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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2025

You cast a staggering 757,109 votes in our 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—here are the winners.

All winners were independently selected by our readers. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Hotels

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

Hotel Saint Cecilia Lobby
Ask a Local: Literary Edinburgh According to Poet Marcas Mac an Tauineir
Readers' Choice Awards

Ask a Local: Literary Edinburgh According to Poet Marcas Mac an Tauineir

The poet in residence at the Balmoral shares his guide to the Scottish capital.
A Local's Guide to Los Cabos, Beyond the Usual Resorts
Destinations

A Local's Guide to Los Cabos, Beyond the Usual Resorts

David Hernandez, director of bars and agave expert at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, on his favorite things to do at the tip of Baja California.

Resorts

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

Horses grazing outside at sunrise

Cruise Lines

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

Boats sail the Amalfi coast in Italy on a sunny day

Spas

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

Person sitting in a pool that looks out over a forest

Cities

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

Silhouettes of people taking photos of a city skyline in Japan
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Seoul, South Korea's Layered Capital
Destinations

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Seoul, South Korea's Layered Capital

South Korea's capital offers a beguiling mix of historic and modern, from K-beauty and steaming street food stalls to palatial hotels.
Where to Eat, Stay, Play in San Miguel de Allende for Colorful Design and Buzzy Cafes
Readers' Choice Awards

Where to Eat, Stay, Play in San Miguel de Allende for Colorful Design and Buzzy Cafes

A regular winner in our annual Readers' Choice Awards, this small city delivers big on charm.

Trains

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

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Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Canada's Greatest Landscapes Unfold Slowly
Inspiration

Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Canada's Greatest Landscapes Unfold Slowly

From snow-capped peaks to glacier-fed streams and lush forests, Western Canada's vistas make for the journey of a lifetime.
On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, All the Train's a Stage
Train Journeys

On the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, All the Train's a Stage

Belmond’s iconic train is now overnighting between Paris and Portofino, bringing old-world glamour to the Italian Riviera.
Finding “Peace, If Not Paradise” Along the Silk Road, Aboard the Golden Eagle
Train Journeys

Finding “Peace, If Not Paradise” Along the Silk Road, Aboard the Golden Eagle

On the Golden Eagle train in Central Asia, writer Maggie Shipstead follows the historic Silk Road and witnesses, in some small way, its modern equivalent.
Winding Through the Scottish Highlands on the Royal Scotsman Train
Train Journeys

Winding Through the Scottish Highlands on the Royal Scotsman Train

Writer Megan Spurrell hops aboard the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, for four days traveling through Scotland's scenic countryside.

Airlines and Airports

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

A view of a plane's wing flying through clouds

Luggage

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

An olive green suitcase with brown leather bag resting on top on a rooftop patio on a sunny day

Countries and Islands

Readers' Choice Awards 2025

Aerial view of a lush forested island surrounded by clear blue water
Top Islands: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Islands & Beaches

Top Islands: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Condé Nast Traveler readers rank the top islands in the world, from Indonesia to the United States.
Top Countries in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Readers' Choice Awards

Top Countries in the World: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Condé Nast Traveler readers rank their favorite countries around the world.