The top destinations
Indonesia has been voted the best country to visit in this travel awards.
CONDE Nast Traveller recently published its readers’ 2019 favourites for travel. Its 32nd ranking, in which 600,000 people voted, gives an overview of the most popular destinations at the moment.
If the Readers’ Choice Awards shine light on the most beautiful resorts and hotels on each continent, they also indicate the destinations of the moment. In the category of the readers’ favourite country, Indonesia comes in first, ahead of Thailand and then Portugal. The most-visited country in the world, France, doesn’t actually appear in the top 20.
In terms of cities, Mexico has a nice showing in the category of smaller cities, with Mérida,
Best country: Indonesia
Best airport in the world: Singapore Changi International Best island in Europe: Hvar, Croatia
Best island in the United States: Hilton Head, South Carolina
Best Atlantic and Caribbean island: Puerto Rico
Best island in Asia: Boracay, Philippines
Best island in Australia and the South Pacific: Whitsundays Island, Australia
Best island in Africa and the Indian Ocean: Maldives
Best island in the Americas: Cape Breton, Canada
Best hotel in Asia: Rosewood Luang Prabang, Laos
Best hotel in Australia and New Zealand: The Langham, Melbourne
Best hotel in Africa: Royal Puebla, and Puerto Vallarta making the list.
Japan comes in first for big cities, with Tokyo at the top closely followed by Kyoto.
For those who dream of escape, the Philippines’ Boracay, Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Croatian island of Hvar were recognised in the island categories.
In air travel, Singapore makes an impressive showing, with both its airport and its national company Singapore Airlines earning top mentions.
Below are some of the 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards. For the complete rankings, go to www.cntraveler.com/. – AFP Relaxnews
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Best hotel in the Middle East: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai Best resort in Europe: Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland Best resort in Asia: Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam
Best resort in Australia and the South Pacific: Nanuku, Auberge Resorts Collection Harbour, Fiji Best resort in the Indian Ocean: Naladhu Private Island Maldives Best resort in Africa: Sirikoi Lodge, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
Best resort in the Middle East: Jumeirah Mina A’salam At Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Best ski resort: Gstaad, Suisse Best cruise line for mega ships: Royal Caribbean International Best river ship line: Crystal River Cruises