. Cusco, Peru |
4. Bangkok, Thailand |
5. Osaka, Japan |
6. Dubai, U.A.E. |
7. Kyoto, Japan |
8. Chiang Mai, Thailand |
9. Reykjavik, Iceland |
10. Melbourne, Australia |
Best
of the Rest
With
travelers across the world most excited about food on their upcoming trips,
according to Tripadvisor's latest Seasonal Travel Index, best Food
Destinations is the ultimate guide to where to find the best culinary
experiences.
Food
Destinations - World |
Food
Destinations – U.S. |
1. Rome, Italy |
1. New Orleans, LA |
2. London, U.K. |
2. Charleston, SC |
3. Marrakech, Morocco |
3. New York City, NY |
4. Paris, France |
4. Savannah, GA |
5. Naples, Italy |
5. Asheville, NC |
6. Barcelona, Spain |
6. Boston, MA |
7. Lima, Peru |
7. Nashville, TN |
8. New Orleans, U.S. |
8. Portland, ME |
9. Buenos Aires, Argentina |
9. San Diego, CA |
10. Athens, Greece |
10. San Francisco, CA |
The
best Culture Destinations celebrate the destinations bursting with
vibrant arts scenes and rich in heritage that are inspiring travelers across
the world. Rich in culture and traditions, Bali takes the No. 1 spot,
followed by Hanoi, Vietnam at No. 2 and London at No. 3.
Culture
Destinations - World |
1. Bali, Indonesia |
2. Hanoi, Vietnam |
3. London, U.K. |
4. Marrakech, Morocco |
5. Rome, Italy |
6. Cusco, Peru |
7. Kathmandu, Nepal |
8. New Delhi, India |
9. Crete, Greece |
10. Siem Reap, Cambodia |
For
couples looking to celebrate one of their most special trips, best Honeymoon
Destinations showcases the most romantic places on earth, from private
beaches to intimate dinners, these are travelers' favorites to set the mood for
two.
Honeymoon
Destinations - World |
1. Mauritius |
2. Bali, Indonesia |
3. Maldives |
4. Hoi An, Vietnam |
5. Phuket, Thailand |
6. Santorini, Greece |
7. Zanzibar Island, Tanzania |
8. Florence, Italy |
9. La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica |
10. St. Lucia |
Methodologies
Travelers'
Choice Best of the Best Destinations
The
2025 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations are calculated based on
the quality and quantity of reviews, specific to each award subcategory, for
accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations from travelers
globally on Tripadvisor between October 1, 2023 through September
30, 2024.
Tripadvisor
Seasonal Travel Index
The
data cited in this release was gathered and analyzed from two key sources:
A
Tripadvisor Consumer Sentiment Survey, based on data drawn from an online
survey of over 4,850 consumers, in partnership with Qualtrics, conducted
between September 6 - October 3, 2024 across six countries,
including Australia, France, Japan, Singapore, U.K. &
U.S.
Site
behavioral data sourced from first party traffic data on the Tripadvisor
platform for searches made by travelers in the U.S., U.K. and Japan between August
1 - October 20, 2024 for travel between November 1, 2024 - January
31, 2025.
Image
Credit: © Tripadvisor
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