These are the 2023 Readers’ Choice Award Winners!

On this week’s Traveler’s Digest, we’re sharing the anticipated winner of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards ! You traveled farther and deeper; seeking out remote properties; sailing on smaller, more intimate ships; and prioritizing destinations you’ve been waiting years to visit.

These are the best hotels in the world

Nothing beats the pleasure of checking into a great hotel. So much goes into a memorable stay from swoon-worthy design, boundary-pushing dining, and one perfectly fluffed pillow. This year’s winners show there have never been so many options to check into. Read more for the best hotels in the world.

These are the best cities in the world

When it came to urban travel in the States, you were captivated by Southern charm, while overseas the high-energy metropolises of Asia came to the fore. From historical sites to local art, signature dishes to sun-washed beaches, there’s something for everyone to love among these small international cities. Yet, some of your favorite large international cities are classic travel spots that many have visited multiple times, while others are slightly less-touristed—but all equally deserve your attention. Read more for the best cities in the world.

These are the best train trips in the world

Ah, the allure of train trips. You’re experiencing the landscape and scenery in a way that you can’t experience in any other mode of travel. A train trip often brings you where everyday roads cannot, whether it’s through untouched Malaysian jungles on the revamped Belmond Eastern & Oriental itineraries relaunching in 2024, or high into the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer. ?Read more for the best train trips in the world.

These are the best cruises in the world

Things are just better on the water. Nowhere is that more true than when you’re aboard a cruise ship, pulling into a place you’ve always dreamed of visiting, or on deck under the stars in the middle of the Mediterranean. The biggest theme in the surge of cruise bookings over the last few years? Ships that go big on experiences—both onboard and off. Read more for the best cruises in the world.

More:

• The best airlines in the U.S
• The best airports in the world
• The best resorts in the world

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